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It is a cool morning, 41 degrees and santa rosa and san jose, 45 degrees in oakland and 40 degrees in livermore, i will have more on your new years eve forecast coming up. Here is a quick look at the bay area roadways. That is highway 24 in lafayette, that is looking good in both directions, so if you do have to work today, it looks like some people are up and they do have to go to work if they are on 24, heading to the east bay, you are looking just fine this morning. There is the approach to the toll bridge, bay bridge toll plaza right there, a few more cars coming in, and 880 and oakland, going right by the coliseum, down the interstate right now. Several bay areas are celebrating to make your new years eve fun, caltrain, the transit, bta are also providing rights. They are still charging fares, and charging by more than 5 starts tomorrow. We are following breaking news, thousands of angry protesters gathered outside of the u. S. Embassy and the group that made it inside the compound smashed the main door and set fire to a reception area, the attack on the embassy was in response to sunday that killed 20 firefighters. President trump called on i rock to protect the embassy. The countdown to 2020 is underway in the bay area, police, paramedics and firefighters are getting ready for a very busy night, Alyssa Harrington is joining us from the city with more on this story. Good morning. Reporter good morning, anybody in San Francisco knows that it is extremely busy, this is a place that people like to come and watch the fireworks show, this is a great spot right here by the ferry building, theres bars and restaurants along this spread, about the fireworks, they will be launched near peer 14 and thbe anywhere near the ferry building. She will replace the predecessor had that been running the show for years. Theres no better location or thing that you can do in the world than something that makes thousands of people happy simultaneously. Reporter emergency officials in the city will be working with state and federal partners to make sure this new years eve remains safe and also to provide important alerts to the public. You can text nycsf. We will see barriers along the waterfront tonight, police will be around those barriers patrolling the large crowds. The Emergency Center will be anticipating calls tonight, they are anticipating people will be setting up their own fireworks. Violators could face a 500 fine. Firefighters are looking into what sparked a fire in a san jose home, in the southern part of san jose. It took more than an hour to control the flames, the Fire Department is not saying if there was anybody home or if there are any injuries. A Santa Clara County drug judge has denied bail, Sabrina Gutierrez is accused of killing ricky martin is with her car. In another incident, martinez allegedly shot taras brother. She drove that car on the sidewalk, she did it so she could run down and kill ricky martin is and thats exactly what she did. My brother was murdered. Theres no justification for her actions. Prosecutors say they have Video Surveillance and witnesses in the case, gutierrez will be back in case court. Two people are wanted in connection to a shooting in a san mateo parking lot shooting around 2 am. The suspect was shot in the leg. He was taken to the hospital and he is expected to survive. By the time Police Arrived at the market, the suspects had driven away. They have a description of the suspects car, that is when they got a break in the case. When they saw the suspects vehicle driving, they called 911. Police say the got out of the car there, the woman continued and crashed. The suspects are in custody. The family of a man who police say attacked a celebration over the weekend is not part of any group. He burst in with a machete, and attacked five people including the rabbis son. Nypd tracked him down in manhattan and investigators say they found a journal with references to antisemitism. In the papers, we saw the ramblings of a disturbed individual. After serving in the marines, his family says he has suffered from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia and he has been hospitalized many times. A man says a hacker access ring camera and through the en move closer to the camera. They are flawed because they do not protect against cyber attacks. The town of paradise was in a fire that also damaged parts of Amador County in 2015. Flames claims have to be filed before 5 00 tonight. Keeping the lights on and pg es Financial Stability will be coming in the final year, the Financial Issues were a top priority for the governor during his first year in office, pg e filed bankruptcy on january 7. During his first year, Governor Newsom has spoke with President Trumps. The National Weather service is issuing a warning for bay area beach, including this afternoon and through new years day, waves up to 24 feet are expected, so people are being warned to stay away, they are also being advised not to turn their backs on the water and keep