sharp stakes. >> they are cut with a sharp edge. designed so that if you step on it you fall and are severely injured. >> reporter: they were a commonly used booby trap used by communist troops in the vietnam war. >> it is clearly designed to hurt individuals. we don't know if it was designed to hurt other people in the encampment police department personnel, fire department personnel. they are in danger to he have one and they don't skril night who they'll hurt. >> reporter: the homeless encampment manager said he has never seen trap like this. firefighters citywide are being alerted. residents of communications hill say they're surprised to learn of the booby trap. >> my gosh. you're kidding. that sounds great. i didn't think homeless people were violent like that. >> reporter: and it is important to point out the booby trap has not been tied to a homeless person. however, one person speculated

it might have been a trap for food. >> i would say maybe more for something foodwise they're going to eat. i don't know. it could be anything. >> reporter: the booby trap has been filled in and covered over. it is believed to be one of a kind. the fire department wants its employees to be vigilant in case there are more of them. the area is fenced off awaiting plans for new housing but it is not inaccessible. david louie, abc7 news. we have some breaking news. a former bar tender in ohio face charges accused of threatening to murder house speaker john boehner. mike hoyt served him for more than five years. he reportedly told police he was fired from his job before he was able to put something in john boehner's drink. hoyt had previously been treated for a psychotic else. california attorney general and former san francisco district attorney kamala harris announced her business for u.s.

senate. she hopes to win senator barbara boxer's seat in 2016. abc7 news reporter joins us with a look at the key players who may join that race. >> reporter: the attorney general is the first official sbranls into the senate race. but political insiders say her announcement will spur several other contenders to act soon. in 1997 she work as a deputy district attorney in alameda. in 2007 she was reelected district attorney of san francisco. in 2017, she home to become the first african-american senator from california. it is a rapid rise that doesn't surprise her friends. >> she tends to concentrate on the thing that have real importance. and not get distracted. >> reporter: in harris' facebook announcement this morning, she said he i i want help families facing diminishing opportunity. for students burdened by predatory allegeders and sky rocking tuition for our

immigrant communities and our seniors. matt gonzalez considers her the front runner. >> she campaigns hard. people who meet her like her. >> reporter: over the weekend, villaraigosa said he may run. taylorett a sanchez said she is seriously considering a bid and eric said he will make a decision this month. noticeably absent gavin newsom. >> i think it would have been very difficult to defeat him. >> reporter: another wild card. this afternoon the san francisco billionaire and environmentalist posted an article on the "huffington post" that reads in part, washington need to be shaken up. we need to decide for the next generation. he is estimated at $1.6 billion.

>> he is very well thought of. he can sell finls. >> reporter: programs that's one reason she is already fundraising. in san francisco, tiffany wilson abc7 news. more information about hearse. she is 50 years old and began her legal career 25 years ago. she graduated from the university of california hastings law school in 1989. a year later she took her first job as deputy district attorney in alameda county until 1998. she moved to the san francisco district attorney's office in 1998. eventually being elected district attorney in 2003. and she stayed in that post until 2010 when she was elected attorney general. pt the city of oakland is paying to occupy protesters. demonstrators sued said they were corralled and unfairly

arrested in 2012. the eight named defendants will get about $9,000 each. their learns to get $350,000. the rest will split between 400 people. that's about $2,000 per person. san jose police are hoping surveillance images can help them find a man who health up a safeway storm. the image shoes a young pen, he had a gun and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. if you recognize him, you're asked to call the san jose police department. a bay area manager is accused of manipulating scratchers. that prosecutors said he used a pin to lift a part of the ticket which revealed whether the ticket is a winner.

customers complained to the state lottery. undercover, investigators said he sold them four altered tickets. they believe he stole about $300 in winning tickets. happening now in san francisco, supervisors are discussing whether to open this shop. they are grand a conditional use permit by the planning commission. the planning for the former aquarium store are now on hold after a resident filed an appeal to overturn the commission's decision. some shops are open legally because they opened before it went into effect. it extends rules on tobacco sales to ecigarettes. the menlo park is partnering with the centers for missing and exploited children. people who live nearby will see a post on their news feeds.

