. >> oregon's state flag pays tribute to its bountiful landscape and early settlers. ♪ >> in oregonyou have the only flag to include two different images on the front side and on the reverse side. you have a beaver on the reverse side. then on the front, you have the conestoga wagon for the pioneers. >> other images in the heart-shaped center are a sunset, a mountain peak, a forest, a plow, sheaves of wheat and a pick- ax. the 33 stars represent oregon's place as our thirty third state. but the most interesting elements may be the two ships at sea. one is a british warship, sailing away from shore, while the other is an american merchant ship, arriving. they symbolize the transfer of power from british rule to american independence. above it all, the american eagle protectively spreads its wings. and as randy said, oregon's state animal, the beaver, gets one whole side of the flag to itself! >> no other american animal can make that claim! with flag facts, i'm kristen. >> stay with us. there's a lot more still to come on "teen kids news." >> we'll be right back. >>> congress resumin

. >>> a plan to raise new york's state flag in san francisco's castro district this weekend has hit a snag. the original idea was to fly the flag along the signature rainbow flag at harvey milk plaza. it's to celebrate the start of same-sex weddings in new york. but the examiner's reports the flag's gromith are incompatible with the flag poles. >>> america's state parks organization is sponsoring a contest in partnership with sony to promote awareness. prices include -- prizes include sony stations, laptops. sony will donate $20 for every sale of the editing software. submission deadline is september 1st at. we'll post a -- september 1st, at -- we'll post a link at our website, ktvu.com. >>> some changes to our forecast for today as you can see looking out toward the bay. there's that fog bank near the golden gate bridge. the fog really cooling off the coastal spots but inland neighbors still on the warm side later on this afternoon. here is the view up above. you can see the fog hugging a good portion of the coastline. even a few patches like we showed you moving into san francisco b

we have a tight shot on the state flag. we have a few more flags in the harbor. we have wind out of the south. it's a warm breeze. we want to talk about this. this is from last year. we were teasing ahead to the chesapeake turtle derby. there you know about this, jamie. it's coming up and we're talking about that on facebook. taking a look at the sky cam shots across the state today. this is mount airy and we're seeing a mix of sun and clouds. you'll notice the time of the day in the summer, you'll lose the cloud cover around 5:00 and 6:00. it was hazy all day on the severn and how about ellicott city. we have a little bit of breeze shaking the trees. boy, we needed it. temperatures around 90. there's not much rain in the state anywhere. that's accept for a little bit around the very pretty area south of ocean city. they're getting the rain now south eastern maryland. the last showers moved off of calvert cliffs. it's really a lower eastern shore thing. they're getting big storms down here. we have a lot of lightning down here. we're optimistic that this boundary

cooperate with people on making the flagpoles, the rainbow flag, and occasionally flying a new york state flag. they are not cooperating with us. and all but it is ok the public property has been handed to an organization. we are talking about harvey milk plaza. i assured that that symbolism around the world is a beacon of hope, a peaking of tolerance for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people. right now, because of --, nothing happened in the castro in solidarity with new york this weekend. shame. >> i have come to appeal to this body to get your people off of my back. they have been trying to incriminate me and criminalize me. my family has been under assault from my family has been under a major assault. i have a granddaughter to has been piqued, abused, neglected, terrorized. because of your people's decision that this person should be at the place that they were. this has been going on for two years. recently, they had to take that kid out of that house because of what was happening. i have been trying to relate to the people for the last three years. since it was me, it was over

cooperate with people on making the flagpoles, the rainbow flag, and occasionally flying a new york state flag. they are not cooperating with us. and all but it is ok the public property has been handed to an organization. we are talking about harvey milk plaza. i assured that that symbolism around the world is a beacon of hope, a peaking of tolerance for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people. right now, because of --, nothing happened in the castro in solidarity with new york this weekend. shame.

