you called the spca and said save that little dog.bag and got cricket. >> i got cricket and one of the most expensive little free dogs. >> and i have a little dog named samantha and she is also from the local spca. so let's suggest that everybody go to is spca and pick up a dog. thanks for being with us this morning. >> thank you so much. >> continued success on all your tv shows. >> great, thank you. >> thank you, betty. >> and that's it for this w eek's second look. i'm frank somerville. thank you so much for joining us and i'll see you again next week. (male announcer) how far would you go to help someone? would you cross a street? would you cross an ocean? would you go if you could use your knowledge to teach someone and, in the process, maybe learn something yourself? life is calling.

from oakland spca with sugar pie. >> sugar pie is a two-year-old american pit bull mix.s about 42 pounds which is kind of small for a pit, but she is more to hug. she is a very easy going as you can see. she would be fine with first time dog owners. be great with kids with a little supervision and as long as the other dog is nice she is great to play with other dogs, too. she didn't get her name by coincidence, she really is sugar pie. >> make sure you go see the site at spca or call them. learn more about that and also more about sugar pie. nice seeing you. >> have a great holiday weekend. >> thanks a lot for joining us. "who wants to be a millionaire" is coming up next. have a great day 

from oakland spca with sugar pie. >> sugar pie is a two-year-old american pit bull mix. is about 42 pounds which is kind of small for a pit, but she is more to hug. she is a very easy going as you can see. she would be fine with first time dog owners. be great with kids with a little supervision and as long as the other dog is nice she is great to play with other dogs, too. she didn't get her name by coincidence, she really is sugar pie. >> make sure you go see the site at spca or call them. learn more about that and also more about sugar pie. nice seeing you. >> have a great holiday weekend. >> thanks a lot for joining us. "who wants to be a millionaire" is coming up next. have a great day and ♪ [ male announcer ] if you're ready to get more from your tv service than comcast can give, now's a great time to switch to at&t u-verse tv. make the switch! [ female announcer ] call to get at&t u-verse -- now with free hd -- for only 29 a month for six months. or get 300 back via promotion card with a qualifying u-verse bundle. [ male announcer ] u-verse tv lets you record up t

parliament passed away and she made provisions that if she would die or dogwood bellwether and the spcat and won the decades than this idyll program was started. leave it as a state plan with your estate and you can roll your your cat or dog into the side of land hoplan. >> obviously if you love your pet this is something you might think about they are going have an art exhibit but august 4th through september 30th at the lee and a b roberts animal care center gallery in san for cisco. we will be right back with kron 4 weekend news. >> we're back it is a 30 a m and this is live look outside i understand there's a little break out blow out there that's given over to the expor.ert. >> we are saying widespread and low cloud cover santa clara is currently 62 and will reach an afternoon high of 80 degrees her. 59 degrees in half moon bay, 62 in antioch is the look of afternoon temperature highs livermore 86 a worand 69hayword carried temperatures will start to pick up later on in the workweek. >> and arraignment will be held later on today he is accused of the bombing and the door the shooti

they say police departments across the country are asking them about its training program. >> the spcaup and taught us a lot, taught us a lot about animal behavior, i think it's a plus for us. >> in oakland, alan wong, abc7 news. >> police officers are reviewing that training course, and as are departments as far away from seattle, washington and st. petersburg, florida. don't go away. 7 on your side is next. >> a warning about a craigslist add for low cost airline tickets. i'm michael >> welcome back. a bay area man used craigslist to buy airline tickets and wound up flying into what he said was a big trap. it changed his son's future. 7 on your side's michael finney has their heartbreaking story. >> dock nick esteban was thrilled to be accepted into st. john's university in new york. but he had never been there so his father planned a two day visit and searched for air fares he could afford. >> three days before we were leaving i couldn't find anything so i jumped on craigslist. >> this ad caught his high, airline tickets for low prices. he e-mailed the seller. right away he heard ba

she's at the maryland spca. there's the website and we'll throw the number up. go and check out the local shelters, particularly for a dog that's this age. they know the who, what, where, when of the deal. this yellow scarf is compliments of -- okay, this scarf is compliments of mr. basement. he believes that together, we can make a difference for pets that need a home. >> good luck, heidi. >>> the out back looks nice, it feels comfortable. you can tell, there's a change. take it away, pal. >>> well, that change is going to be a summer like change. we're at 84 degrees and the average high for this date is 86 degrees. we're on target. 51 is the dew point and that brings in a low, relative humidity. the north wind at 3 miles per hour and the barometer at 30.03. high 70s and mid-to upper 70s in oakland and cumberland. 78 in elkton and 81 down on the shore. that's the cool spot in westminster and 79 in rock hall and 80 in bel air and 95 in d.c.. the winds are wrapped around the great lakes. they're bringing in a dryer air mass still. there's a light breeze around. w