a close eye on children and pets. Although itll be a little chilly, bring your jacket. Bundle up, yes. It is going to be a cold day for the last couple days, and the beach hazard warning is from the coastline from Sonoma County through monterey county, that is something to be aware of if you have any plans on going to the beach today. Take a look at these temperatures, i dont think anyone is going out there right now, it is very cold. 43 degrees in oakland, 42 degrees in hayward and in napa. 41 degrees in san jose, into the north bay also, 41 degrees in santa rosa. This is what its going to look like throughout the day on your new years eve, i know a lot of people are trying to make plans, if you havent already, this is what your forecast is going to be like. We are going to look at the futurecast, this is today at 10 00 this morning, things are going to warm up. We will see highs across the area in the mid50s to low 60s, by 10 00 this morning, we will see low 50s, 55 in napa, 53 in concord and fremont. Things will warm up and cool off pretty quickly so by 7 00 tonight, low 50s is what we are going to be seeing as well. You want to bundle up if youre heading out the door. When youre bringing in the new year, you are waiting outside for the fireworks, it is going to be a chilly 52 degrees. I think that is pretty chilly by the water, its going to be kind of cold and by midnight, the temperatures will be in the upper 40s to low 50s. If youre planning on hanging out through the Early Morning hours of new years day, it is going to be a cold one but its not going to rain. That is definitely good news for anybody that wants to spend time outside. No rain to speak of, you can see the northern part of the state is going to see some rain. We may possibly get a little bit of rain, you can see by sunday morning, this weekend, we are expecting the possibility of some light showers across the bay area but it is still a couple days out, so just keeping an eye on that. As for the fiveday forecast, you can take a look, pretty consistent throughout the week, we are looking at highs in the low 60s, all across the bay area. We are not seeing too many widespread low temperatures in the 30s but we are seeing low 40s across the bay area. F are underway for the new years ball drop at times square, still to come, counting down to the big celebration in new york city, that special guest who will flip the switch and welcome 2020. 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Its not just the ball that drops arcing the start of the new year, other cities and towns throughout the country have an example of a few. In east dover, north carolina, they dropped a three foot tall 30 pound wooden fully named jasper. In arizona, an eight foot tall iceberg lettuce, and in california, a giant grape dropped. At the science center, they will be doing a balloon drop at 11 00 this morning as well as 1 00 and 4 00, this afternoon. That is so families with children can celebrate the arrival of 2020. And chabot also has the 19th annual balloon drop. A lucky group of people will also help the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco bring in the new year, visitors will receive tickets starting at 10 00 this morning and from 11 30 until 2 00 this afternoon, more than hundreds of people on firstcome, firstserved basis. It is signaling the start of the more prosperous new year. An anonymous Good Samaritan is reaching out and helping a family was renting a home in san jose, the family received a 20,000 check from a reporter who wrote about their flight in the newspaper. Shortly after the house burned down, the family had the lost of their belongings stolen out of their vehicle. While the donation left them grateful, they are still considering moving out of the area, the family says theyre having a difficult time finding a place that they can afford. London breed and members of the board of supervisors will have a new plan that will fund city College Classes for older adults and adults with disabilities. They will find classes for the schools Older Adult Program at the adult facility centers. The glasses were on the chopping block as a part of the budget cuts that the funding would come from the dignity fund which voters passed to guarantee services to help older adults and adults with disabilities. A reprieve for four mothers and their families who are trying to find a home in oakland, the judge considered the case, announcing he needed more time before deciding whether to evict them. The project Property Owner wanted them want out of the house, claiming they were illegal squatters. This is not something i want, this is not something i desire, this is what i deserve. I should have a place to take my head and lay it down. The owner the of the property says the company hears and respects what the individuals a legally occupied the magnolia street home are saying. There is new legislation requiring all drivers to lock their vehicles, belonging to all drunk drivers. It requires the driver to provide a clear breath sample in order for the