they're really lucky they didn't lose their whole house. >> a grass fire tears through a community. >> complete bay area news coverage starts right now. this is the 10:00 news. good evening. i'm mike meeb ak it was a scramble in -- county today. a fire stretched authorities thin. tonight crews are on aheart for any flair ups.

we're live in -- [indiscernible] >> reporter: on a hot dry day with was gusting to 25 miles per hour, it was a big reminder that peak fire season is almost upon us. >> several vehicles burned up there and just an old abandon's horse trailer. >> this resident looks at what might have been and feels lucky. he was tilling his yard when he heard shouting and saw flames coming. he jumped on his backhoe to build his neighbor a break. the fire burned to a door of a third neighbor, hot enough to melt a individual door. >> you can see it burn right up against their house and burn several of their buildings. they're very lucky they didn't lose their house. >> we could have a fast moving fire with a small wind. >> fire officials didn't waste

any time. they said the conditions could put more homes at risk. >> and then we're challenged with smaller resources. very aggressive firefighting, though, and we were able to quickly knock it down. >> only those few cars and out buildings. they barely doubt their breath when another fire brought our. crews had to navigate high voltage hazard to extinguish a 15-acre fire. >> it was a bird that was somehow able to reach its wingspan out and we located the bird that burned in the fire. >> and the first fire, apparently no mystery either. witnesses saw it spread from the neighbor's yard. >> i don't know what they were doing, but whatever they were

doing, they warrant supposed to be. >> barrel fires are illegal. that's a question for investigators. a veteran firefighter was overcome by heat and smoke, but he's home and okay now. all of this comes on a particularly rough day for dixon fire. the small department responded to a fatale car crash yesterday and found one of their own, a popular young firefighter the victim. his dad is a career firefighter here, so everyone was working today with heavy hearts. >> in san jose, the firefighters gained the upper hand on a grass fire. the two alarm fire was reported shortly after 2:30 not far from a wal-mart store. they had the fire knocked down two hours later.

five acres burned. >> three pythons discovered at a park all within a 28 hour period. well, today that same park opened. all eyes were not necessarily focused on the soccer matches. >> reporter: outside of the hundred of guess ever kids playing in a soccer tournament, it was a normal weekend, except for the words of advise given to both players parents. >> the coach said don't touch anything that doesn't belong to you and be cautious. >> i told my kids to be careful and don't touch anyone else's backpack. >> there was three explosive devices discovered in a wooded area nearby. >> we got news that it was constructed consistent with a

pipe bomb. >> it was found 200 yards from the initial side. this is a photograph that captured the detonation of that third device. police sought advise of 25 extra officers around the area who searched the park late last night for any additional devices. none were found. >> it's safe. bring your family, and what we want everybody to know is remain concerned. >> last night a backpack was discovered in a homeless camp. it turned out to not be a threat. >> a parent discovered that backpack. we determined it was the same backpack, again, not a threat, but they're doing what we told them to do. leave the packages alone and call us. >> the officials took care of the problems. right now we are easied up. >> concord police say they will continue to step up patrols of the park through the weekend.

>> the three pipe bombs were taken into possession of the bomb squad. they will be sent to a lab for analysis. concord police say so far there are no arrests or suspects in this case. >> san francisco police are trying to figure out who tried to steel automated teller machines. the suspect aat the present attempted to rip them from the wall. police are still trying to determine if the thieves actually got away with any cash. investigators say that thget away vehicle they be a white van reported stolen out of hayward. >> a known gang member is said to have been shot more than 40 times. kerry dawson was sitting in the

driver seat of a ford fusion at about 1:15 when police say he was shot several times. he was taken to the hospital where he died. they are still working on a suspect description. also in the city tonight, the search continues for a suspect wanted for an armed carjacking and for shooting at police. investigators say around 5:30 officers spotted a car matching the description of the vehicle that had been car jacketed. the car crashed and then the suspects got out and ran and fired at the officers. the officers fired back. one suspect remains at large. >> highway patrol carried out surprise inspections in the parking lot of great america in santa clara.

