again, they usually troop off to palm springs in january.ction they pushed it back from january until april so they could have more time to try to figure out what to do. but still, they were yet done with the pain from that 2012 election cycle. in october, california officials announced that two groups they described as part of the koch brothers network had broken campaign finance rules in the way they shuffled money around. a huge last minute infusion of cash into two california ballot initiatives. one to gut union rights and one to shield the richest taxpayers for a tax hike. that cash infusion was found by the state of california to be illegal. one of the groups dumping money into the fights in california reportedly got a heap of cash from donors at the koch's palm spring summit in 2012. and in october those groups agreed to a record find, handed down by the state of california. for their part they insisted they had nothing to do with the scandal in california. they said they did not control the particular outfits and did not give money d

we just arrived for the 25th annual palm springs international film festival.t's one of the largest film fef fests in north america, drawing 135,000 movie fans each year. and tins it's only two hours from hollywood plenty of the

today, i'm driving to palm springs in my new car with my rich husband. you do what you want.'m eating the grapes. for new year's eve, we're taking phil and claire and mitch and cam to this amazing hotel i used to go to in palm springs. they got a whole package-- dinner, dancing, toast at midnight. i mean, what more do you need? grapes. (lowered voice) i said we'd stop on the way.

or possibly palm springs. >> : here is the next to clinton about it. >> : i'll think palm springs. >>fer prompter this is the anchorage of channel 7. >> : jackie looking for to the weekend. >> : and and have a good weekend. >> : eye on all of the tube. >> : here is to combat it. >> : r. garry st. mile but there debitors in the '50s. there's a lot of rain up this morning not much. several satellite radar picture shows. up to the north still seen rain. it's gonna be overrunning clouds into tomorrow. the rain is that the return into saturday. >> : tomorrow morning local with it with readings in the '30's. in the afternoons and warmer the will and sought today. widespread '60s. only pleasant will be in the '50s and. >> : will be talking about the 49ers' will see what the weather is the game on sunday. rev another storm system that is pushing in the stephen stills snowed associate with it. >> : rain poured south. it >> : earlier in the week where tennessee someone pushing up in the carolinas to borrow. oregon has some wondering rain possible and to sign it. with forecast a lot of the game.

and i met him in this country club in palm springs. and he came with his wife had i put my tape recorder down on the table and she put her tape recorder down the table. and at one point, she ran out of tape. so i gave her one is mine. and he went to their house later and she was completely out of tape. she said that's all right, that's all right. he was a very helpful source. frank sinnott -- sinatra junior. >> guest: cmi. we ran into the interview and stanley said to me, i'm going to take your picture with sinatra junior. i said i don't want my picture taken again. he says nobody is going to believe you have to think of you. i said of course they're going to believe me. i'll have my notes. i hope to recorder. in this interview was fascinating. for the first 45 minutes, it was a wonderful frank sinatra junior telling you what it's like to be the son of a famous singer and then he's starting to do imitations of the singer's friends and so forth. finally, he turned to me and he said he knows some name? i know a lot of people. he said you

it's our country too, even if we don't get invited to your billionaires party in palm springs every january. skblnchts kbood tuesday morning. a paralyzing and crippling storm. state of our union as the president prepare% his sixth report o the people. polls paint a vivid picture of what we are seeing. >>> end of an error. pete seeger has died at the age of 94. >>> plus a marijuana superstorm? and kate upton get. s excited pr super bowl. >>> the south is bracing for bitterly cold temperatures. a new a it had time it's heading into parts of the deep south. states getting ready for large scale snow and ice. we begin in chicago. >> reporter: another bitter blast has locked the midwest in an icy grip and southern states are in its reach. bone-chilling temperatures have stretched to the gulf coast. the second polar plunge has left people wondering. winter will ever end. >> we have just about had enough of this weather. >> reporter: coats, hats, gloves, so much winter gear is needed. making matters worse, 24 states are having to endure a propane shorta shortage. thousands of residents are without

palm springs, 74. the key is all of this tropical moisture coming together with a cold low coming out of the great lakes and all of these are compining to pro-- combining to produce some snow. blifer warnings and -- blizzard warnings for boston, new york and long island. a lot of snow. probably numerous travel delays. for us, no sign of anything changing this week. there are some hints maybe next week. the pattern might change. hazy sun, mild to warm, really warm, especially down towards santa cruz. next week weak systems. at least there's signs of something other than high pressure coming in next week. let's hope so. mostly sunny, high clouds. a little breezy for some. but overall, hazy skies and very calm conditions. low 60s, 70s. temperatures continue to be above average for this time of year. that's for sure. they will continue to do so. that's a 74 in santa cruz. i think they are already 70 degrees. temperatures will be on the mild to warm side as a really cold system moves into the middle of the