the original idea was to fly the empire state's flag along side the signature rainbow flag at harvey milk plaza to celebrate the start of same sex weddings in new york. but the examiner reports the flags are incompatible with the castro's flag pole. organizers are working to see if the plan can be salvaged. >>> bart riders have spoken. when it comes to their seats it's cleanliness over comfort. over the past two months more than 2,000 bart riders participated in seat labs. they were asked to rate how important cleanliness and comfort is on a scale of 1 to 7. cleanliness scored average 6.29 while comfort came in at 5.2. different seats will be part of bart's new fleet of trains set to roll in the year 2017. >>> all right. time now 0:08. he has his own comfortable seat over in the traffic center. hi, sal. >>> hi, claudine and mike, good morning to you. we're pretty comfortable over here and so is the commute. the traffic looks pretty nice around the bay. go out and take a look here on the east shore freeway commute. it's a nice drive getting out to the macarthur maze and no major probl

the original idea was to fly the empire state flag along side the rainbow flag at harvey milk plaza. to signify the start of same sex marriage. but the gromets are incompatible with the flag pole. organizers are working to see if the plan can be salvaged. >>> 7:00 hour knocking on the door heat of the commute on the way. see what the highways are looking like right now. >>> mike, claudine, pretty good if you are going to be driving any time soon get out there before things change. take a look at 237. slow traffic getting into sunny vale. 101 is not that bad after you pass 280 interchange heading north up to sunny vale and santa clara. if you are driving in oakland so far so good on 880 and 580. and at the bay bridge toll plaza it's light. peninsula traffic still looks good on 101 and 280. let's go to steve. >>> thank you, sal. a little more fog today. slightly more component of a sea breeze. it will still be warm to hot away from the coast. not as hot as it was yesterday even though still mid-90s like clear lake 95. antioch 94. santa rosa 88. san jose 85. coming down a little bit. bi

disabled war veteran david bone says he was told to take down the united states flag because of rules at his apartment complex in augusta. >> i said this is where we served in wars to have that right freedom of speech. that's why i am a american citizen don't live in cuba this is not russia or china. >> he also says property managers refused to let him put up a flag shaped welcome sign and a patriotic sticker on his own car. bones says he received an eviction notice from property managers because signs violate the lease. >>> you have seen this around baltimore. guys usually guys walking around with their pants hanging down. but it shows your underwear. people in albany, georgia, they are paying the fines because law enforcement are enforcing a saggy pants ordinance. yesterday, they wrote 6 citations and officers think there's been enough times since the ordinance was enacted for the public to get a full and complete understanding of the law and now they are stepping up enforcement. >> especially when the -- with the number of citations we have written, the word is out a and hopefully

left behind a year's worth of supplies as well as a commemorative shuttle model in to the united states flag that flew on the first shuttle mission in 1981. >> back on earth and in the bay area, 82 alarm fire forced people out of their homes last night in a tightly packed apartment complex near king road in east san >> san jose fire officials say about two dozen people were forced out of their homes on monday night after a fire broke out. san lot of charges were means been -- a lot of charm remains as the fire spread through added space from 1 to the next. >> i panicked, my wife panic. i was on the street coming in and when i saw the fire, the smoke coming out towards my house, i did not know what it was. >> no injuries are reported, the red cross is trying to help people find new places to stay. in san jose, craig skalar, kron 4 news. >> the good news is we are already seeing the fall burn off from most of the bay area, it is still hanging on to out most of the golden gate bridge. the good news is, it is expected to lift by the afternoon. after that, sunny, warm conditions around the bay ar

. >> reporter: if rudy would have it his way, new york's state flag would be flying over the castro. >> of course, why not. what's wrong with a party. >> reporter: there were celebrations in new york where hundreds of same-sex couples tied the knots seconds after gay marriage became legal at midnight. >> it's a breakthrough on many different levels and i think that california deserves it. >> reporter: california used to allow same-sex marriage but not anymore. some supporters of the idea say that makes new york's new law some what bittersweet. >> this is supposed to be a liberal state and some place like new york, you know can fasten everything. it makes me really angry. >> reporter: seven years ago couples in san francisco lined up to get the first same-sex marriage licenses in city hall. in 2008, the court affirmed same-sex marriages were legal. but a month after that, congress proposed proposition eight. >> reporter: prop eight is still the law of the land but it's legality is being challenged in court. supporters hope that new york's new law will help build momentum. >> hopefully

