dick clark's new year's rockin' eve and this morning lucy hale it tell us all about it. r. thanks for having me. >> you are a beacon of light an hope because you will help us bring in 2021. how does it feel to be back with the show. >> you know. >>> this year was so challenging and crazy and didn't know up until recently if this was even happening. as always i'm grateful to be back. this is my fifth year, second in times square and will look a little different but will still try to kick start the new year with hope and positivity. thrilled to be here. >> definitely going to be a show unlike any of those before. so tell us what are your last-minute prep rations? what will you do in the last few hours. >> i saw on what you showed it's raining. i haven't been outside. i didn't know that. you know, what's so fun about live tv you can rehearse and rehearse and everything sort of changes, this year there won't be crowds so we'll have to bring energy in different ways and a have a lot more performances, president-elect joe biden, ryan will be talking to him and to future first l

lucy hale will tell us what we can expect on the show tonight with ryan seacrest and who and how the first responders and front line workers will be >>> oh, hi there. let's talk about what's going on as far as our weather out there. we had a earthquake this morning, 3.6 off the coast there, about four miles away. as far as what's going to happen the rest of today, we have plenty of sunshine. a few high clouds, a dry ending to 2020. a dry beginning until tomorrow night. look at those storms coming into our forecast. jobina? >> thank you. >>> it's out with the old and in with the new this new year's eve. today is goodwill's annual donate-a-thon. you can drop off donations including toys, clothes, electronics and household goods. goodwill says your donations make a lasting impact on the lives of employees. the donate-a-thon runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. that is at the goodwill on wisconsin street. >>> in the east bay, the community is coming together to help a nurse who was hit by a rock driving to work. the rock the size of a grapefruit went through her wind she'll and hit her face.

we'll hear from lucy hale.st mike says it will be a nice day today. >> we're starting off much milder than yesterday thanks to the clouds over us earlier. clearing out now. temperatures will drop another 5 or 6 degrees. right now mainly in the mid-to upper 40s in the east bay neighborhoods. you can see some low 40s in napa and santa rosa where the clouds have cleared out. the rest of us are in the mid to upper 40s. san jose, it's a little slippery there. rain falling on 87. we'll get to sue and see if there are any issues with your commute. it's going to be pretty good today, slightly breezy once in a while. let's jump ahead to normal night. another nocturnal storm, this one coming ing in a couple hour later and just as weak. it's the weakest storm to start 2021. let's talk about today. you can see a mix of sun and clouds. more sun than clouds. then you can see as we head through friday up until 5:00, we're fine. then those showers move into the north bay. they're in the heart of the bay by midnight. then they'

porter, seacrest and lucy hale will count down the new year in times square but without the crowds becausef the pandemic. seacrest says he's making sure it's a night for everyone to remember. >> i'm ready for billy porter. >> me, too. this was a good add. we're all going to be watching it because we're all just going to be at home. >> mm-hmm. >> are you still going to dress up and be extra? >> no. >> i am. >> are you really? you'll put on a nice outfit? >> sparkles. >> i think i'll put on some gray sweat pants. >> with sparkles. >> sure. ordering now. >>> okay. the perfect time to huai ligigh local restaurants. the first-ever restaurant week with plenty of deals starts with plenty of deals starts today but only for a's anything that this year has taught us, it's the things that matter: family. health. that's it. we found help at covered california. now we have a plan we can afford. enroll now at coveredca.com but you can work out anything wowith comcast business.w. get fast, reliable, and secure internet on the nation's largest gig speed network. flexible tools - like wi-fi you control. vo