it will include what he or she was wearing. >> when people receive these alerts on their phones we want them to know it is very rare and they're in a position to hem. >> reporter: the government has found more than several hundred children. taste booking is hoping the urgent post there's help with that number. a more than a billion-dollar contract. it will be from fresno to north bakersfield. today they heard from a japanese company about how the bullet train operates successfully in that country. >> it is very convenient and also at the same time, it is a very difficult technology. however, we have already completed it. >> governor brown was among several dignitaries who visited.

ultimately it will whisk passengers from san francisco to los angeles in less than three hours. request news in san francisco. the mayor announced a major expansion will. will replace the current lightrail fleet. 175 vehicles have been poixd. that's the number operated today. the vehicles have been compared to new york city's subway cars with what you considered, longitudinal seating and expanding space. >> if we do not increase significantly the number of people who can ride this system around san francisco, we're going to see more cars on our streets, more congestion, more accidents, more pollution. >> the most significant challenge will be the quality of vehicle which will require

significantly fewer repairs. right now the cars break down. the new vehicles should last about 59,000 mile before needing to be replaced. a pit bull stolen during a burglary is back with her owner. this is a picture after she went missing over the weekend. the good samaritan spotted him and called police. the story got a lot of attention after the green day front man shared it on enat a gram. the officers arrested the suspect, charging her with multiple charges. makes your heart fluter and at teem brings tears to my eyes.

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two men making an historic climb up el capitan are expected to complete their climb tomorrow. they have just four sections left to climb after finishing today's ascent.

people who climb the steam and sharp wall use special equipment. but these two are free climbing. that means they are only using their hands and feet. it has never been done before. family members are able to follow them on social media and they are very excited to greet them. >> it will be a big relief i'm sure, once it is over. just the sense of accomplishment that he'll have. of course, congratulations. i'm sure i'll try him and give him a hug. >> they've plan the climb together for the last five years. more than two weeks into their journey. >> for the first time in the 150-year history of the paper, it is a woman. audrey cooper was promoted to the position from her job as managing editor. she's been at the chronicle sense 2006. now that she runs the newsroom her priority will be to invest in more investigative reporting.

>> if there's one thing that made us all in this newsroom journalists, it was, to make sure tax dollars are being spent wisely. being in power are being responsible. >> she wants to prop up sf chronicle.com. the subscriber supported website. it is a big jump from 15 years ago when he was trying to land an internship. now she runs the place. petaluma bay is suing chico bay, sierra nevada, talking about infringement over the letters ipa. she said it originated the use and design of ipa on the logo and said the distributors are confused. they said any similarity is

incidental. people often joke that college students major. >> that mean close to reality now. >> 30 years ago. >> we're all standing here a crew and reporter. now as you mentioned some colleges are offering minors in beer making. known for our wine california is at the forefront of the craft beer revolution. interested in beer? come west young man. or young woman. >> i love to know how things work. so knowing why it is so light. and how sugar plays into it. in 2013 there were 281 craft breweries. the state ranks first in the numbers of craft beer in the

united states. those who make craft beer are small and independent like linden street in oakland. >> it is about the small quantities. >> it all begins with barley. >> we have hot water coming over the top. >> the grain is slowly converted converted. >> he will add hops to make it bitter. the end result will be a delightful imperial stout. >> this month, the students are learning about the season behind beer making. all of them are season majors. >> naefrs and chemical xounlds in the beer and how to look for them. >> the sale of craft beer has encreased. in 2013 it went up by more than