she's at the maryland spca. we'll put the number up in a second. it's amazing, i can't remember the number. it's on the tv. check your local shelters out. we mean it, if you're looking for an animal and a good companion, dog and cat. and, of course, our yellow scarf, compliments of mr. basement. together, we can make a difference for pet that is need a home. this is a great dog. i'm a little partial though. >>> tim williams, shower activity on the way? let's talk about it, bud. >> martin and company, we're looking at showers moving through and clipping the western edge of the state now. the dew points are high. we don't have much across the state now. we're tending to fire up during the heat of the day. the dew point is high in the 72 range. that's the moisture and the fuel for the storms. 84 is the current temperature at bwi. we have 67% relative humidity. we have south winds up a little bit highier across the state. the temperatures are pretty cool from the highier elevations. 84 down in ocean city and 85 at pat tux sent river. everyone is in the

why they say police departments across the country are asking them about the training problem. >> spcaas stepped up has taught us a lot about animal behaviors. i think its plus for us. >> police departments from san francisco and piedmont are reviewing the training course as our departments as far away as seattle and st. petersburg. don't go away 7 on your side is up next. >> a warning about a craigslist ad for low cost airline tickets. i'm michael finney and how >>> a bay area man used craigslist to buy airline tickets what he says was a big trap. it changes his son's future. michael finney has the story. >> dominic was thrilled to be accepted at st. john's university in new york. his father planned a two day visit and searched for airfares he could afford. >> three days i still couldn't find something so i went to craigslist. >> this caught his eye. airline tickets for low prices. he e-mailed the seller and right away he heard back. seller said he was delaying it. he used his frequent flyer miles to purchase two round trip tickets for $130 each and sell them for 280 apiece. >> it was

. >>> on fridays our good friends from the spca come in. they have been working on a baltimore 500, the month of june the goal to spay, neuter and adopt 500 cats and they did that and in celebration, they brought a dog and cat. kahlua a baby chihuahua. walked in and i said what is is that a cat? aid dog. >> he may be is it a he? >> she. >> she. >> that's a pink leash and collar. >> well, who knows. >> come on. >> anyway, adorable. stick around for that. but time for our hot topic. we went simple this morning. it's the 4th of july and our question, what are you doing? >> how are you and your family celebrating? we wanted your two cents and what you are doing on the wment mar facebook fan page -- wmar facebook fan page. alan is safe at home, everything we immediate is here and the barbeque. what time do we need to come over? let us. >> he jim says working. we have to make sure everyone gets the bill and bulk business mail on tuesday. jim thanks for everything you and everyone does with the u.s. postal service. appreciate all the kind things y

a neighbor called the spca to report the animals.nvestigators found 21 malnourished rabbits crowded into two small cages at an apartment complex near lake merritt. some of them were deformed from starvation. >> they knew they didn't have any food or water. it was very hot, so they were just frantic. desperate at the cage, pushing at the cage, trying to get to us, to get some help. >> animal activists think the rabbits were being prepared for slaughter. 18 are now up for adoption. three others are still being rehabilitated. >>> the former leader of the international monetary fund accused of sexual assault may have his bail substantially reduced. that's because prosecutors have serious doubts about the credibility of his accuser. dominic strauss-kahn posted a $6 million cash bond. prosecutors have questions about the hotel maid's background. that could question her credibility on the witness stand. one law enforcement official tells the "new york times," the maid has repeatedly lied since making the allegations in may. >>> amtrak is su

. >> i am a veterinarian and the co-president of the san francisco spca and i'm here to congratulate san francisco to step -- for stepping up to the forefront of the conservation issue. as a major urban center, millions of migratory birds fly over and through san francisco twice each year as they travel between breeding and entering areas. the city is home to large populations of migrating birds. both are at risk of collisions. both types of birds will benefit significantly from implementing the standards. we find the proposed standards well researched and founded on the best science available currently. these are reasonable and feasible steps that will reduce -- reduce those risks. i have been asked by the humane society of the united states to voice their support for these proposed standards. thank you. >> i may natural history education and avian researcher. the scientific peer reviewed studies on glass collisions should not be considered because the studies were not performed in san francisco. many people believe san francisco is different but as a bird biologist, i assure you th