lucy hale, billy porter will co-host.ll be able to move around freely but with masks on. >> he says the celebration will also include first responders and essential workers. you can watch the confetti fly and the ball drop right here on abc7. dick clark's new year's rocking eve kicks off tomorrow night at 8:0 8:00. >> i'll be asleep. >> will you really? >> yeah. >> why? >> because i'm working. >> friend. >> there's going to be no confetti in my house. confetti in my dreams. >> okay. >>> new at 6:00, keeping the power on during pg&e public safety power shutoffs. how one north bay lawmaker is planning to making it happen. >>> covid crisis in the bay area. a check in on local icu beds available. >>> and special delivery, the massive structures being transported across the bay to the port of oakland. >>> a live look >>> we have not seen any of this strain in san francisco. that may change over time. >>> now at 6:00, bay area doctors weigh in on the covid-19 variant now identified in the u.s. how local contact tracers are tryi

lucy hale, billy porter will co-host with me.imes square pretty freely but with our masks in certain zones. we have to have the masks. >> he says the celebration will also include first responders and essential workers. you can watch the confetti fly and the ball drop right here on abc7. dick clark's new year's rocking eve kicks off tomorrow night at 8:00. >> i think billy porter will be a fun addition. >> he has all the energy. >> that could be an awkward party because it's so quiet. >> yeah. >> but not with billy there. billy is like the equivalent of at least 14 people. >> i think you're right about this. he is the party. >> he is the party. i have a feeling throughout the night he will give us different looks. >> yeah. >> don't you think? >> you might be asleep. >> if he comes out in heels, i might hear the clacking on the west coast from times square. >> friend -- >> umm-hmm. >> this is our last lotion time of 2020. >> how special. >> i'm glad you started lotion time. it's my favorite time. >> me, too. i'm grateful for that.

ryan seacrest, lucy hale and bruce porter host from new york. ciara hosts from l.a.e, nelly, miley cyrus, meghan the stallion and cyndi lauper are also set to perform. don't miss dick clark's new year's rockin' eve this thursday at 8:00 p.m. right here on abc 7. >>> still ahead on "abc 7 mornings," pixar's new movie "soul" is now streaming and if you look closely, you might recognize something local. we'll introduce you to the real life inspiration. >>> here is a live look outside from our east bay hills camera. you can see the bay bridge and san francisco looking clear. but we have some rain coming soon, and lisa will have that in our forecast >>> take a look at these video, taken one day apart, after stunning many visitors, the mysterious gingerbread ma know lith that appeared at san francisco's corona heights park crumbled. this is what's left of the viral structure, pieces of the cookie on a knocked over metal frame, city employees taped off the remnants as you can see there. it is not clear what caused it to break apart but the rain and wind definitely could hav

billy porter will perform, sierra will be there and lucy hale and there will be no crowd at new york's sometimes square because we're in a pandemic. everyone on the stage will have to keep their mask on unless they are performing. you can watch dick clark's new year's rocking eve with ryan seacrest on abc7. the celebrations start at 8:00 p.m. on new year's eve. that's a good lineup. >> that is. you know, she's going to sing "i will survive" right? >> i'm ready. >> that's energy we need to bring into 2021 for sure. >> yes. >>> coming back with another full 90 minutes of news inclu including doubts about the covid-19 vaccine. >>> and a sneak peek at my special report on why some black americans may not be so quick to get vaccinated as our week-long coverage continues. >>> and the french laundry cashes in on loans from the paycheck protection program. the latest on an abc i-team investigation following the money to find out why the world renowned restaurant got so much more money than many other smaller businesses. >>> first a look outside at the golden gate bridge. we'll be right back. w

joining ryan seacrest will be billy porter will perform, sierra will be there and lucy hale and there will be no crowd at new york's sometimes square because we're in a pandemic. everyone on the stage will have to keep their mask on unless they are performing. you can watch dick clark's new year's rocking eve with ryan seacrest on abc7. the celebrations start at 8:00 p.m. on new year's eve. we'll be right back. >>> vaccines are set to arrive in marin county today. just as ♪ ♪ you make my heart sing ♪ ♪ wild thing i... think i... you know what i think? i think you owe us $48.50... wild thing. if you ride, you get it. geico motorcycle. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more. about the covid-19 virus. it's real. and it's dangerous. so, on behalf of all of us working on the front lines, please take it seriously. and while we don't yet have a cure or a vaccine, we do know how to keep you and your loved ones safe. wear a mask. wash your hands. stay six feet apart. do your best to stay out of crowded spaces. and get a flu shot, it's even more important this year. we can do th