vehicle to start. Ignition interlock devices work, when installed, they work 100 of the time. They are a game changer in a fight to stop the revolving door of repeat dui offenders. Only certain firsttime offenders are required to install them into their vehicles. Drivers are being told to use caution if they drive along interstate five through the grapevine, light snow in the area yesterday, making it the second winter storm to hit the area in less than a week, the forecast should be favorable in time for new years eve celebrations. Drivers should give themselves plenty of extra time. It is not fun, i knew people that got stuck and it makes for a very miserable time. By the time you get here, sarah, you are already ready for your destination. Its going to be tough, but nothing like that in northern california, spirit isnt even going to have a snowball until possibly friday, so dry and mild conditions across the bay area. Today we are starting out with cooler temperatures, 41 degrees in santa rosa and san jose. 48 degrees in San Francisco. Oakland with a cool 45 degrees and livermore with 40 degrees. We are going to warm up just a bit today, what we are seeing today is what we have seen for the last couple of days, dry and mild conditions. Today itll be about 47 degrees in San Francisco, itll be partly cloudy, we will see the higher clouds develop throughout the evening. By about 12 00, we are going to expect mostly sunny skies, about 56 degrees, it is going to warm up to about 50 degrees in San Francisco and drop just a bit by 4 00, partly cloudy, 55 degrees in the city. Later on tonight, it is going to be cool. New years eve, it is going to be dry and high clouds will be increasing. By 9 00 tonight, things are going to start coming off just a bit more so if youre planning on celebrate outside, i definitely recommend layering up, putting on the hats, scarves, gloves, all of that. Across the bay area, today isyo year, we are seeing temperatures in the mid40s to upper 40s. It is going to be cool, its not going to be awful. No temperatures in the 30s or anything which is good because that is when it is really, really cold. Heres a look at your five day forecast, our next chance for rain possibly this weekend, but still a couple days out. We are focused on what we have tonight, the end of the decade is going to be a nice day, dry and mild conditions, really going to take you throughout the week and that is because of a High Pressure that remains along the west coast. Because of the High Pressure, that means we are not going to be seeing any rain. It is shaping up to be a great end of the year and a great start to the year as well. Still to come, joe biden talking running mate, but hes not talking about a democrat, who he said he might consider to be his Vice President if he were to win the nomination. Still ahead, the effort to stop the sale of personal data of millions of people in california. [ electrical buzzing ] [ dramatic music ] ahhhh ahhhh elliott. You came back joe biden said he was discussing running mates for, he was asked about naming a possible running mate during a campaign in new hampshire. He said he would consider a republican but he could not think of one at this moment. He says there are decent republicans but, it is important he pick somebody who is strategically on the same page. For the first time, california could lose a seat in the u. S. House of representatives, all seeds will be based on the 2020 census, it has recorded its lowest population growth over the last century. Texas is expected to gain three seats. 2019 saw fewer births and more depth and less immigration into the state, for the First Time Since world war i, the number of births and deaths was less. They predict the trend will continue. Yesterday, out at levi stadium, against the university of illinois, the mvp threw four touchdowns, while helping the bears set a season high, restoring Christopher Brown junior, russian 124 yards, after the game, the team was pretty pumped up about their win. And, this is season, they will open up the 2020 season vegas raiders. Tonight is the end of an error era, the iconic show that opened in 1974, and what itll be best remembered for. And when we return, uber says its business will be hurt by a new law taking Effect Tomorrow. Hundreds of people stormed the u. S. Embassy in baghdad, how President Trump is now responding. And uber filed suit against california. From ktvu fox 2 news , this is mornings on 2. Good morning to you, welcome back, it is december 31, new years eve, the last day of 2019. Good morning everyone, we are getting you caught up with the weather in the forecast. Last day of 2019. It was a fast year. Im always renew years eve to kick the year to the curb, and start fresh. Yes, 2020, we are talking about you, but before we get to the new year, we have some Cool Temperatures to start off the last day of 2019, starting up in the 40s across the bay area, 40s in the north bay and south bay, 40 degrees and livermore. Oakland is at 45 degrees in San Francisco, 48 degrees. We are seeing