Investigating it. It happened around 6 30, a dealer at the jewelry mart steps away from the front door, says he was roughed up and robbed. Usually these people theyre not going to just randomly attack someone or do Something Like that. Its a big deal. They want to get it right. Reporter the bad guys in this case got it right this evening when the man you see being treated by paramedics was attacked and robbed by at least three men. They probably wait ford him, watched him and got out and jumped him. David is related to the victim. Says his cousin was hit in the chest and his small suitcase full of diamonds and gold worth about 400,000 wholesale gone. Theres no tracking on a diamond or you know gold items. So it depends. Some people might go and pawn it off for maybe 10 of the value. They might get 30,000, 40,000 for it. Reporter the guard saw three men jumping the victim on a security camera. By the time he says he saw the attack, it was too late to press the silent alarm. Most people in this business dont carry protection on them. For the very least, i would say carry pepper spray. Reporter now, the victim told me tonight that he believes t being followed. Police arent giving out any information on the suspect description or the car they were driving in. Reporting live in San Francisco, im cheryl hurd, nbc bay area news. Thank you. New at 11 00, b. A. R. T. Service back to norm tonight after a person walking on the tracks forced a major delay. Police searched the embarcadero trying to find the man. The man was finally loengted and arrested about 8 00. President obama sends more than two dozen Russian Diplomats packing. He says the order is in response to russias cyber attack on the u. S. A hack meant to influence the election. Some of those disgazed diplomats are here in the bay area. Jean has more. Reporter hern lots of no comment from people who work here at the Russia Consulate tonight. People coming in to paperwork say its business as usual inside and say they are concerned about esca lathe tensions. No, no comment. Reporter employees at the russian consulate in San Francisco wont say if theyre preparing to leave the country but tonight the nbc bay area Investigative Unit has learned from a federal source that at least two people every San Francisco are among 35 russian officials ordered out of the country by this weekend. The order is a response to russias hack into computers in the United States aiming to influence the president ial election. One employee calls it an unfriendly act. I believe that this is very unfriendly step from the administration. No more comments. Reporter two russian government compounds on the east coast allegedly used for spying must be shut down by noon friday. Tell them to cut it out. There are going to be serious consequences. The president is sending a clear message to putin. Experts say its a global message. Cyberattacks will not go unresponded to. Which for a long time has been what it was. Reporter russians with business at the consulate say theyre worried about escalating tensions. Its a small planet. It takes very little time to fly around the planet and so we have to find ways of being in peace. Reporter many believe president elect Donald Trumps relationship with putin will help deescalate the situation. It seems like the incoming president is more open 0 towards normalizing the relationship. So im sure russia doesnt want conflict. Reporter when asked about the situation, president elect donald trump said we should move on. While diplomats here at the consulate are now ordered to leave, theres no indication services to the public will be acheded. Jean elle, nbc bay area news. Our coverage of the sanctions continues across our digital platform. Go to nbcbayarea. Com or download our free ap to find the updates. A bay area woman facing a variety of charges including mail theft. Milpitas police say leah costa parked her car in a handicapped stall without a pla card. A computer check showed she had a warrant for her arrest. She then walked out of the store. Police were waiting for her. Among items in her car was a u. S. Postal Service Master key, homemade postal keys as well as mail and checks belonging to various people. They also found meth amphetamine in her car. A pet grooming Police Industry after a 2yearold dog is paralyzed days after getting a haircut, then dies. Rick boone in san jose why the pet groomer is saying theyre not to blame. Reporter yeah, terry. Theyre saying that, in fact, tonight and still saying theyll stick by the story. Still a lot of emotion in this story. That pet groomer saying that the pet owner is just trying to ruin their business especially on yelp after the emotional ending to a little dogs life. Heefs traumatized, mishandled. And there was some inattentiveness. Something happened. Peter and his wife still dont know why their healthy dog honey suddenly died. There was nothing wrong with my dog when it went in there. Reporter he feels its connected to the dogs last haircut at showtime pet grooming on december 21st. There could have been a neck trauma. But i dont know. I dont know what happened. I cant say. Reporter he says when he picked up honey, her back legs couldnt move. The next daher body was paralyzed and days later she passed away from what doctors call a fractured spine. Our hearts go out to her family. But the owners dispute anything wrong. They say honey had injuries upon arrival. We then see honey walking away from the camera, her legs seem a little bit stick and actually cross. Thats