mid-to-upper 60's through the central valley. 70 in san diego and los angeles and nearly 80 in palm springs. the seven-day forecast for lake tahoe, not much accumulation. we could have record warmth next week in the high country. >> construction in oak and it and on northbound 880 if you are traveling between high street to embarcadero crews are out here until action so they are wrapping it up as we speak. traveling on the bay bridge we have construction in both the eastbound and westbound direction. westbound is with respecting up. eastbound has a couple of lanes closed and that lasts until five o'clock. the travels through berkeley are 62 miles per hour. as we look at drive time traffic, 680 southbound from walnut creek to dublin, 15 minutes and 101 southbound from santa rosa to san francisco is 51 minutes and through the santa cruz mountains, 25 minutes. >> >> customs agents at sfo have intercepted a pest that moses a significant threat to agriculture which is a non-nottive -- non-native stink bug living on the juices of plants and fruits and officials say they could be destructive to th

and mid-to-upper 60's through sacramento and 48 in tahoe with no snow and 74 in los angeles and palm springse have construction on 580 eastbound direction and westbound is starting to led up just a little bit. eastbound 580 headed to greenville road we will have construction crews and that is going to last until 6:00 this morning. it should not hamper the commute. you are in tiptop condition as you make the drive from tracy to dublin. however, speeds are diminished at 51 miles per hour to 59 miles per hour continuing through the altamont pass. 80 westbound from albany to the maze is four minutes and 880 southbound from fremont to san jose is 15 minutes and 280 northbound from 101 to cupertino is 11 minutes. >> 4:56. a poll finds a majority of americans favor legalizing marijuana. a cnn poll of a through people finds 55 percent of americans surveyed say marijuana should be made legal. 44 percent disagree. 35 percent still believe smoking marijuana is morale wrong. that is a big drop from 70 percent in 1987. republicans and southerners are the only major groups who were oppose the legal use. >

our temperatures run around 78 in los angeles and 83 in palm springs and low-to-mid 70's through the central valley and 66 in monterey and mid-50's in tahoe and the cold front will dump the snow to the east of tahoe, again, with no snow in the seven-day outlook the. >> we have a 10 to 15-minute delay on bart. this is in west oakland in the sfo and millbrae directions because of an equipment malfunction on the tracks. muni and ace train one on time and we have a problem, though, sfo northbound 101 to sfo. it is a hit-and-run hit-and-run accident blocking one lane. we do not have any delays, but we are at top speeds and it is quite usually. we still have a problem in the oak area northbound 880 at 16th avenue involving four vehicles. this is slowing on 980 approaching 880 because of construction that will wrap up momentarily. eric? >> the associated press is reporting that two police officers who might have instantly responded to the shooting rampage at l.a.x. had again on break without telling anyone. the two lapd officers were assigned to terminal three where the gunman paul ciancia

central valley and headed to the south you will see more sunshine and 67 in san diego and 81 in palm springssafe travels. >> we do have a report of a try in the roads northbound long 880 at the on ramp blocking the on-ramp and caltran could have to come out to evening from up the free and get it out of the way so you could see delays. this is the oakland maze traveling along 80 up to 580, we have stalled vehicles that just moved out of way stopped right there but traffic, now, is funneling nicely toward 580 and toward the bay bridge if you are headed along eastbound direction those the headlights and all is quiet. >> more transportation news with heads up if you ride the san mateo county transit district which eliminated or renumbered several routes and is the most comprehensive change on the peninsula if more than a decade. riders are encouraged to check the website to confirm exactly where their bus is stopping and what time and if a transfer is going to be necessary. some stops don't have times reflecting the changes. >> you could be offered a free taxi ride in the future because of googl

machine coe and fresno and to the south more sunshine and low-to-mid 70's los angeles and 83 in palm springsa gulen? >> the commute is almost like the time-lapse with not much traffic but just some construction. on bay bridge in the westbound direction, traffic in the westbound direction will be wrapping up. eastbound direction we have lanes blocked off until 6:00 this morning and we have afternoon closings. in the east bay yesterday, the lane closures were because of the ongoing project so if you need to make it to the maze westbound is short drive at four minutes and 880 southbound from fremont to san jose is 14 minutes 280 northbound at cupertino is a short 11 minutes. >>> janet napolitano will hold a chat today with a panel of u.c. students discussing toppings of interest including tuition, undocumented students, diversity , climate change and student veterans, the first in a series of web chats napolitano will hold with students, faculty and staff since taking office last september. >> it is flu season and each sneeze is a potential carrier. our chief medical editor decided to fine the

