. >> i did a story on ballistic backpacks and bulletproof backpacks. one being a former cia officer who thinks any layer of added security is good and one as a mom in do i really want to give my kids the idea that this kind of technology is going to keep them safe? let's have a look. >> as a former cia agent i learned how to shoot a variety of guns. so when techknow asked me to cover a story about the trend in bulletproof back to school supplies, it intrigued me. as a former operative and as a mom. back to school shopping it's always the most stressful time of year for parents like me who are not prepared and now we've got one more thing to worry about: some parents are buying items like this insert intended to bulletproof backpacks to their back to school shopping list. in the wake of the sandy hook shooting, it's no surprise that this year security is a big concern. i visited one company called hard wire, based in maryland, which manufactures bulletproof school accessories. >> where are we going now? >> onto the factory floor and this factory was bui

semiautomatics, how would these backpacks hold up?day i'm going to practice shooting, this .357 magnum, and my target is this backpack, fully loaded with everything you need for schools, notebook, composition, kind of stylish pencil case and last but not least: bulletproof insert. [ gun shots ] [ zipper ] >> oh yeah, it went through all this. whoa! school stuff like swiss cheese but let's see how our bulletproof insert did? it did what it was supposed to do. the bullet bullets did not penetrate the back of the backpack. it did well. >>> semiautomatic lets you get a lot of sholts off, they are -- shots off. this is a bad boy. so i just finished shooting at the backpack with a semi automatic, which is a bigger slug. let's see how the insert did. you can see the two bullets entered here and there's the slug, that's a big one, this thing stopped it dead in its tracks. before a semi automatic 45 and after, semi automatic 45. not too shabby. i'm going to shoot with an automatic rifle. legality me make clear, the insert is not meant to withs

if this is your backpack then where's my backpack?!the great wall of china! you really are omble! where's my backpack?! mom and i dropped your backpack off at the lost and found this morning. none of this would have happened if you'd just written your name on it. i did write my name on it. it says "tommy tibble." arthur, you can't read! it used to say "tommy tibble" but some of the letters have rubbed off-- see? oh. but how come you had all that interesting stuff in your bag? you mean the souvenir from china? my mom got it for me on a trip she took. and the panpipes are for our folk music lessons. i play the charrango! ( strumming ) wow! you play a mean charrango! emily: d.w.! my hat, my lovely hat-- it's been stolen! one minute it was next to me then i looked down and this was there! mine had my name sewn on the inside. there's something in there but i can't read it! what's it say, arthur? "dry-clean only." "dry-clean only"? who's that? i don't know any "dry-clean only"! don't worry, emily we'll find him. he's out there somewhere. hi,

stuffed it in his backpack. here is the backpack.rested. >> how did you feel when you realized they did this to a lot of people? >> well you feel like it's very unfair. i mean why should you go to jail if you are not a criminal? why do they have to make up cases? you know? i mean only criminals are supposed to go to jail. >> reporter: mayor wright says with reporters breathing down their necks revealing informants identities, the reverse stings have stopped. the department will go back to fighting crime inside sunrise. for "nightline," matt gutman, sunrise, florida. >> amazing story. thanks, matt. next up -- this is what it feels like to be at an electronic dance music festival. but there is a dark side to those flashing lights too. ♪ this is what it feels like [ female announcer ] come to the jcpenney columbus day sale. for 4 days only, starting friday, save 20 percent with your coupon on apparel, home, accessories, shoes and fine jewelry when you use your jcpenney credit card. or get 15% off any other form of payment. plus, doorbus

the map with the backpack, the initial victim, he quickly left the scene in a blue car. that person was recently locate by police outside of san francisco. tonight they have lots of questions for that man, namely, what his role was, and if he was injured. we're live in san francisco tonight. abc7 news. >> a man in oakland was shot and killed just outside the coliseum during the raiders game. happened around 3:30 this afternoon at 77th avenue and holly street. lillian kim is live from the b.a.r.t. parking lot. >> behind me is the coliseum. the shooting happened during the second half of the raider game. we're at the b.a.r.t. parking lot, and it was near the far end of the lot where the shots broke out. one man was shot several times, investigators say he was pronounced dead at the hop hospital. police say the was not related to the raiders game, and the victim's aunt said he was in the neighborhood to visit her. she was outside when she says she saw someone in the passenger seat of a black car shoot someone several times. the learned moments later the person shot was her

