Newly released surveillance video showed a wanted homicide suspect tossing several items into a dumpster behind a store in National City, Calif., 48 hours before the alleged crime spree that prompted a manhunt throughout the Southwest.

Former Los Angeles Police Department officer Christopher Dorner is suspected in a series of attacks over the past week that left three people dead, including a Riverside, California, police officer.

Authorities say Dorner has vowed revenge against several former LAPD colleagues whom he blames for ending his career.

NBC 7 San Diego has obtained surveillance video through sources close to the investigation. The video was taken outside an auto parts store on Main Street in National City at 9:07 a.m. Monday. The store is located directly across the street from the National City police station.

On the video, a Nissan Titan truck pulls up to a dumpster and stops. For four minutes, someone unloads items from the back.

Majid Yahyai is an employee at Platinum Auto Sports.

"He was right on the tape, I mean he went, came back, made a U-turn, stopped," Yahyai said.

A man matching Dorner’s description stops near a second dumpster closer to the discreetly mounted security camera.

Wearing jeans and a jacket the man walks over to the passenger door and begins searching through more belongings.

"He was for three, four minutes inside his car looking for things," Yahyai said.

This time he throws away what we now know was a magazine full of bullets with their tips carefully sawed off, a green military belt strap, and a brown camouflage helmet.

The items were discovered within a half hour by an employee.

Police aren't disclosing specifics about the items found in the first dumpster, but it was all a huge find for detectives, who were equally elated to find it was all captured on video.

For those at this shop who were there working as it happened - the encounter is a little too close to home.

"So he missed him by 20 - 30 minutes at most, if he'd of gone 20 minutes earlier probably he would've seen him back here. Scary," Yahyai said.

Yahyai said he and the employee took the items across the street to a police station. They told NBC 7 San Diego they were just happy to help in the investigation.

Saturday was the third full day of a massive multi-agency hunt for Dorner in the San Bernardino mountains, about 80 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, where Dorner's burned-out pickup truck was discovered Thursday.

A scaled-back search party took advantage of a break from stormy weather to search for Dorner using heat-sensing helicopters as vacationing families and weekend skiers frolicked nearby.

A law enforcement officer told The Associated Press authorities found weapons in the truck. The officer spoke on condition of anonymity because the probe is ongoing.

Investigators have been examining the truck to determine if it broke down or was set ablaze as a diversion. Police say the truck had a broken axle.

Investigators are trying to determine whether it was already broken when they found it, or whether it was damaged when it was towed away.

Authorities in Los Angeles have offered a $1 million reward for information leading to the capture of a fired LA police officer sought in connection with a series of killings and threats against his former colleagues and their families.

The reward was announced even as investigators continued to comb the snowy mountains around Big Bear Lake, where Christopher Dorner's burned out truck was found on Feb. 7, and hundreds of officers patrolled the neighborhoods where people live who were threatened by Dorner in an online screed. 

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Every day that Dorner is loose, said LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, is another day when the likelihood of an attack on police officers or their families increases.

"We are asking the public, 'Please help us to protect you,' " Beck said at a news conference. "Please help us to find Dorner before he is able to kill again."

Dorner is wanted in the slayings of three people and the ambush-style shooting of two others, all part of a revenge-style rampage that began last Sunday, when he allegedly shot the daughter of a police union lawyer and her fiancé in an Irvine parking garage.

The heart of the search continued to be the San Bernardino mountains where Dorner was last seen, Beck said on Sunday. Officers will also look for him near where some 50 LAPD families live who were threatened by the former policeman.

"You fish where the fish are," Beck said. "And Mr. Dorner has made his intentions very clear."

Also on Sunday, the Riverside Police Department released the name of one of Dorner's alleged victims.

Michael Crain, 34, was ambushed by a man police believe was Dorner early Thursday, as he sat with his partner at a stoplight in his patrol car.

Crain, who was born in Anaheim, was an 11-year veteran of the Riverside police force. He leaves behind a wife and two small children.

A second reward, worth $100,000, could also be on the way, a spokesman for Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich said Sunday.

Tony Bell said that Antonovich and fellow supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas planned to ask colleagues on the Board of Supervisors to approve that reward for information leading to Dorner's capture at their meeting on Tuesday.

News of the rewards came as the LAPD announced it would re-open its investigation into Dorner’s firing from the department in 2008.

In a 11,400 word manifesto published on line, the ex-officer blamed his killing spree on his termination, saying that he would only stop when his name was cleared.

Re-opening the investigation seems to have two purposes: to communicate to members of the public who have responded to Dorner’s complaints that the LAPD treated him unfairly, and to send a message to the ex-officer himself.

The department "is not opening it because of the accusations or because of the musings of someone who is a multiple murderer now," Cmdr. Andrew Smith said Saturday. Chief Charlie Beck is "wants to ensure that the public knows that the Los Angeles Police Department is fair and transparent, " Smith said.

Witnesses will be re-interviewed and the investigation into Dorner's firing will get a "fresh set of eyes," Smith said. He also issued a plea for Dorner to come forward.

