or they brought the backpacks?> in the invitation we sent out we wrote a letter we would appreciate it if you could bring a used backpack or some school supplies and some people brought backpacks and some people brought backpacks with school supplies in them and smthen som people brought school supplies. some people brought checks. >> how about you, mark. you did it at your church. tell us about your projec >> we have an opening doors campaign and one of the projects we partnerred with nbc 4 with this backpack project and we had folks bring in backpack supplies and we had members who went out to the neighborhood and got their neighborhood folks to contribute to the program. so, we collected backpack supplies and over 2,600 in donations. >> w, 300. >> 300 is the goal and we're almost there. this sunday is the last sunday for this and we're going to hit 300, barbara. >> are you going to fill up those backpacks yourself? >> some we did and others brought in completed backpacks and we encourage them to do that. >> well

no more than 10% of the child's body weight in the backpack will prevent injury. >> and loading the backpack, you say you have to distribute it throughout the backpack. don't just plan on putting everything in that one -- >> don't plan on putting everything in one compartment. load the heaviest items closest to the body and smaller items on top, et cetera. and use the pockets. use the zippers. if you have a day, especially for high schoolers that care i didn't think heavy books, if you have a day where you have too much or too many things to carry, consider carrying a book, a heavy book in your arm as opposed to putting it on your back. >> thank you so much. >> my pleasure. good to see you. >> a lot of people out buying these today. school opens monday. >> my kids go to school on the 27th. >> wow. congratulations. kids going back to school. 11:27. coming up in the next half hour of news 4 midday -- mitt romney's new running mate faces a few disruptive audience members. what they were upset about. plus, the luxury cars that failed the latest crash tests and the best in the class. and the humi

, walk down and fill those backpacks with school supplies. more than 2400 of these backpacks are going to be handed out today. there were some people up bright and early to make sure they got first pick. at 10 a.m. the gates were opened and families came flooding into sacred heart community service center. money the rush 10-year-old miguel. >> my mom wants to get the backpacks >> reporter: he says school stars next week so he's excited to get his pick. this is the 10th year sacred heart service has organized this give-away it has been growing every year. >> 10 years ago we did 150 backpacks, obviously quite a bit since that time. >> reporter: everyone at this give-away has a golden ticket they got a month ago when they to preregister. that's when organizers realized they have hundreds of more students now. >> 25% more than last year. which surprised us. we were thinking we knew we had to grow the program a little bit. >> reporter: two thousand were given away last year, nearly 2500 this year along with the back each student will get a it can

, walk down and fill those backpacks with school supplies.ore than 2400 of these backpacks are going to be handed out today. there were some people up bright and early to make sure they got first pick. at 10 a.m. the gates were opened and families came flooding into sacred heart community service center. money the rush 10-year-old miguel. >> my mom wants to get the backpacks >> reporter: he says school stars next week so he's excited to get his pick. this is the 10th year sacred heart service has organized this give-away it has been growing every year. >> 10 years ago we did 150 backpacks, obviously quite a bit since thatim >> reporter: everyone at this give-away has a golden ticket they got a month ago when they to preregister. that's when organizers realized they have hundreds of more students now. >> 25% more than last year. which surprised us. we were thinking we knew we had to grow the program a little bit. >> reporter: two thousand were given away last year, nearly 2500 this year along with the back each student will get a it can of sch

it is not just a backpack and give away. you all make it a huge community event, and between the community-based organizations and the nutrition folks that come out, it is just wonderful, and that is through your leadership, and i want to congratulate you. thank you so, so much. president yee: i also want to commend your efforts, because this means a lot to children and their families, knowing that people do care about them, so without any other comments, roll call please? secretary: thank you, commissioners. [reading role] mr. yee. president yee: aye. secretary: it is unanimous. >> president yee: -- president yee -- pictures first? commissioners, jeff could not be here because he is vacationing with his family in yosemite, but i know you very much appreciate your taking time out of the meeting to recognize his efforts. he started the first program in 2004 at the urging of then supervisor mirkarimi. he expanded the program to the western addition, and what has been so successful about it is it was not really meant to be othe