some upper 30s in some parts of the bay area, mild afternoon, its going to be mostly sunny in the afternoon, but by later on this evening, some high clouds will develop. We are going to expect to see some highs in the 50s and 60s but its going to be a dry one tonight for your new years eve, i will have a look at your forecast coming up. Here is a quick look at some of the bay area roadways as well for you, if you have to head out the door, theres the bay bridge toll plaza and things are moving just fine at this hour, sailing right through the toll plaza, you should have an easy ride into San Francisco. From San Francisco into marin county, heres a look at 101 on the golden gate bridge. I looked around, no problems to report, that is good news. And a reminder for drivers today, chp is going to have extra officers out on the roads, just keeping an eye out, making sure everybody stay safe, they are going to be looking for drunk drivers, they are also going to be looking for speeders or anybody who is exhibiting any type of dangerous behavior, this is called the maximum enforcement that will run through tomorrow night. Protesters stormed the u. S. Embassy this morning in baghdad and the president of the United States is going to be in iran for the attack. We have more on the overnight developments. Allison . Reporter mike, we are hearing that the u. S. Ambassador was not evacuated from the building, some early reports were saying that they were, but at this point, we can confirm that there were no evacuations there, the attack is in response to u. S. Airstrikes over the weekend, protesters pushing their way into the Embassy Compound after they smashed the entrance gates. There were reports of flames coming from inside the compound. Witnesses reported seeing six u. S. Soldiers on the roof of the main building, pointing their guns at protesters but at this point, there have been no reports of any debts or this is being called one of the worst attacks on the u. S. Embassy in recent years. We are warning the United States as we have warned before, there illegal presence mean they are standing against the iraqi people, and they have the right to confront them with all types of resistance. This is coming up after a series of u. S. Airstrikes on and facility in volusia that killed 25 fighters. President trump responding on twitter saying, we strongly responded and always will, now iran is orchestrating an attack on the u. S. Embassy in iraq. They will be held fully responsible and we expect iraq to use its forces to protect the embassy. A Foreign Relations expert says this is an indicator of rising tensions in the region and escalating the struggle for influence in that area between iran and the u. S. Thank you, allison. Police are urging people to take her cautious after six homes were burglarized in one night, Surveillance Video from saturday night shows three people with their faces covered, walking up the stairs outside of one of the homes. The same three people hit all six homes because it is how they entered, where they went inside the house and what was taken. The mo was the same on all six of the burglaries, they would go to the backyard and smash the windows on the rear slider, or a door that has a window ects were seen leaving in a dark mercedes benz, the detectives are working on leads and stepping up patrols. Police are urging people to register their cameras facing the streets with the city. A driver told officers that around last wednesday night, somebody shot at his nissan altima. The driver told officers, he saw a person shooting from another car but couldnt provide any other information. Uber is suing california as the new law takes Effect Tomorrow morning, it is signed to give independent contractors the same protections and benefits that are given to employees. Their industry relies on a Flexible Workforce and the new law will hurt their business, in addition to the lawsuits, the two companies along with doordash and lyft want to keep their drivers as independent contractors. Tesla is downwi short of the would deliver 360,000 vehicles this year. A new effort is underway in San Francisco, according to the San Francisco examiner, the Art Commission plans to release it next month, for artists who proposed a statue, itll be placed outside the library on market street. A previous proposal was set to unravel last year over objections to its design. Maya angelo later became the citys first black female streetcar conductor. Happening today, the final curtain comes down on beach blanket battle tonight. The stage show started ckput on 17,000 shows since. The show is known for its over thetop costumes, and especially the it is able to reference pop culture and new stories. In 45 years, the show has changed dramatically to keep up with current events, there will be two formants is tonight, both have been sold out for months. It is the end of the line for one of the surf shops in San Francisco. For a long time, they were able to hold off Online Shopping because most people wanted to feel the weight of the board before