investment, with a tree like this, the other challenge that we have, is that, there are fruited, fruiting varieties, planted in san francisco and as you can all see, there's fruit on this tree. and, the problem with that is that the fruit, will drop and it can actually, become a pedestrian hazard. it is kind of hard and can smash in the sidewalk and become slippery and the fruits themselves are rolling. we generally don't encourage fruiting trees in the right of way. there are nonfruiting trees, we ask people to consider that, if they're interested in this tree. >> we have all sorts of stuff happening here. and none of it good. >> does anyone know about this? >> yes it is, that's an olive, for whoever doesn't have a mike. >> if you look across the street, you can see what this tree probably used to look like. unfortunately, this is an example of what i described earlier, where you top the tree, you cut the top off it. a lot of times, when people see a tree there is really overpruned and you see new growth, and you see the tree is coming back, it is recovering. but actually, this is a sign of stress

. >> blossom trails of a single variety fruit are big all across the country, but it's the variety of cps that makes this one so popular. they say that traffic increases by about 30% thiq timof year, which means big business for a pretty sml community. the path through peach, plum, apple, orange, and nut orchards shows off the picturesque side of the san joaquin valley's staple industry, agriculture. the colorful tetops set against the majestic peaks of the sierrnevada are part ob a changing landscape re. already, the trail has been altered several times since its 1988 inception to accommodate the region's growing population. >> well, it's important for our area. it's important to fresno unty that we preserve agriculture. >> the trail traces the outskirts of suctiny central valley towns as reedley, selma, and sanger. and as the landscape wakes up around the area, so does business. take simonian farms, for example. just outside thfrno city limits is where you'll find this 20-acre family owned operation that has grown 100 varieties of fruits and vegetables for more than00 years, and doe

it feature has variety of fresh fruits and it will be held every wednesday at the maryland estate grounds in timonium. >>> a second chance balloon in columbia. a woman walks in and use as quick closed handed fist to hit another woman. we find out who is the woman. >> a private party among friends, things are winding down until this. >> never had a bar fight in the two and a half years i've been here. >> reporter: he's one of the owner. and said this was a first. >> police were everwhere and very uncharacteristic for us, very, very surprised. we're a family place. things like this don't happen. >> reporter: the assault took place in the doorway. the video camera is over my shoulder. people are happy they had the surveillance camera. sor the police. you can see the brew tlt of the attack. the attacker catches the victim off guard with a smack to her head knocks her off her feet and grabs her pumplets -- purse. >> this is unusual because of the nature of it and this happened inside an establishment it. looks like the suspect is actually waiting and looking at the front door waiting for peopl

the market features a variety of fresh fruits and veggies from a lot of different farms in the area. there's going to be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:30 and you can come in and buy the fresh food you will want from 3 to 6. >> now, maryland's most powerful doppler radar and forecast certified most accurate by weatherate. >>> good morning. and happy wednesday to you. the temperature is right now coming in very warm right around 69 degrees. into baltimore, richmond at 70. 72 in philly. and 77 degrees right now in few york -- new york. 65 in pittsburgh and 62 in altuna. moisture levels are rising. check out the 66 now in inner harbor and 67 in annapolis. almost 70 in dc. so, again, the mesh yiewfort moisture in the air -- measure of the moisture in the air is the dew points. once they are in the 60s you are feeling uncomfortable. and into the 70s it's oppressive. that's what we are heading to going throughout the day today and into tomorrow. satellite and radar not picking up on a lot as of now. mostly clear skies and that's the trend going throughout the day today. as we look at what'

fruit. the garden's located in the city of mito. it boasts some 3,000 plum trees of 100 varieties. the harvest began on friday and ends sunday. the fruit is picked now to encourage the trees to blot some more fully next year. about 50 workers using five-meter bamboo poles shook the trees to make them drop on sheaths below. they expect to harvest 6 tons of plums, the same amount next year. >> translator: these plum trees have grown well, despite the quake. we will also do our best, just like the trees have done. >> the march earthquake caused 120-meter crack to open the southern slope. one-third of the garden remains off limits. >>> that's our broadcast for this hour on "newsline". we'll be back with more news in half an hour. i'm michio kijima in tokyo. thank you for watching. bye-bye.