. >>> all right, the mayor of houston has married her longtime partner flying to palm springs because it is not legal there. they tied the knot on the 23rd anniversary of their relationship. parker hoped to get married in houston but said that might be a long time coming. >>> first lady michelle obama is in full party mode as she turns 50 today. president obama is throwing her a big bash at the white house tomorrow and guests have been told to wear comfy shoes and come ready to dance. the white house is keeping the details under wraps but a delivery truck was spotted outside with cases of champagne. the first lady is describing herself as 50 and fabulous and she says she has never felt more confident. >> sounds like there's going to be a real shindig. looking great. >>> time now for the weather across the nation, firefighters getting a break in southern california with light winds, most of the country will be dry today. but there will be some snow showers in the upper midwest. western pennsylvania and upstate new york. >>> temperatures in the west will be well above average. minnesota

we will be 74 in san diego and 70 in palm springs with sun.y and it will remain in the low-to-mid fists on tuesday and wednesday with a small chance of snow. sue is here for leyla gulen. >> good morning, everyone, a couple of cars are tangled on the peninsula, north 101 with slow traffic making your way up because of this accident in the right lane, north 101 beyond woodside. the bay bridge into san francisco is beautiful. traffic is moving at the limit through the new eastern span with no delays and a look at the bay bridge toll plaza no metering lights, lays and a nice ride into the city. kristen? matt? >>> the tesla is the brand name for the high school equivalency test is getting the first makeover in a decade to make it more rigorous and aligned to skills needed for college and today's workplace, and will be offered on a computer. officials in some states are not happy with the changes and decided to adopt one of two new tests on the market. california is still using it but nine states have cut ties with the ged test. >> could switching h

not bring any rain to anyone, it will just dim the sunshine. 75 in san diego and low 80's around palm springs and los angeles and low 70's through the central valley and mid-to-upper 50's in the sierra. safe travel. leyla gulen? >> we have 33 bart trains that are running on time and we have the accident over the altamont pass, westbound 205 at the 580 connection and you can see what kind of a slow down it is causing, bumper-to-bumper traffic and we are down to 23 miles per hour as you approach 580, and you pass the scene of the accident, though, it is all green and it is top speed. here is the drive time traffic 680 southbound from walnut creek to dublin is 14 minutes and 101 southbound from santa rosa to san francisco is 51 minutes through the santa cruz mountains on highway 17 from highway one, right to the this area is 24 minutes. in marin, southbound side of 101, tail lights are making the push through mill valley and it will take you 18 minutes from 580 to san francisco. >>> canned ham isn't the only kind spokesman you can find in a refrigerator these days. sunnyvale based company believ

into central valley, down into l.a. 76 tomorrow. 80 over in palm springs souk find a range of mild tom weather across the state tomorrow, here in the bay area lovely day, sunny skies, high temperatures mild range, mid to upper 60s around the bay and inland. low 60s on the coast. taking a look at game condition conditions sunday. sunday afternoon, game time at 3:40 central time. temperatures about 11 degrees at the start of the game dropping down to five degrees into afternoon and early evening. so winter can be rough and we'll see evidence that have on sunday let's hope niners are not adversely affected. >> still ahead a man posing as homeless surprises people with a message. you click with it or wanted to click it off. a look at the best, and worst ads of the year. >> another card mishap for right?! is this the bacon and cheese diet? this is the creamy chicken corn chowder. i mean, look at it. so indulgent. this is so much more... what's different? oh, it's my chicken and cheese enchilada diet. well keep it up, honey. it's working. oh, gracias! did i tell you i am on the... [ both ]

our state southern california warming up nicely, los angeles 80, 81 for palm springs.l dry, above normal temperatures monday and tuesday. a little cooler as a weak system brings us a few clouds. no rain though but it will drop our temperatures down, wednesday, thursday and friday and then we'll warm back up next saturday. >> thank you so much, leigh. let's get a loo look at our spo. colin? >> one key play, how are there 152 pennals minutes in a hockey game two seconds after it begins? i'll explain. >>> a stunner down >> seahawks quarterback russell wilson says, we have to play the best 60 minutes of our lives. now behind both teams it's game time with a preview of the division i rivals, winner take all. >> not because of the quarterbacks, because the winner gets to go to the super bowl. >> you got to stay focused, motivated, we have a lot on the line, it's either win or go home. >> we are all clicking. we all have to click and feel for each other. the sky's the limit for us. we have to put games together back to back. >> i like the team just because it's a challenge. a

our state southern california warming up nicely, los angeles 80, 81 for palm springs.forecast forecast, holiday on monday still dry, above normal temperatures monday and tuesday. a little cooler as a weak system brings us a few clouds. no rain though but it will drop our temperatures down, wednesday, thursday and friday and then we'll warm back up next saturday. >> thank you so much, leigh. let's get a loo look at our spo. colin? >> one key play, how are there 152 pennals minutes in a hockey game two seconds after it begins? i'll explain. >>> a stunner down think it's weird to collect air? you wouldn't think so if you saw what your lungs collect every time you breathe. protect your health with life-saving air quality updates from the american lung association. get our free "state of the air" app at lung.org. >> seahawks quarterback russell wilson says, we have to play the best 60 minutes of our lives. now behind both teams it's game time with a preview of the division i rivals, winner take all. >> not because of the quarterbacks, because the winner gets to go to the su