a very unnatural position for a dog. And she definitely it looks like shes in pain. They stand behind their affectionate care for all animal clients something they say is clear in the video of honeys handling during her haircut. Im absolutely 100 certain that no one on my staff injured honey. I would never have anyone on my staff that would lie to me or injure an animal. Reporter still it the dogs owner wont stop pushing for answers and what really took the life of his close friend. Weve never any issues with her before. Reporter as for whats next in this story, while the owner says hes now looking to the california senate. Looking to the senate to try to get stronger rules on regulating pet groomers. He knows no matter what happens out of this, hell never see his dog again. Were live in san jose, rick boone, nbc bay area news. Thank you. For the first time, we are hearing from the family of a 14yearold san jose boy killed by a suspected drunk driver. Andrewwin died Christmas Morning when the car he was riding in with his parents was hit on capitol expressway. The family of the evergraen high freshman released a statement saying they are devastated but will celebrate andrews life. They wanted to thank First Responders at the scene of the deadly crash and asking for privacy. What is the foul odor that has filled the air in San Francisco and parts of the east bay over the past two nights . There have been dozens reports of a rotten egg or sulfur smell stretching from San Francisco to richmond. Some complaints have come from near the fairmont hotel. Firefighters checked the area and determined it was safe but couldnt locate a cause. Air quality managers are checking air monitors and have more inspectors out than usual trying to figure out whats causing that bad smell. We are looking at two incidents that happened in richmond. We are looking at local wastewater facilities, landfills in the area as well as ships. There are a number you have potential sources. Chevron did have flaring last night at its richmond refinery. It says it is helping the district with the investigation. Her im kari hall. We had mild weather today. We will wake up to another chilly morning expecting one more mild day before it really gets code in the bay area. Ill have details on that coming up in just a few minutes. Also ahead, closing out the year with wedding bells. Why theres a mad dash to the altar as 2016 comes to an end. Plus, an alert uber driver says something about his passengers just didnt seem right. How he ended up saving a teenage girl. I loved him. I wanted, i was hoping that he would change. Plus, an emotional interview with Ray Mcdonalds em fiance one day after a disturbing video is released in the high profile Domestic Violence case. These were young men and women who had their whole futures ahead of them. We are in mourning for these young people. How could Something Like this happen. Whos responsible . This very facility was actually under investigation. How many other buildings in oakland . Why didnt inspectors take action sooner . Did the Steph Oakland drop a ball on this . We absolutely need an investigation. The exfiancee of a former 49er is speaking out tonight. Just a day after she released cell phone video that she says, shows the exfiance of a former 49er is speaking out tonight just a day after she released cell phone video she says shows ray mcdonald moments before he allegedly abused her. Throughout the case, kendra kept her face and name hidden till now. She sat down to talk with robert honda about a variety of issues related to the case. I loved him. I wanted, i was hoping that he would change. Stop stop reporter. The woman whose terrified voice can be heard is coming forward today to talk about what the world is now seeing. Kendra the exfiance of ray mcdonald seemed reluctant but said she needed to speak out for what she calls other Domestic Violence victims. If we all can come together somehow, its more powerful. Reporter she says that 2015 video just released publicly yesterday is a snapshot. The videos just part of the night, and you know, it doesnt record the whole thing. It shuts off at a point. But there was a lot of the physical abuse and emotional and verbal. Reporter in 2015, the video was shown at a grand jury hearing but he was not indicted. She says his celebrity had an impact in court and in public. It clouds everything. It makes it like my voice wasnt heard. I got so much negativity from people and things because he is a celebrity. Reporter what kind of negativity . I got threats, i got hate mail. Reporter she says one common problem vips face, making excuses for their abusers, then having the words used against new court. But she says she kept believing her then fiance when he said he would change. When did you give up . When i realized it wasnt happening. When i was pregnant and he got his Sexual Assault case. And that was robert honda reporting. We reached out to Ray Mcdonalds attorney but did not hear back. In the east bay, an anxious search for a family heirloom stolen from a cemetery. After Sean Langevin was killed in 2007, his parents interred ashes behind glass at the cemetery. Last year his father joined him there. The two were linked by a gold ring with the family crest. On a Christmas Day visit, the mother was devastated to see the ring was missing. I just couldnt believe that someone could do Something Like this to someone who served for our country, fought for our country and he sacrificed his life for our country. She just