and baskin-robbins is more of a west coast thing. >> that's the same parent company. fair enough. you had me at ice cream. have a great weekend. tate auditors say thecc1: university of california needs to be more specific about how it's spending billions of dollars. auditors say the uc system spends more than a billion on quote miscellaneous services. auditors also want the uc system to come clean about why it spent thousands of dollars more per student at four of its ten campuses. ucsf, berkeley, ucla, and davis. the 15-month awe did analyzed spending from 2005 to last year. rob has a look at the weekend forecast. good morning. >> good morning, scott. this morning like yesterday morning at the same time we have low clouds and fog on the coast. 50s and low 60s in a few spots, sunnyvale 62. we have a strong sea breeze reaching fairfield. things will be warming up, not too hot. low 90s inland. air quality across the east bay south into contra costa and alameda counties, seeing moderate air quality levels. the change we're going to see later on will be moisture spilling into southern

like baskin-robbins, i want all the flavors. you cannot just be a mexican play music.here is a lot of beauty in that, but it was not for me. i was born without arms around my heart that wants to embrace everything. palestine's, israelis. japanese, apaches. i am more concentrated with life and love than flags, nationality, religion. that stuff gets in the way. one gets in the way is me, myself, my story. for me, that is why music is liberating. when you hear "imagine" anywhere in the world, people sang the lyrics. as soon as you hear the melody -- same thing with a bob marley song. i grew up taking everything from bob dylan, curtis mayfield, the beatles, smokey robinson. mike alma mater was the streets of san francisco. i would dare to go to school. where i really hung out was at the fillmore. that was my university, checking out be the king, and james brown, a cream. finding out how they were able to penetrate people's hearts. with their music. once you do that, something happens to their eyes. they become brighter. they start crying, they do not know why. they start d

dunkin, which is also the parent of baskin robbins, plans to use the money to double its locations in the next 20 years. the other new stock offerings this week span a range of industries. theres tea boutique teavana and c&j energy, as well a defense contractor-- a.d.s. tactical. but there are not any internet companies on this week's list, one of the year's hottest trends, thanks to the successful offerings of linkedin and pandora. analyst philip palazzo says tech companies taking the plunge this year are very different than the ones that fueled dot-com boom. >> these are businesses that have demonstrated not only an ability to grow, but an ability to actually earn profits and generate cash. >> reporter: coupon website groupon is already planning an offering. investors are also hoping to see names like facebook, twitter and travel search engine kayak. all told, there are over 150 companies waiting to go public. that's the biggest backlog since 2007. many analysts are betting the class of 2011 will set new highs. >> i think it will be a record year. we are 20% above last year. at this

dunkin brands which owns dunkin donuts and baskin robbins started trading yesterday on the nasdaq. shares closed at nearly $28 a share. >>> and betty the latest list of top consumer complaints is out. according to the consumer federation of america topping the list of 2010 are shady auto dealers followed by credit card billing and fees, home improvement and retail sales tied for third on the list, and problems with public utilities is fourth, and general misrepresentation about service problems and billing in general round out the top five. betty, my biggest complaint would have to be the air conditioning has been broke for a week when hitting another heat wave. >> oh, no. my complaint is lack of sleep but i don't know who to complain to. >> i got that one, too. >> okay, thank you. >>> a new study suggests children and teenagers are at no greater risk of brain cancer than non-users but the effects of long-term cell phone use are still in question. joel brown reports. >> reporter: like most of her friends, 11-year-old rebecca greenwald has a cell phone. >> i like to call my mom afte

they are offering the coupons from baskins robbins.ll run through the end of august. >> a new hint what will be included in the next i-phone. according to experts, they will have new control feature called assistance. i will be able to speak a command into the phone like buy movie tickets tonight and phone will come up with a list of theaters. >> more bad apples. they found a total of five fake apple stores in a china city it was complete with employees in the trademark blue t-shirts. city officials have inspected 300 electronic stores and found five apple wannabes. three remain open because inspectors didn't find any fake products for sale. >>> still ahead, a reason for hope. latest updated on a condition of a 11-year-old bay area child hit by a stray bullet last friday. >> plus, ninth time this month, richmond police are investigating a murder. what this one makes a bit different than recent killings. >> we're learning more about what place say happened to bryan stow when he was beaten after a giants game. i'm amy hollyfield live in

