abc7 news reporter wayne freedman is live outside of the memorial auditorium. wayne? >> good morning. the district attorney has a few uninvited guests behind me. these are the protestors. she's asking for campaign funds. they're on the fund asking for an document. it seems there is almost always someone at the andy lopez memorial. this afternoon it was frank size getting on the rally. >> so let her know if she does not do necessary things, that there is no hope from questions how and why seven bullets were pumped into and through a 13-year-old mistaking a replica gun. >> that police officer, the sheriff was shooting at a body in the ground. >> the board of supervisors moved towards putting lapel cameras on sheriff deputies. >> i think this board committed to spending $250,000 for cameras, deputies. $350,000 to form a task force. another $75,000 for town hall meetings. i don't think over half a million dollars is lip service. >> the board looking at purchasing the lot where lopez dieed and making it a park. >> there is been a park slated for that property. i have had c

wayne freedman is live from in pleasant hill. looks like peel aople are takine warning seriously. >> reporter: they're beginning to take it seriously. we'll get the more of the plants in a moment. the strange thing about this day was walking around the east bay doing a story about cold weather on a day as nice as this one. people were still having a difficult time getting their heads around the concept. nothing about this video shows normal december 2 in northern california. not the game or the 60 degree weather and definitely not his shorts. you're sweating. >> i am. contract do you have a par came? >> no. >> reporter: you might need one. because this is your future or so we hear. they will be able to turn off the ice making equipment in walnut creek. >> picked everything out of my garden. >> reporter: all the more than reason to visit this garden center where more than a few customers have expressed concern for their citrus plants. >> also your tropicals are extremely vulnerable. >> reporter: hence the process we're watching he

now wayne freedman spent the day along the coast. >> for surfers on water at dylan beach, conditions approached too many of a good thing. >> i want to come back. >> this is how it looks when pacific ocean waves begin to resemble battering rams. >> like looking at a house made of water. have you to decide which way you're going to go. so it's a moving house. it's not going freeway speed but last new year's day, one man drowned. the fire captain is keeping an eye on the shore. these people in danger. >> it travels from a long distance to the california coach. whit -- when it approaches you have less time to slow down like a regular wave. >> a few steps, a family still intact. >> keep one eye on the ocean. no matter what you're doing. don't spend time looking into other places. turning back towards the ocean just in case. >> from dylan beach, wayne freedman abc7 news. >> how could a 13-year-old girl go in to get her kons yils removed and end up on life support. it's a terrible situation. officials are trying to figure ut out. >> the mother says doctors told they are there is not much th

. >>> coming up at 6:00 wayne freedman checks in live with special holiday memories the stadium holds for one woman. >> the lost art of tinkering. >> and michael finney going shopping for iphone accessories and will have you snapping pictures like a pro. >> check this out. >> this is a 95-year-old. she was cutting vegetables and prepping meals for project open hand. >> she's been so eager to help out she doesn't want her daughter to give her a ride there. >> i come when shift starts she says that is too late. she takes muni here. >> this is >> she says it keeps her young and happy. >> great. >> cute. >> thank you for what you're >>> welcome to "world news." tonight the weather whiplash. just as millions hit the roads, the blast of bitter cold, the sheets of ice soaring. the family dog saved, and now comes late word of an avalanche. >>> the retail rush. we show you how to get sale prices even lower, last minute bargaining that works even at the big name stores. watch what happens when our hidden cameras go in search for what authorities are now calling the superfakes. is there one wrap

. >> that is right we'll begin with wayne freedman. wayne?rter: behind that hill you ought to be able to see mount tam. an hour ago, we were able to see mount tam but weather moved in. this is a kind of day homeowners and neighborhoods dread they flick a switch expecting to get heat, then nothing happens and repairmen are working overtime. >> oh, my gosh. >> no doubt this was a good day to work indoors but here is an extreme version most would prefer to avoid. under a house. that is why the owner hired mike cole. >> you wait until it breaks, then are you call. >> reporter: when they aren't under houses they spend time on roads and in route to homes where they hear stories like this. >> we just heard a bang. and you know water started coming out. that is it. >> it isn't magic. like murphy's law. >> anything that can go wrong will, right? >> reporter: in this case an expansion tank on a boiler. >> is there a different between outside and inside? >> well, yes. there is. >> reporter: we present little dramas as reassurance and perhaps warning. if

