they're part of the jacques littlefield collection in -- the half tank had a $1.2 million bid. >> as seaworld battles bad press after the release of the documentary, "black fish." an analysis by the "associated press" shows some marine mammals are living longer in parks than in the wild. dolphins and sea lions live longer in an different than the wild but the ap reports killer whales in captivity do not live as long as those in the wild. they suffer psychological problems and can lash out violently. seaworld denies that and says close contact allows for better care. >> the acknowledge to have access to them is the key difference. we don't have that capacity with animals in the wild so they're sort of hidden. >> the analysis of government data shows orcas born at sea world live about as long as they would in the wild. >>> it's time to get a look at our weekend weather. frances dinglasan has the latest. >> a gorgeous weekend ahead but saw quite a few clouds at the coast. you can see live doppler 7hd clear around the bay and inland. you can also see with this live shot from the explorat

they're part of the jacques littlefield collection in -- the half tank had a $1.2 million bid. >> as seaworld battles bad press after the release of the documentary, "black fish." an analysis by the "associated press" shows some marine mammals are living longer in parks than in the wild. dolphins and sea lions live longer in an different than the wild but the ap reports killer whales in captivity do not live as long as those in the wild. they suffer psychological problems and can lash out violently. seaworld denies that and says close contact allows for better care. >> the acknowledge to have access to them is the key difference. we don't have that capacity with animals in the wild so they're sort of hidden. >> the analysis of government data shows orcas born at sea world live about as long as they would in the wild. >>> it's time to get a look at our weekend weather. frances dinglasan has the latest. >> a gorgeous weekend ahead but saw quite a few clouds at the coast. you can see live doppler 7hd clear around the bay and inland. you can also see with this live shot from the explorat

it's part of the jacques littlefield collection. the auction is expected to raise $10 million. >>> new this morning, you've seen b.a.r.t.'s new train cars, now you are about to see san francisco's muni's next street of fleet cars. board of directors will vote next tuesday to buy 261 light rail vehicles similar to these. they are built by siemen's manufacturing plant. the $1.1 million order will replace the existing fleet of light rail vehicles. muni anticipated delivery beginning end of 2016. these cars will first see service on the new central subway line. >>> the city skyline could feature a 40 story tower. it would rise at fulsome and spear. it features balconies that snake back and forth. >> no approval yet that. may not happen. it could just be the stuff of dreams. >> if somebody's written a check, probably it could happen. >>> the weekend is going to happen. hopefully a great forecast for us. >> a lot of things going on whether you like baseball, football, thunderstorms and fire danger, if you are traveling around the state. a

over the years jacques littlefield used a family fortune to buy this military memorabilia. the collection grew on his portola valley estate. but littlefield died in 2009. and now his tanks need a new home. hopefully, a home that values their history. >> these vehicles and the brave men that fought in them helped to liberate europe and defend our freedom. they made the world whats it today. how often do you get a chance to own something that's that important to history? >> reporter: to pass on that military history, this man brought his son for an excursion. but buying one? not an option. >> a tank in our yard would probably not be a great thing. [ laughter ] >> reporter: neighbors might say something. >> the neighbors might get the wrong idea. [ laughter ] >> reporter: how much do you think one of these things cost? >> $54? >> reporter: $54? that's cheap. that's a steal. considering some of these big boys are valued at $2.5 million. >> sold, $30,000! [ auctioneer ] >> reporter: for jesse avalos these machines are priceless. he helped restore many to tip- top shape. and to s

over the years jacques littlefield used a family fortune to buy this military memorabilia. the collection grew on his portola valley estate. but littlefield died in 2009. and now his tanks need a new home. hopefully, a home that values their history. >> these vehicles and the brave men that fought in them helped to liberate europe and defend our freedom. they made the world whats it today. how often do you get a chance to own something that's that important to history? >> reporter: to pass on that military history, this man brought his son for an excursion. but buying one? not an option. >> a tank in our yard would probably not be a great thing. [ laughter ] >> reporter: neighbors might say something. >> the neighbors might get the wrong idea. [ laughter ] >> reporter: how much do you think one of these things cost? >> $54? >> reporter: $54? that's cheap. that's a steal. considering some of these big boys are valued at $2.5 million. >> sold, $30,000! [ auctioneer ] >> reporter: for jesse avalos these machines are priceless. he helped restore many to tip- top shape. and to s

. >>> the collection belonged to jacques littlefield. he was a silicon valley engineer. he passed away a few years ago and just had an amazing collection of tanks. >> like a museum. >>> up next, a puzzling sight. why this giant rubik's cube is floating down the hudson river, coming up next. at 1-800-dentist, we're about one thing. helping you find a dentist you'll want to go to for the rest of your life. we've helped over 8 million people find that dentist, and we can do the same for you. call 1-800-dentist today. ♪ >>> getting a live look from one of our cameras in san francisco. why are we showing you this? just because it's that pretty and we are that close to the weekend. well, something puzzling has been floating down the hudson river this morning. >> it is a giant rubik's cube, a voyage that started on staten island, passed the statue of liberty, the empire state building, the popular '80s toy is also on display at an exhibition at the liberty science center. the trip of honor often frustrating puzzle's 40th anniversary has created the creator's birthday will be 70

