in brentwood, laura anthony, abc7 news. . a young boy is honored a as hero for his action at a pool on monday. the 8-year-old was presented with a plaque and treated to a ride on a san jose fire truck yesterday. he is being rewarded for jumping in a pool at an apartment complex to help save a 3-year-old girl who was drowning with her grand far. >> i wasn't scared. i just jumped in. >> he pushed the little girl to safety as the two neighbors helped her grandfather. the neighbors pumped on the girl and grandfather's chest until paramedics arrived. the little girl is doing fine. we're told the grandfather is hospitalized in serious condition but definitely jumped in to save a life. he said he wanted to be a software engineer when he grows up but there is a job on the fire department. >> riding on the fire truck could have changed his mind. every little guy's dream. >> this morning, remember the wind shield wipers may need action. >> grab the steering wheel with both hands. breezy this morning. coming up on 4:52. we have temperat

and laura anthony has the latest. laura? >> we're here at the location where jose was shot and killed yesterday afternoon, 1:00 in the afternoon. police made no arrests in this case z they've offered no updates. the family of jose esparza has been moved to action and will hold a vigil here and they have put out a call that random violence must stop. >> she is trying to come to grips with what happened just 24 hours ago. her husband of 13 years was gunned down on a robbery just blocks from his home. at 1:00 in the afternoon with their 6-year-old son watching from the family car. >> the son, a witness keeps repeating everything, exactly how it happened. he was a good dad. very playful. he used to always give his children what they needed. >> the 39-year-old leaves behind a wife and two young sons. the family had just come from church. he stopped at the market to shop for bread and cash a paycheck. >> how am i going to tell my cousin they took your father's live? especially the 6-year-old is going to grow up living that day eve

laura anthony reports. >> this process itself was a clear violation of the spirit of the brown act. >> responding to criticism they may have violated open meetings laws, the metropolitan transportation commission voted to reconsider their controversial move from oakland to san francisco. >> and i think it's wrong that we don't take more time to try to continue to help oakland. >> last month, in a closed session, the board voted to purchase this old postal building in san francisco, converting it into a multi agency hub housing three other agencies. besides open meeting concerns, critics say using $180 million in bridge tolls to buy and rehabilitate the 70-year-old building is also against the law. according to the ftc, that money would be recooped by leasing office space. >> do the agencies have legal authority to enter the for-profit real estate business? >> oakland leaders contend the san francisco location has more transit action accuweather ses for a work force that primarily lives in the east bay. >> i urge you to take a look at this again, carefully. >> the advocates want mtc to

abc 7's laura anthony joins us with more on the woman behind this sometimes controversial display. >>. louise clark died sunday at age 86. she was an architect by profession. but those who knew her say promoting peace was her life's work. it's a weren't for louise clark, the lafayette cross memorial won't exist. she and her late husband, johnson, owned the property where the crosses were constructed. >> i can't think of anything more respectful than to have some indication that we appreciate what those thousands pechl have done for kentry autos not everyone shared clark's vision. the city initially objected to the sign of the top of the property, which tallies number of war dead. >> we do not plan on removing our memorial to our fallen soldiers. >> others called this display insult, slap in the face to the men and women who thought, and died in wars in iraq and afghanistan. clark stood her ground, much as she has throughout a life dedicated to community involvement and political activism. >> this is one of our founders way back, gosh. in the vietnam war days she was one of the draft c

here a laura anthony with more. >> reporter: back to school shoppers are out with force.have a keen eye at buying only the. >> no and only at the lowest possible price. dollar chain is the first stop for many in the market for best buys on items. >> according to national retail federation, american families will spend an average $603 on clothing and school flies and electronics this year, three dollars less than last year. at the store in sun valley mall school uniforms, along with jackets and other basics. >> are you planning on being more cost conscious? >> definitely with the down economy. they are trying see if we have any great promotions going on. >> she is buying for four school age children. >> are you more careful than last year? >> yeah, i am. i am looking for good deals. >> what is the one thing you have to have for school this year? >> we need the backpacks for the high school students. >> they collected about 400 backpacks so far. the local students who might otherwise my go out. they are hoping to collect another 400 this coming week. >> all those families w