spending hundreds of dollars. And the cost of shipping the board was also high. One surfer, bob wise made a recording every morning. Anytime a restaurant has a show lasting that long, they are doing something right. I remember watching it in my teenage years, and it was amazing, itll be really sad. It is the end of an era in San Francisco. All right, we have a new year coming up, and we had a wet december but we are starting off january dry. And sunday was pretty wet, and we wont see any rain for the next couple of days so your new years eve is shaping up to be a dry and mild one. Later on tonight we are expecting higher clouds to develop so itll be partly cloudy. Your extended forecast, more clouds and sunshine, a possible chance of showers by the end of the week and the weekend. But, before we get to that, new years eve, what will it be like tonight when the clocks strike midnight. Itll be chilly, 44 degrees to get you out the door in oakland, 42 degrees in hayward and napa. Half moon bay, you are sitting at 48 degrees, so it is a chilly start to the day, things will warm up just a bit. This is today at 3 00, so anybody who has made other plans for new years eve, this is how you can plan for what you are going to wear. By 3 00, itll be in the upper 50s to low 60s across the bay area. We will get up to 65 degrees, san jose, about 61 degrees by 3 00. Later in the evening, things will cool off just a bit. Once we get to midnight, when youre bringing in the new year, counting down, giving all your loved ones a kiss or hug, it is going to be chilly in San Francisco, 51 degrees if you are by the water, you will want to layer up. 46 degrees to bring in the new year in antioch. We are expecting high 40s, low 50s across the bay area at midnight. If you are waking up or if you are staying up, its going to be a chilly one to start off your new years eve as well. Here is a look at your five day forecast, pretty consistent throughout the rest of the week, there is a ridge of High Pressure that is hanging across the west coast, so that is what is keeping us dry and mild. Thats going to linger for the next few days, there is a chance that might break up by friday, so theres the possibility of light showers into your weekend but we are going to stay dry for the next couple of days so remember, if youre going out tonight, the most important thing, number one stay safe and stay warm because it is going to be a cool one. Californias new internet privacy law takes effect on new years day, we will tell you how itll change the way your personal data is collected online. An update on the deadly wildfire raging out of control in australia, the beach report, and the area that has just been evacuated. [ electrical buzzing ] [ dramatic music ] ahhhh ahhhh elliott. You came back thousands of australians have been forced from their homes as fires continue to burn out of control around the country. Dozens of fires are burning in the states of victoria and new south wales. People are moving away from the flames, at least 11 deaths have been linked to the fires that began last month and millions of acres have burned. Conditions will worsen over the next few days because of extremely high temperatures and strong gusty wind. New details about the parishioner who was shot and killed, at the shooting out of fort worth, texas. He was put in the position he didnt want to be in but he was comfortable taking the shot. The suspect opened fire and killed two people. If it wasnt for wilson, more people would have died. More than 240 individuals were inside the church at the time of the shooting. Since when do you know that something bad is going to happen . You have to be prepared at all times, in all places. And that is the way that i strive, that is the way that i teach, that is the way that i want people to understand. If they are going to wear a firearm for personal protection, for themselves, or for family or anybody else, they need to be aware that it can happen anytime, anywhere. Wilson volunteers the head of security at west Freeway Church of christ, as for the gunmen, he had a criminal history. He was arrested for assault with a Deadly Weapon 10 years ago and again in 2016. Investigations continue for a vehicle that plunged into the water, witnesses reported seeing the driver of a dark colored suv speed off of a cliff from the northbound lane of highway one. They found car parts of the ocean but it is unclear if they are connected to this case. So far all they have found, other than the tire tracks was some vehicle debris in the water, but you have to keep in mind that when they go down there and do searches, that is the kind of thing they are going to find guard sent two bo to help with the search, so far they have not found anything. We have a new Digital Privacy law in california, we have the story about how itll affect your personal information. , wednesday, the new privacy law will give californians the right to choose not to allow their individual, personal information to be sold to third parties. Nobody has attempted to do anything