we of all that -- we also have usda-funded projects with new corn and potato varieties and improving fruits and vegetables and specialty crops. this advanced development holds incredible potential for improving sustainable production and nutrition and raising forming at home across the globe. because of our belief in global innovation in agriculture, the genetic information that forms the basis for much of this work is already available publicly. every year, the usda distributes at no cost 150,000 sessions from our seed banks to researchers at home and around the globe. this research effort is not just a domestic effort. much of the best research is being done in conjunction with our international partners and non-profit funding. it is critical that we not only advocate for continued investment in this sort of innovation but that we also continue to encourage private and non-profit sector funding as well. at the g-20 agriculture ministry, i look forward to see how we can continue to sustain support for such critical research and innovation globally. research alone will not feed the world. p

two fruits i brought are apricots locally grown and they are the patterson variety.antastic and white nectarines. >> i love them whenever i pick them, i feel like they are not sweet. >> they are very sweet and this variety here you don't have to wait until it gets soft to enjoy. you can enjoy this variety with a little bit of firmness to it and that's all. look for the nice color just like this all way around and no greening. the skin could be a little shriveled on this. >> hard as a rock though. >> too crunchy. you don't want that. then when you cut them open in half look at that. isn't that beautiful? it's like sugar. >> looks like an apple. >> it's like a cube of sugar and they bruise so easily so buy them and treat them like eggs. then apricots, they are the most nutritional tree fruit of all. loaded with vitamin c and a. they are great for us. i just like to rip them open like this. you see that? and just eat them like this. also, this shot right here, right? also on the grill, they're fantastic. grill them for 30 seconds. then put a little piece of cheese in th

the variety makes up just over half of the strawberries grown in the area. there is a spillover affect whit rains. the fruit stands popular with local residents and visitor reez lie on a steady supply of picture perfect berries. rain has a way of putting a damper on business. >> we don't work. nobody is going to stop whit rains. then, we don't get the fruit. >> the price of cherries went whup there was rain this mochl the weather slowed growth of tow mateos near the central valley. >> thank you very much. all of this rain washed some diesel fuel into lake merit. abc 7 is live with the story tonight. how much fuel we are talking about here? >> i just got an update from firefighters saying it ended up being between 30-50 gallons, firefighters believe it may have spread to-to-now cover a four to fish acre stretch g news is that this is turned out to be mostly sheen. it's now officially contained. now, oakland emergency response workers began laying booms within an hour of receiving the wall this afternoon. and when first crews arrived they knew it was diesel just by the strong smell. and there were public work

variety of everything. >>reporter: only one in 4 americans eat enough fruits and vegetables. >> fruit and vegetables will fill >>reporter: chuck says you can eat healthy at home. with new visual aid you can do it tonight. >> everything in moderation they say. if you could eat like this more than the other way then you have a good start. >>reporter: one thing that is missing here? >> the sweets. do you think you will still put that on your plate though. >> probably. yes. >>reporter: only so much a plate can do. lindsay davis, abc news new york. >> when we continues tonight. san francisco firefighters killed as we reported. first death in the line of duty in 10 years. we take a closer look at the fire phenomenon responsible for the tragedy. >> clean up begins in massachusetts following the deadly tornado captured on video. we take you there. and why the city of san jose may soon have the fewest number of police on the street in nearly 30 years. another half hour of news begins here in ju we spend a lot of time together. well mainly in traffic. i'm serious. we've been together, what, a super long time.

variety of fresh juices that the company will deliver right to your home. >> this is not a cleanse about deprivation. you're flooding your body with pounds and pounds of organic fruitsday. >> reporter: about 22 pounds of fresh mixtures. >> your kidneys work better, your bowels work better. what it does, it gives your body a breather. >> reporter: experts point out two very important things. with the baby food diet, one thing you will miss, the chew factor. something adults need. and with cleanses, to always do them wititsupervision. >> first of all, does this come in steak and potatoes flavor? that's all i'd like to know. >> that's disgusting. i would hate to see pureed steak and potatoes. the thing is, though, i agree with the doctors, it's mostly about portion control. i'm actually enjoying some delicious apple sauce. >> everything in moderation, including moderation. this is the face my daughter makes. >>> today on "world news now," high alert. new worries that fire creeping toward the los alamos nuclear weapons lab could double or even triple in size. >> firefighters are battling to keep the blaze under cononol before it can reach the hazardous material on site.