it's not known if the man with the backpack was hit. he quickly left in a waiting car. but the armed suspect took off on foot, and police officers cornered him behind a bush, ordering him to come out. >> at some point in time the suspect fled the bush, and as he was proceeding northbound, turned the gun on the officers, several officers discharged their weapons. the suspect was hit at least one time. reporter: the suspect was taken to the hospital. all of this unfolding on a busy sunday in a neighborhood where violent crime is almost unheard of. >> crazy. this is a great neighborhood. it's a wonderful neighborhood. reporter: back live here at chestnut and pierce where the police investigate continues. no police officers were injured today. the man with the backpack, who was pistol whipped was located a short time ago outside of san francisco. he is currently being interviewed by police. it's not clear what his role in this whole chaotic situation today may have been. we're live in san francisco. abc7 news. >>> police in oakland are also investigating a shooting that hap

blower shifting weight from arms to shoulders >> backpack blowers do cost more but having the weightck makes it easier >> consumer reports recommends this riobe a $200 small fan, mounted sideways making it function like a bigger blower one caution about backpack blower it's among loudest tested but consumer reports says nearly all leaf blowers can damage ears so wear hearing protection when ever you use them >> new statistics one out of five every five flights suffered a delay, that is an improvement the department of transportation reports this week that nearly 79% arrived on time, up from 73% in july the airline with the best on time performance, hawaiian airlines followed by alaska >> flights delayed at san francisco international airport for the second day, there is a reason heavy fog across the bay area may be the case again, tomorrow, >> well let's find out >> yes >> sandhya patel is here in san francisco with the accu-weather forecast sandhya? >> yes we're likely going to see delays again tomorrow airports tomorrow, as you look behind me, fog already starting to make it's way

the guy comes with the giant backpack. >> or the lady with the big purse.u are? >> of course. all kinds of stuff. >> i carry a lot of baby stuff with me. just in case i run into a baby. >> when they enter the plane you have to take off the backpack and hold it like a normal human being. >> come on. they have to tell people to do it? that should be common sense. >> you're not in the forest. our on a plane. >> do you know who deserves the blame? the airlines do for the baggage fees. >> they can stand there and say off with the backpack. i just interrupted heather. i have to go. >> you did it in a charming way. >> bar harbor town council made me mad. my late uncle fought in the battle of the bulge and they take the tree display down honoring our voets. they should be ashamed. >> jesse shamed them. there is a group that moved the lights -- >> and the tree to another town 60 miles away. >> in maine. cumberland? >> columbia falls, maine is the name of the new town. >> we should all go there and buy christmas stuff. everybody. >> that tree will be lit. >> it's chi

and students and provided new first one and including many ipads every sibling got to take home a backpack. targeted is a huge supporter of arts and cultural institutions we invite bay areas he phone numbers phoning to come to neighbor day. we support the local charters and target has contributions. so target is very, very buildings strongly in being able to provide and give back at that time, community we call home. in speaking of community i want to invite mayor ed lee he's been a huge supporter and it's my pleasure to introduce ed lee (clapping) >> well, thank you 46 i didn't and a congratulations for being a home ground girl by being able to manage a store in our great city. congratulations to the whole team. i'm going to ask the supervisors we have london and eric mary and scott wiener my district looking for the target store. there it is. i wanted them beside me so we can be distinguished from the dog. i'm happy to be here. not only has target been such a great partner and i know we were together about a year ago to date where we opened the downtown store to the great delight of a lo

the subject further explained that inside his backpack, he had a device. the backpack contained a small luggage scale, two batteries and a microchip. so far there's no possible word on a motive. he appeared in court on wednesday on charges of making a hoax bomb and a false report about planting a bomb or explosive. >> your bond is $500,000 to each count. >> another man reportedly acting suspicious was also taken into custody. officials now say the two men are not connected. >> the most important thing is we're all safe. >> and the busy airport is still feeling the effects of the shutdown. >>> turning now to the weather, which has turned really hot. >> no, it's not. that i'm sure has a lot of folks' attention. today we saw temperatures in the mid and upper 80s across the area. we have a couple of days that could pull out higher temperatures across the area. tell me if you can find the clouds. take a look at it. we sit at 87 across the area. yes, we have sunshine. yes, we'll have sunshine around the time the sun starts to go down. by 9:00 we're clear. comfor