at least with our company. >> that is wayne freedman reporting. the cold snap got colder last night. is where abc7 news is. laura? >> hi, carolyn. want to give you perspective. it's colder here right now than it is all the way aares the country. in boston, it's great for the ice skater buzz not so good for other folks. >> you can see this. and this. >> down to her socks this 74-year-old has layers just to survive inside of her home. >> temperatures is low. i just know it's low. i don't care. how degrees. >> the low income senior has an outdateed and broken heater, she gets by with a donated electric blanket and space heater but when temperatures are below freezing all she can do is bundle up. for her, the cold can be life threatening. >> so how are you doing? >> cold. chilly. >> maybe another layer? >> yes. just a little break i made. >> she outfitted her dog with a faux stole.. >> i went for a walk it was very, very cold. >> she had a coat on? >> yes. she had the coat on. she went home earlier. usually we go a half hour. she went home, early. >>

. >> at candle stick park wayne freedman abc7 news. >> there are 70,000 other fans crammed in now. each with memories of their own over the years. abc7 news is talking to the fans tonight and is live there as well. >> a lot of the parties is all wrapped up. there are people coming to the park which is just across the street for decades. this celebration is one of the best parts of coming to the game. all kinds of fond memories one woman says she was an usherett. and there is one group who said this will be the end of a tradition started in 1980. and we'll talk to them coming up at 11:00. that group was kind enough to let me borrow a lawn chair so i can enjoy this last, final game at candle stick park. >> that is going in stiechlt >> here is a shot of a 40-year-old and her bff enjoying their final game. this is a lot of fun to see memories and pictures what a nice day today. >> perfect weather for the game. >> it s gorgeous weather dry temperatures. now here in the bay area a mild after the noon. and during christmas, weather pattern going to remain about where we are today. clear c

at least with our company. >> that is wayne freedman reporting. colder last night. is where abc7 news is. laura? >> hi, carolyn. want to give you perspective. it's colder here right now than it is all the way aares the country. in boston, it's great for the ice skater buzz not so good for other folks. >> you can see this. and this. >> down to her socks this 74-year-old has layers just to survive inside of her home. >> temperatures is low. i just know it's low. i don't care. how degrees. >> the low income senior has an outdateed and broken heater, she gets by with a donated electric blanket and space heater but when temperatures are below freezing all she can do is bundle up. for her, the cold can be life threatening. >> so how are you doing? >> cold. chilly. >> maybe another layer? >> yes. just a little break i made. >> she outfitted her dog with a faux stole.. >> i went for a walk it was very, very cold. >> she had a coat on? >> yes. she had the coat on. she went home earlier. usually we go a half hour. she went home, early. >> might want to keep

wayne freedman abc7 news >> and officials holding out hope paul mccartney will be playing there. mccartney suggested this farewell performance. we'll stay on it and let you know. some great memories we want to see your your photos in the feed with hash tag >> we have more year end tax tips coming up tonight >> a panel taking your questions here is the number to call. >>> it's not too late to call the seven on your side tax hot line. >> a panel of experts can help you maximize the refund you'll be getting. michael? >> you can call with me now we've got two rooms with cpas. this is leonard williams, thank you for being here. there are a lot of myths about what gets a tax write off. >> there is no write off for me or to you. and there is no tax write off for person a to b. but common misconception. pbout $14n give give. that is not income to the he sippent. >> so that is a big deal. you don't have to pay tax on it? >> yes. you eat into exclusion for estate tax purposes. >> this is chairitable giving. putting it simply, then you can deduct that on your federal and state tax return. s