they are offering the coupons for ice cream from baskins robbins. will run through the end of august. >> just ahead, are they ready for some football? are you ready for football? n.f.l. month long walkout. >> we have exclusive new pictures of two new suspects as they prepare for their first court appearance for a brutal beating of a giants' fan. >>. >>ly have a live report coming up. ztzp >>> in the headlines for the fourth time in less than two weeks, detectives are investigating a murder after a late night double shooting in east palo alto. it could be connected to several other shootings. >> i'm amy hollyfield live in san francisco. we have exclusive pictures of the two men accused of beating giants fan bryan stow that will be in court later today. >> and richmond teen on his way home with an amazing story to tell. he is mauled by a bear while attending survival training camp in alaska. >> downtown san francisco, the clouds are back and so are the cooling effect and delaying effect at sfo i'll detail all of that and warming trend for the coming w

>> ever been to baskin-robbins? >> do you like that? do you still get the same buzz out of it?. i was not the prettiest kid. >> you got lucky. >> totally. i wanted to pick up a guitar and play rock and roll to get a new car and hot girl. i never expected the rest to happen. i never thought i'd be involved in charities and hanging out in the white house. mind blowing events. it's pretty cool. >> has it been all you hoped it would be? >> yeah. >> and do you like being famous? >> yes. >> what are the best things about fame, do you think? >> the best things about fame, well the money don't suck. let's start there. >> how much have you made? >> a lot. >> do you know how much? >> it's none of your business. i wish you would stay out of my personal affairs. >> my sister got in her account and said we had no idea. >> about how rich you are? >> you could say that. i don't keep notes. i live in a small place called nashville. i have said to my band and the people around me live under your means. enjoy the little things in life so you don't have to get up and go to work every day. you can

. >>> the company that owns baskin robbins ice cream wants to expand.kin donuts set the opening price at $19 a share. that is higher than the forecasted price change. and it will change under dnkn. >> got it. i have to tell you about a california man that tried to perform surgery on himself. what he used to do the surgery. and how he tried to close up the wound. >>> and the nfl lockout is over. football fans are not holding any grudges. wait till you hear about the sales records set. >>> good morning. if you're driving on interstate 680 anytime soon to fremont, it should be a decent drive for you. we'll tell you more about the morning drive coming up. >>> good morning. patchy fog will give way to sunshine. >>> devastating landslides in south korea triggered by heavy rains can youing major problems. 32 people have been killed in this, including ten college students doing volunteer work. those waters are moving fast. and the landslides sounded like explosions or a freight train. about 15 inches of rain fell in the capital city of soul in 17 hours. >>> nfl

remembers the brands includes dunkin' doughnuts, but the companion of baskin robbins.ces around the midrange analysts expect about $375 million or 17% of the full company. look, it's not huge, but it could add liquidity. on top of the buzz investors are attracted to the idea that it's doing more for u.s. expansion. there are very few on the west coast, and still the franchise company. analysts say that insulates them from the food price shots, mainly the coffee, which is a big part of the business. >> you don't realize that 60% of the revenue comes from coffee. that's a big piece of the brand, and i think the big question in people's minds is can you translate that loyalty from the northeast into the western u.s. >> reporter: and if you look at some independent research, chris, there are analysts that say folks are more loyal to dumpin' coffee than to starbucks. yes, i am taking orders. >> just a little miltic, no sugar. i get enough of that from the doughnut. it would be cold by the time she gets here tomorrow, but a nice thought. >>> the nfl reached a deal yesterday.

come in, donate a pint of your blood and you'll receive a cue upon good for one pint of baskin-robbinsce cream. donors receive the coupon at locations in oakland, pleasant hill, pleasanton, newark, and san jose. it runs through july 6th. it is not happening on monday, the 4th. almost 6:23. take an extra drink of coffee if you got it. scott is talking patents. >> patents can be boring but we'll get through it because this is great news if you're apple or microsoft. it's a huge bummer for google. a consortium was able to snap up a big pile of patents. these cover all kinds of issues in mobile. the cost, more than $4 billion. and yeah, this is boring stuff but think of patents as bullets in the battle for biz. apple now has loads more bullets than google. mark zuckerberg says get ready for something awesome. facebook street anuns some new development. we figure it's probably think first ipad app but we shall see. read my lips, no new taxes. amazon.com is not charging californians sales tax despite a law that took effect today requiring amazon to do so. amazon told california state governm