just after noon two men started struggling over a backpack, one beating the other with a gun, firing several shots, then running and hiding in a bush a few blocks away. >> i was watching some people running away on the other side of the street as i was crossing. i thought it was kind of odd. and as i was focused on them, all of a sudden you heard the gunshots. >> reporter: when officers arrived, they found the suspect in the bush and ordered him out. he started running again, but didn't get far. >> proceeding northbound, turned the gun on the officers. several officers discharged their weapons. the suspect was hit at least one time. >> reporter: the suspect survived so far. and police still on the scene continue looking for clues and interviewing people, some still in their bathrobes, hoping to get to the bottom of this. >> crazy. this is a great safe neighborhood. it's amazing. it's a wonderful neighborhood. >> reporter: the original victim to all this fled the scene with a woman in a blue car. police found him in another county and will talk to him trying to figure out what the fig

this backpack was probably thrown out of the car by the force of the collision. the only thing that was recovered. >> translator: she used the compensation she received after the accident to buy land near her home and build the playground. she wanted to make a place where children could be safe from cars. >> translator: the civil trial determined a monetary value for his life. i wanted to use that money to make up for losing his precious life. >> reporter: there's a three meter high fence around the playground so children won't run into the road chasing a ball. >> translator: the high fence keeps our ball from getting out. it feels safe in here. >> reporter: the letters over the entrance are copied from a work wook he was using the practice his writing. it's another way for his parents to keep his memory alive. twice a year they hold a campaign at the local driver's license testing center and hand out pamphlets and show photos of people that have died in car accidents. >> >> translator: these are all very sad, terrible accidents. they make me sad. >> translator:

authorities say the man told security screeners he had a bomb in his backpack yesterday. bomb experts only found an electronic scale and batteries. the airport was closed for five hours. flights were stopped before reaching the gates. airport authorities say passengers can expect tighter security measures today. >> we had to react and weired on the side of caution in terms of doing whatever is necessary to make sure everybody is safe. >> the suspect is charged. >>> a memorial for five family members killed in a colorado rock slide. 13-year-old gracie johnson the loan survivor. her father saved her life by shielding her from falling boulders the size of cars. he was killed along with gracie johnson's mother, sister and two of her cousins. >> they were so much a part of every, single thing that we ever did. you won't be able to find one person in this town that they didn't touch. >> investigators trying to determine what triggered the rockslide. that trail is closed. >>> british police released a video of a cyclist continuing past a railroad barrier. and he is almost killed

i didn't know about the backp k backpack. ♪ >> it's like an old serbian.m going to be a youtube sensation for sure. >> it was a pretty lame, no energy, no passion. if it was serbian, i would be disappointed. but he did a great job of actually embracing his song and i can see the people back home watching it over the net joining in somewhere. it was inspiring. >> about 6 to 7,000 people worldwide joined the hangout where they learned they can expect to see the big man back soon. he shared with us that he plans on returning sometime between january an march. the next step for rehab is being able to run without a brace. >>> thank you, erin. that will do it for sports. i would love to play in the nba but believe me, i don't ever want to be a rookie. >> yeah, i am totally with you on that one. that was embarrassing. he was a good sport. >> i think the pink backpack was a little bit too small for him. >> you think? and the cute little hat? thanks for choosing nbc was at 6:00. we investigate is coming up next. >>> you're watching an nbc bay area news special. ton

>> backpack, everything. >> hey, here's 100 bucks. >> are you serious?ck got stolen. >> yeah. >> you can hear the story from these brothers. they look like twins. they were laid off, i guess, recently. also sounds like some of their clothes got stolen, so now they have even less than before. >> i was complaining about it yesterday, like someone needs to help us out a little bit. >> appreciate it. >> oh! >> i love this. and it's true. as he said, sometimes someone just needs a little help. >> thank you very much. >> oh, thank you, brother! >> no problem, man. >> appreciate it. thank you. ♪ >>> i'm about to show you two really cool girls. this girl is cool because she can sing. ♪ >> very good! >> very good voice. >> singing "some nights" by fun. ♪ some nights i stay up casting in my bad luck ♪ >> then someone else just happens to walk in. notice what she's doing, and then watch what she does. ♪ but i still wake up, i still see your ghost ♪ >> she joins in on the singing, kind of a cool moment, but watch this. ♪ ♪ oh, whoa, oh [ beatboxing ] >> the worst be

