new car. the increase will last 4 years. it does not apply to gasoline. thousands of spectators brave the cold this morning for a california new year's day tradition in pasadena. all the places you will go. there were more than 20 marching bands, of course, dozens of floats and a few surprises as well. a father returning from military service was riding on one of the floats when organizers brought his son in for surprise reunion. a couple from virginia got married on the float during the parade. the it starts in about 90 minutes. this is stanford first rose bowl appearance since 2010 when the cardinals faced wisconsin and lost. the rose bowl game starts at about 2:00 p.m. pacific time. san francisco tree recycling program kicks off tomorrow. residents are being asked to remove all decorations lights, silver, everything else before putting their trees outside. the trees should be placed next to your trash bin on your regular trash pick up day. the tree recycling program rubs -- runs through january 11 january 11th. all eyes are on congress tonight on ktvu at 5:00 we're watching developments in washington where the senate ha

. >> when the new california academy of sciences opened in 2008, it quickly became one of the top tourist magnets in the city. part of the cal academies' astronomical success is the weekly nightlife party. >> i am joined by helen, who is here to school me on all the nocturnal activities that are getting ready to take place here. tell us a little about what we can expect to see at nightlife. >> we open up the doors every thursday night at the california academy of sciences. there are certain things you can see every week you can go to the museum, visit the planetarium, and we bring in bars and a deejay or band. it is a different feel from during the day, something different every week. tonight , we have beer and music. -- tonight we have great beer and music. it is beer week. we have a dozen local brewers in african hall. we have a deejays to set up throughout the museum and a live performance at 9:00 p.m. tonight. >> what has been your favorite part as a participant or as an observer? >> my favorite part is to walk around the aquarium in to see people with a drink in their hands, getting

news. >> california's back. the budget is balanced. we're on the move. let's get it done. >> california governor jerry brown gives the state of the state speech celebrating the turn around of the budget concerns. good morning, i am eric thomas here for kristen sze. >> he asked lawmakers to avoid a spending spree with the extra tax money approved by voters. katie marzullo is here with more. >> there were strict instructions for the legislature in the speech. the governor said they made a promise to voters to be responsible where their money. that is a promise they are going to keep. republicans are skeptical. >> in the third state of the state address since reclaiming office, governor brown offered words of inspiration. >> this generation has a rendezvous with destiny. we in california have a rendezvous with our own destiny. he praised the legislature cutting billions from the budget while reforming prisons and pensions. he thanks citizens positive embracing the new taxes of proposition 30, money that will not be squandered. >> governing never ends. we ha

. >> here in california new legislation is been announced to protect the try pri vassy of citizen who's choose to legally own a firearm after a journalist published names and addresses of thousands of new yorker was gun permits. nanette? >> well, california already has an assault weapons ban and a 10 round limit on ammunition. state lawmakers here want to do more.c >> we're lightntnuç years ahead. >> the brady campaign considers california having the toughest laws in the country. still, the newtown, connecticut massacre is prompting lawmakers to propose measure goesing further than the president's package of reforms. state senator wants california to do background checks on people before they buy ammunition and require a perm dwroit proceed with the sale. >> ammunition is the fuel that eedz feeds violence in the neighborhoods. >> a new proposal seeks to shield address and phone numbers of californians carrying concealed weapons, law enforcement would still have access to the information. yo victim crim nals to go to steal gournz find a family to target. >> there is no compelling public

. >>> a new campaign to curve ammunition sales in california. teachers, police and leaders joined her to show their support. it would require sellers to be licensed, buyers to show i.d. >>> tonight police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who abandon a stolen car. it happened about 4:00 p.m. this afternoon. police say the car slammed into a car carrying two people causing the car to flip. one person was taken to the hospital. the car came to rest 50 feet away and the driver ran off. anyone with information is asked to contact police. >>> pleaders are hoping a traffic camera could make a difference at a dangerous intersection. ktvu's david stevenson is live. >> reporter: this has been considered san francisco's most dangerous intersection for pedestrians for some time. the hope is cameras will make it safer by curing drivers of an illegal habit. >> reporter: for pedestrians it is the worst place to be. >> dangerous. you know, with all the bicyclists and the cars trying to get on to the freeway as fast as possible. >> reporter: hundreds of ca