the original idea was to fly the empire state flag alongside the signature rainbow flag at harvey milk'sganizers are working to see if the plan can be salvaged. >>> newly introduced legislation two allow big downtown developers in san francisco to contribute a fee to a public it art fund. right now, developers are required to include public art in their projects. "the chronicle" reports that lee and did you are both sponsoring the ordinance -- and -- lee and chu are both sponsoring the ordinance. >>> b.a.r.t. says their choice for seats may come down to cleanliness or comfort. ♪ ♪ free access to chase atm's wherever you are. that's a step forward. chase customers can avoid atm fees with over 16,000 nationwide. take a step forward and chase what matters. >>> the sonoma county sheriff's department will no thronger volunteer information about a -- longer volunteer information about a person's immigration state tis if that person was arrested on strictly traffic violation -- status if that person was arrested on strictly traffic trylations. the aclu sued the department accusing it of unlawfu

. >> reporter: if woody had his way the new york state flag would fly over the castillo neighborhood. >> of course. why not? what's wrong with a party. >> reporter: there were celebrations in new york where hundreds of couples tied the knot. >> it's a breakthrough and many different levels and i think that california deserves it. >> reporter: california used to allow same sex marriage but not anymore. some supporters say that makes new york's new law bitter sweet. >> this is supposed to be a lib era l state and new york passes it. that makes me angry. . >> reporter: seven years ago couples lined up to get the first licenses. in 2008 the court affirmed same sex marriage was legal but just a few months later voters approved proposition 8. >> changed the constitution to make itn 't constitutional for two people of the same gender to get married. >> reporter: it's still the law but its being challenged in court. supporters hope the new york law will help build momentum. >> hopefully it'll be legalized in more and more states. >> we are waiting for california. we are hoping on california s

they were angry because the military informed them california flags would not be at half-staff for his funeral service on monday because the state lowers flagged this past tuesday once the governor's office was notified of its death. >> not like there are thousands of soldiers going down. you know, my son, he is like, the one, and, they can not get that one right? >> reporter: we informed the governor's office about the family's concern and got a quick response. >> we were not aware until you reported. and we are happy to fly the flags. someone who made the ultimate sacrifice for our state andination we are happy to do so. >> reporter: family members are grateful because they can concentrate on saying good-bye to nick. back to you. >>>it is another day of reckoning for the two hunt 20,000 -- 220,000 students in college. their tuition bill rose against going to $11,000 a year. they approved the hike during a meeting in san francisco. the governor is a region but he did not vote for the increase. >> here we are, putting, once again, the nail in the cover inin the middle class. that is exactly who gets hurt in this debate. >> repor

the california state flag will be presented to both of his sons. the event is set to wrap up at 1:20 in the afternoon. there will be reception afterwards as well as an opportunity for friends and relatives to sign his casket. >>> police have found at least one marijuana cultivation site near the wood land area where a park officer was attacked earlier this week. east bay regional park officer was on routine patrol south of moraga when gunmen opened fire by o him each was rescued by an armored vehicle. there was an extensive search of the area. they have uncovered one active grow site. >>> federal and state officials are working on what could be the largest marijuana eradication effort in california history. they were allowed to shoot this video from one of the raids, part of full court, being conducted in the national forest. so far agents have removed 373,000 pot plants and arrested 88 people. the operation is scheduled to end next week. tonight at 6:00 we'll bring you the full california watch investigation and the people behind these illegal pot

tons of equipment and supplies and they brought up a model of the shuttle itself and the united states flag was on colombia during the first shuttle mission in 1981. "atlantis," will undock tomorrow morning and land at kennedy space center before 6:00 a.m. on thursday, eastern time, and we will have live coverage crucial the nation and around the world. storm troopers lost the war for the empire and now one has crossed over to the go side. details on a long march for charity. ♪ smetimes when we touch ha ha! millions of hits! [ male announc ] flick, stack, and move between active apps seamlessly. only on the new hp touchpad with webos. >>shepard: a georgian embassy guard attacking topless protesters in the ukraine. and there is video. the women demonstrating against the recent arrest of journalists in georgia on charges of spying. the embassy guard shoved the women and punched the cameraman in the face. the police officer s cored the guard inside and the embassy reports that it has fired that guard. an australian man set off on an incredible jump any for charity walking 2,500 miles from the