resident said he has a bomb in his backpack.e said i have a fwhom here and inside the backpack he had a device that was supposed to be a bomb but was not. also in the pack a cellular phone that he said was a detonator. the airport was evacuated at about 5:41 p.m. this all went down at about 5:15. the suspect was interviewed, placed under arrest, and booked. let me bring in someone as a guest. this is michael stewart, director of external affairs. you have some new news that just came in, if you could explain what you just learned as we were standing here. >> yeah, the primary suspect who was arrested yesterday was evidently trying to -- had been trying to talk to the fbi and was unsuccessful in doing that, and thought this might be a good way to get in contact with the fbi. and that's what started the incident yesterday. >> so what is the fbi telling you? what were his motives? >> i don't have any of those details, but he thought it -- in his mind appropriate to get in contact with the fbi by starting an incident at the airport.

a police officer spotted what looked to him to be a sus spishus backpack just as runners were about to pick up packets for the nike marathon. two hours, union square remained closed and police searched the area. >> it's inconvenient but better safe than sorry. >> i rather everybody take precautions than to let goit as no big deal. >> tourists were disappointed. union square reopenedded after police determined the backpack did not have explosives. >> now, they are returning in droves to attractions you can see boats today they were packed this morning. and in yosemite, park actually opened last night after the congressional vote. and the government is open, keep in mind all of this could be relatively short term. the congressional deal to end the shut down is only good until january 15th and the country will again reach a debt limit february 7th. >> we're going to try how to reach common ground. >> our job to find out what we can agree on. >> 16 days, for 16 days. the government was closed down. workers furloughed this, was disrespect for our work force. >>> the workers happy to be rece

after noon, two men started struggling over a backpack. one beating the other with a gun, firing several shots, then running and hiding in a bush a few blobs away. >> i was watching people running away on the other side of the street as i was crossing. i thought it was odd. as i was focused on them i heard gunshots. >> reporter: when the officers arrived they found the suspect in the bush and ordered him out. he started running, again, but didn't get far. >> proceeding number, turned the gun on the officers, several officers discharged their weapons. the suspect was hit at least one time. >> the suspect survived so far. the police, on the scene, continue looking for clues and interviewing people. some people still in their bathrobes hoping to get to the bottom of this. >> this is a great space. a wonderful neighborhood. this is amazing. >> reporter: the original victim in all of this fled the scene with a woman in a blue car. the police found him in another county. they will talk to him now trying to figure out what the fight was about and

he was captured in june by the biggest rebel group, the farc while he was backpacking in this remote region of columbian. he's been handed over to a delegation of red cross, and the cuban government. he's been flown to bogota, and appears to be in good condition and should be able to travel back to the u.s. late on sunday. negotiations for his release have been going on for months - since the beginning of his ordeal, but have been complicated by the fact that the forkthought he was a mercenary involved in anti-counterinurgency activities in columbia. the liberation, the release was complicated by the agreement between farc and the government. kevin scott sutay is a veteran of the war in afghanistan and since his discharge has been travelling to central and south america as a backpacker, trekking through many regions, until he got to the area which is a remote area, it's a conflict region, a rebel strong hold and drug route. local authorities tried to warn him not to walk through the area. it seemed like he didn't follow the advice. >> spain has become the latest country to summon a u

just before noon, a police officer on patrol spotted a backpack and thought it was suspicious. so officers shut down union square and a one block area around union square and called in the bomb squad. that stopped bus and cable car service in the area. the bomb squad eventually determined the backpack was harmless and reopened that area around 1:30 this afternoon. >>> bay area weather, warm and mild and a lot of us, ibm, hope this is just going to keep on keeping on. >> it's really nice. it is going to keep on keeping on. but except we are going to see a little cooldown as we head towards the weekend. fire danger kind of right there. as you look at the maps you can see the high pressure that's bringing us this very warm especially around the bay area temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. that six around into the bay area weekend. forecast high for san jose for friday 80 degrees. downtown for san jose, 80 degrees downtown around all that concrete. feels like 990 degrees, right? you get downtown you get 80 degrees, it feels like 90 degrees, 10 degrees warmer especially on the conc

i threw his backpack at him. someone threw my jacket. it was my jacket. it was an expensive coat, too. >> passengers may have been relieved, but metro transit officials recommend contacting authorities rather than taking matters into your own hands. >> what we would tell people to do would to use that call box as you see people do in the video. >> there's a call box located in each train car which can be used to alert metro transit police. >> we saw the gentleman with the bicycle went over and used the call box to notify the rail operator. when that happened, our supervisors in the rail control center started to use the station cameras and focus in on what might be happening, and so what they see is basically customers just regularly getting off the train and then a man sort of gets shoved off and a couple men sort of follow him. and then they prevent him from getting back on the train. and the train pulls away. >> defeated and dazed, the man slowly gathers himself on the platform. police question both the man and witnesses, but no one presses charges. an