in oakland, laura anthony, abc 7 news. >>> now, many people say that bart violated the first amendment when it cut cell phone service during the original protest. here to talk about that and other issues related to that controversy going on at bart is legal analyst dean dean johnson. it bart in your judgment violate first amendment rights. >> you have a government agency bart using its power to in effect watch a demonstration directed at that government agency. that is offensive to the first amendment on so many grounds and some levels. exactly what the first amendment is intended to prohibit. >> what about what the director said that hey, they don't allow cell phones on airplanes and in other venues. >> the first amendment is not an absolute and government can regulate speech in a neutral way to regulate the time, place and manner of the speech. for example if the speech would bring an airplane down in cell phones were used you could do that to protect cell phone safety as long as you are not discriminating against the message. >> you can't cherry pick based on content here? >> exactl

. >> laura anthony is live in the alameda courthouse with the latest on an emotional hearing. >> reporter: that is right. this hearing just wrapped up a few minutes ago. you recess bey iv and mackey were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the case of usef bey iv. he was convicted earlier on three first-degree murder counts for ordering the murder of three machine, including chauncey bailey. now in court there were emotional statements by two of the victims. families in this case. first on to speak was the mother of michael wills. she read a statement. she was gunned down also in 2007. according to the jury finding on the orders of usef bey gave an emotional statement about his life. then former wife, she got up and well and made a tearful statement. she looked directly at the defendants. only one of them. antoine mackey actually turned and looked at her. bey would occasionally turn around and look at her. she gave an emotional statement. talk about the waste of life not only of chauncey bailey but two young men. both sentenced to life in prison without the po

and unemployment benefits do not pay a mortgage payment. >> in brentwood, laura anthony, abc7 news. > now to tell us when all that is going to be lefting and the sun is going to come in. we hear eats going to be coming in, just not shortly? >> right. another day like yesterday where we had to wait until the early afternoon in some neighbors close to the bay. look at all the low clouds out there. the deck, can't even see the transamerica pier there. but it will lift. we have warmer days ahead. maybe not today. i'll explain next. >> also ahead, some big changes in the works for san francisco's delap dated piers. get a behind the scenes look at what's [ male announcer ] brace yourself for the big, bold taste of a subway® bbq pulled pork sub. tender, succulent slow-cooked pork with sweet and smoky barbecue sauce, all on freshly baked bread. subway. eat fresh®. to stay healthy. but did you know fiber choice can help support your overall well-being? every tasty tablet has prebiotic fiber from fruits and veggies... that lets your good bacteria thrive and helps support your immune system. fib

and unemployment benefits do not pay a mortgage payment. >> in brentwood, laura anthony, abc7 news. >ds stocked up on back to school supplies, thanks to the salvation army and community volunteers in san francisco. the students also enjoyed carnival games during yesterday's give away in the south of market area. each child received a backpack filled with items like notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons and books. >> this is the beginning of the school year for the children. this will get them excited and ready to go. they come in and when they enter the building, the level of excitement is already happening. once they receive their backpack, they are already thinking i can't wait to go back to school now. >> the salvation army said the price of school supplies has risen 12% in just the past year. joining us now is lisa right now to talk about the forecast and misting on the way across the golden gate bridge again this morning, though nothing close to what it was like yesterday. >> not as pervasive. we are looking at the fog all the way into the east bay. when the sun comes up this morning