to mid to upper 70s in palm springs. tomorrow, highs will be not reaching 70 degrees. looking ahead to friday, 8:00 friday morning 50 degrees by noon. winds 10-20 miles per hour. major waves but we're going to see servers there. i guess they can deal with it. let's hope so. >> it's amazing. 62 degrees there? >> yes. yes. >> that is abnormal. >> right. friday, winds and shifts in pattern just a little bit. that is a event. >> a woman learns a shocking secret about her parents' past. how she found out, next. >> target making major cuts. certain employees will be losing work benefits. >> can you get out of a cell phone contract early if the >>> happening tonight a march marking the three-month anniversary of the fatal shooting of 13-year-old andy loep yechz a candle light vigil will be held at 5:30 p.m where he was shot carrying a toy gun. community members are pushing for a permanent park. >> demonstrators on both sides of the abortion debate scared off today in washington, d.c. on the 41th anniversary of the roe-v wade decision declaring a constitutional right to aborti

wide, sunny skies and warm from top to bottom down in the southland, low 80s in los angeles and palm springsin the bay area, sunny, warm day with a couple degrees lower, the highs than today, highs into upper 60s to around 706789 maybe 71 tomorrow. we don't expect records tomorrow. it's possible. now, let's shift focus to seattle. kick off time, 3:30. partly to mostly cloudy skies. chance of showers there diminished. it will be cool with temperatures low to mid-40s here is the accu-weather forecast. we'll see high temperatures over the weekend into low 70s dropping down to about 70 in most locations inland and around the bay on monday, tuesday, then tapering off later in the week. it will get partly to mostly cloudy thursday but a chance of rain almost 0. >> thank you. >> well, 49ers in the air, seattle bound. >> yes. >> they're going make a bold prediction ladies and gentlemen. as people of facebook already responded a lot this afternoon. we talk about the championship game, plus... what does jim harbaugh love more than khakis? , butalk to the leader. tyco integrated security. we'll create

wide, sunny skies and warm from top to bottom down in the southland, low 80s in los angeles and palm springs the bay area, sunny, warm day with a couple degrees lower, the highs than today, highs into upper 60s to around 706789 maybe 71 tomorrow. we don't expect records tomorrow. it's possible. now, let's shift focus to seattle. kick off time, 3:30. partly to mostly cloudy skies. chance of showers there diminished. it will be cool with temperatures low to mid-40s here is the accu-weather forecast. we'll see high temperatures over the weekend into low 70s dropping down to about 70 in most locations inland and around the bay on monday, tuesday, then tapering off later in the week. it will get partly to mostly cloudy thursday but a chance of rain almost 0. >> thank you. >> well, 49ers in the air, seattle bound. >> yes. >> they're going make a bold prediction ladies and gentlemen. as people of facebook already responded a lot this afternoon. we talk about the championship game, plus... what does jim harbaugh love more than khakis? funny stuff today for the new mattress models but sleep train's h

they had been out to the area around palm springs in the past , they had vacationed out there.nd the weather was perfect for her health. her arthritis. which was a significant issue in addition to her other health problems. so you know, they decided, they changed their plans, which originally envisioned going back to grand rapids. the president came back to grand rapids very often, i know, because i was director at the library for 60 years. he would come back, we started -- every year at christmas time he would come back and turn on the christmas tree. he would come back -- we did a series for the 25th anniversary of his inauguration and we had john paul stevens and alan greenspan and he would fly from california, he would come back just to introduce those people he felt so honored that they would make that effort. mrs. ford came less frequently. they had a running gag, they divided the country in half for fundraising purposes. he had america east of the mississippi, she had the united states west of the mississippi. >> a.j. is in alexandria, virginia, one of the homes to the f

following you around in 1993 and we went to new york and the number of teams and so we are in palm springs big free agent, tim mcdonald, and he was aed to come up to the hotel room, quizzing what he was looking for in the process. lou dobbs is on the television then cnn in the room. so he gestures towards even say that we are looking for someone to show respect and show me security and someone to show me winnings. anen depending onho you believe he said he did show me the money order otherwise. >> that is a great ssory and it's a grat story and now you have been recertified by the nfl and you have one client and his name is gary glbert. he had a drifter 2013, outstanding numbers and he was in the top 20, i should say in yardage and percentage in such a degree aptly. will he play in e nfl? >> i think so. i think that he might be a high draft pick. because it ishe most critical position in football that is a franchise quarterback. it didn't take me long to discover that. and some weekends that is the position. we are now sitting in the biggest marketing event of the year. the super bowl and

until i can go back to palm springs. >> : we sure hope that the grain gets back home. check with your carrier. >> : the chinese ice breaker that a key role in antarctic rescue on thursday it may itself be stuck in ice now all a surly and authorities say that the chinese ship concerns about moving through heavy ice in the area that means that the australian ship that helped carry the rest of passengers is staying nearby as a precaution the jury hears that the chance. >> : this context antarctic rescue has this got complicated the chinese rescue the help the 2200 passengers that help the the help 22 passengers that help the passengers to safety belt the ship is unable to move as requested assistance they are being held by the same that a vessel that australian ships are resuscitated rescue passengers to lands. postilions' said that wont kill public to a few days. in the meantime. none of the ships are in immediate danger. all those trapped. santa say are getting a much wider christmas than any of them had bargained for. a but. >> : this book is being sued over privacy co