. >> backpacks, so 2003. they're back. >> yeah, we used to throw away a backpack.ckpack, then you would see them get lid of it, get a nice little purse, handbag, whatever. >> we saw great backpacks. >> that's right. channel did backpacks for the spring season, kind of amazing. >> these are things that shuld stay forever in your closet starting with leopard. >> you need a touch. it may go in or out. it may be more or less classic. treat it as a solid neutral. we have a scarf over there. skin leopard. >> always style iran. jewel tones. >> you are wearing sort of a purpose him, right? >> am this, a ruby, i'm wearing emerald. >> we got the whom rainbow right here. these will be flattering on any skin tone. >> a-lean skirt, that is correct. >> because even if you are teeny like natalie, you get a curve on the hips. it hides my hips, gives me a small hips. >> stacy london, congratulation again. let everybody to know you can catch the series finale tomorrow on tlc. >>> coming up next, an unlikely friendship bringing the world together one meal at a time. first this is "to

a fight broke out and a man tried to grab a victim's backpack. the robbery victim refused to give up the bag and the suspect pulled a gun. 7 rounds were fired. the victim jumped in a car. >> he had blood coming from his head. >> the respect ran down toledo street and hid. >> he was in a bush. he was ordered out of the bush. >> the hispanic male took off running and turned toward him with the gun. >> they discharged their weapons. he was hit at least one time. >> he didn't give up. >> the firearm had to be taken from him as they rendered aid. >> he was listed in serious condition. >> people were appalled. >> oh, my god. i didn't know what was going on. it was scary. >> dan ruben, kron4news. >> a man suffered a gun shot wound today and died at the hospital. it was near the raiders game. no suspect in the shooting. >>> a criminal investigation how patients were abandoned at a care facility. many were bedridden or elderly. they are safe tonight with relatives or at the hospital. >> reporter: crime scene tape blocked the care home. the operators had t

and pistol whipped him the head and the gun went off. >> it's not known if the man with the backpackre. the suspect ran off and was cornered by police hiding behind a bush. >> at some point in time the suspect fled the b

that gun was in his backpack.handgun went off accidentally in a 5-year-old's backpack in a cafeteria in memphis. news reports often don't follow up on how these kids don't get ahold of a gun. though many of those guns come from the child's home. let's talk about that and what should be done. paul cowan is here and also analyst kelly -- i was shocked that so many 4 and 5-year-olds were found with guns in their backpacks. 4 and 5-year-olds getting ahold of guns? >> it's impossible, right, to comprehend? any gun owner, anyone who has guns in their home needs to take responsibility and needs to do everything possible to make sure those guns are not getting in the hands of children. we obviously have, in some states, laws on the books that if the parents knowingly allowed a child to get access to a foor arm, they could be criminally charged. but there's a lot more that some gun-control advocates say needs to be done to prevent this from happening. 4-year-old, 5-year-old from taking a gun in a backpack. >> kelly said th

. >> from $150, a a backpack blower. >> they do cost more.aving the weight on your back makes it much easier. >> "consumer reports" recommends this ryobi as a best buy. at $200, it has a small fan mounted side ways, making it function like a bigger blower. one caution about the backpack blower, it's among the loudest leaf phroers tested. but "consumer reports" said nearly all can damage your ears. be sure to wear hearing protection whenever you use them. >>> they are loud. all right. if you're going to go do some yard work, here's the weather today. >> they are so loud. yeah, you can get out and get some yard work done tomorrow, guys. because things are really going to start to change for us weather wise monday and tuesday. some parts of the bay area, maybe a light shower as we head into monday. we'll look at the forecast in just a moment. the fog has been sitting primarily near the coast pretty much all day long. starting to loosen up just a little bit. we get into a little bit of a westerly wind component. it will blow back towards the the