"He can turn himself in and he can be able to get his side of the story out," Smith said.

Deputies have been combing the ski resort area of Big Bear, where authorities found former LAPD Officer Christopher Dorner’s burned-out truck, since Thursday afternoon.

Investigators found weapons inside the truck, suggesting Dorner may have abandoned the truck in an unplanned hurry.

Former LAPD Chief William Bratton told the "Today Show" on Saturday that evidence suggests Dorner's truck may have become stuck in the mud. Previously, it was speculated that the truck may have been intentionally set ablaze as a distraction.

Investigators on Saturday were also trying to determine whether the truck's axle was broken when they found it, or if it was fractured while being towed from the forestry road.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, interviewed outside a prayer breakfast downtown, urged Dorner to turn himself in.

"We will find you," Villaraigosa said. "You’ve disgraced the public safety -- the police profession -- turn yourself in."

As the search in Big Bear was winding down for the night on Saturday, LAPD announced the department is reopening the case into Dorner's 2008 firing from the force.

In an 11,400-word document published online, Dorner laid out plans to kill law enforcement officers and their families, vowing to stop the attacks when LAPD "states the truth about my innocence."
 

When most of us went to sleep, there was an impressive amount of snow, but we woke up to massive amounts.

A Portland man caught 24-hours of the storm and condensed it a 43-second time lapse video. 

Jose Andrade posted this video on his YouTube channel.

You can see his other videos here.

Actor Jamie Foxx joined the parents of slain teenager Trayvon Martin on Saturday for a community event in South Florida that drew throngs of people.

The event, called the ""I am Trayvon, Day of Remembrance Peace Walk," was led by Martin’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, at Ives Estates Park in Miami. 

Martin's parents, who wore green shirts with their son’s image that read "I am Trayvon," held up a large banner with their son's face on it as they led hundreds of supporters in a march for peace.

"It's just a beautiful feeling just to know that all of these people are out here and honoring, in remembrance of Trayvon," Tracy Martin said.

Foxx, who took the stage to address everyone who attended, said he felt it was necessary to show his support.  "When I first saw this story, I couldn't get over it," Foxx said.

Foxx, who has an 18-year-old daughter, said he was especially touched by the tragedy.

"I'm absolutely committed to all you out there who have young kids," he said. "I hope you never have to go through anything like this."

The star said he hopes to use his voice to keep Trayvon Martin's memory and message alive.

"The thing is with press, and you know how press goes, it will be a hot story at one point. It will be the thing to go to and, all of a sudden, they try to forget about it," Foxx said. "And I said I don't want anybody to forget about this, because they can't forget about the fact that they lost their son."

Foxx added, "And the thing is, we're not asking for anything out of the ordinary. We're asking for justice."

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It has been nearly a year since Trayvon Martin, 17, of Miami Gardens, was killed. He was fatally shot in Sanford in February last year during a confrontation with neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, 28, authorities say. 

Zimmerman, who says the shooting was self-defense, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in Martin's death.

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Saturday, Martin's family was thankful Foxx attended the event.

"We really appreciate you here, and you always got a family here in Miami," Tracy Martin told him.

Foxx closed out the rally by singing a song dedicated to Trayvon Martin.

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President Barack Obama will visit Chicago Friday to talk about the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city.

The President is expected to address gun violence as well as strengthening the economy for the middle class in Tuesday evening's State of the Union address, which he will continue to discuss Friday at an event in the city.

The visit comes shortly after First Lady Michelle Obama attended a funeral for slain teen Hadiya Pendleton. 

The President sent a letter to the girl's family saying that he would work as hard as possible to "end this senseless violence."

The visit also follows the President's recent proposals to pass universal background checks and bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines, like the ones used in the Newtown, Conn. school shooting.

After State of the Union address, the President will travel to three different communities to discuss "policy proposals included in the State of the Union that focus on strengthening the economy for the middle class and the Americans striving to get there," the White House told NBC News on Sunday. 

"He'll, of course, also talk about the gun violence that has tragically affected too many families in communities across Chicago and across the country."

On Wednesday, February 13th, the President will travel to the Asheville, North Carolina area. On Thursday, February 14th, the President will travel to the Atlanta, Georgia area for an event, with Chicago being the final stop.

Police arrested two suspects Sunday morning who are being questioned in the death of slain teen Hadiya Pendleton, officials confirmed with NBC.

The suspects were pulled over early this morning around 67th Street and South Chicago Avenue after detectives canvassed the area around Harsh Park, Chicago police said.

Sources close to the investigation said no charges have been filed and the investigation is ongoing.

The new information comes one day after First Lady Michelle Obama attended the funeral for the 15-year-old, whose death has put Chicago gun violence in the spotlight.

It also follows the announcement of President Obama's visit to Chicago to address gun violence in the city. 

Mayor Rahm Emanuel called the teens mother Cleopatra Pendleton this morning to tell her the news, sources told NBC Chicago.

Reward leading to her killer last stood at $40,000.