out california, i know we need the rain, while we have the mild weather we should enjoy it. 73 palm spring62 degrees, the accu weather forecast kicking in here as we get into tuesday, wednesday, thursday, yet temperatures are well above where we should be for this time of year, 70s to upper 60s around the bay area for at least much of next week, and then we'll start to cool things down next saturday and sunday. and all i have to say is, go niners. >> yeah, big game tomorrow. >> that is right, two wins away from the super bowl. and spot on the nfc title game, and niners would not be in this position if not for this you know, from a young age. i definitely want to major in political science. become the mayor or something. make the situation better for other people. my name is justin, and i am your dividend. . >>> all right, we're down to it, panthers host the niners tomorrow morning with a 10 a.m. kickoff on the west coast, the panthers beat the niners in week six, 10-9, lost vernon davis in that game to a concussion and he did did have michael -- colin kaepernick in that game. this will be

out california, i know we need the rain, while we have the mild weather we should enjoy it. 73 palm springoe, 62 degrees, the accu weather forecast kicking in here as we get into tuesday, wednesday, thursday, yet temperatures are well above where we should be for this time of year, 70s to upper 60s around the bay area for at least much of next week, and then we'll start to cool things down next saturday and sunday. and all i have to say is, go niners. >> yeah, big game tomorrow. >> that is right, two wins away from the super bowl. and spot on the nfc title game, and niners would not be in this position if not for this you name it...i've hooked it. but there's one... one that's always eluded me. thought i had it in the blizzard of '93. ha! never even came close. sometimes, i actually think it's mocking me. [ engine revs ] what?! quattro!!!!! ♪ isn't it time you discovered the sleep number bed? the only bed clinically proven to relieve back pain and improve sleep quality. and right now, it's our lowest prices of the season. save $300 to $800 on our newest innovations. plus, 18-month special

this time of 79 d 79 degrees. 82 in palm springs and 73 in fresno. tahoe, 55 degrees.ere is a look at the accu-weather seven-day forecast. we will continue with mild temperatures and dry conditions for our holiday on monday. a few passing clouds on tuesday and we cool things down on wednesday. stronger offshore winds develop on thursday and friday leading to some heightened fire danger. we'll keep you posted on that a and then a little change over the next coupling weekend. -- the next coming weekend. follow us on twitter for the latest bay area weather conditions and you can get video forecasts, spare the air alerts, power outage info and weather tweets. not treats, but tweets. >> thank you, leigh. >>> sports director larry beil is here with one last check on sports. >> no treats here either. the quest for six continues unfortunately and the season is over. we will look at some of the numbers and tell you how the legion of boom turned it lead paint poisoning affects one million children today. if your home was built before 1978, it could contain harmful lead paint. le

we will have scattered showers around san diego and los angeles with low-to-mid 60's and palm springs is 67. sunshine through the central valley and the seven-day forecast for lake tahoe, snow showers today, and it will be dry but temperatures are close to average on monday through next week. enjoy it. a lost fresh powder. as we take you to redwood city, caltrain 305 has hit a pedestrian. no trains are running northbound. southbound trains are turning back at san carlos and northbound are turning back at men low. we do not have word on any condition of person who was hit but what we do hear is that folks are not allowed off the train, fire and police on the site so a lot of activity in that area with sky seven out there shortly with pictures for you as they become available. eric and kristen? >> 6:41. the cost to fix two piers at the warriors' new arena will be higher than originally thought. the friend chronicle reports that the cost to rebuild the piers on the embarcadero is now $180 million or double the original estimate. it is also unlikely the arena which still needs approval fr

for sunshine. 65, 73 for phoenix and in southern california oh yes it will be delightful. 78 for palm springsto 68. my accu-weather seven-day forecast. get ready for an unusual warm up. record highs in the 70s wednesday and thursday for much of the bay area. we bring in the clouds on saturday. maybe a few sprinkles in the north bay on sunday. and also on sunday the temperatures will be coming down. listen, you can follow us at live doppler 7hd for the latest on the bay area weather conditions and you can get video forecasts and power outage info and weather tweets. we hope you tweet on in there. >> thank you so much. it is time for a check on sports. shu, better pack your bags. the 49ers are moving on. >> it is a slow day today. the 9ers and broncos round out our day. the australian open gets underway and venus williams the upset of the day. she is one and done. highlights in sports. this year's team of destiny. seattle would beg to differ, but the 9ers have a chance to prove it as they face the seahawks in the nfc title game after taking pair of the panthers. cam newton looked solid in the f