abc news says california abc news says california flu outbreak in the u.s.cade it could be that it's a newer strain. it could be that not enough people are vaccinated but interesting theories has to do with humanity. some are finding will heer humanitoç), earlier flu season starts. >> suggesting getting your vaccine as soon as possible if you haven't already, taking two weeks for your immunity to build up. february is the peak season for flu in california. new numbers show 2012 was the worst year for whooping cough in thetgk5 u.s.. the cdc is still collecting data so that number could increase to as many as 50,000 cases. the disease killed 18,000 people last year. it used to be a bigger problem until a vaccine became available in 1940s. >> new jersey high school teenager is receiving an unlikely treatment for a skin disease so rare that doctors have no idea what causes it or how to cure it. josh berelli looks great but if you look, he's got these he has an auto immune disease. >> one day, i wokezl,m u  in 8h grade and had red lesions all over my body. i we

. >>> a new twist in the notorious killing spree in northern california and the search for more bodies. what the serial killer is telling the fbi they're doing wrong. >>> and the kidnapping caught on surveillance video in san jose. the family makes a request to police. >>> and cameras roll for one of the most unusual road hazards you will see. that's a naked man stopping traffic. and believe it or not, there's more. >>> good evening. i'm jeff raineri in the weather center. impressive when it comes to the rainfall in the north bay. the past 36 hours, 1 inch at point reyes. we're tracking what's left of the showers. we'll let you know if that extends into your weekend, coming up. >>> check that out. a whale of a sighting. why it is one of the most incredible whale sightings in decades. >>> a surprising twist, today, in the fbi's search for murder victims in an old central valley well. one of the killers claim they're digging in the wrong place. investigators are excavating a new well in lyndon, searching for victims of the speed freak killers in the '80s and '90s. one of the killers comm

♪ >>> new details about the flu epidemic hitting california. >>> news about the controversial body scannerst noon. wñ . >>> the california death toll increases as concerns over the flu epidemic worsen. good afternoon, i am tori campbell. we have gotten a flu update and there are concerns about the severity here in california. new at noon, health and science editor june fowler joins us with details and words of flu vaccine shortages. >> i spoke by phone late this morning with the top flu expert. the flu you are seeing in your neighborhood is widespread statewide. >> the level of activity exceeds what will be expected for this time of the year. this may prove to be more heavier flu season. >> good news. it is the same type a strain and the trouble is the vaccine is hard to find in areas. i reported some pharmacies are short or out in the bay area. spot shortages should be temporary. they reported another death today of someone under 65 in southern california and urging everyone to get a flu shot. wash hands and stay home when sick to head off what could be one of the worse flu seasons in year

. >> the new california energy code is the country's most stringent energy code. and it says that in many cases, you must install energy first lighting pictures in new construction and when you're replacing pictures and you have to install -- fixes and you have to -- fixtures and you have to install four pins in kitchens for example and they cannot be replaced with screw type sockets. it will only take this type of bulb. you have to replace the whole fixture to go back. >> there is a prohibition against using edison-based fixtures. there are exceptions. for residential kitchens, more than 50% of the wattage has to be energy-efficient and throughout the rest of the house, you have to use energy efficient dimmers or you have to use fluorescent light bulbs. you can design with incandescent lights, although i anticipate in future energy efficient codes, that exception will go away. >> there are lots and lots of other requirements in the california energy code that relate to electrical installation. for example, you can no longer put electriresistance heat in buildings

. >>> well new this morning, 2013 means california has certain new laws that take affect today. allie rasmus is joining us live from oakland with the details affected by these new laws, allie? >> reporter: first off, we will tell you about one of those new laws which crackdown on people who steel and sell copper wiring and other medals with public utility poles and it has been a big problem since the recession hit but what this law would do it quadruple the penalty for junk shop owners who buy this metal to $1,000 in penalties. driverless vehicles are a tech giant which will allow cars to be tested on highways as long as it is done in the case of a real human being and you could start seeing that in the coming year. and two new rules, one would prevent employers for using passwords for job application and in order to keep their job so employers would not be able to get access to employees' facebook accounts. the second would prohibit them from acquiring access to students accounts. all in all, 870 students are coming up with more rules and we will tell you about another new law