all buses failed today. officers say they did not pass for a few reasons. either they had maintenance problems or the drivers did not have the proper licenses to operate the vehicle or even health endorsements allowing them to drive. >> for the most part, most companies do an out standing job at maintaining their vehicles, as well as ensuring that their drivers are properly licensed. as for the other, they compromise their passengers and the motoring public. >> hundreds of bicycle riders took to the streets of oakland tonight to honor slain bart passenger -- the ride was called peace from police as a way to call attention to what the participants is police abuse against community members. they road from lakeside park on

to fruitville station where on new year's morning officer -- shot graham. the ride's organizer say many cyclists were wearing green for a reason. >> every race, people come together in oakland and coming together and showing the trudy versety of second. >> some went on to the platform for a candlelight vigil. police have made no arrests so far. >> a santa cruz man is in jail tonight accused of killing his girlfriend. 39-year-old sanchez used a knife to slash his live-in girlfriend's throat. the paramedics found a 41-year- old woman bleeding. medics tried to revive her, but the unidentified woman died there at the scene. police declined to say what

propertied the fight or if there was a history of violence at this home. >> 41 people were charged with federal conspiracy and racketeering crimes in southern california. the arrest come after a 20 month sting operation targeting violent crimes along the u.s.- mexico border. authorities say the drug cartel had recently moved some of its operations to san diego where 27 people were arrested. others charged include current and former mexican law enforcement officials. >> this rico conspiracy involves both state and fed criminal violations, some of the worst on the books, murders, kidnappings, robberies, drug trafficking and money laundering. >> the rico act allows for

harsher punishment. >> down 60 police officers. we'll show you how oakland residents are working to keep their streets safe. >> and words of warning, those of you who grow grapes, what people are being asked to do to their vineyards. >> the people affected by the bp disaster remain upset.

two 13-year-olds were shot. patty lee reports. >> up and down and to the -- back to the wallet. >> reporter: in east oakland, more than 100 boys took an al day crash course on how to man up. >> when you were younger and just realizing what you wanted to do. >> reporter: the man up conference was organized by hundred black men. it's designed to help kids who lack adult role models. >> our goal is to plant seeds that older brothers and younger brothers can really help each

other for the rest of the days of the year. >> a lot of kids want guidance but have nowhere to turn. >> those role models need to be bigger. they need to be a role model for maybe two kids or the whole street. >> i have friends that don't have dads or they might not have a mom. >> 12-year-old says he worries about kids. he was not surprised to learn that a boy and children were shot and wounded in east oakland last night. >> they're both in the hospital. a peace vigil was held today to remember the victims of violent. >> we do need to get on the

streets in these cities. >> she says her son was shot over a dispute on the basketball court. >> my son was shot 7 times. he left behind a son. >> in oakland, patty lee. >> the first in what could be a series of murder convictions against 12 richmond gang members was handed down this week. jose martinez was convicted on friday of second degree murder with gang enhancement for killing of jose lopez. he was not a gang member, but was killed because he was wearing red. martinez faces 59 years to life in prison when he's sentenced next month. the gang killed five people in san pablo during a five-month period. they're trying to determine

how a 6-year-old boy got a gone and accidentally shot his young 12 brother. the boy is in stable condition tonight. a friend says that the wounded 6 6th grader is in good spirits. >> he's all right. you know. he's talking. he still has to recover, you know. he got shot right here. >> now, the children's mother was at home when the shooting occurred. deputies arrested the 16-year- old. he's charged with firing a gun with negligence. seven gay passengers will be welcomed tomorrow at the

evangelical -- tomorrow. pastors have served in their lutheran congregations but have not been officially recognized by the church. the ceremony will be he would at st. marks marks lutheran church tomorrow. >> if i recalls are trying to direct crops from the european grapevine moth which was discovered last year. homeowners with a small number of vines are being instructed to strip away the grapes. this will eliminate the moth's food source. postcards will be mailed out to residents soon. a trade group is suing san francisco requiring labels for

radiation on cell phones. all cell phones must feet fcc standards. the first in the nation law is set to go in effect in february. there have been studies linking cell phone radiation to cancer, but many scientists scientists are not convinced and no one has determined what level might be dangerous. >> ships are headed back to the oil spill now that tropical storm bonnie has fizzled out. steve what are gap reports. >> reporter: frustrated by the bp claims process, the government is told they're tired of waiting. >> bp is waiting for the $20 billion claims to kick in so they don't have to pay it out of their fund. >> the crowd of more than 200