laura anthony has the story. >>> u.c. berkeley researcher elliott martin is using a gps device to get realtime information in how he is driving. >> that is going to change people's may have. >> it shows how much gas he is using and whether his car is emitted go too many pollutants. >> you don't want to brake too fast. >> it's called eco driving. the device martin says is a eco navigate are that has an office in redwood city. >> there is display that has show the driver how much gas they are could consuming and how much carbon they are emitting and also a score card that gives you a score as to how you your driving compares to either other drivers of the same car or perhaps a fleet wide rating. >> when it comes to fuel economy it's not how hard as you push on the gas paled, something as simple as opening a window can make a difference. >> but will a driver make better decisions? that is what they are trying figure out. they have installed the eco navigator in a fleet of cars in the bay area and will study the results. one

laura anthony, abc 7 news. >>> one day after the bodies of 30 american troops were brought back homefter they were shot down in afghanistan the mihm military has taken action against those responsible for their death. the story from tamon bradley. >>> got 'em. the tough commander announced that the taliban insurgents responsible for downing a u.s. military helicopter have been killed. >> at approximately midnight on 8 august coalition forces killed the taliban insurgents responsible for the attack against the helicopter which we assess was an rpg round. >> reporter: general john allen says an air launched from an f-16 jet the killed the insurgents and one of their leaders. military intelligence gathered on the ground after the chinook was shot down led oka coalition forces to their where abouts. the loss of crossing. navy seals, air force and army pernell, 30 americans in all and 8 afghans killed. their chinook was on its way to help ground forces part of a mission to secure a high saul target when we were shot down. the incident raises questions about whether forces should travel in

. >> laura anthony is live in the alameda courthouse with the latest on an emotional hearing. >> reporter: that is right. this hearing just wrapped up a few minutes ago. you recess bey iv and mackey were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the case of usef bey iv. he was convicted earlier on three first-degree murder counts for ordering the murder of three machine, including chauncey bailey. now in court there were emotional statements by two of the victims. families in this case. first on to speak was the mother of michael wills. she read a statement. she was gunned down also in 2007. according to the jury finding on the orders of usef bey gave an emotional statement about his life. then former wife, she got up and well and made a tearful statement. she looked directly at the defendants. only one of them. antoine mackey actually turned and looked at her. bey would occasionally turn around and look at her. she gave an emotional statement. talk about the waste of life not only of chauncey bailey but two young men. both sentenced to life in prison without the po

laura anthony, thanks laura. >> time now for a check of the weather. >> yes. spencer christian is here with that. there is a cool down soon to come. >> very soon. absolutely. a pleasant, mild day today. but you may have noticed deepening layer of low clouds at the coast. that signals cooling trend that is now underway. this evening, looking for wide spread low clouds and fog. temperatures into evening hours ranging from mid-50s mid-70s, clouds linger tomorrow morning z will be slow to pull back to the coastline. and interest is a cooler pattern inland, lingering low clouds at the coast. highs ranging from upper 50s to only 84 into warmest locations. and this cool weather going to last for a while. there is a longer look at the accu-weather forecast a little bit later. >> thank you. >> and just head unlocking dna of marijuana. what scientists hope to find in the name of medicine. >> healthy changes for former president bill clinton. life style diet he's crediting with significant weight loss. >> and new laws in dish washing detergent. which brands are best at m

laura anthony joins us now to explain. laura? >> this is an age anniversary party for an organization that started very small, but then grew tremendously. to meet exploding needs of the community it served. when the monument crisis center opened, executive director never imagined it would grow like it has. >> when we started it was small. you know? 84 families, now, it's 9500 families. >> in many ways that growth is a sign of the bad economic times, but also, an example of the center commitment to serving needs of the local community. a chef laid off says says the center helped him in many ways. >> these people are helping me to give me a job. and also, helping me with food for the family. >> norel is a service provider for another local nonprofit, using this service to help clients. she says that the population in need has evolved over the years. >> it's changed because of the economy. and because of, you know, i guess the crisis with, you know struggles for people to make it now with income. >> we're expecting things according