and palm springs, and the bay area, another day of high temperatures right around or just above 70 degreesds expected tomorrow. so we're seeing high temperatures gradually moderate but no sharp dropoff in temperatures. seattle, sunday afternoon, niners and seahawks, 3:30 kickoff time. partly and mostly cloudy, cooler, temperatures in the 40s but not cold. here's the seven-day forecast for the bay area. see temperatures finally -- high temperatures in the sixes in wednesday, thursday, friday next week, but even that is mild and above average this time of year. so no significant change in our weather pattern in the future. >> we really enjoyed this weather had we had some storms. >> let's hope for a very, very wet february to get us up near normal. >> we know you'll be watching the niners -- seahawks game this sunday but there's another showdown featuring two of football's greatest quarterbacks, peyton manning and tom brady. during the cheering some will try to crack the secret code. why does peyton manning shout omaha all the time. >> a battle of titans on sunday. denver hopes on peyton man

this time of year. 79 degrees. 82 in palm springs and 73 in fresno. tahoe, 55 degrees.s a look at the accu-weather seven-day forecast. we will continue with mild temperatures and dry conditions for our holiday on monday. a few passing clouds on tuesday and we cool things down on wednesday. stronger offshore winds develop on thursday and friday leading to some heightened fire danger. we'll keep you posted on that a and then a little change over the next coupling weekend. -- the next coming weekend. follow us on twitter for the latest bay area weather conditions and you can get video forecasts, spare the air alerts, power outage info and weather tweets. not treats, but tweets. >> thank you, leigh. >>> sports director larry beil is here with one last check on sports. >> no treats here either. the quest for six continues unfortunately and the season is over. we will look at some of the numbers and tell you how the legion of boom turned it want to play hide and seek? yeah! 1... 2... 6... 10! [ female announcer ] piÑa colada yoplait. it is so good when you need a little escap

for sunshine. 65, 73 for phoenix and in southern california oh yes it will be delightful. 78 for palm springsamento 68. my accu-weather seven-day forecast. get ready for an unusual warm up. record highs in the 70s wednesday and thursday for much of the bay area. we bring in the clouds on saturday. maybe a few sprinkles in the north bay on sunday. and also on sunday the temperatures will be coming down. listen, you can follow us at live doppler 7hd for the latest on the bay area weather conditions and you can get video forecasts and power outage info and weather tweets. we hope you tweet on in there. >> thank you so much. it is time for a check on sports. shu, better pack your bags. the 49ers are moving on. >> it is a slow day today. the 9ers and broncos round out our day. the australian open gets underway and venus williams the upset of the day. she is one and done. highlights in sports. this year's team of destiny. seattle would beg to differ, but the 9ers have a chance to prove it as they face the seahawks in the nfc title game after taking pair of the panthers. cam newton looked solid in t

lowe 60's and increasing sunshine through the central valley and mostly sunny in los angeles and palm springsrain and snow in the sierra on saturday and record highs next week. leyla has the commute. >> we are seeing a slow down over the altamont pass which is the usual commute making the commute from tracy to dublin but the problem is in san jose because of the warehouse four that is burning off of julian street near 28th. the traffic that needs to get off at julian street avoid it. try to avoid 101 altogether because right now the travel time has doubleed. you can use santa clara avenue instead with heavy delays coming away from yerba buena island and 87 is the best bet. >> the silicon valley auto show opens. we will give you a look right new. crews have been put the finishing touch on the exhibit hall and driving vehicles into the newly expanded san jose convention center. organizers say the cars are filled with cutting edge technology including all electric vehicle made with recycled materials from bmw with 50 models available and no sells are allowed. the show runs through sunday. >> >>

we see rain in the bay area it will be in the north by. 70 in sacramento and fresno and 84 in palm springstalked about yesterday in the sierra, it is better and more likely to happen above 8,000 feet and up to .5' at lake level through thursday. here is the seven-day forecast: a lot of snow coming and snow shower on friday. if you are headed up saturday and sunday enjoy something we have not had in a long time: fresh powder but dress warmly. in the teens in the morning and 30's in the afternoon. >> what a relief. around the bay area, it is light in the accident department. i'm very happen to report. this crash is clearing westbound along 780 at columbus parkway no delays just a little bit of a slow down approaching i-80. 580 from tracy to dublin is 52 minutes and looking heavier than before but not so bad as year. 30 minutes to get you westbound open highway four from antioch to concord and 101 san rafael to san francisco is 17 minutes mind from san jose 87, extra cars but no crashes and no slow downs. >>> check this out, a u.p.s. driver caught on video carelessly delivering a package. thi

valley and a fire weather watch around los angeles and san diego. 74 in los angeles and 77 in palm springsnd upper 60's to 70's through the central valley and no record highs in lake tahoe at 44 degrees. safe travels. leyla gulen? >> as we take you to san francisco, we have a clearer picture where the apartment is burning in the triangle between clinton park and 14th, with traffic detoured and we are also trying to find out if any muni routes are rerouted so we will have more information and sky 7 is going to head out there and it will be there shortly. westbound along highway 4, a multiple vehicle accident moved over to the shoulder and it was enough to cause lots of damage from by bug on the brakes taking on 15 minutes to the commute. plan ahead for that. breaking news story, justin bieber has been arrested on suspicion of d.u.i. while drag racing. this is the video shot by spectator who happened to witness the pop star be pulled over in miami beach. >> police say justin bieber was in the yellow lamborghini but a red sports car was reportedly involved and he is held at a miami beach poli