this is atticus, taken from spca sunday. the chief suspect a young man showing an interest him but denied adoption. staff members used facebook and paper work to help police track him down. he was found safe in the suspect's apartment and now, they're looking for a good home. >> a bay area biology is asking for help to find out why the populations are de -- bee populations are declining. she's asking people to take 15 minutes this saturday to count the fees you can see in the backyard. >> we know they're in trouble. you can actually find out how the bee community is doing in your yard and contribute to us understanding whaps what's happening across the couldn't net. >> 3,000 people signed up for bee counts to. get involve god to our web site and click on see it on tv. just 15 minutes of your time. >> coming up next a astronaut on board of shuttle atlantis. stay with us. sure, pulling the mold, mildew, and grime from out of the porous caverns of grout takes the right tools, but it also takes a gentle, caring touch. before you

a neighbor called the spca to report the animals.bits crowded in two small cages at an apartment complex. some of them were deformed from starvation. the rabbits were being prepared for slaughter. 18 are up for adoption. >>> the family of michelle lai and the report of two calls made on the woman's phone after she vanished are just not true. a san diego television station reports there was a call to reno and one to arizona sourcing someone close to the case. heyward police tell cbs 5 they did follow a possible lead in arizona, but it was not connected to an alleged phone call. >> well it's no secret, we tell you about it every night. many have money problems right now, despite its broken budget, one east bay city managed a 180- degree turn in one of its most dangerous neighborhoods and much of the credit belongs to its citizens. elizabeth cook on the long time dream that has finally come true. >> area used to be known as the killing fields of oakland. is now an urban oasis. tonight oakland city council president, larry reid, opened t

a neighbor ended up calling the spca to report the animals. investigators found the rabbits malnourished, crowded into two small cages at an apartment complex near lake merritt. some of them deformed from starvation. >> they knew they didn't have any food or water, it was very hot. so they were just frantic, desperate at the cage, pushing at the cage trying to get to us to get some help. >> animal activists think the rabbits were being prepared for slaughter. 18 are now up for adoption. >>> one of the new california laws kicking in today aims to get whooping cough under control. starting now, students in grades 7 through 12 cannot attend school without proof of receiving a booster vaccine. this is in response to a dramatic rise in the number of whooping cough cases last year. >>> now, we all know that slogan, i'm loving it. >> but it looks like most americans aren't too happy with popular fast food chains. apparently, new survey by consumer reports shows mcdonald's got some of the lowest markets only 11% rated their food as excellent. also low

to pets of the homeless by formerly homeless client of mine when i was working as a veterinarian as spca. she came and told me about an amazing program hiesm health care program called street out reach services which brings doctors and nurses and social workers directly to the freeway, overpasses, parks, drop-in center, soup kitchens where people are living and congregating who are homeless and bringing medical care but no one bringing veterinary care for the pets so they were seeking care from the doctors and nurses and trying to do to take care of their pets on their own and falling through the cracks. and she asked me if i would be willing to go out and volunteer as a v-8 nearn to bring care because the animals were so importunate lives of the homeless individuals. >> i can hear people playing devils advocate saying, why should they have a pet if they can't care for themselves? i think that woman expressed it very well and said that pet gives her something and i would think it takes a lot to sustain yourself on a daily basis even emotionally let alone the physical. if you are homeless

and eight week-old puppy has been returned after being taking from the santa cruz spca a man was the night in adoption and then took off with the puppy. the workers had his name and track him down using facebook they found a puppy at the man's apartment and a dog is now safe and sound awaiting adoption once again. still ahead, we break down the differing opinions that democrats and republicans have on how to handle the federal debt. we show you to locations being considered for a bay area dog park. we give you a sneak peek at the drawer 83 --droid 3. and we show you some harry potter information before it hits the screen. >> a frustrated president obama reportedly walked out of the meeting today on raising the debt limit. eric says the president angrily told him did not call my bluff i am going to the american people with this, it is new evidence that as the deadline for dealing with the debt limit draws closer and closer republicans and democrats seem to be getting farther and farther apart. >> i fear there we are at that point where things are coming apart. >> the republican head o

if anybody seeing the blue tabby wandering around without a collar please call the spca. >> is that your biggest concern right now? >> it is, the rest of my animals are safe, and the rest is just stuff. >> reporter: she did have someone house sitting for her while she was gone. that person did escape the fire. they tried first to put it out with a garden hose, but they were quickly overwhelmed. we're watching fire enjunes now leaving hours after -- engines now living hours after this fire started. fortunately, no one injured here tonight. reporting live in san francisco, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> an update now on the search and rescue mission at yosemite national park. three young adults were swept over one of the parks most majestic waterfalls. reports on the costly error the visitors made. >> reporter: a popular site in yosemite just about any time of the year. right now, it's even more spectacular, because of the extended rain and snow season. but it was closed almost all day yesterday and reopened today at noon, after search crews failed to find the three people who fell into the cold