upon a search of his backpack authorities found an electronic scale and batteries. airport did reopen after being evacuated. passengers were displaced for about five hours and another person was taken into custody but has been released. we have learned that a jury has reached a verdict in the michael jackson case claiming that the promoter of his comeback concert was negligent in hiring the doctor who killed him. the panel of six women and six men reported reaching a decision late this afternoon more than five months after the start of the trail. we do not know what that verdict is yet. ofrad murray was convicted involuntary manslaughter for giving jackson an overdose of an anesthetic in 2009. we are expecting that verdict in the hour. >> eight people have been killed in tennessee after a church bus blew a tire and crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a tractor-trailer and an suv. according to tennessee highway patrol, the bus flipped over after the crash on i-40 and the tractor-trailer caught fire. one person was killed and one person in the suv. 14 other peopl

backpacks are prohibited in the village area. there is more space between the finish line and the crowd. >> in prior years we have had the spectators at the finish line. in terms of the runners could give his buddy a high five on the way in. this year we have a five foot buffer zone where no one is allowed in. that creates a bit of a safety zone. >> baltimore running festival has generated $265 million. organizers say because of the annual success people mistakenly assume it is old hat by now. >> we can always roll it back out and repeat we did last year. there is always unforeseen variables that get in the way. >> the festival's inaugural run happened weeks after the september 11 attacks. snipers terrorized the region and the following year. then there is the unusual stuff like the year a wealthy indian wedding party insisted on having an elephant walk down the street in the middle of the marathon. another year, the race route almost had to be slightly rerouted to accommodate a sick i will. >> we have had all kinds of issues and

. >> over the weekend a student reported being approached by three men who tried to grab his backpack near guenell hall. a woman was hit possibly with a gun by a man who stole her purse. a 19-year-old student had his backpack stolen. >>> police are looking for a man who started a fire inside a wal-mart store in fair field. police released these surveillance photos. the store was evacuated and damage was limited. >>> well it's not just b.a.r.t. workers who could go on strike. union workers at ac transit the bay area's third largest transit agency have also given notice they are prepared to go on strike as of thursday morning. commuters in the east bay could be left without both b.a.r.t. and bus service. ken wayne has the story. >> reporter: we're looking at the possibility of a 1-2 transit punch that could cripple much of the east bay if this latest strike threat goes through. thousands more commuters could be stranded. bus after bus rolling down broadway in downtown oakland tonight. but come midnight wednesday night all 700 buses in the ac transit system could grind to a halt leaving

common items are laptops, electronic devices and backpacks and luggage. in some cases, the thief uses the trunk relief stored in the trunk. increased patrols and enforce the cases. they want the public to take valuables with them and not leave anything in plain sight that's of value. do not forget to lock doors and report anybody who's acting suspicious around cars trying door handles, that kind of thing. janine de la vega, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> the government shutdown shut down one of san francisco's popular attractions. the beach closed this morning and the building with the popular restaurant is national park property. and told not to go to work this morning. mentioned this morning's closure and no word on when it might reopen. the government shutdown already having a negative impact on businesses in marin county. parts of the golden gate national recreation area and national seashore are all closed for business. that means fewer businesses. some get cancellations and people are saying it's because attractions are closed. >>> president obama met la

according to witnesses, the robbery victim refused to give up his backpack. that's when the suspect used his weapon. a total of seven rounds were fired. the victim was seen jumping into a car. he and a female driver sped off. the suspect ran down toledo street and hid. instead, police say the hispanic male suspect took off running. then, officers say he turned towards them with a gun in his hand. even then, police say the man didn't give up. that aid continued at s.f. general. at last check, the suspect was in surgery, listed in serious condition. people living nearby are still appauled by what they saw today. in san francisco, dan rubin, kron four news. >> the victim of the initial robbery was later found outside of san francisco. he's now being interviewed by detectives. the criminal investigation continues into how more than a dozen patients were abandoned by their caregivers for several days at a castro valley assisted care facility. those residents.many of them elderly, bedridden or in wheelchairs. are all safe tonight.either with family or at local hosp

the bomb squad responded and eventually determined that the backpack was harmless. union square reopened at about 1:30. >>> since the debt deal is now done, the markets ended mixed. the dow dropped two points after disappointing numbers. and shares of google said its earnings increased nearly $3 billion or 36%. the one downside, a decline in ad prices. still google rose in afterhours trading to a record $960 per share. >>> tonight we got a look below the bay as a major project to protect a key water supply marks a milestone. the bay tunnel runs beneath the bay from menlo park to newark. ktvu's mike mibach went inside to see how they're moving. >> pretty hashing conditions -- harsh conditions. >> reporter: it's a tunnel never seen before the public until today. 125feet below the bay. a little nervewracking, sure, especially on this day, the anniversary of the loma prieta. >> and today one of the major projects on the water improvement program to really make our water system resilient is this bay tunnel. >> reporter: right now water travels to the peninsula through fo