light rain is possible around crescent city. 67 in san diego. 72 in los angeles. 82 in palm springs.in the central valley and a chance of rain turning to a heavy snow thursday and friday in the sierra. that is the same system bringing us rain but not so much as they will see. here is leyla gulen. >> good morning, everyone, at 6:41. remark is busy on the bay bridge. we have a problem over the altamont pass westbound 580 at livermore avenue a car crashed there and it is blocking one lane at 11 miles per hour for a top speed and slow. at highway 24 away from walnut creek through lafayette to orinda you are at top speeds headed through the tunnel you will see it slowing down a bit. we had an early accident on the bay bridge beyond treasure island is clear but it left 34 miles per hour speed and bumper to bumper and in excess of 25 minutes away from the maze to san francisco. >> iconic bay area restaurant has closed its doors for good after 56 years in business, psychiatry's of west lake in daly city served the final meal before closing at midnight with residents gathering for the closing

and the 70's in the south to 80 in palm springs and mid-south along the coast and in lake, partly sunnyill be windy tomorrow with a slight chance on sunday morning and look at the record warmth possible next week. we will have some of that in our forecast but i want to tell you about the rain tomorrow. i will have that in a few minutes. >> >> back over to the oakland maze we have a severe accident with a motorcycle at the maze. it is of having a motorcycle and possibly another vehicle. c.h.p. earlier reports that it is a possible fatality but we are waiting to get confirmation on that, and the motorcycle was fully engulfed in flames and we have that. what it is doing to our traffic it is jammed away from broadway and down to 20 miles per hour but plenty of c.h.p. are on the scene and we will bring you the information as it comes in. >> >> a man high on drews tried to take over a bart train last week on the union city line. police were alerted through 9-1-1 that a man was inside the train operator compartment and fighting with the conductor and arrived and arrested the man who said he sm

. >> north of 80, that is where the cool will stay. 84 is in palm springs and light rain and 55 in eurekaeet wednesday note into thursday. rain on wednesday but it is all snow thursday through friday. look how cold it will be with temperatures in the 30 and teens >>> it is pretty quiet. we have had a couple of accidents and not much in terms of congestion but 45 minutes gets you from tracy to dublin and antioch to concord is quiet. from san rafael to the city is 17 minutes. very quiet. this is at the maze making the drive through berkeley to 588, a few extra cars and metering lights are not on and a buildup of traffic in the cash-paying lanes. >> janet napolitano will hold a web chat with students using google hangout. napolitano and students will discuss tuition, endowmented students, diversity and student veterans, the first of many web chats to be held. >> flu season and every sneeze is a potential carrier. we found the best way to keep the germs from spreading with test subjects putting food coloring if their mouth. they blocked the sneeze with hands, elbows and a turn the tissue whic

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are up to low 70's with high clouds streaming in from the south and 80's around los angeles and palm springsmid 70's through the central valley and 68 in monterey and mid-to-upper 50's through the sierra and tahoe is near record highs tomorrow and no snow the next seven days. >> ready for a full freeway shut down but that will not happen, this area was burning in three places, at the parkway and mission boulevard, but we have one lane blocked and it looks like that will be the extend of it. we do not need to send sky 7 because it is going to be a clear dry. you will have some delays as a result so be prepared. beyond sfo you could find this accident involving a tour bus and a big rig tangled up with no word as to whether any lanes are blocked but an active scene right now with northbound traffic looking nice away from sfo and a look into snow -- into >> a sunnyvale company believe as wi-fi connected refrigerator was one of 100,000 smart devices used to spend spam e-mails. the attacks usually are launched from computers so this is the first time spam has been traced to noncomputer devices inc

in the central valley and low 70's and down to 72 in los angeles and 67 in san diego and 81 in palm springswe will keep our fingers crossed >> we have loads the fog in the bay area slowing you down and we have a big project that will take place starting today. it will last all eke long and for the next few weeks. this is along highway 12 where one lane blocked in both directions and it starts at 8:00 in the morning through the afternoon. this is going to affect your morning court mute. you are advised to take 37 but it citizens from highway 29 to the napa county line. with the lanes blocked, you can expect heavy delays. 588, tracy to dublin is 46 minutes and highway four is clear, 101 through san rafael to san francisco is moving along fine and you can see traffic is slowing but you do have more contain toward us. >> if you ride the san mateo county transit district several routes have been changed, after a two-year study. they say it is the most comprehensive change to bus service on the peninsula in a decade. riders are urge nod to check the website to confirm exactly where the bus will s