exacerbated exacerbated fishermen say the process is too slow. he says the giant is not stalling on payments. >> i will do my best as quickly as i can to accelerate the process to get them some financial help, or at least some certainty. >> while fineburg feels the questions, the ships head back to the site. the move puts them behind by at least a week. >> it will be five to 7 days for them to be in a position to be able to actually drill into the well itself. >> now answering peak hurricane season, more delays are a real possibility. c military veterans along with those residing in other

state where is medical marijuana is legal are about to get a break from the veteran's administration. right now va doctors can deny pain medications to patients who use illegal drugs. beginning next week, it will allow veterans who use medical marijuana in state where is it's legal to receive other pain medications. well, a pilot gets out just in time just before the million dollars yet he was flying crashes in a fire ball. >> the hero of the hudson, today he became a hero for youngsters. we'll tell you where sully is. the fog will continue to push back into the bay tonight. i will have your forecast coming up in a bit.

spectators said it was like

watching a dream. the crash of a $35 million fighter jet at a canadian air show. the pilot was attempting a maneuver when something went terribly wrong. he ejected moments before that plane smashed into the ground. the pilot survived with only minor injuries. natalie allen has reactions from those who saw it happen. >> all eyes were on the sky and of all the maneuvers, witnesses can't stop talking about the most spectacular finish. the pilot was on a run when spectators saw something unusual. i looked around -- >> he lost speed and it started going down. >> all of a sudden you could

hear pop, pop, pop, sparks came out of the one engine. >> this is what they witnessed, the plane bursting into planes. the pilot barely escaped shooting out with his parachute just before the jet dove nose first. >> he had a rough landing. >> probably less than 100 meters off the ground, parallel to the ground. shoot did open, but being so low, he hit the ground full force. >> the pilot hit the ground and was dragged several hundred feet unconscious before he managed to collect himself. >> the authorities are vetting the crash. despite this explosive distraction, organizers say the final day of the air show will continue on schedule.

natalie allen, atlanta. in germany, a panic killed at least 18 people and injured 80 others at a music festival called the love parade. some victims were trampled and crushed while others fell from a barrier they were trying to climb over. investigators are trying the figure out what caused the panic panic. there's a ravaging measles outbreak. 88 people have died. hospitals in the capital are jammed with patients. the epidemic comes after a widespread flooding. in coast thatly da, workers digging a foundation have discovered allege 800-year-old

burial site. it contains 26 sets sets of human bones and baskets from plant fibers. experts say that find is significant because it proves that ceramics were in use much earlier than was thought. retired captain sully sullen burger and his wife lauri host add picnic to raise money for best buddies international. it offers friendship, employment and leadership opportunities for people with disabilities. their charity work started years ago after their oldest daughter invited over a girl with downs syndrome for a play date. >> we've always got our kids involved in organizations because i wanted them to not have that stigma in their life and feel like they didn't invite a child like that over to our house.

>> they also say they plan on participating in a bicycle de called the best buddies challenge. >> ahead, a police force makes cuts to the staff, but the bay aarea is not alone. >> the last time they tried it, well, it was a mob scene. find out what golden gate officials are planning for the next big anniversary.

police are investigating what they say was a running gun battle with sent people to the hospital this afternoon. the shooting began at 4:00 on spring street. police say two people were exchanging gun fire on the street. the identities or condition of

the victims have been released. people are asking witnesses to come forward to the department. the department is eliminating their swat and k-9 units. many law enforcement cuts are occurring across the state. >> reporter: police department across california are under fire. as broke local governments scale back on public spending. stockton, $23 million in the red is laying off 26 officers, but they're taking that fight to the streets. >> we're not doing as much follow up on police work. when we do respond to a call, we don't have the same amount of detectivetives to get them in custody. >> it's the most dangerous city

in the state. the murder rate is up and keeps a running body count. >> during tough times, we have to make tough decisions. we don't feel that cutting public safety is the right decision being made at city haul. >> many crash strapped communities are following suit. >> we've made calls where we thought there were intruders next door, and the police were there instantly. now we'll be on a waiting list. >> the bay area city of st. carlos is disbanding its pd all together and turning it over to sheriff's office. it cuts the deficit nearly in half. >> they're going to have to do something. cut services or find a way to deliver them. >> outsourcing is one way to maintain the service level while reducing costs.