and yoong any of us had those carry-ones. >> the roll y i backpacks? they're so heavy. >> when you had to carry books. now you've got the ipad. we'll have showers in the forecast in a few minutes. >> we need to see good wet erer on thursday. the a's have named their starter f tomorrow's game five in the alds. plus, a story you don't want to miss aba bay area athlete who's just trying to be like everyone else. that and more ahead next. >> every day we're hearing more and more story about locals impacted by the shut down. >> diners are among the legions of folksing with turned away. >> imagine if you will, hundreds of kids on san francisco's ocean beach, building elaborate sand castles. that's how fifth grader expected to spend this coming saturday. >> and actually building this em and doing it with that volunteer. >> but stfs canceled. >> some in my class were crying about it because they really wanted to do it. and i was about to cry, but i just wanted to hold it in there. >> the students have been shaping their deskrien for months, even working with a

. >> over the weekend a student reported being approached by three men who tried to grab his backpack near guenell hall. a woman was hit possibly with a gun by a man who stole her purse. a 19-year-old student had his backpack stolen. >>> police are looking for a man who started a fire inside a wal-mart store in fair field. police released these surveillance photos. the store was evacuated and damage was limited. >>> well it's not just b.a.r.t. workers who could go on strike. union workers at ac transit the bay area's third largest transit agency have also given notice they are prepared to go on strike as of thursday morning. commuters in the east bay could be left without both b.a.r.t. and bus service. ken wayne has the story. >> reporter: we're looking at the possibility of a 1-2 transit punch that could cripple much of the east bay if this latest strike threat goes through. thousands more commuters could be stranded. bus after bus rolling down broadway in downtown oakland tonight. but come midnight wednesday night all 700 buses in the ac transit system could grind to a halt leaving

. >> little kid took the gun out of the backpack and threating to kill the teacher. he pulled the trigger and the teacher was dead. the shooter turned the gun on himself. the other injured students are expected to survive. they are looking into how he got the semi-automatic gun. >> another big retailer opening its doors on thanksgiving. >> here is the bloomberg business report with james king. >> new survey says more consumers plan to shop online than at the discount stores. the report says that consumers plan to spend $421 on holiday gifts, 9 percent more than last year. >> kohl's will be open for business on thanksgiving and toys 'r us are planning on opening on the holiday. verizon is asked to help the obama administration fix problems with the federal health exchange website and has been asked by the department of health and human services to return the health.org. >> that the news in the new york stock exchange with bloomberg business report. >> it is time to check with leyla gulen and a look at the traffic. it is messy. >> it is. the altamont pass is a very bus

>> the backpack is covered in some wrapping paper. fun with just household items. >> really clever. >> we also want to take a minute to say happy birthday! tomorrow's bobbie's birthday. we have a little cake. >> happy birthday, sweetheart. >> we love you. >> tomorrow, right? >> she's 24. >> tomorrow. >> 29. one year left. >> oh, you're gorgeous! >> everyone come on out. we love you, bobbie. >> bye. >> thank you so much. okay, you've got the costume, now what about the sweet treats? bobbie's not going to give you her cake. >> halloween goodies, even if you don't have time to bake. >> and the videos, scooter magruder with what you should never say to a woman of a certain age. >> ever. >> first, these messages. >> y'all look great. >>> fall is finally here. >> and for every season there's a reason to watch "wake up with al" weekday mornings on the weather channel. >> it's just right. all your local weather, travel updates and the day's top story. >> the front will move through. that will change the temperatures. >> you can't beat this we

the bomb squad responded and eventually determined that the backpack was harmless. union square reopened at about 1:30. >>> since the debt deal is now done, the markets ended mixed. the dow dropped two points after disappointing numbers. and shares of google said its earnings increased nearly $3 billion or 36%. the one downside, a decline in ad prices. still google rose in afterhours trading to a record $960 per share. >>> tonight we got a look below the bay as a major project to protect a key water supply marks a milestone. the bay tunnel runs beneath the bay from menlo park to newark. ktvu's mike mibach went inside to see how they're moving. >> pretty hashing conditions -- harsh conditions. >> reporter: it's a tunnel never seen before the public until today. 125feet below the bay. a little nervewracking, sure, especially on this day, the anniversary of the loma prieta. >> and today one of the major projects on the water improvement program to really make our water system resilient is this bay tunnel. >> reporter: right now water travels to the peninsula through fo