news. >>> california state university officials say governor brown's proposed budget leaves them nearly $250 million short in funding for the next academic year. in a meeting today the vice chancellor says $250 million is needed. but the school budget only give it is system $225 million. it is unlikely the legislature will approve any more funding? backers of california's ban of same-sex marriage filed their first breech. the lawyers argued that the -- should not interfere. prop eight backers have the legal standing to defend the law because state officials decline to do so. attorneys for the same-sex couples fighting the ban have not yet filed their legal arguments. oral arguments are scheduled for late march. >>> activists across the bay area celebrateded the 30 years since roe versus wade. a group called the raging grannies celebrated the milestone. the women say they will continue to keep abortion legal in the united states. >>> and in san francisco, the group stop patriorchy held their own rally. members say they are concerned on what they call an increase on anti abortion restrictions

new research. this time shaking up theories about earthquakes in california. until now, seismologists believed, the fault would rupture in sections. but new evidence suggests the entire massive fault could slip at once. delivering what they call a super quack to california. meaning a quake from san francisco down to san diego. nbc bay area's reporter joins us on treasure island with more on the new theory. here in the bay area we're preparing. caltrans is building a bridge to with stand a large earthquake. tonight, scientists reveals that the next big one here in california may affect more people than expected. the bay area knows how de devastating a big earth quake can be. from the san andreas fault disaster. seismologists have long thought california's massive, san andreas fault would slip in northern or southern california. not all at once because of a buffer, a creeping zone near the middle of the fault, did not appear capable of transmitting a quake, through the entire state. but the big one in california may affect the entire state. cal tech seismologist,

. >> the bad news, california still has a mountain of debt to pay back after borrowing during the down years. >> so far, so good. >>> 4:39. you know who is going to join us now? >> i don't know. >> the lady standing right by me. >> it's cold. >> it is cold. but not as cold as we initially forecasted. we are still not seeing any 20- degree readings -- >> and we're okay with that. >> i know. yeah. if you are stepping outside this morning, it will still be cold but not seeing any 20s that we initially anticipated. right now we're seeing 30s and low 40s. 44 right now in san francisco but even in santa rosa picking up upper 30s and concord at 39. mid-30s in livermore so why? it's because of the winds. the winds have kept temperatures slightly warmer. but they are still keeping this freeze advisory or freeze warning and the frost advisory in effect until 8:00 because again if the winds die down in the next couple of hours, between that 6:00 and 7:00 hour as you get closer to sunrise, could see temperatures continue to dip. so we'll keep a close eye on it. in the meantime continue to protect

is dying. >> the fungus is dying and we're breathing. >>> new year, new laws. >>> new year, new laws. california. >>> while you were sleeping 876 new laws went into effect in california. >> and as cba 5 reporter mike sugerman shows us, some are strange. >> reporter: hunting bears? you better not do it with a dog in you're in california. we can't go bear hunting. if you see a bear, forget it. no bear hunting. senate bill 1221 bars use of dogs to hunt bears or bob cats except for research. >> driver's license and registration. >> is there a problem, officer? >> reporter: assembly bill allows drivers the right to show registration and insurance on a smart phone. 876 new laws? >> an old saying that as long as the legislature is in session, no man's life, liberty or pursuit of happiness is safe. >> reporter: in and around california politics. >> california is a state filled with special interests. everybody has lobbyist in sacramento. many laws are made because special interest groups promote them. >> reporter: permits testing of autonomous vehicles, cars that drive themselves. as long as a licensed

>> first of all, california pizza, pizza's from new york, okay? k thing, give me a break. here's the thing. there's actually the only reason why this suit can live to see another day, possibly has to do with new york and the country of denmark because they are two entities that ban the used of transfats. new york only banned it in restaurants including mcdonalds and things like that, but you can still sell it in preprepared foods. melissa: bloomberg again? >> him again. transfats are said to be bad things, causing x, y, and z, and we're not allowing them to happen. that's the only reason the woman's lawsuit will live, will not get dismissed meaning the judge's reason is, like, get out of here and just throws it. melissa: claiming they squeeze healthier pizza off the shelf by using low cost food additives to increase the market share. are they squeezing out the other pizza? people just buying it because it's good and don't buy the other stuff because it doesn't taste good? >> no, i bet that -- melissa: squeezing it out? come op. >> if you're going w