>> even oakland where violent crime is up is cutting 10% of its department to save $14 million annually. so they're taking their case to politicians and the people. stockton residents can expect to see half a dozen more billboards like in this year. >> bay aarea workers were the highest paid last year. the data from the u.s. bureau of labor statistics shows that workers here earned 20% more than the national average. bay area workers were also the highest paid in 2008. golden gate bridge directors have nixed the idea of having a public bridge walk. , the bridge's 75 eat

anniversary. at their 50th anniversary, people gathered on the bridge and flattened the arch. they're secured about the possibility of terrorism if they allow so many people on the bridge at once. they say instead, they'll hold the event and mark the diamond anniversary. people are flocking to gill roy this weekend. it features live entertainment and good food. it raises about half a million dollars each year. tomorrow is the final day. it runs from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for more on the garlic festival taking place in the bay area, go to the website.

>> it appears that zsa zsa gabor is doing better. her husband said that the 93- year-old is able to say a few words. gabor fell at her home last weekend and had surgery on monday. her husband said it appeared that she suffered a stroke during the surgery. the hungaryen born actress was in a two car accident. flood waters take their tolls in one midwest city. footage of a that could not hold back the water. >> we could definitely be in for some changes. we'll have your forecast when we return.

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runners taking part in tomorrow's san francisco marathon. it was all available at tonight's pa that feed at one market plaza. runners are encouraged to raise money in the fight against cancer. >> this is an issue that's close to my heart. my uncle passed away a couple of years ago. my grandmother had lymph oma. 20,000 runners are expected to compete this year in the five events ranging from a full marathon to a progressive marathon. there's also a kids run.

a gave way in iowa today. these counties failed as a result of the massive rains. the national weather service reported a gap in the berm alongside the. much of the flooding occurred in farm areas. the flood water began reseeding tonight. back here in the bay area, summer like weather pattern with the low clouds and fog. inland, plenty of sunshine and temperatures warming up to around 90 degrees. right now i can show you with the help of the storm tracker two, already a few patches moving into the way. we do have partly cloudy skies.

the hot spot, 49 degrees in antioch. looking out at the sunset, you can see overall the fog thing developing out there. the distance, the cool temperatures coast side. fog increase over night and clearing back to shoreline. the extended forecast does call for a cooling trend. there's a little low pressure to our west and high pressure to the east. also setting up a circulation both right around these systems and we're tracking more moisture moving into the state and thunderstorms firing up across the sierra: there's a possible for tomorrow once again across these areas we could be tracking some thunderstorms just outside of the bay area. there's some possibility with that with increased fire danger. we'll be watching that for

tomorrow. for us, once again, temperatures coast side. warmest temperatures inland. most areas cooling off for your thursday. here's our forecast model showing you some of the fog first thing tomorrow at 7:00. 53 to 58 degrees. the fog targeting the coastal spots. partly to mostly sunny, but still some coastal fog. from the upper 60s all to way to the 90-degree mark. napa is 75, right around the rim of the bay 60 to 70 degrees. san jose 78. these temperatures, like we said, checking around 3:00 or 4:00 tomorrow afternoon. san francisco skies sunny and temperatures in the low 60s. temperatures are trending down as we head to monday and

tuesday. in fact, tuesday, warmest locations, maryland barely making it up to the 83 mark. heather and mike tomorrow afternoon, look toward to east. you'll see those puffy clouds. well, coming up next, one of the key pieces of the oakland as goes on the disabled list.

the giants third straight win was the only good thing that happened. pat buehrle burrell -- he was taken out on a stretcher, his ct scans were negative. buster posey with a solid single up the middle. two more hits for posey who has hit in 17 straight games. another impressive outing for bumgarner the hit that