soil, and not only expanding, but accelerating what will follow, american spaceships with united states flags on them launching right here on the east coast. >> and what is next? there is always a plan, and something on the table, a destination, a vehicle, something that we could wrap our minds around. >> and we have that. the international space station has been our plan, and that is the toe-hold to the future. we have been trying to relive apollo since the '60s and announcing dates and destinations and not meeting them. we need to develop those capabilities so that this nation can afford the fly. we are going to go beyond lower orbit with the space launch system, and the mcvb, the multipurpose crew. >> the orion. >> yes, and right here from florida. >> but with the orion, you need the heavy lift rockets there, and i want to read something that shuttle director mike linebach had to say to the team. i'm embarrassed without better guidance from washington for the manned space program, and we have always had a program to transfer into it from apollo to gemini, to orbiters. and so if you go thro

apparently does violate the united states flag code. >> you're not supposed to use the flag style inbedding or draperies. >> or bikinis. man-kinis. >> the nylon man short-shorts. just don't do it. >> evidently in massachusetts, or in manchester we should say, this student, 14 years old, she had some fake eyelashes on. and the teacher said, nuh-uh, those are too long. there's a dress code. we're going to snip them off. >> can you imagine? >> she didn't use skis soars like this, they were rounded scissors. >> and that story to continue. because you probably don't want anybody taking scissors to your teen's lashes. >> parents got to be upset about that. >> she was just trying to express herself. remember i doncocoa, the gorillt was sweet, had the littltl kitten, actually could do poems in sign language. cocoa is turning 40. >> can you believe that? >> cocoa is turning 40. this is what cocoa's going to do. she as lovely lady. she's going to enjoy her some birthday cake. >> of course. >> her handler mentions it's not the kind of cake that humans enjoy, however, cocoa does enjoy tringing s

they were angry because the military informed them california flags would not be at half staff for his funeral service on monday because the state lowered flags this past tuesday once the governor's officer was notified of his death. >> it's not like there's thousands of soldiers going down. you know, my son, i mean he's like the one. and they can't get that one right. >> reporter: we informed the governor's office about the family's concern and got a quick response. >> fortunately we weren't aware until you reported it and we are happy to fly the flags on monday. the day of his funeral. somebody who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our state and for our nation. we're absolutely happy to do so. >> reporter: the family said it is grateful and can now concentrate on saying their goodbyes to nick. robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> help could be on the way for veterans with mental illnesses. >>> state prison officials are invest investigating the sexual assault of a nurse. officials tell ktv u it happened in an area where inmates receive medical assistance. they say they're not ruling out the possibility that more than one inmat

the state lowered flags this past tuesday once the governor's office was notified of his death. >> it's not like there's thousands of soldiers going down, you know. my son, i mean he's like the one. and they can't get that one right. >> reporter: we informed the governor's office about the family's concern and we got a quick response. >> we were not aware, we will be happy to do so. >> reporter: family members say they are grateful because now they can concentrate on saying goodbye to nick. robert handa, ktvu news. >>> a grass fire that burned about 500 acres in the altamont area is out tonight. fire officials say gusty winds fanned the flames. smoke filled the sky but did not affect traffic. firefighters had the fire contained after about two hours, the cause of the grass fire is still under investigation. >>> people living just north of san jose state are back in their homes tonight after a car crash forced the evacuation of 30 homes. two cars collided on east st. john's street around 9:00 this morning sending one car right into a gas meter. no one was injured but officials evacuated