news. >>> progolfer mickelson is threatening to move out of california because of tax changes.eted his remarks meaning that he's going to move out of the state. mickelson later said that he is not making plans about moving out of california and he apologized. >>> the entire dream liner fleet was grounded worldwide last week after problems with its lithium ion batteries caused an emergency landing in japan. meantime al-nippon is canceling their lines through january 28th. >>> toyota's prius is now number one in california. the prius has ended the honda civic reign as the most sold vehicle in california. according to new car dealers association almost 61,000 prius hybrids were sold last year. toyota and honda dominated car sales last year. after the prius and civic toyota's camera came in third followed by the honda accord, toyota co corolla and honda crv. >>> ktvu's tom vacar gives us a close up look at work on the bay bridge and why crews are under the gun to end early. >> the first order of business is we needed to start dismantling the damaged portions of the system. >> repor

news. >>> progolfer mickelson is threatening to move out of california because of tax changes.some interpreted his remarks meaning that he's going to move out of the state. mickelson later said that he is not making plans about moving out of california and he apologized. >>> the entire dream liner fleet was grounded worldwide last week after problems with its lithium ion batteries caused an emergency landing in japan. meantime al-nippon is canceling their lines through january 28th. >>> toyota's prius is now number one in california. the prius has ended the honda civic reign as the most sold vehicle in california. according to new car dealers association almost 61,000 prius hybrids were sold last year. toyota and honda dominated car sales last year. after the prius and civic toyota's camera came in third followed by the honda accord, toyota co corolla and honda crv. >>> ktvu's tom vacar gives us a close up look at work on the bay bridge and why crews are under the gun to end early. >> the first order of business is we needed to start dismantling the damaged portions of the syst

was actually a known animal carcinogen and the minute that this this substance ran afoul of a new california law that said that all carcinogens must be declared on the can they got rid of it in a quick hurry because they were afraid of could cause cancer label how many years of that benon are sort of. that i don't know the long enough that it's finally becoming an issue and that's really what this is about as as time goes on a soda becomes more and more of a public health risk a known public health risk where you have mayor bloomberg in new york and even michelle obama saying you know obesity is the number one national security threat. the united states and yet at the inauguration beyond say who scored fifty million dollars to sell it singing the national anthem it's this kind of unclear blurred line between what is good for the public and what is good for business that is continuing to keep this stuff behind closed doors but i don't think that's going to last much longer and so let's hope scott bill thanks for joining me and my pleasure thank you. crazy alert if you like some fresh ground d

. >>> hundreds of new laws hit the books and we have more on how some of those laws could cause an uproar on california owners. >>> it turns violent with two separate shootings, how young one of the victims was. . >>> it is tuesday, january 13th january 1st and 2013. >>> overnight news, thousands of people packed the waterfront to welcome the new year but it was a holiday celebration that was marred by gunfire. alex savage will tell us about a 12-year-old boy among several people shot, what happened alex. >> reporter: as thousands gathered along the waterfront, somebody decided to open fire and this is where that 12-year- old boy was shot in the foot. he is expected to be okay and a second person was also hit. as people were waiting for the fireworks show to begin, a man was grazed in the hip by a bulletment both are being treated for non-life threatening injuries but at this point it is unclear why the shooter started firing. and another shooting happened closer to fisherman's wharf near mason street. one person was shot in the hand and that victims' injuries are considered non-life threatening. they

mike taibbi, nbc news, acton, california. >> thanks, mike. >>> here's your first look at some of the news going on around america. connecticut police arrested a man on a violent rampage at a walmart. the suspect attacked two men, one in the parking lot, the second one in the store when he punched the elderly greeter in the face. the one that greets you when you walk in the door. the 54-year-old is in police custody on a $25,000 bond. >>> police arrested one man and are hunting another connected to stealing 100 unique meteorites loaned to a north carolina science institute. the fallen stars recovered from the christmas eve heist are worth over $80,000. >>> it may not have the madness of times square but folks in lisburn, pennsylvania, have their own wacky way of ringing in the new year. on new year's eve the town drops yellow britches in honor of the yellow breeches creek. creative. >>> organizers in southern california applied the finishing touches to the incredible mobile flower arrangements that will make up the 124th tournament of roses parade. marching bands and floats are ready t