laura anthony abc 7 news. >> thank you. >> and still ahead tonight on abc 7 news high mortality rate among hispanic-owned businesses. there is hope tonight for a revival. >> an attorney advising clients to sneak back into homes they lost to foreclosure is facing charges tonight. the story is head on 7 on your side. >> and live in golden gate park. it used to be called outside land and will again this weekend. and it's been here for about 180,000 people. i'll have a report coming up. ddd >> closed captioning brought to you by mancini sleepworld. >>> tonight's west clovis community is mourning the death of a teenager who slipped to his death. the 17-year-old on a day hike on the mist trail last saturday and slipped on a wet step and suffered massive head trauma. he was a varsity volleyball player at west clovis high. >> we'll wear his number 10 this year and we are going to create a large poster of him in action. and have all of our teammates sign that. and present that to the family. >> ku hurt saturday, but passed away last night, becoming the 15th person to die in yosemite this year

laura anthony, live in oakland. u.s. airways says it will refund federal taxes charged to travelers during the shut down. airlines have not been paying taxes since july 23 and have been pocketing money. the refund applies to people who bought tickets before july 23, then traveling during the shut down. delta announced it too,, will refund tax autos and a video released today shows what happened after the wife of convicted kidnapper and rapist phillip garrido lured a young girl in a van. this happened two years after the couple abducted jaycee dugard. a judge sentenced phillip garrido to 431 years in prison. nancy fwareedo, 36 years to life. the video was taken in 1993. nancy garrido could be heard asking an 11-year-old to do the splits. she told detectives she took 10, 20 videos, videotaping girls and letting them go. the district attorney showing how the criminal justice system failed time and again arks louing phillip garrido to roam free n 1988 a psychiatrist called him, quote an above average inmate likely to benefit

laura anthony joins us live to explain what it means for californians looking to buy or sell homes. here, home prices tend to be higher than in other parts of the country. >> that down grading of freddie mac and fannie mae was not totally unexpected. realitiors say home buyers are being scared off by that as well as all of the other negative news coming out of the u.s. economy over the last week or two. despite that bill, mortgage rates did drop. >> according to mortgage experts, the down grading by standard and poor's was a logical next step after s and p down graded u.s. stats last friday. >> there is a serious problem. >> john holmgren is the former president of the california mortgage bankers association. currently open advisor. >> this is going affect the cost of credit and the long run. koit affect our economy in the long run, people have less confidence in the u.s. economy. that is implications for home prices among other thing autos fannie mae and freddie mac own, or guarantee about half of the u.s. mortgages and account for nearly all of the loans. their down grading expect

laura anthony has the story. >> reporter: a large copper theft means a half mile stretch of macarthurulevard is in the dark. it's between commercial street and dutton avenue. about 10,000 feet of under ground wire was pulled from the street in the middle of the night. >> copper wife theft is popular. thieves are getting creative to find where it's located and removing it. you got anywhere from light poles to the tops of roofs to anywhere they can find it. >> it's not unlike the copper thefts that have occurred in many bay area cities as the price of the metal continues to climb but putting the government in a bind. >> i don't think people are educated are how to go at the right way. everybody is desperate and doing everything they have to do to feed their families. people feel like their backs are against the wall. >> the estimated cost of replacement are $16,000 plus several thousand dollars more. >> they are going to put locks on the covers here. >> that is a good idea. we have to do something. >> despite the legal issues involved, stealing cop frer a street lighting system is not a

laura anthony was there for the sentencing. >> just want this over with so we can live our lives. >> the brother of murdered oakland journalist chauncey bailey said it's time to move on. >> chauncey is no longer with us here at this time but he's looking down on us. and justice was served. >> a judge sentenced yusef bey the 4th to a lifent yens for the death of bailey. they were convicted of killing others. their attorneys are appealing. >> i will be filing a notice of appeal and related documents with the clerk of the court today. >> the shooter pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in exchange for his testimony. they say they ordered the hit on the journalist. bailey was planning to write about the financial problems of the bake yefry which bey the 4th was running at that time. in court, bailey's ex-wife told the defendant shing for yaif them. >> i know i'm innocent of the crimes in which i've been convicted. >> she reread outside of court. >> i will not rest until i find out those who are truly responsible for setting this up. >> it's disappointing to hear a defendant say somet