the state lowered flags this past tuesday once the governor's office was notified of his death. >> it's not like there's thousands of soldiers going down, you know. my son, i mean he's like the one. and they can't get that one right. >> reporter: we informed the governor's office about the family's concern and we got a quick response. >> we were not aware, we will be happy to do so. >> reporter: family members say they are grateful because now they can concentrate on saying goodbye to nick. robert handa, ktvu news. >>> a grass fire that burned about 500 acres in the altamont area is out tonight. fire officials say gusty winds fanned the flames. smoke filled the sky but did not affect traffic. firefighters had the fire contained after about two hours, the cause of the grass fire is still under investigation. >>> people living just north of san jose state are back in their homes tonight after a car crash forced the evacuation of 30 homes. two cars collided on east st. john's street around 9:00 this morning sending one car right into a gas meter. no one was injured but officials evacuated

and this is actually one of the few copies of their flag that is in the united states right now. plause) how does-- how does a new flag get decided? >> well, it's amazing. the green is for the agriculture potential. the red for the blood that people gave to get the new country. black actually for the african people. whether you is the nile river and this star is for the unity of all the people to come together for this new state. >> stephen: and who makes the decision that this is the flag? >> some flag decision guy. i don't really-- . >> stephen: wow. (laughter) >> stephen: that sounds like a job that drunlt last long. >> that was it. >> stephen: if i was the flag decision guy i would be like, i haven't made up my mind yet. keep the checks coming. now what kind of success do you think south sudan has a chance of having? because they've got something called the oil perf. >> the resource curse, here is this country that has been born, very poor one of the poorest countries in the world, very little medical care, no education but they got huge reserves of oil. but what that often me

so today that tax makes sure this alabama park covered in confederate flags is the best kept in the state.

flag. >> to the united states of america. >> one nation, under god, indivisible. >> and with liberty and justice for all. woo! >> thank you. >> i want your vote! ♪ ♪ i pledge of allegiance, i pledge of allegiance to the flag ♪ ♪ to the flag of the united states of america, america ♪ >> raise your right hand. i hereby declare. >> for a long, long time, i wait for this day. >> this is the greatest day in my life. >> i love america! >> i would rank today as my very top of the line on my best days of my life. ♪ >> i love this country to death. god bless america. >> to call you a fellow citizen of the united states of america. this is now your country. >> so help me god. >> so help me god. >> congratulations. [ applause ] ♪ >> eight years ago my husband was one of millions of immigrants who came to america legally. since he married me, and i was born in the usa, he had no problem getting a greencard. >> this is a greencard. this is it. this is going the change my whole life. i drink to the greatest country on earth. >> reporter: he was happy as a resident alien until one day -- ♪ born in the u

flag. >> no, no, no. yoyocan desecrate it now because of the -- >> i understand. i'm saying the state could take -- have an amendment to prevent that desecration. >> if the amendment passes, the states could pass a law, correct. >> and the states are empowered to do so if they so wish. >> if the amendment passes. >> only if the amendment passes. >> right. >> so you're in favor of the amendment passing? >> no, i'm not. >> i am. i'm one of scoundrels, john. patriotic scoundrel in favor it of! >> what about the afghans? you remember when the afghans burned the koran to the reaction of americans to the burning of the flag. >> in florida. >> what is cultural difference siify, comparing the afghans and the effect them -- >> that's religious and much more powerful. this is a political symbol and a symbol of the country p while it does cause reaction in the united states, it's nothing like people running around killing people for. >> you realize on national anthem focuses on the flag? o say -- >> so does our pledge of allegiance. >> so what does ma mean, we have great respect for it but respe

they were flagged down by a citizen who stated, they are shooting up there right now. as they pointed west on sunday dale avenue, instantly, the officers looked west and saw the suspect armed with an uzi-type assault weapon on the 1800 block. the officers saw the suspect had the weapon in both hands and was firing in the direction of a crowd of people. as the suspect fire the weapon, numerous people began running in various directions. officers could hear the shots being fired and could see smoke coming from the weapon. the suspect fired at least -- approximate three to four shots and then fired in the air. officer trail broadcast over the radio shots fired and a suspect description as numerous units responded. officers pulled up to the suspect, at which point the suspect notice the officers, and while fully armed, began running from the officers westbound on sunday dale avenue. officer obot pursue the suspect on foot while officers peregoy and trailed initially pursued from their vehicle. officer obot parallel the suspect on foot, ordering him to stop as the suspect r