of course, the bombings happened with bombs that were in backpacks.they're asking people not to bring them. security is tight. it's always tight at these events. yawkey way is teaming with people tonight. looks like the rain is going to hold off and it's going to be a great time about o'reilly's time but you can dvr it. >>> time for "one more thing," eric. >> this youtube video has gone viral. if this doesn't get you right here, then you have coal for a heart. watch this. ♪ >> so -- >> that's my friend's daughter. >> that's nurses and kids and administrators -- kids with cancer, kids at children's hospital at dartmouth. >> i think that's my friend's daughter's video. >> is it? >> i believe so, yeah. >> they sent et to me. >> i hope this is royalty because you know i love it. >> i certainly do. and i love the royal family. i think this is a very special day. 3-month-old baby was christened today and welcomed into the church of england. prince george alexander louis of cambridge was christened today. the baby was very happy, wasn't crying. kate looks lo

another option is a backpack that shifts the weight from your arms to the shoulders. >> backpack cost more but if you have a large area to clear, having the weight on your back makes it easier. >> "consumer reports" recommends this as a "best buy," at 200 there is a small fan that is mounted side s ways so it funds like a bigger blower. a caution, though, it is among the loudest tested but "consumer reports" said all can damage your ears so wear hearing protection when you use them. >> the royal baptism for prince george in britain will be underway in london. here is a picture of the crowds gathered outside st. james chapel. prince william and kate picked this location for the christening because of the sentiment am value. this is where william's mother lay in state before her funeral. it is where kate was confirmed by the church after her engagement. the prince will have seven godparents including family and college friends, a cousin, and loyal staff so a real break with royal tradition where usually they have a lot of royal godparents. >> still ahead, weeks after a salmonella outbre

he was captured by the biggest rebel group while backpacking through the remote region in southeasternombia. he has been turned over to a delegation of the norwegian, cuban and colombian government with the coordination of the international red cross. he seems to be in good condition and should be able to travel back to the u.s. probably late on sunday. negotiations for his release has been going on for months, actually since the beginning of his ordeal by have been committecomplicateed by the face was a mercenary in. activities in colombia. the release was further complicated by agreements between the groups. he is a veteran of the war in afghanistan, and since his discharge has been travel to go central and south america as a backpacking trekking through many regions until w he got to a revery moat area that is a conflict region a rebel stronghold, and a very well-known drug route. local authorities tried to warn him not to walk through that area, but it seems like he didn't follow the advice. >> the worth storm has hit britain in years and disrupted travel across the country. two pe

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spectators are discouraged from bringing backpacks.s say they'll be subject to searches that will delay entry into the check point. spectators will be allowed at the finish line unlike some races that followed suit after the boston bombing. >> something that seemed so genuine really broke my heart. every time i run, the marine corps really puts things in perspective. if my leg's hurting or i don't feel like getting up that day and going for a run, that's minuscule compared to what these men and women have done for our country. >>> back to traffic now on the westbound side of route 50 just inside the beltway at allen road, a crash blocks the right side of the roadway. this is a live look from our sky 9. a single left lane is getting through with some delays. we'll be back with more news, weather and traffic. you're watching wusa9. gun without a background check.. ithe dangerously mentally ill. criminals. endangering our families. ken cuccinelli opposed closing the gun show loophole - against comprehensive background checks at gun shows

investigators said the guy's backpack had a luggage scale, two batteries and a micro chip inside. he as said the man had a detonator which was a remote-controlled device. >>> instead of popping pills, you might want to get off the couch. that's the message from a brand-new study that shows a little workout can add years to your life and get you off of those white things. next. >>> turns out exercise can be as effective as pills when it comes to diabetes and heart disease and better at preventing strokes. scientists from harvard, stanford and uk report that folks with heart disease increased thaf life expectancy by working out. researchers say the odds were about the same for those who just took heart medicine. and for those who already had suffered strokes exercise actually wrought performed the meds. the feds say heart disease and stroke kill about 800,000 americans each year. together it is the leading cause of death in the u.s. not to mention it is a multibillion dollar industry. still experts say you shouldn't just ditch the drugs. dr. ash, thanks for joining us. >> how are yo

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