. >> at candle stick park wayne freedman abc7 news. >> there are 70,000 other fans crammed in now. each with memories of their own over the years. abc7 news is talking to the fans tonight and is there as well. >> a lot of the parties is all wrapped up. there are people coming to the park which is just across the street for decades. this celebration is one of the best parts of coming to the game. all kinds of fond memories one woman says she was an usherett. and there i who said this will be the end of a tradition started in 1980. and we'll talk to them coming up at 11:00. that group was kind enough to let me borrow a lawn chair so i can enjoy this last, final game at candle stick park. >> that is going in stiechlt >> here is a shot of a 40-year-old and her bff enjoying their final game. this is a lot of fun to see memories and pictures what a nice day today. >> perfect weather for the game. >> it s gorgeous weather dry temperatures. now here in the bay area a mild after the noon. and during christmas, weather pattern going to remain about where we are today. clear conditions and hi

wayne freedman abc7 news >> and officials holding out hope paul mccartney will be playing there. mccartney suggested this farewell performance. we'll stay on it and let you know. some great memories we want to see your your photos in the feed with hash tag >> we have more year end tax tips coming up tonight >> a panel taking your questions here is the number to call. >>> it's not too late to call the seven on your side tax hot line. >> a panel of experts can help you maximize the refund you'll be getting. michael? >> you can call with me now we've got two rooms with cpas. this is leonard williams, thank you for being here. there are a lot of myths about what gets a tax write off. >> there is no write off for me or to you. and there is no tax write off for person a to b. but common misconception. people understand about $14,000 you can give give. that is not income to the he sippent. >> so that is a big deal. you don't have to pay tax on >> yes. you eat into exclusion for estate tax purposes. >> this is putting it simply, then you can deduct that on your federal and state tax retu

. >> abc7 news reporter wayne freedman is live again tonight. the heaters are going out, too. >> this is about the things this, is about things we take for granted in life. coming home it's cold inside of the houchls you think first, you think i'm going to go to my thermostat and turn on a heater. you hit a bull butt onand again, what if it doesn't work? especially on a night like this? many parts of the world a morning in 30s will see balmy. and perfect for, say, buying a christmas tree. this idea of cold could be a matter of conditioning. >> do you like cold? >> yes. yes. >> it's fun? >> yes. >> do you answer questions together? >> yes. yes. >> they've been calling repairmen like this heating expert fixing problems like this. >> that is it. >> it's not magic. it's like murphy's law. >> in this case, an expansion tank. in others insulation problems and in this world, issues with a four-stair heating system. >> you wait until it breaks, then, you call. then make sense of mind bending explanations. >> you replace the board. >> when parts work har

. >> at candle stick park wayne freedman abc7 news >> if trying to get to handle stick, you probably should have left yesterday. if sky seven could fly, that would be where you can make a fortune taking a look at the skyway, yikes. we're used to seeing oncoming traffic that is jammed up. right side is the traffic heading to the game. years ago took me two and a half hours to get to the east bay for a game. one more traffic shot, you can see folks are breezing along, everybody in cash lanes, they're stuck. >> if you're stuck in that traffic any bets on whether they will sing "it's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday" >> 49ers tweeted out this picture of the book. >> there is another great story. larry and roxanne here shared their date on november 17th. now, married with five kids and kif grandchildren. e mail us your photos. >> it's beautiful day. we need it. you saw how hazy the sky was. >> taking a look at air quality not looking good at mount diablo. sandhya patel is here now with the accu-weather forecast update. >> yes. it's poor air quality. i'll show new just a moment. a live

. >> abc7 news reporter wayne freedman is live again tonight. the heaters are going out, too. >> this is about the things this, is about things we take for granted in life. coming home it's cold inside of the houchls you think first, you think i'm going to go to my thermostat and turn on a heater. you hit a bull butt onand again, what if it doesn't work? especially on a night like this? many parts of the world a morning in 30s will see balmy. and perfect for, say, buying a christmas tree. this idea of cold could be a matter of conditioning. >> do you like cold? >> yes. yes. >> it's fun? >> yes. >> do you answer questions together? >> yes. yes. >> they've been calling repairmen like this heating expert fixing problems like this. >> that is it. >> it's not magic. it's like murphy's law. >> in this case, an expansion tank. in others insulation problems and in this world, issues with a four-stair heating system. >> you wait until it breaks, then, you call. then make of mind bending explanations. >> you replace the board. >> when parts work hard yes,