as laura anthony reports, the wrangling over the debt ceiling and wildly fluctuated go stock market is taking a toll. >> with a turbulent summer nearly over bay area realtors are hoping the open houses puts some perspective prospective buyers into the market. >> by the information they received in the stock market. >> this house came on the market for $729,000. it's in the price range that has been a tough sell lately. according to the report, prices priced over $500,000 dropped 25% and 19% since july 2010. prices that took a hit. median price in the bay area was $374,000 down 1% from june. >> are buyers nervous? >> buyers are nervous and they are fickle and they feel prices may continue to drop. they don't jump like they used to jump. >> i've been looking for a house for nine months. >> oakland's allison says the swings in the bay area real estate market is waiting the right house at the right time. >> there is a lot of stuff out there but what i'm find is not high quality stuff out there. >> sue van dyke is considering thinking about her walnut creek home. she visiting this open hous

abc 7's laura anthony joins us with more tonight. laura? >> hi cheryl triple a is just one example of a local company with layoffs in recent months 139 employees bay area wide. 90% of them here at corporate head quarters in walnut creek here in contra costa county the unemployment rate is 11%. below state level but higher than other counties. the east bay works office in concord providing job counseling and work shops had seen a steady increase in clients looking to use their services. they include professionals mid level managers construction and government workers. >> i think we had more people utilizing services within one stops, more people taking advantage of the work shops that we're running. the different job seeker groups. >> i haven't been unemployed since i was 16. so yes. it's very difficult. being unemployed and not bringing in an income. >> that appears to be more layoffs in the east bay. bank of america announcing it will layoff 3500 employees and would not say whether employees in concord could be affected not one area of gro

laura anthony explains. >> the executive director never imagined it would grow like it has. >> we started and it was very small. >> in many way the growth is sign of bad economic times but example of the commitment to serving all the needs of the local community. the service provider for another local non-profit that uses this to help the client and says population in need evolved over the years. >> it has changed due to the xy and the crisis with people to make it. >> it wouldn't be what it is today without dedication of the staff and volunteers who worked here throughout the years. >> who sales going to do it -- who else is going to do it? if people who have can't help those who cannot we're a sad world. >> they are looking for a larger facility. >> she says she is looking forward to the time when the number of volunteers exceeds number of people who need help. >>> if chewbaka, hans solo or the die-hard "star wars" fan want to visit a south tiny pacific island they won't bring traveler's check or exchange money. the iland of newway will accept the "star wars" coins as legal tender. don'

abc 7's laura anthony joins us with more. laura? >> the board took no action today but there was a clear message that some of them regret this cutting off off of cell service. two directors said that it should only be done again in the most extreme circumstance. >> we're not asking you for permission to protest. we're going to do it anyway. regardless of your policies. >> a protest chastised the bart board for actions that the police force took to curtail their demonstration. including shutting off cell phone service one month after this protest on july 11th. a move bart police chief claims was done in response to actions protesters them self autos what we knelt group is doing is promoting and inciting illegal behavior in order to disrupt our service. >> we know you don't care about public safety. because if you cared you won't barricade passengers in stations. and then tell them to evacuate. you won't turn off abilities to call 911. >> the board now plans to stish a new policy on when service should be cutoff in the future. >> if w