billy porter will be joining ryan seacrest and lucy hale in new york to host dick clark's new year's rocking eve. >> we as artists understand how to show up whether there's an audience there or not. it's going to be very interesting. the audience really does give us energy. but i am -- the energy is inside me this year for hope and for what's to come. >> you can watch dick clark's new year's rocking eve with ryan seacrest on abc7 starting at 8:00 p.m. on new year's eve. i think gloria gaynor is performing. >> billy porter always has the energy inside him. >> are you going to dress up at your house? >> maybe not dress up. but probably pop open some champagne to say good-bye to 2020. it's been a year. >> bye. friend, do you have your lotion? >> i sure do. it's that time. >> it's that time for our self-care moisturizing. >> i'm still thinking about this new year's eve party. nelly has had quite the year. >> 2020 has been good for him. >> it's been really good to nelly. nelly is performing on new year's eve. who would have thought that in 2020. wow. >>> coming up next, the 7 things you n

ryan seacrest and actress lucy hale.e festivities in new orleans and ryan is so happy to have him back writing, quote, i am thrilled to have billy and lucy join me in ushering in a new year with fresh beginnings, we look forward to making sure it's a night for everyone to remember and, guys, they always do. you can watch dick clark's new year's rockin' eve on abc starting at 8:00 p.m. december 31st. billy will join us live just before that. the morning of december 28th. >>> also in "pop news" this morning, we all love chip and joanna gaines on their home renovation show "fixer upper," and this morning chip is ready to help you fix up your life. gaines is writing a self-help/memoir called "no pain, no gaines." love the title. this isn't chip's first time trading in for the pen either. in 2017 he wrote "capital gaines: the smart things i learned doing stupid stuff" about building the incredible magnolia empire. chip's new book will be out march 2021 around the same time as he and joanna officially launch their magnolia cab

. >> ryan will be hosting in new york with lucy hale and billy porter.r being with us. >> good morning. >> good morning. how do you pull off the big celebration without the big crowd? what do you do to keep up the energy and all the excitement? >> well, listen, i've been doing this a long time. we, as artists, understand how to show up whether there's an audience there or not. it's going to be very interesting. audience really does give us energy. i am -- the energy is inside me this year for hope and for what's to come. >> billy, you sound like you got this. i know what you talk about with a crowd. have we gotten used to in a way -- we do zoom meetings and holidays. are we so used to this now that maybe it is second nature? >> yeah, i mean, i think we're resilient. we're a resilient people. we adjust to what's necessary. this is necessary this year. you know, we have a country to heal. we're in a pandemic. whatever it takes to get us to the other side so that we can have crowds again is what is necessary to do. >> billy, you were in new orleans last yea

our friend jennifer lopez will actually be in times square with us on stage, and lucy hale, billy porter zones. in other areas we're clear to take the mask off for a couple of the segments. >> you mention 16 years. you say none exactly like this before. what else can we expect in terms of how things will be a little bit different? >> i think we're going to be wanting to get there faster sooner than ever before. a friend of mine actually said to me the other day, hey, are they going to drop the ball? i said, yeah, they're planning to drop the ball as normal. so we will definitely have a few different kinds of groups of people in the pens. we will have our heroes of 2020. we'll have the first responders, the essential workers. many of them don't call themselves heroes, but we'll have a chance to meet them, meet their families and celebrate what they have done for us this year. >> and you mentioned jennifer lopez. we know that every year there are huge performances, big surprises. can you spill the beans on some of the other surprises and performances we can expect? >> well, everybody that