play a final game at candle stick park he and today, allowed one behind the scenes and abc7 news wayne freedmannk of this as a museum in the making. maybe buy one if you have the money seats are for sale. >> right now they're $649 for a pair. >> rust and all. like the stick itself. from showers to training tables, they came expecting sentiment. but that is not what they got. better to have it imploded. >> when it opened it with was a modern marvel, home to the giants, eshing a reputation for wicked whipping winds and foul weather. most never knew the seats were supposed to be heated. >> they don't work snoo they were buried too deep to be of much use. >> in retrospect we have warm feelings about place. >> so many great memories, cold and windy ones as well. we want to see your photos from the stick. all have you to do is post them on twitter with hashtag farewell candle stick. and you can also e mail them to us we'd love to see them. thanks for joining us at 4:00. i'm larry beil. abc7 news at 5:00 begins right now. >> quality of air going from bad to worse. team coverage next on what is making

. >> let's turn now to abc7 news reporter wayne freedman this, is the second night where you are. >> it s it's cold last night. and imagine, you haven't used your furnace, you turn it on, nothing happens how do we know when cold is too cold? this this home when the thermo stat barely budges 50 because the furnace won't work. >> couldn't have been more than 40 last night. >> in the snous i'm hearing about it. space heaters only go so far. >> william powell of one hour heating and air conditioning. >> this is my fourth or fifth call today. >> normal? during this time of the year, yes. 7, 8 calls per day. >> really? >> yes. >> are you done? no. no. it's not dark out yet >> in downtown santa rosa a bright sun fool nod one. or most anyway. >> it's fine. it's fine. really. really. >> unless you're one of those unfortunate souls facing a night on the streets. then, arriving early to redwood rescue mission becomes equivalent of working for a living. >> if you have no gloves and no hat, and you're fortunate to have a coat or something, still not enough. >> last night, they made room for almos

wayne freedman abc seven news. >> they will collect them until 9 o'clock in richmond. >> hopefully willet much needed help now. we are enjoying the unseasonably warm temperatures. >> it is great. i am getting a new scooter for christmas. >> we have record warmth here in the bay area. i have to get a picture of dan on the scooter. >> i will tweet it. >> there you go. and of course, if you get out gifts tomorrow and get out and enjoy the weather, it could not be better. santa will have no problem. he will not need rudolph to guyed him. clear skies in the bay area other than the high wispy clouds and if you are expecting someone, no weather delays to report. and 60 degrees in san francisco and 50 in oakland and san jose. and upper 50s and you can see it across the bay in the east camera. 56 in santa rosea and napa and fairfold dropping in the 40s and so a little bit of a chill in the air if you are heading out for services this evening or tomorrow morning, you will need a coat and a jacket. winds are nonexistent right now. that is part of the problem and we have a land breeze and light win

. >> let's turn now to abc7 news reporter wayne freedman this, is the second night where you are. >> it s it's cold last night. and imagine, you haven't used your furnace, you turn it on, nothing happens how do we know when cold is too cold? this this home when the thermo stat barely budges 50 because the furnace won't work. >> couldn't have been more than 40 last night. >> in the snous i'm hearing about it. space heaters only go so far. >> william powell of one hour heating and air conditioning. >> this is my fourth or fifth call today. >> normal? during this time of the year, yes. 7, 8 calls per day. >> really? >> yes. >> are you done? no. no. it's not dark out yet >> in downtown santa rosa a bright sun fool nod one. or most anyway. >> it's fine. it's fine. really. really. >> unless you're one of those unfortunate souls facing a night on the streets. then, arriving early to redwood rescue mission becomes equivalent of working for a living. >> if you have no gloves and no hat, and you're fortunate to have a coat or something, still not enough. >> last night, they made room for almos