reinvestment coalition, only 23% of those who apply for a modification actually get one, in oakland, laura anthony. abc7 news. >> stay with us. there is a lot more to get to. passengers are rush to the hospital as an american airlines jet hits severe turbulence. more than 24 hours after a computer meltdown, b.a.r.t. has no idea what caused the problem. what the transit agency is doing in the meantime. >> a local man cashes in on the record price of gold. a word of caution about the wisdom of selling the family jewels. >> after a warmup today, which way will temperatures trend tomorrow isn't answer in my accu-weather forecast, coming up. >> and test flight, an aircraft about to launch from california about to launch from california  so the jury has rendered its verdict -- guilty. [ cheers and applause ] i'm here with the defendant. sir, the plaintiff claims she changed her travel plans, paid the difference in airfare, but you added a 150-dollar change fee. oh, boo hoo. who can afford a 150-dollar change fee? me. well, she says she's going to fly southwest next time b

story tonight from laura anthony. >>reporter: it has become a symbol of what is not happening in washington. the half finished new tower at the oakland airport. now abandoned and locked uptight. >> 100 airport project across the country that have been stopped because of the fight in washington and the inability to move the extension of the faa. >>reporter: oakland mayor kwan appeared with labor leaders and oakland port officials pleading for an end to the congressional stalemate over reauthorization of the faa it ended july 22nd suspending construction on the oakland tower and 150 other projects across the country. new taxi way at the san jose airport is also on hold. here about 60 workers packed up and moved out. 70,000 construction workers and 4000 faa employees have been laid off across the country. >> more and more it seems that the some of our elected officials are getting, falling out of touch with reality. put people before politic. let's get america back to work now. and let's start right here on this project.

in concord, laura anthony, abc7 news. >>> before we think too much about going back to school, let us enjoy, speaking for the youngsters out there, the remainder of the summer vacation. >> right. we don't want to rush it. >> yeah. august just started, right? >> yeah, just getting going. >> right. and the warming trend just getting going too. >> there you have it. all right. >> summer begins in a couple days. we are looking at mist and drizzle. emeryville, the sun up at 6:17. setting at 8:13. boy, we've had measurable mist and drizzle the past several days. today no difference. still a west wind blowing out toward the delta. we are looking at breezy conditions to get started. we will look for similar conditions the next couple days and then the changes begin toward warmer weather. 06 redwood city, 61 mountain view. napa, 57 and as well as 57 at the coast. highlights, you may need the wipers this morning if you are out early. little change today and tomorrow. maybe a degree cooler tomorrow. but that sea breeze will be with us each and every day over the weekend. it will back off as we h

laura anthony reports. >> with the turbulent summer nearly over they hope the late season open houses puts some prospective buyers off the fence and into the market. >> summer is usually the peak of the your market. but information they received in stock market. >> this walnut creek house came on the market for $729,000. it's in price range that is a tough sale lately. homes over $500,000 dropped 25% and 19% jins july 2010. prices took a hit, as well. in june median price was $374,000. down 1% from june. >> you think bieg buyers are nervous? >> buyers are nervous and fickle and prices may continue to drop. >> i've been looking for a house for nine months. >> oakland's resident is waiting for the right house at the right price. >> i notices there is a lot of stuff out there. what i'm finding is not very high quality stuff out there. >> they are thinking about selling her walnut creek home. she is visiting this open house because it's similar to the one she and her husband has lived in for seven years? >> not wanting to go upside-down and we aren't. we live in nice area of walnut creek

and laura anthony joins us now with more. laura?nding a job to support his wife and son. >> i haven't been unemproied unemproied -- employed since i was 16. so, yeah. it's very difficult. being unemployed and not bringing in an income. >> webber is among many arriving at the east bay works office hoping this will be the day they find a lead that lands them a job. >> i think we have more people utilizeing services inside of the one stop. more people taking advantage of the different work shops we're running. different job seeker groups. >> and it appears more unemployed clients

laura anthony reporting from oakland, thank you. >> head of a fringe mormon sect that practice s polygamy was sentenced this morning of sexually assaulting two under aged members of a fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latter day saints. the 55-year-old called them his child brides. he will not be eligible for parole for 45 year autos ahead this afternoon why yosemite national park officials want to pear down this site. >> i told to jump in the back. these people were coming on board. >> and this new york school bus driver gave cops a ride in the storm. turns out that was into the the -- not the right decision. >> the fog is back and really socked in there now. you can't see towers. there is a check of the traffic forecast now. >> and across the nation now there is minor delays under a half hour because of thunderstorm activity there. air traffic management problems in miami causing delays up to 45 minutes and new york area airports because of thunderstorms. delays from an hour and a half to two hours traffic is stacked up there. there is another look at weather approaching mid week