like this, but we are at a crossroads. Americans should not have to give up their privacy to live and thrive in this digital age. The law allows you to know what personal information has been gathered on you in the last year. And you have the right to demand that such information be deleted. Attorney Boris Segalis is a Cyber Security expert. Im not sure this will really achieve anything that you do give the right to have your information deleted but it is a limited right, it is in certain circumstances and witnesses dont really need to are things hoping ave a legal that he will, dna, finger prints, voice prints, and health records. Sensitive information such as political identity, sexual preference, as well as personal behavior or characteristics. Digital data, such as your internet address, internet accounts, browsing history and phone numbers. It also includes invisible data collectors known as cookies, or pixels that allow websites to know the sites you have gone to and to record those sites that you have visited. What i tell consumers, they have a lot of choices to make their browsing private. That includes smartphones, notebooks, and computers that have no tracking settings you control, as well as many major websites that allow you to turn tracking off. Companies that do not comply with the law face a fine of 7500 for each violation and 750 in damages for each affected user, which means penalties can quickly mount up. Ktvu fox 2 news. Other new laws taking effect in the new year include new protections for renters, starting january 1, rent increases will be stopped at 5 per year, itll be harder for parents to get their children medical exemptions for vaccines. A new law requires doctors who issues exemptions to go through the state department of public health. Also in the new year, undocumented immigrants younger than 26 will be eligible for the states low Income Health insurance. There are hundreds of volunteers playing a little game of beat the clock are responsible for all the finishing touches for all of the floats that are going to run down the main street tomorrow morning for the 121st tournament of parades. They all have to be covered in allnatural flowers or seeds, leaves, fruits and vegetables, those are so delicate, each individual piece must be applied by hand. Just to give you an idea of how intricate network will be, there will be approximately 4 million roses on the floats. If you are feeling sleepy tomorrow, youre not going to be alone, according to a survey, 57 of people feel tired on new years day, that is compared to any other day of the year, not just the holidays. 45 of people say the first day back to work post holidays is their most tired day. That makes sense. Tobe tired on new years day as we will be right back here, ready to go. All right. Ready to go. But, you can still be a smidge sleepy. 5 49, sarah, how are we looking for today . It is dry and cool, its not too bad, no rain to speak of to ruin your new years eve plans, we are going to be dry with a mild afternoon, we are expecting highs in the mid to upper 50s to low 60s all across the bay area. It is shaping up to be a nice way to end the decade. Right now, it is a chilly start to the day, 42 degrees to get your morning going in hayward, 39 degrees in fremont. 40 degrees in livermore and santa rosa, 41 degrees. Some of our friends in the north bay maybe waking up to some patchy fog, it is not widespread by any means, so just know exactly degrees. What its going to be like tonight, its going to be dry and we may see some high clouds increase into the later evening be a little bit cool so we are expecting by 9 00 tonight to see temperatures across the bay area, anywhere from the upper 40s to low 50s. Once the clock strikes midnight and you are celebrating if youre outside, you are going to feel that chill. We are expecting highs in the mid to upper 40s when the clock strikes midnight. Itll be a partly cloudy and cool day. If youre going to be outside, youre going to want to bundle up in the bay area and youre definitely going to want to put the layers on if you are planning on heading up to the mountains. In truckee right now, it is brisk. South lake tahoe, 24 degrees. Things will warm up. To get your day started for tomorrow, and south lake tahoe, we are expecting a high of 45 degrees. The overnight lows are going to be very chilly. A lot of people streets by all the casinos, if youre going to be one of those people if youre leading the bay area and heading up, we are not going to see any snow or rain but we will see Cool Temperatures. Here is a look at the five day forecast, things stay pretty consistent throughout the rest of the week, we are expecting highs in the low 60s across the bay area, low temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s across the bay area. There is a slight chance of rain possibly into this weekend, light showers in the north bay so we are keeping our eye on that. But new years eve is shaping up to be dry and cool. Coming up at 6 00, last chance for victims, the important deadline for those