how dare you confront the united states flag, united states military. how dare you violate the human dignity of your people. so i'm calling upon world leaders and the united nations and all of those who have the responsibility of adhering to the human rights for all people, to denounce the actions of president assad, denounce the actions of those violent and abusive people in the streets who are killing their own people. and listen to syrian americans who have asked for a peaceful resolution. no, we are not calling for war. tragedies in yemen where the president refuses to step down. the conflicts in libya where the president refuses to step down. difficulties in egypt. and on and on and on. but for the people of that region, we should take heart in america that they have attempted to create a democratic community and nation of states. the arab league needs to speak and we need to denounce the president and ask him, of syria, to step down. that leads me to america's role, madam speaker, in this crisis that has now been made by our republican friends. to

. >> this family is angry with the governor and state of california with the way it's handled the return of the hero to the bay area. the flag remains on the staff sargeant and the 36-year-old died july 5th after his unit was hit in afghanistan. the family found out today that the state was to the planning to fly the flag at half staff on monday, the day of the funeral. >> we're getting my son's body before it, we got told that the american flag was not going to be at half mast in california. that it was going to be in all of the other 49 states. and i'm working on trying to get that corrected. >> now, the governor's office has just confirmed the flag will be lowered monday saying the only reason for the confusion is that flag had been lowered in honor of the soldier on the 12th after communication with the department. but that communication had misinformation in it. also the governor's office says from the federal government that added to their grieve today, he served his country 16 years. his survived by his wife and two adult children from a previous marriage n daily city, abc 7 news. >> and police have arrested the girlf

i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic from which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> taking a roll call of commissioners. commission president thomas mazzucco. >> present. >> dr. joe marshall? >> here. >> petra dejesus? >> she's en route. >> commissioner angela chan? >> present. >> commissioner carol kingsley? >> present. >> commissioner james slaughter? >> here. >> commissioner julius turman? >> here. >> we have a quorum of commissioners and also joyce hicks of the office of citizens complaints and the chief of police. >> thank you, lieutenant falvey. welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the july 13, 2011 police commission hearing. ladies and gentlemen, tonight is what we call our discipline night so we have some closed matters, disciplinary hearings which by law have to be held in closed session so we have a very light agenda before that so we now move to line item number one which is general public comment. >> item number one, general public comment. the public is now welcome to address the commi

the clerk: s. 1188, a bill to require the purchase of domestically made flags in the united states of america for the use by the federal government. the presiding officer: without objection, the committee is discharged and the senate will proceed to the measure. mr. brown: i ask unanimous consent, mr. president, that the brown substitute, brown of ohio substitute amendment, which is at the desk, which we just discussed, be agreed to, the bill as amended be read a third time and passed, the motions to reconsider be laid on the table with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the bill be placed in the record at the appropriate place as if read. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. brown: thank you, mr. president. i ask unanimous consent, mr. president, the senate proceed to the consideration of s. res. 240, submitted earlier today. the presiding officer: the clerk will report. the clerk: s. res. 240, condemning the horrific attacks on government buildings in oslo, norway, and a youth camp at utia island, norway, on july 22, 2011, and for other purposes.

flag on a flagpole on his own front lawn. he was told by the homeowners association where he lives that his flagpole was violating the property rules. the rules staten only be attached to the home. now that fight is over. the association decided to let the veteran run old gory up his flagpole after all. >> reporter: really? rick: really. >> reporter: a final salute to the man who led our praops on the battle field in gans. general david petraeus is spending the 4th of july there in uniform. thinks next job is to run the cia. before moving on he sat down with a one-on-one interview with fox news. dominic dnatalie. >> reporter: jaime, he spent the last eight out of the eleven independence days since 9/11 either at war in iraq. he said america did what it set out to do after 9/11. and that is to go after al-qaida itself and try to eradicate it as an organization. there is one thing he pointed out to me and the fact is that the problem is by no means over. take a listen. >> that task has been accomplished, but of course it is threatened, because of course the taliban allowed al-qaida on afghan soil when it ran the country, and we believe that there is