the best way to fight it is a flu shot. >> for those of news california there is time to get vaccine.veryone to do that. >> in san francisco, abc 7 news. >> coming up next, cutting edge tech >>> we're getting braces on your teeth can be unsettling for some. but now technology is making part of that process a lot more comfortable. >> hell elen is all smiles, a smile is improving. >> today we're going to scan your teeth. >> she's been fitted for invi invisalign braces. method her dent gist using to adjust them is a departure. >> it's a scanner, we can have digital models without needing to take goopy impression autos first, dr. garnett reaches for the wand style scanner connected to a computer system beaming the images to the lab he guides the camera around her jaw line. it produces no radiation. >> you can get this in this area there. >> the camera then builds a map of her teeth, computer alerts if a section does not have a complete image. >> it's very precise and accurate. the trays fit better. >> she says it's typically quicker than traditional. >> we have to leave goopy impression m

news. >>> the california highway patrol and caltrans want to put a new security system on the bay bridge. the agencies requested $31 million from the bay area's tol authority to -- toll authority to pay for the system. it would include 175 cameras on both the new eastern span and the bridge's western span. the committee sent the request to the full board for final approval. >>> the national transportation safety board began interviewing crew members of a ferry that crashed in new york city. they asked the media not to disclose the location. there are reports the ferry underwent an over haul. it is too soon to say if that played a role in the crash. >>> governor jerry brown wants the budget to focus on education, how he is prosing to do that may not sit well with wealthy school districts. ktvu's jade hernandez is live in piedmont, which is one of the districts the governor mentioned today. >> reporter: governor jerry brown said it is different for schools and that is why he is willing to fund schools differently. >> thank you. >> reporter: he taught here before becoming principal. >> being

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we are aspiring and we are leaving california and america in a new generation. -- leading california america in a new generation. we have an obligation to lead in the 21st century. we are providing leadership in all areas that govern this country. technology, health, academia, commerce, art, entertainment, and government. today, we must come together, not only in celebration, but an acknowledgment of the work that lies ahead. we understand that this is a global economy. the opportunities are ones that we can only surpassed if we come together. we can win the future if we dream together, if we work together. as a society, as an economy, the best is yet to comment. let me leave you with this last idea. every moment affords us an opportunity to change the world. let's seize that moment in each and every moment that succeeds that moment and let's do that together in celebration of our asian-pacific heritage and recognition of the great heritage as all the people that make up san francisco and california. we will truly honored this month, our heritage and our future. thank you very much. [

the los angeles daily news reports southern california is just now getting >>> californians are being worn to brace for impact when the flu arrives. the los angeles daily news reports southern california is just now getting the initial impact of the flu and it's likely to spread. new york is the latest state to declare a public health emergency. cbs reporter reports people are rushing out to get vaccinated but some are finding it's not available. >> people waited in a long line outside the clinic to get their flu shot. >> avoiding the flu and it's free why not. >> health officials say the flu is widespread in 47 states making it one of the worst seasons in years. doctor gary is on the front lines. he treats patients at an urgent care center in new york city. >> in prior years you would see 2 or 3 a day. and today we're seeing like 20 to 30, 40, 50 cases a day. >> new york state reports 20,000 cases. the flu is spreading fast in the city. >> coughing, sneezing, being in close proximity with someone you can contract the flu. >> the out break in new york state is so bad, officials. >> ch

new year's day. a woman in the other car and a man on the sidewalk both died at the scene. >> now the california highway patrol is taking applications to new officers. they are recruiting cadets for the academy for the next these days. you have to apply online. you can find a link to the website on our web page at abc7 news.com. new officers earned more than $67 a year after graduating from the academy. this is the first time in three years that they are hiring. >> if you have attempted to use your fireplace this morning, don't. air quality officials are discouraging wood burning because of high levels of pollution but have not called for a "spare the air" day which makes it illegal. penalties include fines. homes without heating other than wood stove are exempt. >> conditions not that different from yesterday morning. >> but conditions do make you want to heat your home. and your car. and whatever else. mike? >> that is the key, try to stay warm. dress for the conditions. we are in the 20's and 30's. we have a few 40's hanging around to san francisco. the next weather maker is an impressive-looking swi