a crate full of backpacks. backpacks for kids that are going to make a difference, not only here in virginia, but also in maryland and d.c., now, earlier this morning, we got started around 6:00 a.m. we have been out here for a few hours and we had the opportunity to meet with a lot of viewers that have stopped by and have also, in addition to making donations with the backpacks, they made donations cash wise through nbcwashington.com. joining us now cameron elementary principal, thank you for joining us. how does this make a difference at your school? >> it makes a huge difference for our families and our kids come ready to learn and we're so appreciative of what you have done for us. >> the class president of sixth grade, very proud of your school. what are students saying at school that are getting supplies that they need so badly? >> i guess they think it's a good program with all the pencils and supply and they'll enjoy the book bags and i can't wait until school starts, again. >> terrance jenkins someone

the charity has 4 -- was 400 backpacks short a month ago. they tell us every families that appointment today will receive a backpack plus gift cards for new children's shoes. this is a distribution that starts at 10:00 this morning. people are already showing up. a sign of how in demand the supplies are for some of those families in need in the south bay. sergio quintana, abc7 news. >>> target officials were -- are expecting long lines again in san francisco this morning for the second day of their job fair. hundreds showed up at the metreon complex yesterday to apply for a job. the company is looking to 300 to work at the new store opening in october. the job fair continues this morning from 11:00 until 7 tonight again tomorrow from 9 in the morning until 5. >>> top four coolest california cities -- the cool california challenge test cities over several months to see how they are doing at reducing gas emission, water useage and energy. davis, sacramento, chula vista and tracy made the top four the winner to be determined next march. tracy h

they get about getting those backpacks. especially the ones that we give them because they're full of school supplies that they're going to need to have a good year this year. but you're also a comcast, interested in helping needing families to get internet service, as well. tell us about that. >> so, comcast has really undertake on the largest broadbound adoption initiative in the country and it's called internet essentials. we provide at-home, affordable broadbound internet service to low-income families that qualify for flee, reduced lunch. it's a national program and we're pushing it out here in d.c. and hope that families take advantage of it. >> thank you for telling us about it sxel woo we'll talking about it throughout the day and certainly throughout the rest of this program. thank you. >>> we have volunteers to take your call. and if you don't have time to call right now, go to our website at nbcwashington.com or mail us a check made out to backpacks for kids to nbc 4 4001 nebraska avenue northwest d.c. 20016. >>>

you should avoid backpacks with narrow straps. here, we are looking to load up backpacks full of school supplies to help children here in the community. we are working to collect school supplies through august 24th for the yearly back to school supply drive. take a look. we have a list of some of the supplies. backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, packs of wide rule paper, it can all be dropped off at any of the 20 learning centers and we have a list of all the locations and more information about the drive on the website at abc 2news.com/school supplies. check it out. >>> you know it's understandable. you order something online and have it show up in the wrong size or color. you won't believe what one washington man ordered only to be sent an aassault rifle instead. >>> and with the gas prices sky high, saving extra fuel is very important. easy things to get the most out of your gas tank. >> and 700 miles that way to at hand it where the ravens are tonight and less than a mile from the orioles. we are in the center of your sports

so when you look for a backpack for that reason you want a backpack that has compartments.en you're loading your heavy items load them closest to the body and what you also want to do is make sure you have a backpack that has several come part elementary school. that's fantastic for distribution. when you're carrying heavy items, you want to distribute them evenly in the backpack in the little zippers and pockets and holders to prevent that kind of side-to-side shift because that can really set up injuries. >> the kids are wearing, too, those sort of we call them messenger bags and you put them across your body and they are sort of a big satchel bag. does that help? where the bag is? >> not so much. the best thing you want to do is the 10% rule. you don't want to carry more than 10% of your body weight on your back in the backpack. that's what the american chiropractic association recommends. with the single strap that doesn't distribute the weight eveningly. you want it on both shoulders and you want to carry it evenly approximately 2" below the shoulder no more than 4" be

the boy backpacks are on the right.organizers will hand them out today at 10:00 this morning. some people have been lining up since last night for their appointments. now this year the organization is giving away the most backpacks in its history. 2452. they believe -- just because they don't have the researches to purchase the supplies. they have been collecting donations for months. >> all throughout all of our programs here at sacred heart we are seeing record levels of demand. that is reflected by also what we see here with the backpacks. so many children need help to get started right at school. >> each child will get a backpack filled with supplies. older students will get a usb memory card and scientific calculator. you can see some of the backpacks for the kindergarten students. they also have $25 gift card for the kids to buy shoes. reporting life in san ho -- reporting live in san jose matt keller. >>> san francisco's muni system is under attack after a scathing report released thursday criticizes them for a p