. >> neighbor says they've been calling spca there for years.d was only yesterday that officers came to the house and what triggered the visit? homeowner found sitting naked outside. that is what it took. those living nearby say the smell was unbearable. >> like the scary house, nasty house. >> turn that corner. you drop to your knees. it stunk, so much. >> we were here over two hours, and never knew an alligator was buried in the junk nft basement. we started moving stuff away. >> bizarre. homeowner and is charged with animal cruelty. >> thanks for joining us at 4:00. >> news at 5:00 continues right now with dan ashley. >> bright idea, wrong time. a family of hour a -- four attacked while doing a good deed. the father tonight clinging to live. >> alex trabek in the bay area and the force is legally working against star wars film maker george lucas. >> good evening, i'm dan ashley. cheryl jennings is off. no good deed goes unpunished is an old saying that should never be true. tonight, it s a man is shot in the head feeding the homeless with his

if anybody seeing the blue tabby wandering around without a collar please call the spca. >> is that your biggest concern right now? >> it is, the rest of my animals are safe, and the rest is just stuff. >> reporter: she did have someone house sitting for her while she was gone. that person did escape the fire. they tried first to put it out with a garden hose, but they were quickly overwhelmed. we're watching fire enjunes now leaving hours after -- engines now living hours after this fire started. fortunately, no one injured here tonight. reporting live in san francisco, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> an update now on the search and rescue mission at yosemite national park. three young adults were swept over one of the parks most majestic waterfalls. reports on the costly error the visitors made. >> reporter: a popular site in yosemite just about any time of the year. right now, it's even more spectacular, because of the extended rain and snow season. but it was closed almost all day yesterday and reopened today at noon, after search crews failed to find the three people who fell into the cold

an aide week-old puppy named attakus has been returned after being taken from the spca police say thats denied an adoption so it took off with the puppy. the workers had his name and track him down with facebook. they found the puppy at his apartment he is now safe and sound and awaiting adoption once again. [music] >> we had a pretty extensive fog out there this morning. it was everywhere, i will put this into motion and watch how of fog scaled back. it took awhile for to move back, you can see it moves from the bayshore to the 1:00 hour and then in the afternoon it starts to diminish. we will see the fog again tonight. the fog tracker for tomorrow shows it in these bayshore, mainly down in the peninsula, it starts to scale back by 9:00 a.m. moving quickly tomorrow morning but still lingering around the bayshores. the fog stick with us for the next several days i will have details on the plus a warm-up coming up in just a little bit. >> thousands of people were able to get a lunch for $1 today in san francisco jeff bush explained how they did it. >> it was the third roll out of the in

headed to the mc hammer bobblehead a's game, you could have the pick of the litter at the east bay spcatheir annual adopt-a-thon and they have more than 100 dogs, cats and animals for new families. it is from 10:00 this morning until 3:00 this afternoon at the farmers market at jack london square in oakland. there are cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and even a few reptiles. there will also be a kid zone and experts to answer your questions about animal behavior and microchipping. >>> and in san jose, a free fur all at the city's animal shelter. no adoption fees for chihuahuas and pit bulls. the folks say they're dealing with a steady increase in the number of dogs they are receiving there. for the last four years the shelter has handled at least 500 dogs, more than the previous year. most of them chihuahuas. >>> and we do have some breaking news to report. british newspapers now report that there has been another arrest. former media operations head rebecca brooks, that's according to a former associate at the news international newspaper group, that is the group at the center of the phone h

get authorities to pay any attention to this, but after a 911 call from a neighbor on tuesday the spcand the police finally clear the home of a 61 year-old man they found dozens of animals that were alive including an alligator, dogs, turtles, roosters, mice, the neighbors have complaint for a long time. >> 5:00 a.m., you would come round the corner and hit hardest stunk so much. >> this is a typical courting case, but to have so many different types of species in here, this is incredible. >> the homeowner has been charged with animal cruelty is not sure what will happen to all the animals but we know that alligator will be turned over to a reptile specialist. >> a family is forever grateful that a cable worker was around a seven year-old was drowning in a pool at an apartment complex. he had just finished installing cable on tuesday, he heard people screaming jump over the fence and then began to do cpr on a little boy that had just been pulled from the pool. he said the board reminded him of his son. >> that little boy was breathing when the paramedics arrived and he is expected to m