there are a total of 876 new laws that go into effect in california today. an't go through all of them -- we obviously can't go through all of them. they are on the website. back to you. >> thank you. >>> thousands of people celebrated the new year all over the bay area. the crowds started showing up on san francisco's embarcadero early to get a good spot for the fireworks show. police enforced zero-tolerance for public drunkenness. one couple of said they planned to celebrate in a responsible way. >> he had one martini. i didn't have nothing. going straight home and going to bed. >> taxis were running late to get people safely home. >>> in san jose, downtown was the place to be for new year's eve parties. some people played $100 for the harenheight and -- fairenheight and lounge. consider considers. >> nearly 1 million people from all over the world gathered in times square last night to ring in the new year. three hours before the ball dropped, there were so many people you couldn't even get close enough to see it. there were no food vendors and public toil

as brad williams a california budget expert told me, quote, we suspect the added revenues were related to the federal tax changes rather than the new state tax rates. now it all shows that california is more dependent than ever on the wealthy. the top 1% of earners, remember they pay up to half of the state's total income taxes but revenues from the rich are now harder than ever to predict. back to you guys. >> thank you, robert. let's go to michelle ka brumich >> you will have a lot more cartoons available on the kid section only and also the exclusive video streamers of the new seasons of dallas. as you can see, getting a big texas more with more than 2%. back to you, tyler. >> thank you, michelle. >>> jp morgan out with more this week. the london whale and that loss may take a big bite out of jamie dimon's bonus. kayla is here with details. >> i'm told by my sources that the board is meeting today to discuss findings into the whale losses. that is spear headed by former exxon ceo and two other directors. the efforts started soon after early losses were exposed in may of last year. punishment of any oversight is of course compens

we've valued our races here, it's just not part of the community value autos contacted by abc 7 news, californialling spokesman says, the letter is gis dis gufrting and none of the information in the letter is accurate. making it nothing more than a repulsive work of fiction. it may not warrant an arrest or criminal prosecution, city leaders are taking the hateful letter seriously its a great opportunity for to us reach out to neighbors to use this unfortunate incident to get to know your neighbors. understand each other's cultures and our perspective. >>

jerry brown riddling the new state budget. california'srighter. >> the governor has $6 billion in new tax revenue from the border improved tax increases on high-income earners and the state sales tax increase. >> is expected to be the first time in many years that the state does not have to face drastic budget cuts. >> the governor to announce increase spending on education in with all the new revenue governor state budget deficit is still projected to be around $2 billion, according to the legislative analysis office. >> and laws and settlement with the family who lost a mother and daughter and the san bruno pipe explosion in 2010. >> mandates that pg&e must take extra safety precautions. >> the settlement with the greig family requires that the utility to calculate a minimum safe life span for pipes in populated areas. >> the move is expected to help prevent another similar tha disaster. >> under the agreement, the utility will give the family reports on progress. >> pg&e also made an undisclosed payment to the family, as part of the sep

. >> he bought this news california for about $400,000. after the housing bubble burst, its value dropped to 300,000. wh his bank wouldn't mify his mortgage, you walk away.com advised him he could default on purpose without make another game. >> more grim number on the fromon. >>hen a person defaults it's not just the bank who picks up the tab. >> you might pay your mortgage on time bit of your neighbor foreclosures it tends to reduce the value of your home. >> i lived up to my contract, and thus left with -- >> legal contract. what about your moral contract? >> my moral contract -- i'm not sure what you mean by moral. >> you're hurting other people. your neighbors, everybody else who wants to get a mortgage. this. >> this is not a moral issue. >> you're disgusting. you're helping people freeload. >> we're not helping people freeload. people's decision to walk away is a person one and a financial one. >> but isn't i immoral? no. >> yes. the group that may be the biggest freeloaders of all, biggest freeloaders of all, corporations. this is