. >> the collection belonged to jacques littlefield.e was an engineer who passed away a few years ago. >>> still aheading with the last football game every at candle stick tomorrow. what 49 legends are doing today to gear up. >>> looking over towards the peninsula, this is the san mateo bridge, clouds hanging around the place. christina is talking about those, we'll talk about traffic and an update on what's going on on the bay bridge crash. >>> unique opportunity, nbc bay area kwpts to help local nonprofits build stronger communities. you can apply for the program 21st century solutions on our website. we're offering up to $50,000 to new and innovative programs. applications are due august 8th. that's at nbcbayarea.com. >>> we do have some breaking news, nanna police custody this morning after allegedly setting a small trark fire at the oakland airport happening inside terminal one baggage area. spokesperson with the airport says no equipment, flights, passengers were ever impacted. we have a crew headed to the scene. we will bring you

went up for auction today, including a 42 ton surface to surface missile, they're all part of jacques littlefield's collection which he kept on his estate. today's top sale, a half track, it fetched $1.2 million. >>> so you've heard of garage bands, now meet a front yard music sensation. learn how an 8-year-old boy who wanted to put on a neighborhood concert is getting a national audience. >>> and how a man's selfless act to help save a life ended up giving him a second chance. >>> we had a beautiful summer day, temperatures will be coming up tomorrow by five to ten degrees. >>> the last surviving original member of the ramons died friday. this is video of him in 2002. a photo there, accepting a place in the rock 'n' roll hall of fame for the punk band he co founded in 1974. the ramons influenced a generation of rockers like nirvana and green day many facebook is partially responsible for helping make a young pianist's dreams of performing a yard concert a reality and a success. >> i took a photo of it, put it on facebook, it somehow turned into this crazy viral thing. >> that sign simply stated th

when former hp engineer jacques littlefield died five years ago, he had more than 200 tanks and other vehicles. some date back to world war i. today, half of the collection will be auctioned off at his home. the revenue will go toward a museum that will house the rest of the collection. >>> and in san francisco, lombard street shuts down again today. this has been going on since last month. but this is the last weekend closure. this is part of a pilot program to increase safety and reduce congestion on the street. the world famous street will close today and tomorrow between noon and 6:00. >>> let's check your weather forecast for today. a live look over the east bay from our dublin cam. pretty cloudy outside right now. low clouds and it is a similar scene around most of the bay area at this hour. we are going to see sunny skies, though, this afternoon. warmer temperatures inland, even warmer tomorrow. seasonal around the bay and the coastline. let's take a look at our highs for today starting off in the south bay. we are going to see 70s and some 80 degrees in the east bay. we are go

. >> reporter: a guy by the name of jacques littlefield used a familiar will you fortune to collect upwards of 200 military vehicles on his 460-acre estate. he died in 2009 and now half the collection is being sold to finance a museum for the rest of them back east. >> so this is the oldest tank in our collection, an m1917 built and used by the u.s. but it's a french renault design. >> reporter: bill bowler runs the foundation in charge of the tanks. if you are thinking of bidding, be aware they are used. >> this tank was in the yom kippur war. a shoulder-fired armor-piercing round struck here and poked a hole in the armor and went into the transmission and as it blew off, it also did this damage over in this area here. >> don't get to work on a tank everyone day. >> reporter: tom and an army of volunteers are working to get the collection ready for the auction which will be held the weekend of july 11 and 12. bring your checkbooks. they range from a few thousand dollars to a million dollars. two words: michael dukakis. he won't be bidding, but there are no shortage of military buffs and co

. >>> this weekend military enthusiasts will have a chance to buy rare war memorabilia when jacques littlefieldportola valley died five years ago he had more than 200 tanks and other military vehicles. half the collection will be auctioned off tomorrow at his house. the revenue will go toward a museum to house the rest of the collection. accessories will be auctioned off today starting at 11 a.m. >>> the owner of drakes bay oyster company is making plans to shut down by the end of the month. the united states supreme court recently refused to hear his appeal of the interior department's order to close. the owner is still negotiating with government officials to stay open longer but is preparing to call it quits by july 31. >>> many people think the city of benicia is moving too fast to allow potentially dangerous crude-by-rail shipments. the city's planning commission held a public hearing last night. valero wants to ship up to 70,000 barrels of crude a day from roseville to its benicia refinery. some people brought sunflowers as a symbol of opposition to the plan. opponents are concerned about

. >> so actually, the action auction belonged to jacques littlefield who was a silicon valley engineer passed away a few years ago. own a piece of history. >> mike inouye and i collected $50. >> you need a kick starter. >>> a group of bay area middle school children launching a project this morning. >> we showed you this on the proud series. students at san jose's valley christian miltdfield. they're going to be sent by rockets to the international space station. the students experiments will test the affects of microgravity on painted molecules and the growth of penicillin. it'll be showed live, blastoff, 10:40 this morning. >>> it is 5:1i, 7-eleven taking free slurpee die a whole new -- to a whole new level. ♪ 737. 737. right there? you guessed it. how do we save on operational costs? with the world's largest fleet of boeing 737's. one of the many ways we bring you $69 airfares. limited time sale fares starting as low as $69 one-way. if it matters to you, it matters to us. book now at southwest.com. ♪ >>> you're watching "today in the bay." >>> welcome back volkswagen telling dealers

. >> the foundation was formed in 1998 by jacques littlefield. rom casual start in the '70's to by mid-'90's purchasing and collecting more than one tank a week from around the world. >> littlefield had no military background. he just thought tanks were interesting. >> these tanks represent multiple country, multiple years and multiple wars and battles. >> a portion of the $30 million collection will soon roll east to a new home in stowe, massachusetts, transport ago fleet of military vehicles costs millions and the auction is to help fund the move. while they may look intestimony dating, your neighbors can rest assured most of the tafferings can no longer fire real ammunition. >> it's like eating popcorn, you can't have just one. >> you may agree after seeing these. >> you can get more on that story any time, anywhere. all you have to do is download bloomberg plus to your mobile and tablet. available on android, apple and windows. let's look at the markets trading in the asian-pacific. japan's neek kay -- knee ok looks like pointing to higher ope