impacted by the recent california wildfires. Plus a show of support for a group of mothers who took over a vacant house in oakland. An east Bay Institution getting ready to close after more than 70 years in business, the reason it is shutting down, and hear from customers who have stopped in one last time. In a world where everything gets a sequel. Its finally time for. Geico sequels classic geico heroes, starring in six new commercials, with jawdropping savings. Vote for your favorites at geico. Com sequels ahhh, which way do i go . i dont know, im voting for our sequels. With geico, the savings keep on going to a screen near you. Not the leg you dang woodchucks geico sequels. Vote and enter to win today a dog that police say was shot by a man on a bicycle was back in home in menlo park this morning, the 4yearold pit bull was being treated after being shot in the shoulder sunday night. A bicyclist was going by the owners backyard and shot the dog for no apparent reason. The suspect is described as being in his late teens, early 20s, he was wearing a black jacket and dark pants. A 48 yearold elephant at the San Diego Zoo was euthanized after the care staff said she showed signs she was experiencing severe discomfort. The elephant had been at the zoo for the last 36 years, she was privately owned and appeared in the born free tv series in 1974. Investigators are looking into the death of an employee out lax, he died sunday night at the customs level of the international terminal. A 27yearold man was pronounced dead at the scene, his name has not been released. They believe he may have jumped to his death. Police in kansas are backtracking from a claim that vulgar remarks were written on a cup of coffee served to an officer at mcdonalds, the police chief in harrington, kansas had posted a photo on ace facebook but has since deleted the image. The chief says the unnamed officer no longer works with the agency and the Police Department will work tirelessly to regain the trust of both mcdonalds and with the citizens that we serve. A popular east bay restaurant will be serving customers one last time today, Hayward Ranch is closing after 71 years in business. And as rob reports, it is a restaurant many customers called home. Reporter it is a restaurant that seems like it is from another era but to regulars of the Hayward Ranch on mission boulevard, it is much more special than that. But on new years eve, at the stroke of midnight after 71 years, of serving food and drinks, the ranch will close for good. We feel like we dont know what we are going to do after this, we love this place. Reporter it is closer because the owner is in poor health, plus the family wonders whether the landowner wants to develop the property. Its time to let it go. But its also a bitter moment for the hayward community. Reporter whats left, or memories. We used to have family dinners here and everything. And with the companies i used to work for, we would have the Company Party here. The regulars would come in and we knew exactly what they wanted. Reporter the restaurant is lined with old Farm Equipment donated over the years. There is an old Cash Register and even a wooden phone booth, its all going up for sale. On monday, people came in for one last meal, one last drink, one last look. Bobby worked here for sometime, after that, she has been a customer. The ranch is planning a special goodbye menu for tuesday night, itll feature some of the customers favorite dishes including prime rib. The people were great and everything else, they served good drinks. Reporter in hayward, ktvu fox 2 news. We are following breaking news out of iraq, hundreds of malicious supporters have into the u. S. Embassy in baghdad. What the president is saying about the presentation. Plus, we are preparing tonights new years eve celebration, along the waterfront. From ktvu fox 2 news , this is mornings on 2. Good morning to you on this tuesday, december 31. Sarah is here, and shes doing a great job giving us the weather. Thank you, its going to be dry and cool. That is all anyone needs to know today, of course everyone is looking forward to their new years eve plans, bringing in the new year, itll be a mostly sunny day. Partly cloudy tonight. We are expecting the extended forecast to be much of the same, when we get into the weekend, there is a slight chance of showers that we are keeping our eye on but to get you out the door this morning, we are seeing highs in the upper 30s, low 40s. San francisco is at 48 this morning so pretty cool to start off your morning. We will warm up just a bit today and i will have a look at exactly what its going to be like at midnight coming up. Thank you, we are continuing to follow the breaking news out of iraq where hundreds of supporters have broken into the u. S. Embassy compound in baghdad. Thousands of angry protesters gathered outside of the u. S. Embassy, the group that made it inside the compound smashed the main door and set fire to a reception area. The attack was in response to the u. S. Airstrike on sunday that killed