Inside Edition for Friday, December 29, 2023

It looks like a scene from a disaster movie, but this is real. People are running for their lives as monster waves batter the California coastline and it's not over yet. Powerful storms are bringing more towering swells and life-threatening rip currents. As Lisa Guerrero reports, authorities have issued a warning to stay far from the water. And, 2023 is almost over and on Sunday night, millions of Americans coast to coast will be ringing in the new year. But behind the scenes the FBI and local law enforcement agencies will be working overtime. As Steven Fabian reports, this New Year's Eve comes during what's being called the most challenging threat environment since 9/11. Plus, New Year's is easily one of America’s favorite holidays and if you plan on going out get ready to pay up. As Ann Mercogliano reports, restaurants are hiking prices big time this New Year's. And, America can't get enough of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. She's even on the cover of the new People Magazine after being released from prison after serving time for conspiring to murder her abusive mother who had forced her to pretend to be deathly ill. Now she's starting 2024 on a high note enjoying her freedom with a welcome home party and going on a very first date with her husband.