the backpacks. it can cause your child to have back peage according to the consumer product safety commission. they say the condition is more and more common and health officials are seeing it too. they say parents need to take steps to minimize the risk. make sure the backpack weighs less than 15% and the -- of the body weight and stay away with backpacks with narrow straps that can dig into muscles. if your kids school allows it take a rolling book back instead. >> it's 5 and we have the latest right now on a deadly officer involved shooting coming up. >> good morning maryland at 5 starts right now. >>> now "good morning maryland." >>> a man is dead shot by an officer. a neighborhood the whole thing started in baltimore city. >> the place of learning laughter and safety and tomorrow they will be quiet. city rec centers will be closing. >> it may be preseason but it's football. ravens head down to georgia to open up a can on the falcons. we will tell you how it turned out on this friday, august 10t

whoever you want to be careful because the backpacks can actually cause your child's back pain. according to the consumer product safety commission, that condition is becoming more and more common. the cpsc says backpack injuries in children and we are talking 5 to 18 increased more than 6% between 2010 and 2011. doctors say backpacks should weigh less than 15% of the child's body weight and should not have thin straps. >>> before you pack up the car and take the teen off to college you may want to have the immunization records checked. doctors say there are vaccination parents should consider for the college bound kids to prevent things like minimummen giteis and -- meningitis and tetanus and they are suggest they get the hpv vaccine. >> the hpv if they haven't received the series of three at 11, 12, that's girls and guys, then they ought to do the catchup shots and get the three starting with their precollege physical and they can get the second one two months later at college or when they come home. and the third one four months after that. >>> doctors say the chicken pox boo

they make beautiful toddler backpacks and big kid backpacks.e respect to elmo. they are $75, kind of expensive but do come with the lunch bag. >> the next group is a charitable. >> this is a company designed specifically to help impoverished kids go to school. every backpack you buy, they are great on its own, 50% goes to haiti, a kid that couldn't go to school. >> nice. these are rugged. >> they are we will made. i'm a mom, too, don't want to have to buy new every six months. >> lunch box. kind of a tussle, metal, soft >> we have both. milk dot, a nice little small company. at milk dot.com, you can find solid colors but came out with cute patterns, structured, insulated on the inside. if you want to spend a little less. a company called lunchboxes.com, they have all kinds of the classic tin lunch boxes we had as kids. >> do they come with thermoses. >> they don't come with thermoses but they will fit a thermos. >> the first week you break the thermos. >> i know. hopefully you don't. >> right. >> this company cocoa lime, they make really cute s

we need backpacks. we need all that good stuff. all you have to do is drop off your supplies at the 20 centers right here in our area. >>> you know, for one day it was perfect. these boys and girls they deserve a perfect day like this. . >> so do the people who raised them. today we spend a day in paradise in ocean city. >> turn up the quiet as the sunrises and then wakes up. >> beach all winter long when it's summer, when it's summer. >> you are on 37th street ocean city behind castles in the sand. this is surface lily. you are looking at the faces of those with autism. it's hard to find words describing what this day means to his surfer dude's son. >> for henry, you know, he -- he had kind of a sensory reaction to being in the water that it just calms him down. >> you did awesome. >> my red-headed friend henry today we race the waves but know the road we travel is full of bumps. . >> this is a difficult road. in a day like today, you see joy, and you see happiness. i mean, it can't exist to people that are -- that are in that boa

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lots of plaids and sort of a very classic look. >> let's talk about backpacks. >> now backpacks, you know, we think about handbags, but for kids, backpacks are the big deal. we've got a great selection. starting with this from dabawalla, made out of scuba suit material. that's fantastic. it's indestructible. we love the animals. animals are a big trend. original retail is $40, but you can get it for just $24. >> you can shop on line. a lot of discount sites line. >> you can shop around on line. but the great thing about the web site is we offer daily sales of top designer brands for up to 60% off. you really can get the hottest trends for less. now, love this backpack company. it's called school bags for kids. you buy one, you're actually giving back. they'll give a backpack filled with school supplies to charity to needy children. so you know, you can do good while you're back-to-school shopping. >> here's an interesting -- not a backpack but, what, a schoolbag, the old kind we used in the old days. >> the messenger bag. this is a big trend. over the shoulder. this is from alex toys