. >>> back in november, a new california law, which was directed at stopping paparazzi who drive recklessly and put the public in dangers was shot down by an l.a. superior court judge. critics said the law was unnecessary and violated free speech. >>> in the midst of this recent death, that law is expected to be revisited. live in the newsroom, keith russell, news4. >>> all right, keith. kim kardashian says she's feeling great. she's carrying rapper kanye west's baby. the rapper star told reporters she hasn't had any morning sicks in. reportedly chrkris jenner's mom is -- and we should mention that kim is still legally married to kris humphries. ♪ your time is up and your parole has begun ♪ >>> have you heard it? movie goers have praise for the big screen adaptation, but "american idol" singer adam lambert isn't too high with some aspects of the movie. this past weekend he took to twitter to complain the film suffered from actors, quote, pretending to be singers and that the vocals should have been fixed in the studio. yesterday russell crowe, who plays a lead role responded to his comments

inaugural parade live on our 24-7 bay area news channel - starting at 10:35. >> california crosses a , california joined where the virus is widespread. and the death toll is climbing, nearly a half=dozen californians under the age of 65 have reported to be 62 percent effective. kron4's justine waldman was in fremont where health officials are trying to get everyone vaccinated. we have team coverage on the flu epidemic. kron four's terisa estacio went to an east bay store hoping to get vaccinated before its too late. sandy kabealo was confident confident she was doing the right thing by getting a shot. but a bit uneasy because this was the first time, she has ever gotten a >> sot/tc: just never did it before. but with this season, and i work with elderly people it was the it won't hurt, and she was not the only one throughout the day, there was a steady line of people coming into this pleasanton >> for some - it was just a [ female announcer ] this is a special message from at&t. [ male announcer ] it's no secret that the price of things just keeps going up. [ female announcer ] but we

pro golfer phil mickleson saying the new california tax rate may force him to make drastic changes oflike moving right out of california, but tonight, does mickleson regret saying that? >> i love this country and i love the opportunities that's afforded me to be successful and to do what i love. and so, i've never had a problem with that before. i've never had a problem paying my fair share. my apology is for talking about it publicly because i shouldn't take advantage of the forum that i have as a professional golfer to try to ignite change over these issues. >> greta: so, is mickleson the only one thinking about fleeing california? l.a. times sacramento bureau chief, evan, i understand that tiger woods made the move from california to florida. but tell me, is mickleson seriously thinking of leaving? >> i don't know what is in his mind. his tax rate is 13% and in florida i don't think they pay any taxes and that's why tiger woods left. 39.6% and add 13.3% up from 10.3%, that's 3 points higher for him in california than it was last year, and we calculated that if we had the new rates

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news. california no longer has the worst credit rating of the states. that honor goes to illinois. they can have a beer tonight. >> speaking of beer, a big beer deal goes flat. regulators smacking down a $20 buyout. plus, a story around this we are just getting from washington, d.c. eamon javers getting ready for you. did the high know about the decision before anybody else? we're going to so you some evidence they might have. you will want to see that. plus -- we will talk about gas and if d.c. can finally get it right. then back out to san diego. mandy's got an exclusive interview with the man running the company putting on the conference. "street signs" exclusive from san diego rb right after this. >>> kind of on baited breath here. waiting for dow 14,000. list yep wrb no guarantee we will ever hit it. but we are less close than yesterday. dow is down .2 percent of 1% and tomorrow could be a big day for markets. why? the monthly payroll number some people refer to it as the all important jobs number. we will find out. just a reminder, that number is out tomorrow. don't take frid

carter evans, "cbs news," edison california. >> axelrod: this extreme weather on the other side of theorld as well. extremely hot weather. in australia, 100-degree temperatures are fueling brush fires in the southeast part of the country. more than 90 in all. and look at what is cyclone has been whipping up off the northwest coast. it looks like a red wave on the ocean. it's actually a giant wall of red dust. here at home, the flu remains at epidemic levels. nearly every state, 47 in all, say the flu is widespread. today in new york governor andrew cuomo declared a public health emergency. bob orr has more. [coughing] >> the order from governor cuomo means new york pharmacists now have authority to give flu shots to children between 6 months and 18 years of age. across new york, the number of flu cases is exploding. 19,000 have been reported so far. nearly 5 times as many as last year. at this immediate care collin nick rochester, janet williams sees a steady flow of patients. >> we're setting records here at urgent care center in terms of the number of patients we're seeing per day. >