high clouds to the south will sink to the south and palm springs is 83. 78 in los angeles, low-to-mids through the central valley and 66 in monterey. temperatures are cooler with the front passing on thursday can friday and notice all the snow is to the east in utah, wyoming, and colorado and temperatures rebound at ten degrees warmer-than-average, saturday through tuesday. >> now, the drive time traffic, 580 over the altamont pass, 77 minutes and from tracy to dublin, highway four is in the clear and through marin county a nice drive. as we talk about golden gate bridge you can see the traffic is moving fine away from sausalito into san francisco through the waldo tunnel and it will not be a problem and this is the bay bridge toll plaza starting to led up in the cash-paying lanes but traffic is moving smoothly and metering lights not on and the san mateo bridge away from hayward into foster city, we have extra cars out there define hayward and foster city and dill take you 12 minutes. the associated press is reporting the two police officers who might have instantly responded to the

low-to-mid 60's through the central valley and low-to-mid 70's through los angeles and palm springs. of snow on thursday and saturday and record warms next week headed your way. >> we have construction later this morning in brentwood. you will be on eastbound and westbound highway four and we have a couple of projects first westbound side of highway 4 to long tree way the project will begin at 7:00 and last until 2:00 in the eastbound direction we will have another set of construction crews blocking lanes off and that goes from 8:30 to 2:00, as well. outside, here is a look at the bay bridge toll plaza where the metering light is not on but traffic is building into san francisco. >>> -- dennis rodman sang happy birthday to flowers of the rosee leading the members to play a game. ♪ happy birthday to you >> he called the controversial event part of the we basketball diplomacy with the north dedicating the game to his "best friend" would along with his wife and other senior officials and their wives watched from a special seating area. the former nba player included other all stars incl

with 79 palm springs. sacramento could see some records with 75 there, as well as chico.eratures once again above average. then things will begin to turnaround a little bit. so a little dip as we go through the early part, maybe monday a few degrees cooler, but then as we warm up, a ridge out ahead of this tough that could bring a few sprinkles thursday, friday. so the cooler temperatures on the way, the cloudier skies, and the chance of rain increases for you north of san jose. so that includes oakland where high temperatures will be coming down into the 60s. but still starting out with above average highs for the first part of your weekend, and then the changes. 69 in richmond, swell san mateo and san rough tell. 70 san jose. the accuweather seven-day forecast spare the air today. temperatures cool we're the west wind. wicking up to fog tomorrow. we look for the warmest disto be in the middle of the week and more clouds with the chance of showers and maybe sprinkles thursday and friday. looking a little bit different anyway. >> i'll take it. thank you, lisa. in sports t

pressure is building along the coast. 30s, 40s to some locations half- moon bay is 45. 50 down in palm springs back to new york though and new jersey is about 5-10. so massachusetts blew them away as far as snow totals. green bay is just cold right now. the really, really cold air is now move into the picture. very mild hazy conditions. there are signs next week we might get a little pattern change. i don't think there will be much in the way of rain. there will be two systems next week. it will be cooler. there could be some rain to the north. until then what you see is what you get. mostly sunny. hazy skies. 60s and 70s. we will go 70 in clearlake. 65 pittsburgh. livermore 66. oakland 64. that is down a little bit from yesterday. low 70s morgan hill and gilroy. san jose at 68. 60s on the coast. warm and breezy on saturday. still nice sunday. does look cooler as we go into early next week. >>> today boeing machinists in washington state will be voting on a new contract that could see some of their annual base salaries top $100,000. it will guarantee the new 777x jet will be built in the regio

you can see from the satellite perspective, even a few showers down towards palm springs but these cloudsre going to continue to move in because of that return flow with this area of high pressure positioned off towards our east, eventually tomorrow that will mean for onshore flow to return so we'll wake up to a little bit of morning fog at the coast and air quality will begin to improve just a little bit, but it's not until the middle part of this upcoming week when that really starts to improve. but with this ocean breeze as we head towards the day tomorrow, it will be a cooler day, so take advantage of today. temperatures expected to be warm by about 20 degrees above where we should be at some locations. places like san jose, you'll be at 71 today. gilroy, 73. the peninsula, where you'll see upper 60s from san mateo over towards belmont and palo alto, low 70s there. san francisco, expected to be warm for january standards. back into the upper 60s where you should be in the 50s for this time of year. across parts of the north bay, napa, sausalito, upper 60s and lower 70s, east bay and t

palm springs the warm spot at 82.if you're heading up to the sierra, specifically tahoe, unfortunately record high yesterday, near record high today. it may get a little cooler by friday, but not a single chance of snow once again in the forecast. safe travels, here's leyla. >> and those travels are going to be quick ones so you can stay home and of that extra cup of coffee, maybe a little toast and eggs or pancakes. you don't have to head out onto the roads very quickly this morning because it is confiwide just about everywhere. we had a stalled vehicle blocking a lane. a tow truck came out and now it has cleared a little farther to the east in the westbound direction from antioch into concord. that entire stretch nothing but top speeds there. as we drop down to 580 over the altamont pass, again 62 miles per hour, don't see that too often during a weekday so do take advantage of it. a quick look outside. here's walnut creek coming out of pleasant hill, just 9 minutes from highway 4 down to the 24 junction. kristen, e