last year 2000 backpacks were handed out at the community center.year, a record number of families signed up. there was concern there might not be enough backpacks to meet the commandment the charity was 400 short a month ago. they tell us every family that has an appointment will receive a complete backpack with school supplies, plus gift cards for new children's shoes. sergio says there are some people in line. a live report in our next half hour. >>> new e-mails show how involved the white house was in managing the controversial solyndra loan program. >> reporter: new campaign by a group supporting president obama has mitt romney crying foul. 3q every type of stain is different and needs a different product. with so many choices, it always feels like you're just playing the odds. take the gamble out of stain removal. introducing resolve all-stains. the pre-treat that combines a chamber of oxygen formula with a chamber of enzyme formula in the same bottle. resolve removes all types of stains in the first wash. so whenever you do laundry, you'll al

providing 15,000 backpacks is a drop in the bucket. organizers say they have awaiting list of other schools who have under privileged children who need school supplies. you can go to the website at ktvu.com and click on web lungs. reporting live, ktvu's news. >>> they closed the golden gate bridge twice while they searched for a man that was seen last night on the bridge's cables. first closure did not turn up a man on the north tower. they found him after a second closure on the south tower. he is being held for a an evaluation. >>> they protest the chain owner's position on same-sex marriage. the kiss-in is scheduled and it is to say that he supports the quote. biblical definition of the family unit. supporters of the rest transport held an unofficial appreciation day. they lined up for the chicken's store's sandwiches. it is at 5:00 this afternoon. >>> i hope it continues and it will be easier with the blackout period. >> bikes allowed on trains during the commute. why the normal ban was lifted. >> change in the area for the weekend

. >> i'm in line to get a backpack. because my mother doesn't have money. she went to sign up. >> reporter: sacred heart community spokesman tells us they were able to meet the demand for more backpacks and supplies this year thanks to an anonymous donor. when the give away does start this morning, the students are going to be able to pick out their own backpack and fill it with school supplies that are coordinated with the cools, according to their grade. it is a cool idea here. sergio quintana, abc7 news. >>> this morning, chevron will open an office in richmond's nevin community center where people can file claims related to monday's fire. long lines are expected. the company has now filed its initial report on monday's fire. the report notes five minor injuries suffered by employees, two more than previously reported. stay with abc7 morning news, in our next half hour, katie marzullo will join us live from richmond with more on the claims office opening today. >>> gas prices continue to skyrocket, following monday's

ktvu's matt keller was theres a sacred heart community service handed out thousands of free backpacks. >> reporter: the wait was worth it for san jose students eager for their new school gear this morning. sacred heart community service is giving away the most backpacks in the history of its program. >> is there a specific style or more you want? >> the backpacks also get filled with great appropriate supplies, the younger students get crayons , jr. high and high school get calculators and memory sets. >> it costs a lot or you don't have the money or you can't find them they are providing them for you. >> sometimes for the less fortunate parents that don't have no money and can't buy their students backpacks can come here and get free backpacks and supplies. >> it is not just pencils and paper, they are also getting a very practical gift, a 20 dollar gift card for shoes. sacred heart community service says the needs have increased every year. the new superintend of schools say state budget cuts make these events more central. >> that places that burden on the community and on the pare

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today is the day that the 2500 kids will get their backpacks.e the backpacks are $60 worth of crayons supplies and a u.s. peace drive. -- usb drive. >> someone tried to break into juvenile hall. you have more on that. >> the chevron claim center is open. >> you also take a look at the movies this weekend. when we will be back any minute. >>mark: and i developing story in san rafael someone tried to break into the facility. will tran is on >> is a very strange case pinpoin. according to the sheriff's office, some of the staff members heard a noise outside. when they went out to investigate days found several suspects trying to break into the facility. apparently they cut their way through the fence and then started hammering on the walls with a sledgehammer. you can see the fence that is cut. the suspects fled on foot. they called it at all out search and including the highway patrol. they found some wire cutters and a sledgehammer. when we talked to and tenet from the sheriff's department this morning's they said the fog. >> of the we will be ab