. >> laura: just praying anthony kennedy. do some hex on anthony kennedy.isiana sex offender law, now the aclu has decided to file suit saying that this punishment of sex offenders saying that they cannot go on to the internet because that's where they find their victims. this is the way they were going to go. aclu says no way, too broad. first amendment case. kimberly start with you. lose first amendment rights when you become a heinous criminal that preys on innocent children in chat rooms. these are people that are registered sex offenders that have cases that have been brought before them tried by a jury of their piers. found guilty and now they have to register for a lifetime. why should they have the rights and privileges and be exposed like an open playground to expose them to children. bobby jindal standing strong on it. overbroad and could infringe on rights to be able to network and get business jobs, et cetera. >> quickly. >> that's the problem it is overly proud. basically these are people that are out now and they are sexually registered offend

laura. >> fun. thank you very much, bob. famed foodie anthony is in the area.cisco filming his new show "the layover." it gives him less than two days the explore his destination. he has been tweeting during the shoot giving us an idea of what he will highlight. including a stop at a mexican restaurant and a saloon. the show expected to premier on november 21. >> 6:51. increased safety measures planned at the maverick surfing site. san mateo county sheriffs want the allow voluntary control. they are meeting with federal officials to discuss this plan. right now privately run jet skis are prohibited but water craft run by a public agency are allowed. when the waters turn rough during winter. we are following a fire in san francisco's nailed. christie smith is live at the scene with an update. >> reporter: good morning to you, jon. i just spoke with a battalion chief. firefighters are wrapping up and the fire is out. neighbors in the cream building that you see this, called in this fire before 5 chock on masonic where they thought it was. turns out it was burning

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democratic congressman anthony weiner, a new poll out has the democrat david weipren leading republican bob turner by six points, that special election takes place next month and laura ingle is live on this story. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you. as we take a look at this political observers say this is turning into a surprising race for the ninth congress at district and these new poll numbers show signs this could potentially be a pickup for the state's shrinking republican congressional delegation. now, we have the numbers once again to show you. democrat new york state assemblyman david wevment prin is holding on to a 48-42 percent lead over republican bob turner. the margin of error on this is 4.4%. this is pretty much a dead heat. this is turner's second run for the ninth congressional seat, he lost out to then- incumbent anthony weiner last year but now his campaign spokesman says the retired media executive has a real shot at winning, weprin's spokesman says they believe this promise to protect social security and medicare is resonating with voters, the district located partly in brooklyn and queens, both new york city suburbs have registratio

anthony back to florida suddenly stepped down. >> after your local news. >> good morning. it's 7:26. i'm laura garcia-cannon.pree of thefts is a real drain on a city. police say thieves are stealing storm grates in vallejo. in fact, the city says 20 metal grates have been missing including some that weigh more than 100 pounds. the grates keep people from falling or driving through the open holes which range from three feet to 15 feet deep. plus, the district has to spend thousands just to replace those covers which cost about $300 each. time to check the forecast with christina loren. >> hopefully you're saving money on your pg&e bill. we have beautiful weather, this august doesn't feel like august so far. this morning we're socked in with fog on the golden gate bridge. watch out for that. temperatures are mild in the upper 50s, low 60s, 61 in sunnyvale on the way to about 68 degrees at noon. then in the heat of the day, 79 degrees in places like los gatos, 79 livermore and 76 degrees in santa rosa. a lot of cloud cover in san francisco, 65 degrees as a result. should see some clearing between 12:00 and 2:00