wants it returned. She says no questions asked. Queen of heaven cemetery has no comment. The Sheriffs Department says they have no suspects and urge anyone with information to cop forward. A hear breaking situation for a brazilian family visiting the bay area took a happy turn thanks to the generosity of one of our viewers. The family landed tuesday night and stopped at applebys to eat. Thieves broke into their car and stole 6,000 in cash money they had saved for years. A viewer saw their story on air last night and today offered to help. Id like to offer you 10,000. This is great. This is something great to here. Im really, really grateful for you, okay . Oh, its my pleasure, victor. Take message from this goodness and dont lose faith in humanity. That generous donor asked to remain were anonymous. This is the familys first trip to america and one were guessing they wont soon forget. As we first reported last night, the pasta pom mo dora restaurant shut down hundreds of locations leaving hundreds of employees outs of a job. Now wendys says it wants to help inviting every employee to come in for an interview. The offer is a moment of good news for dozens of stunned employees who say they learned they were out of a job when they got a text. After the pasta chain shut its doors. An unprecedented level of security will be in place in times square on saturday night as more than a Million People ring in the new year. Gar baj badge trucks filled with sand will surround times square. The goal to prevent vehicle attacks like the one that happened in berlin earlier this month and nice, france, in july. The record 7,000 uniformed and Undercover Police will hit the streets around the square, as well. Organizers tested the confetti from the Hard Rock Cafe marquise. Today was the last day for people to write down their new years eve wishes on a wall. Their wishes will be added to the confetti at midnight on new years eve. 2017 is almost here. A lot of new laws go into effect and people are rushing to ring in the new year. We found out theres a rush of a different kind. People are making last minute plans to get married. Appointments to stand before the justice of the peace are filling up fast because december 31st is on saturday, the county clerking is gearing up for a slew of marriage ceremonies tomorrow. For these particular high volume days, december 30th, february 14th, we have a process in place that streamlines getting couples in and out so they can get the nuptials taken care of. If you dont have an appointment, walkins with welcome till 4 30. The question for a lot of the those couples is tomorrow going to be a nice day to get married. I think so. Well still have the. Shon . Mild weather and probably the best day in the forecast over the next several days before we have a big chill moving into the bay area. Heres a live look outside at san jose. Christmas in the park still going on. Have you another 45 or 40 minutes going on with that tonight. And this will be happening until january 3rd. So one of those great events but yes, it is going to be turning a lot cooler and as we look now at all of our microclimates and the temperatures now, 39 degrees already in the trivalley. Were at 40 in the north bay and San Francisco. 49 degrees. As we head into the day tomorrow after that chilly start, we will see the highs warming up once again into the upper 50s to lower 60s. Fremont 61, palo alto, 60 degrees, san jose 5 and 60 for the high in napa. Were watching a couple weather systems here. One will bring in scattered showers around Southern California right there near l. A. Were also seeing rain moving into the pacific northwest. And that will be also moving to the south but both of these together still not bringing a significant chance of rain over the next several days. Well see the clouds starting to move in tomorrow. Early saturday morning we will have a slight chance of some spotty light rain but once again, not expecting widespread heavy rain. It all clears out. It will be much cooler. We will still have a chance of some rain heading into next week. The start of 2017 will be much colder. And there may be some more wet weather in the mix. Something well be watching as we go into next week. If you do plan to head to see era this weekend, it stays dry for tomorrow as well as saturday. Sunday, thats when the snow starts to move in, and it may continue into next week with light snow at first but then the potential of at least in some spots close to two feet of snow. So well be keeping you updated on that. If youre planning to some of the Holiday Events this weekend in union square, it will be the grand finale for the hanukkah celebration and well also have a weekend where the temperatures will be much cooler. So as you head to San Francisco for the fireworks show, it will be only about 40 degrees. So were expecting once again a big cooldown 48 degrees right at midnight. And then rest of the forecast, well see high temperatures like that next week and lows dropping down close to freezing. Inland areas may get as cold as 25 degrees by the middle of next week. So the warmest weather tomorrow. All right. Enjoy it. Thanks, carrie. Still ahead, a mid a meltdown goes viral. The dramatic video as a crosscountry flight takes a surprising turn. A quick thinking uber driver. Helped save a teenage girl from a suspected sex trafficking ring. Vo a quick thinking uber driver helped save a teenager girl from a suspected sex trafficking ring. Keith avila has been a driver for just a month. On