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and hold a backpack party. >> kids brought a backpack they no longer wanted.n them, make them look as good as new, everybody got to pick a new backpack technically. >> and this foundation has been collecting donations for back to school supplies for months. it's goal to supply enough backpacks and supplies for oakland area students from at least 25 schools. >> and and i know what it feels like not to have supply s and clothes and things that you need growing up. because i experienced that as a young child. not having those things. >> the foundation is short of the goal. may be able to help 8500 kids not the 10,000 it was hoping for. >> this is very sad, lacking what they need to get started. >> for families lind lend a hand could make a difference. >> this is not about things they give you. it's just knowing that when you need something, you can call them. >> and now, if you'd like to help, with a donation for lending hand go to abc 7 news.com z if you need help contact your school principal. they'll know where the program near you is located. >> and. >> lor y

they will be giving out 1000 backpacks for kids, ages k-12. again, in order to get one of those backpacks, you have to go through some of these workshops today. they have about 600 people signed up so far. you can see a lot of them at the registration tables, getting ready for the workshops to start. but there is more space. so if you want to take part in the workshops and get a backpack loaded with free supplies for your child, come on down to frank ogawa plaza in oakland. allie rasmus, ktvu channel 2news. >>> well, a big day for college freshmen at uc berkeley. we will have more on move-in day and a look at just how much it's costing these freshmen to attend school this year. >> plus, students will be headed back to class this year, with some big challenges. how the president plans to help. >> and a live look outside, highway 24 in lafayette. all you east bay oakland a's fans may be headed to the ball park, although probably later tonight with a 6:00 start out there. we're just warming up right now. time now, 9:11. you're watching mornings o

seventh annual backpack for kids. live at the kingstown branch of apple union where we are asking you to come on down, bring one of these, a book pag stuff we'd school supplies. as you mentioned, it's hard to believe there are many students in our area who are going back to school, starting the school year off without the most basic tools, papers, pencils, erasers, binders, and you have the opportunity today. we're going to be here all morning long collecting from 6:00 until noon. wmcq is going to be here as well. keep in mind over the last several years we've been able to help 50,000 students. this year our goal is to give more area backpacks, d.c., married, and virginia. there are many ways you can donate as well. you can come on down here. i would love to meet you. come out and say hi. also, go to nbcwashington.com where you can give a secure donation. or, of course, you can mail a check to nbc4. located right off of nebraska avenue in northwest d.c. coming up before the end of the show we're bog to check in with u

according to sources, the share brought a shot gun to school in pieces he secured in a backpack -- the student brought a shot gun to school in pieces. >> i see this kid come out of the bathroom with a bright green shirt on, long black hair. he had something under his shirt. all of a sudden you hear the gunshots go off in the cafeteria. >> the share is believed to be a sophomore at perry hall high. he walked into the cafeteria, brandished a firearm, and fired a shot that hit a fellow student. he is believed to be a special needs students. >> it was a random actng. >> investigators say the gunman was subdued almost immediately after firing the first shot. >> as the individual began to pull back from the shooting several inches, an instructor grab him. they began to grapple and a second shot was discharged. >> according to a source with direct knowledge of the police investigation, the suspect brought a shot gun to school in pieces secured in a backpack. perry hall high school teacher said the person who interrupted the shooting is a guidance counselor and identified as jesse wasmer. >> h

more students are being diagnosed with back pain because of heavy backpacks, increasing more than 6% and this commission recommends they weigh less than 15% of the child's body weight. >> a woman mauled by a chimp pansy three years ago is still fighting for a day in court. she was left blind and disfigured after her friend's 200 pound chimpanzee tacked her, she revealed injuries this morning. she attended a hearing before the connecticut state claims commissioner seeking permission to sue the state that failed to seize the chimp before it attacked her, she's seeking $150 million in damages. >> and she sits in a nursing home outside of boston in darkness without eyes wrk out hands. without her face. and the state ex -- had the state exercised mandatory obligation to skpeez dispose of the illegally chimp. >> and the ruling is expected to take several weeks. >> and turning to business news now. google offers benefits for employees even after death. first facebook updates for you. and there is facebook ceo met with a chance to build an appetite to buy millions of new shares. and august 1

kids love backpack accessories. these clip on to the backpack.hip? mom holds one. >> which kids don't do any more. it's unbelievable. >> i think those are great. those are about 7 bucks. great price. for parents of young kids,ing they are going to be bringing home a lot of artwork. what do you do with it all? these can be personalized. >> this is fabulous. >> stuff it away quickly. >> kathie lee's keepsake portfolio. >> you can organize them by month, by week, however you like. they are personalized for you. for the older kids, i love this backpack. it functions as a traditional backpack. when you open this up in here, this is actually, sets off an alarm and flashing lights. if there is a stranger or you're having a bad situation, this is a great way to protect yourself. >> isn't that sad we have to live like that. >> it's crazy. a lot of kids are getting organized with their cell phones and smart phones. for someone who likes the more traditional way of getting organized, middle school and high school kids love to have their own unique slant to