wayne freedman abc seven news. >> they will collect them until 9 o'clock in richmond. >> hopefully willet much needed help now. we are enjoying the unseasonably warm temperatures. >> it is great. i am getting a new scooter for christmas. >> we have record warmth here in the bay area. i have to get a picture of dan on the scooter. >> i will tweet it. >> there you go. and of course, if you get out gifts tomorrow and get out and enjoy the weather, it could not be better. santa will have no problem. he will not need rudolph to guyed him. clear skies in the bay area other than the high wispy clouds and if you are expecting someone, no weather delays to report. and 60 degrees in san francisco and 50 in oakland and san jose. and upper 50s and you can see it across the bay in the east camera. 56 in santa rosea and napa and fairfold dropping in the 40s and so a little bit of a chill in the air if you are heading out for services this evening or tomorrow morning, you will need a coat and a jacket. winds are nonexistent right now. that is part of the problem and we have a land breeze and light win

from antioch, wayne freedman, abc 7 news. >>> that is the gift of independence and freedom for those folks. >> yeah. >> just magnificent. >> amazing. >> really terrific. 13 years and running at least. >>> spencer christian is back with the full forecast. the smog is moving out. >> yes. >> clouds moving in? >> independence from the smog and poor air quality. we're being emancipated. here's live doppler 7 h.d. skies clearing in much of the area already. we had clouds much of the day and into the evening. there's still some clouds around. and some will contain a sprinkle or two overnight. right now, partly cloudy over sfo. live from our camera there, 51 degrees in san francisco, 50 in oakland. we've got 52 here, river city. 48 los gatos. 50 at half moon bay. another live view of part of downtown san francisco's skyline. embarcadero center from our exploratory yum camera. temperatures in the mid 40s. santa rose anapa. pet lum a. 52 at livermore. one more live view from our tower cam, looking over san francisco, under partly cloudy skies. these are all forecast features. gusty winds will

wayne freedman has more from the north bay. >> how do we know when cold is too cold in the santa rosa home when the thermostat barely budges 50 because the they recall stat won't work. >> i'm hearing about it and the space heater only goes so far. >> reporter: maybe the busiest man. william powell of one hour heating and air conditioning. >> this is my fourth or fifth call today? >> reporter: normal? >> this time of year, yes, seven to eight calls a day. >> reporter: really? >> yes. >> reporter: are you done after this one? >> no, no, no, it's not dark yet. >> reporter: in down ton santa rosa a bright sun fooled no one or most anyway. >> it's fine, it's fine. really. >> reporter: unless you're an unfortunate soul facing a night on the street. the equivalent of working for a living. >> if you have no gloves and no hat and you're fortunate to have a coat or something to keep your warm, still not enough. >> places like this save you. >> reporter: last night they made room for almost everyone, almost 80 people. the man that ran the place for 20 years is not sure. upstairs they will fill e

at candlestick park, wayne freedman, abc7 news. >>> tickets are still available for the monday night game. stub hub has about 1500 seats listed between $300 to $3,000. >> the 49ers have a number of special events planned at the game. all fans will receive a free final game pennant. the former owner will be the has been area game captain. everyone will participate in a card stunt after the first quarter. at halftime dwight clarke will be honored at the spot where he caught the game-winning catch in the 1981nfc championship game. after the game a ceremony honoring the niners' tenure at the candlestick. there will be 50% more police officers there than a normal game. they will look for fans that are especially rowdy or drunk and fans trying to steal a piece of the park. >> there are devices to make sure nothing gets in that might be used as a weapon. and any tool that could be used to take something apart could also double as a weapon. >> at halftime the niners will have a special tribute to the officers who have patrolled candlestick on game days. here's candlestick memories you sent i

at candlestick park, wayne freedman, abc7 news. >>> tickets are available for the monday night game.stub hub has about 1500 seats listed between $300 to $3,000. >> the 49ers have a number of special events planned at the game. all fans will receive a free final game pennant. there will be an honorary game captain. everyone will participate in a card stunt after the first quarter. at halftime dwight clarke will be honored at the spot where he caught the game-winning catch in the 1981nfc championship game. after the game a ceremony honoring the niners' tenure at the candlestick. there will be 50% more police officers there than a normal game. they will look for fans that are especially rowdy or drunk and fans trying to steal a piece of the park. >> there are devices to make sure nothing gets in that might be used as a weapon. and any tool that could be used to take something apart could also double as a weapon. >> at halftime the niners will have a special tribute to the officers who have patrolled candlestick on game days. here's candlestick memories you sent in. a big flag on the fie