come in, donate a pint of your blood and you will receive a cue upon good for one pint of baskin-robbins ice cream. at the the following locations oakland, pleasant hill, police santon, newark and san jose. the promotion starts today and runs through the sixth, though it is not happening on monday the fourth of july. 5:18. staying home this fourth may not save you as much as you think especially if you fire up that grill. plus, rates on rise. >> today is the day amazon.com is starting to charge s tal es in california. are they? we'll go shopping. she notices when my skin's rough. (announcer) gold bond ultimate softening lotion. with shea butter for soft healthy skin. gold bond ultimate softening. this stuff really works. >> good morning. welcome back. you're looking at traffic as it's crossing the carquinez bridge in the east bay. moving fine this morning. in time for the weekend the cost of parking is going up in downtown san jose. as of today, parking rates at four downtown parking garages will go up by as much as 33%. some of the weekend free parking also eliminated. the city says it

wall street runs on dunkin, the parent company of dunkin' donuts and baskin-robbins, priced its ipo above the expected range, supposed to be $16 to $18, went for $19. dunkin will start trading on nasdaq under the ticker symbol dnkn. i had to tell you, i had the ceo on this morning he gave me all sorts of bear claws and coffee. >> i see a trace of glazed doughnut on you. fantastic. that is talent. >> thanks. thank you, my dear. >> always looking great. thanks so much. 5:17 right now. check out this incredible video of a waterspout in northwestern pennsylvania. home video shows waterspout off of bear beach. it actually formed as strong storms moved through the area yesterday. witnesses say they saw several waterspouts in the area but they all dissipated before reaching land. luckily no reports of injuries. although waterspouts like this one have been known to cause some serious damage. nice from a distance there. 5:17 right now. time to check in with meteorologist christina loren. >> good morning to you, laura. good morning to you at home. well, you're waking up in san jose, livermore, even

. >>> investors ate up shares of duncan brands, the company of dunkin donuts and baskin robbins startednasdaq today. they closed at just under $28 a share. and british authorities have banned an lancome ad featuring julia roberts for being overly air brushed. there you see the air brushed julia and there you see the more natural-looking julia. the huffington post says a female member of the british parliament first raised concerns about the ad and how air brushing is contributing to young women's problems with body image and confidence. they're my people. >> so they outlawed the ad? for air brushing? >> >> my people. what can i say. yeah. i don't live there. >> i'll leave it there. best to i think. time for the ridiculist. tonight we're adding tattoo artist kat von d. you may know her from they're her tlc reality series, la ink or her engagement to jesse james best known for cheating on sandra bullock and being photographed making a nazi salute. she was scheduled to go on the los angeles morning show good day l.a. today. and well, she cath von didn't. >> kat von d is back with new shows

now outside of that, still a big day for çdunkin'brands, parent company of baskin robbins.up $420 million to pay down debt and expand operations. and after the bell here in a few minutes, martin, we'll get a big earnings number from visa. key to see if consumers are still spending. can you read a lot into confidence and the overall economy but looking into earnings of companies like visa, moved card and amex. those numbers will be crossing here in 15 minutes. another tough day at cnbc for the markets, but i'll send it back for you. >> thanks, brian. >>> while how much of the focus has been on the looming debt ceiling deadline the political race to 2012 is continuing to gear up and front-runner mitt romney may be in for a tough fight for the nomination if new republican heavyweights enter the race. take a look as the current list of candidates stand, former governor romney leads with a 10% marg margin, but that strong lead could take a dramatic turn if a handful of contenders step up to take the run. rick perry, sarah palin or rudy giuliani are pulling strong numbers even th

