. >> former staff sergeant charlie linville lost his right leg and several fingers in an explosion inan. he has been using a prosthetic leg with specialized attachments for hiking and ice climbing. linville works with the heroes project, a non-profit that helps wounded veterans. >> it became something for me to show people that my brothers and myself are capable of doing anything that anybody else is doing, you know. it might be more of a challenge in the beginning, but we're still just as strong as everybody else. so don't pity us. >> or stronger! incredible resilience there. linville tried to climb everest last april but he was stopped by an avalanche and he's going back to give it another shot. >>> our next newscast is coming up at 5:00. >> you can get the information you need on nbcbayarea.com. hope you have a great day and weekend. >>> today on "access hollywood live," look at this set. we have clay aiken who apparently loves to drop the f-bomb. >> oh, my goodness. lots to talk about. his political future. what could be next. >> i think it's just the beginning. future president c

linville works with the hero's projects. it's a non-profit that helps wounded veterans. >> it became something for me to show people that my brothers and myself are capable of doing anything that anybody else is doing, you know. it might be more of a challenge in the beginning but we're still just as strong as everybody else. so don't pity us. >> linville attempted to climb everest last april but was stopped following the deaths of 16 sherpa guides in an avalanche. linville was at the base camp at the time. >>> meantime, check your forecast. microclimate this morning at 1616 as we give you a live look outside the bay bridge. looking beautiful as it does every single morning. and we have some nice days here to come. >> yeah. >> christina joins us now. >> she'll steal your thunder whenever she wants to, by the way. >> i didn't even say anything. >> laura garscgarcia-cannon you talking to. >> i didn't say a thing. >> 49 in the tri-valley. 52 degrees in san francisco. you're a good sport, sam. we appreciate that about you. by th

linville was at the base camp at the time. >>> ikea makes furniture simple.ow it's doing the same thing it thinks for weddings. >> the furniture giant is rolling out an new online wedding service. this is the video the company posted on its swedish website. you and your special someone can get hitch fred the comfort of your own home. even invite your guests to join via webcam. their heads will appear on top of the virtual guests. ikea says if you want to make the wedding official you will still need to supply an officiant and witnesses in the same room. very sufficient, clean wedding, though. >> just don't lose a part. >>> 5:27. today we find out new details about the governor's plan to fight the drought. >>> plus, another step forward in his journey to recovery. bryan stow tossing out the first pitch at last night's san jose/jijose giants game. >>> a disturbing arrest near a popular bay area shopping center. what police say this man did in a starbucks bathroom. >>> plus, as emotional as advertised. what bryan store had to say after tossing out the first pitc

charlie linville using his right leg and several fingers in an explosion while serving in afghanistan will wear a specially designed metal foot outfitted with a climbing boot. >> i don't think everest is too risky. there's been, you know a good couple years of training. i'm in great, probably better shape than the average person that's going to go attempt to climb everest this year. >> talk about great spirit. his quest to climb mt. everest last year was called off after an avalanche killed 16 sherpa guides on that mission. he's very courageous to do this. >> unbelievable. hopefully he will be able to get a beer afterwards. i saw one in his hand. >>> researchers off the coast of louisiana were in for a deep sea surprise this week. the research team was exploring the gulf of mexico and caught a curious sperm whale on tape. the elusive animal circled the team's remotely operated vehicle several times. i think it's better there weren't any people there. that would be kind of scary. this rare encounter with the 40-foot whale happened at the depth of 2,000 feet. unbelievable. >>> before we