monday he picked up a 16yearold girl and two women near sacramento. He noticed the teenage girl was wearing skimpy clothes and it sounded like the women were coaching the girl how to ask for money from the men she was about to meet. As soon as avila cropped off the trio, he called police. I just get just enough distance where theyre not going to see me and make the phone call. Im not going to assist. Im not going to stay silent. Two women and a man were rested shortly after an avila made that call. A midair meltdown caught on camera. Two passengers now facing charges. Hey. [ muted ]. Take a look. Patrick who took this video says it all started when the woman tried to use the restroom during takeoff on the flight. When an attendant told her to sit down, she and her partner started shouting. The man lunged at another passenger. The plane was on its way from minneapolis to los angeles. Less than an hour into the flight, the pilots turned around. The raiders and the 49ers have Different Things to play for this sunday. One a division title, the other pride. Well hear from both teams next. Crews are working to restore power to the rio happening now, our twitter feed not so lucky in vegas. Crews working to restore power to the rio casino caused by a plugged sink that overflowed and shorted out a fuse. 900 rooms had to be evacuated. On facebook, it turned into a best case scenario. A 6yearold kidnapped in a stolen car thanked officers with hugs after she was reunited with her mom. Were back with more news after the break. Don and i met because im a volunteer for meals on wheels. We had an instant connection. What was that . I said, delivering to you is always a special treat. Oh. Company, companionship, food. We all need those things. When we get in that spot in life, its kind of nice to have em there. avo through the subaru share the love event, weve helped deliver over one point four million meals to those in need. Get a new subaru, and well donate two hundred and fifty dollars more. Put a little love in your heart. Zero really can be a hero. Ds get zero down, zero deposit, zero due at signing, and zero first months payment on select volkswagen models. Right now at the volkswagen sign then drive event. For the raiders, a new quartrback takes over with ends this sunday. For the raiders, a new quarterback takes over with the nfls regular season ends this sunday. For the raiders a new quarterback takes over with a potential first round playoff buy at stake. The niners a chance to finish a disappointing season on an up note. It would be a good Christmas Present to have this win this weekend. Defor rest buckner, santa claus looked like jared goff on Christmas Eve throwing a win the niners way for the First Time Since early september. They need turnovers. They get a big one to seal this thing. The 13game losing streak over. Chip kellys squad looks to finish what was a challenging season to say the least on a twogame winning streak if they can upend seattle. Its what you get to work with. Im grat for this group of guys because of their attitudes and how they approached it every single day. Its been a great group. Reporter matt mcgloin and raiders continue preparation for denver, the defending super bowl champions eliminated last week. But you can forget about them laying over. Simply too much history involved between these two teams. They got a lot of the pride. Theyre going to give us their best because they want to spoil what we have being their rivals. I know theyre going to come out with a lot of fight and grit. They didnt like the way the game ended last time we played them. They dont have nothing to lose and will come out with a lot of tricks and throw everything at you. We have to be ready. Reporter will the good night he is tacked with protecting this sunday be ready. He fought them off. Matt is a good football player. Weve got to make sure we do what were doing. Dont put him in a bad position. Were going dob fine. Reporter colin resch, nbc bay area. The worlds top tennis player is ending the year on a high note for a match that has nothing do with tennis. Serena williams announcedler engagements to the reddit cofounder. They have been dating since october of last year. She made the announcement by releasing a poem on reddit. All the jokes about love, tennis, love. Well be right back. With the xfinity tv app, anything with a screen is a tv. Stream 130 live channels. Plus 40,000 on demand tv shows and movies, all on the go. You can even download from your x1 dvr and watch it offline. Only xfinity gives you more to stream to any screen. Download the xfinity tv app today. Pilgrimige in new york as longtime fans say goodbye to the famed carnegie deli. The restaurant is shutting down tomorrow night after nearly 80 pilgrimnage new york as long time fans say goodbye to the famed carnegie deli. The restaurant is slitting down tomorrow night after nearly 80 years in business. In recent weeks, there have been long lines wrapping around the store as fans get one last taste of a new york classic. Looks like it was worth the wait. Check out those sandwiches. Theyre big enough. Just a little bite after bite that, video makes me hungry. Kari hall joins us with a last look at the weather. Going to be nice and mild tomorrow. One last day. All right. Thanks for joining us. [ cheers and applause ] steve from studio 6b in Rockefeller Center in the heart of new york city, its the tonight show starring jimmy fallon. Tonight, join jimmy and his guests nicole kidman, michael shannon,