17% while overall beer and the imported kind has gone down. there will be a need to staff people and here people for the brewing process. >> the students got to taste some of the beer recently made here. >> best i've ever had. >> reporter: in oak labld, aebs 7 news. >> and you heard her telling you, the market is growing by leaps and bounds. southern california, the northwest, even along lake michigan, florida and the east coast. >> we thought it was just wine country. a special guest today was music to their ears. national endowment for the arts chairman anycvisited. it helps children gain an

appreciation of music from all cultures through instruction and traditional chinese instruments. she praises the program. >> children had the opportunity to participate in ways, given the vitality that they create for their families and people who want to participate. >> they welcome all children who want to study chinese and classes are every saturday if you're interested. b.a.r.t. says the tragedy on the subway in washington, d.c. served as a safety remeenlder for passengers in the bayh area. sadly one passenger died. two are in correct condition. >> reporter: it is so great to see you. we have the new injuries, passengers choking on thick black smoke. and a new warning about bombs on planes. most airport security will not

detect them. breen ross is here. the 3-year-old in the back seat, the cashrjacking. you have a story about a passenger overboard that's encredible. >> this is an amazing rescue at sea. a cruiseship passenger overboard bobbing in the ocean. you won't believe what happens next. it has a happy ending. >> driving across the bay bridge provided a wonderful view. will this continue tomorrow? let's go outside. >> we'll see the fog but it will be limited to the strait and delta. right behind me unlimited visibility. do you know what's missing? we don't have any rain. that's what we need. let's take a look at the highs today.

unseasonably rain. 10 65 oakland. 64 degrees in concord. san francisco, 62 in livermore. live doppler 7 hd showing you no fog right now. that's about to challenge. from our emeryville camera. this is spectacular. we look back toward the west. here is what is also good. we are expecting good air quality for parts of the bay area. we're heading in the right direction in terms of air quality. from our east bay hills camera. looking at the aftergloe trm in the 60s for san francisco. half moon bay dropping to 67 degrees. and it is clear. i show you those temperatures. most areas in the 50s exempt santa rosa and concord road. this is a lovely view.

cold dry and mile the next few days. with each computer run we're going drier and dreer. central valley fog will be spilling out toward the strait and delta. areas of fog may be dense. if you have to travel across the strait area. you'll likely see some fog in the morning. these storms developing. high pressure keeping the storm door shut. so we won't believe see any arraign. looking dry for the bay area. if anything may be a few sprinkles on sunday but that's about it. tomorrow morning dress warmly. our coldest valleys will be in the mid 30s. foggy around concord, fairfield, frequent degrees in san

francisco. highs for the south bayh tomorrow. 65 in san jose. mid 60s, san mateo, menlo park, 62 in pacifica. you will need sun screen. mid 60s for napa. oakland, castor valley. you'll be in the upper 50s to low 60s. 62 in lever more. the temperature will remain in the mid 60s. no sign of any arraign in the seven-day forecast. let's hope this turns around. i have seen over the last 21 years or so very wet december think. february and march could be really wet. >> thanks very much. 7 on your side shows us which battery packs can extent

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coming up new at 6:00 is the san francisco fire department compromising your safety? the dangerous combination of large fire trucks and narrow streets. also east bay politicians rescind a 33% pay raise they gave themselves. this issue is far from over. and it's been dry around here for quite some time. but we'll show you the innovative tools pg & e is using

to deal with storms that impact our region. that's all coming up in half an hour on abc7 news at 6:00. >> all right. we'll see you then. you never know what you're going to find just around the corner in san francisco. >> today a bay area native of the harlem globetrotters asked the bus driver to take a detour to lombard street and here's what happened. >> wow! that's so cool. what a free treat for all the tourists. this video of them holding this unusual practice. >> tourists checking out one of the most famous landmarks. certainly got the surprise by getting to check out one of the ost iconic and long running entertainment. >> wow! >> look temperature. >> they're so good. >> if you haven't seen the harlem globetrotters, it is well worth it. >> they're just that good.

that will do it for us. >> we appreciate your time on this tuesday night, new images of the horror at our nation's capital. >> please stay call calm. please do not open the doors. >> the underground commute that turns deadly. the crowded train. passengers choking on thick, black smoke. our reporter is there. also tonight, the urgent new warning from the feds about bombs on passenger planes. they warn many airports will not be able to detect them. breaking news when it comes to your taxes, your refunds. abc news obtains an alarming e-mail tonight from inside the irs. the car-jacking, the 3-year-old boy in the backseat. he answers his mother's cell phone. and the rescue at sea. a cruise ship passenger overboard. the ship keeps going. bobbing in the ocean on his own, and you won't believe what happens next. good evening.