the first item on your list will probably be a backpack. we're working for you on tips to help you pick the best back pafnlgt pay attention to shoulder straps. lack for wide shoulder straps and it helps distribute the weight evenly. load the heaviest items closest to your child's back. carry a lighter load. your child's backpack should weigh no more than 10% of their body weight. look for safety features like reflectors or reflective fabric. abc2 is working for you to make sure they get the school supplies they need. the annual back-to-school drive is on. we are teaming up with celebree learning center an the preston mitchham jr. foundation. we are looking for backpacks composition books pens, pencils. you can drop off supplies at any of the celebree learning locations. we have it on our website. it's at abc2news.com slash school supplies. >>> all right. if you had a rough day at the office hopefully you'll be able to throw up your feet and get a nice massage. while you're at it, would you change the look of your feet? toes are the object o

each backpack has 20 dollar gift card to buy shoes.start at 10 today and lasts all day the reporting live in san jose, matt keller ktvu channel 2 news. >> good stuff. >>> time 7:38. sal is coming back. how is the commute holding up so far. >> reporter: doing well so far. let's go outside and look at some of the things. westbound highway 4. a little bit of slowing here as you come up to concord. bay bridge toll plaza is light. as a matter of fact, if you are driving to the toll plaza you will not see a big backup and no problem getting into san francisco. that will change as there are three big events in the city today. but moving along to the south bay let's look at that. northbound 101 a little slow traffic near mckie and 880. 85 because of a crash in saratoga on the shoulder near saratoga avenue is slow from 17. let's go to steve. >>> a lot of events taking place tonight and tomorrow and into the weekend. temperatures will not be that hot. 60s for temperatures out towards golden gate park outside land upper 50s low 60s. but starting

. >> backpacks, there's a lot of discussion about backpacks, the size of backpacks and how this may affectild walking around with this backpack with all these books in it. tell us about what's the best -- what should you do as a parent? >> every year i see at least two to three young children even 7, 8-year-olds who have back injuries from backpacks so it's a very real thing. you want to make i'm sure that the backpack has two straps, that they're wide and their child is using both straps they are not just slinging it over one shoulder. try to pack as few books and supplies as possible. if there are a lot of book, get extra copies at home so they have one set in the locker and another set at home so they are not transporting a lot of books. >> these rollaway backpacks are these good? you're rolling them on a wheel instead of carrying them on your back? >> yes. they are a good idea. but a lot of schools have steps and some schools have laws against rolling backpacks. i have written notes for some students that they can take the elevator and that they are required to have a rolling backpack

the backpacks are more than just a gift. >> they're loaded with all the supplies a child needs and not only did they get the backpack, but they now have the pens and the pencils and binders and all the goodies inside that help them do well in school and be ready and be prepared. >> ama: if you group would like to team up with abc-7 to host our next meeting go to our community page at abc7.com/community and click on abc-7 listens meetings. >> employs join us tomorrow night for a half hour special just like me. sheryl generalization takes us inside the taylor family foundation's camp arroyo in livermore. an incredible organization that provides free camps to chirp with life-threatening or life-altering conditions. you'll meet heroic campers and the inspiring people who make the camp the special place it is. it airs tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. >> up next, the warning facebook employees received about the company's stock. also, the pageant to end all badgents. we'll meet the new is in world. >> a bit of a foggy, cooler hmm, it says here that cheerios helps lower cholesterol as part of a heart he

. >> about a block away we found a backpack with clothing in it. it was located in the middle of the street which is hot. there was no identification in it. >> reporter: wade first made headlines when he stole a celebrity lamborghini. >> we have no evidence he was planning a break out attempt. >> reporter: soon after the attempted break-in, max wade was transferred to the county jail on this his 18th birthday. reporting live, mike mibach. >>> a large crater is responsible for soot that rained down today. pieces of black soot suddenly fell from the sky sticking to their skin and clothing. a spokesperson for the port of oakland says the soot may have come from a container ship. hope baker was walking back to work when she got hit. >> there's a black cloud coming down on me. thought it was like registration -- residue from a fire. you could hear the sound when it hit the ground, it was like gravel. they know i noticed it was black and -- then i noticed it was black and i was covered in it. >>> ktvu's alie rasmus is here to explain what people in line