>> ever been to baskin-robbins? >> do you hike that, or do you still get the same buzz out of it? mean, look at me. >> i mean, you got lucky. >> totally. i wanted to pick up a guitar and play rock 'n' roll so i could get a new car and a hot girl. i never expected all that other stuff to be happening and be involved in charities and playing with the troops and touching people's lives and everything else, hanging out in the white house, this, that and the other. mind-blowing events, not at all, but it's pretty cool. >> has it been all you hoped it would be? >> yeah. >> and do you like being famous? >> yes. >> what are the best things about fame, do you think? >> the best things about fame, well, the money don't suck, let's start there. >> how much have you made? >> a lot. >> do you know how much you've made? >> it's none of your business. i'd care for you to stay out of my personal affairs. >> we're getting quite good at that. >> my sister told me the other day, got a new accountant, and they called and said like we had no idea. >> how rich you are. >> i guess you could say that, bu

donors get a coupon for free baskin and robbins ice cream.have a good place to go after the newscast. >> i know, and i'm choosing mint chip by the way. thank you very much for joining us. >> brian williams is next. >>> and remember, president obama will address the nation at 6:00. >> bye, folks.

dunkin' donuts, which owns baskin-robbins, developed a reputation where the working class could get ae annual roundup of the top consumer complaints is out. karen caifa has more. >> reporter: some of these complaints are the same from year to year. others are new or on the rise. others take advantage of what is a sluggish economy. every year they survey state and areas with the most complaints. they found ripoffs and scams have a common thread. >> many of them were related to the tough financial situations that consumers and businesses faced last year. >> reporter: topping the list auto related complaints, followed by credit and debt. utilities, services and online sales. household goods like furniture and appliance took the seventh spot. landlord tenant disputes. it wasn't in the top 10 but a new type of complaint was related to daily deals on group buying sites. things like inadequate disclosures. whether an age old complaint or a new scam, homework can save you. >> if something seems fishy to you, you can get advice from your state or local consumer agency and save yourself a lot o

the and doneness owns baskin robbins and dunkin donuts, the stock came in around $90 a share is no of 21 -- is now $21 a share. >> we will be right back as the kron 4 morning news continues. >> the time is 9:25 a.m.. we're waking up to a low cloud cover. we did have a little bit of drizzle. you can see that lifting over the downtown camera shot. as we head into later today, a temperatures will warm up 10 degrees for more than our right now. a pretty similar day in san francisco compared to yesterday. in oakland it looks like we're going to creep up into the '70s. a full forecast coming up. >> we have a water main break that is trapping drivers and blocking the roadway in new york city. you can see that one car is inundated. this is a water main break. it is putting a major damper on travel in the bronx this morning. the flooding forced to different subway stations to shut down. >> the woman who accused the former head of the a potential -- to measure monetary fund of rape is meeting with investigators investigating the case. this is after she broke her silence publicly. strauss, has d

dunkin' donuts and baskins-robbins make debut at 19 a share and higher than expected and raise more than0 million for dunkin' donuts. the question we ask what do they do with the money? it looks like dunkin' will reduce big debt load and expand. they are big in the northeast. here in new york it seems like a dunkin' donuts every few blocks. but the thing it doesn't have much of a presence out west. the company makes more money from coffee than doughnuts actually. analysts say the price wars could heat up because dunkin' is expanding more into mcdonald's territory. the question is will established mcdonald's, starbucks or pete's coffee fans make the switch to dunkin'? i don't know about switching brands. i'm a loyal coffee drinker. >> i agree. you even see the coffee in the grocery stores now. you don't have to head over to a dunk. >>> how are the markets looking right now? >> reporter: futures have been bouncing around a lot. a lot of volatility this morning. we have not seen the big sell-off yet. wall street is betting big on a deal that a deal is going to get done in washington. gold h

they also own baskin-robbins. an] this...is the network.telligence that's helping drive the future of business. in here, inventory can be taught to learn. ♪ machines have a voice. ♪ medical history follows you. it's the at&t network -- a network of possibilities... committed to delivering the most advanced mobile broadband experience to help move business... forward. ♪ we get double miles on every purchase, so me and my lads earned a trip to san francisco twice as fast! we get double miles every time we use our card... i'll take these two... ...no matter what we're buying. ...and all of those. and since double miles add up fast, we can bring the whole gang! it's hard to beat double miles! whoa dude. [ male announcer ] get the venture card from capital one and earn double miles on every purchase, every day. go to capitalone.com. what's in your wallet? i don't know. the usual? [ blower whirring ] sometimes it pays to switch things up. my - what, my hair? no. car insurance. i switched to progressive and they gave me discounts for the time i sp