that will allow you to get a backpack. live in prince george's county, up earl marlboro, to be exact. >> i notice you do the one strap. >> reporter: exactly. but you know, i was starting to get a hump. so i got out of school just in time before i turned into quasimodo. >> that's more in style. >> reporter: that's right. we weren't ergonomically responsible in those days. >> thanks so much. >> nowadays you can just roll them. >> like the suitcase, which is kind of cool. the books are so darn heavy now. they need to go to tablets. >>> as classes begin on monday some students in prince george's county will get to attend a brand new school. the greenbelt middle school opens monday. it will serve about 1,000 students in grades six through eight. >>> this is a big day on mars. we'll tell you how the curiosity rover and it laser beam technology will be put to the test. >> mike shanahan weighs in on just how long you'll see the starting lineup play. [ obama ] i'm barack obama and i approve this message. [ male announcer ] you work

in the backpack he was carrying were materials from chick-fil-a.ily research council in d.c. opposes same-sex marriage. as we reported a short time chick-fil-a's president against same-sex marriage. the fbi has not confirmed this as a possible motive. the ones. leading the ones jummy olabanji reporting. the campaign scandal involving vincent gray. d.c. regulators have delayed the audit into hisr campaign. it follows guilty pleas from e people with close ties to his successful mayoral bid. its time line has changed in of new developments. it will not say when it plans to release its findings. federal officials are investigating metro. the examiner reports approach is with a on problems partially funded with in federal stimulus funding. the u.s. department of inspector general documentsubpoenaed to an information technology contract that metro has with the mclean company. >> falling developing stories. other the d.c. fire department of identity theft. brianne carter is live in more.est with >> officials are trying to out whether any information of d.

also in his backpack, authorities say he was carrying chick-fil-a flyers. the family research council supports the fast food chain's ceo's stand against same-sex marriage. the "associated press" also reporting corkins volunteered at a gay community center. now, as for the security guard, he was taken to a local hospital with injuries, of course, to his arm. he is expected to be okay. live in northwest washington, melissa mollet, news4. back to you. >> melissa, thank you. >>> new this morning, a series of assaults in northwest d.c. has landed two men in the hospital. around 2:30, police say two men got into a fight near the intersection of 19th and m streets in northwest. at some point, those men ran into another man who was riding a bike and knocked him to the ground, knocked him unconscious as well. the fight then continued and ended with one of those men unresponsive on the ground. he was taken to gw hospital. his injuries are considered serious. the man on the bike was also taken to gw. he is expected to be okay. >>> one of homeland security secretary ja

at one point he throws a large backpack out. >> i say the backpack is suspicious. >> yeah. >> it turns out that the officers retrieved those backpacks and they found nothing incriminating in them. this chase goes on for about nine minutes and throughout the whole thing, the car is swerving. >> do you believe it's unsafe? >> he doesn't call off the pursuit. he doesn't believe at this point the chase is too dangerous and a few minutes later, an attempt to stop him with spike strips. >> oh! >> they ended up arresting the driver, 21-year-old benjamin pillrd and he is facing several charges, including two counts of attempted aggravated murder of a police officer. >>> i'm about to show you two videos that are going to make you angry because it shows two people in vulnerable positions being preyed upon by robbery suspects. this man here has muscular dystrophy. he gets an early-morning phone call from a cousin who says hey, i need some oxycontin. can i come get some? he says okay but he's suspicious, so he sets up a camera. these guys, unknown to him come to his door, and watch what they do to

binders and backpacks donated. many said they couldn't afford the supplies if not donated. >> very well. >> and school is about to start, many outside one last time before class begins. >> the kids are probably the only ones cheering with the hot weather, maybe they can get back in the pool. wind speeds stronger at the coastline, primarily at san francisco, 26, building up the fog in the coastline, also dropping our temperatures dramatically from this time yesterday. 86 in sunnyvale, 86 in san jose, and in full effect, the live high definition camera this afternoon. in san jose, nothing but blue skies. a lot of the haze back in the east bay with the worst air quality there. now back to san francisco, you can see downtown we have the fog building up. the strongest it has been so far this week. there is the shot towards candle stick, we have the game tonight, and much cooler weather if you head to the east bay, let's say if you -- maybe dig into that closet and find your jacket. next 48 hours, high pressure, the same