Pendleton was killed last Tuesday at Kenwood Park on the city's South Side days after she performed at some of President Barack Obama's recent inauguration festivities. She was shot to death blocks from her school and about a mile from the president's and first lady's Chicago home.

Pendleton was remembered by many as a smiling young girl full of laughter and love.

First Lady Michelle Obama and hundreds of supporters attended her funeral Saturday morning at the Greater Harvest Baptist Church.

The First Lady's visit drew attention, and lots of security, to the funeral and shed light on the ongoing issue of gun violence.

Pendleton's godfather Damon Stewart said he thinks her passing will help raise awareness for those who have lost their lives to violence.

"She is a representative to not only the people of Chicago but to the people of this nation who have lost their lives," he said.

Deputies responded to reports of gunshots fired outside of a Spring Valley bar early Sunday morning, officials confirmed.

Authorities say gunfire was reported at around 12:10 a.m. outside of Fannie’s Bar located at 9143 Campo Rd.

When deputies arrived at the scene, they did not locate a shooting victim or suspect.

Officials spoke with several patrons inside the bar and questioned possible witnesses outside. Deputies said none of those individuals appeared to have any involvement with the shooting.

Witnesses told deputies that those involved in the shooting had fled the scene prior to officials arriving.

While investigating the shooting, deputies were notified of a victim at Grossmont Hospital who had arrived at the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transferred to Sharp Memorial.

The victim’s current condition is unknown. Deputies are working to confirm whether the man is connected to the shooting outside Fannie’s Bar.

No other suspects or victims have been identified in the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing. Check back for updates.
 

The slain Riverside Police Department officer who was ambushed and killed by a man investigators believe was ex-LAPD officer-turned-fugitive Christopher Dorner was once stationed here in San Diego.

Officer Michael Crain, 34, was shot and killed in Riverside, Calif., on Feb. 7 as he sat with his partner at a stoplight in his patrol car.

Police believe Crain’s killer was Dorner, 33, the ex-LAPD officer accused of a series of revenge killings throughout Southern California. The Riverside officer's name was released Sunday during a press conference held by LAPD and other law enforcement agencies.

For TIMELINE of the deadly Dorner case

Dorner remains at large. LAPD officials offered a $1 million reward Sunday for any information leading to the capture and conviction of the fugitive at the center of the ongoing manhunt.

NBC 7 has learned that Crain was born in Anaheim and was an 11-year veteran of the Riverside police force. He's also a former Marine and war veteran.

Crain served two tours in Kuwait as a rifleman. He was a squad leader and was promoted to the rank of sergeant during his service, according to a statement from Riverside police Lt. Guy Toussaint

At one point, Crain was stationed at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside where he taught military operations on urban terrain.

He was honorable discharged from the Marine Corps and joined the Riverside Police Department in August 2001.

Crain leaves behind a wife and two young children.

Check back for updates here on Crain’s connection to San Diego. 

Click here for the latest informaion on the search for Dorner

Click here to read Dorner's MANIFESTO for murder

Thousands of people came together in Urbandale, Iowa for the popular Blue Ribbon BaconFestival celebrating all things connected with the meat, according to the Associated Press. People arrived dressed in creative costumes like Viking hats and makeshift snouts.

A Poway student sent a threatening email over the weekend to a Twin Peaks Middle School administrator stating he planned to shoot a teacher and 23 fellow students at the school on Monday morning.

Detectives from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department investigated the alleged shooting threat Saturday and found numerous rifles and handguns in the 12-year-old student's home.

According to officials, the email threat -- which was sent to a school administrator Friday night -- made reference to 3,000 rounds of ammunition as well as numerous firearms in the planned shooting at the Poway middle school located at 14640 Tierra Bonita Rd.

NBC 7 spoke exclusively with the teacher referenced in the email. She wishes to remain anonymous to protect her safety.

"I kept asking myself, `Why me?' Literally wracking my brain trying to figure out who it is," she said. 

Detectives worked with the Poway Unified School District and San Diego's Computer and Technology Crime High-Tech Response Team to identify the source of the email. CATCH is a taskforce of federal, state and local agencies that investigate technology related crimes.

After identifying this particular Twin Peaks Middle School student as the source of the email, detectives served a search warrant at the boy's house and confiscated numerous rifles and handguns, as well as several computers.

On Saturday at around 5:30 p.m., the 7th grade student was taken into custody and admitted to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation.

Detectives believe the boy planned to act alone and say there is no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in making the threats.

In the wake of the December 14, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., where 20 children and six school staff members were fatally shot by suspect Adam Lanza, the 20-year-old son of a teacher, school and law officials are on high-alert.

"This could really happen anytime, anywhere," the Poway teacher threatened in the email told NBC 7.

NBC 7 reached out to Poway Unified School District superintendent John Collins for comment on this matter.

Collins released the following statement first to NBC 7 Sunday morning:

“Obviously, this situation is both saddening and disturbing. However, it is critical that all touched by this threat understand that the system worked,” said superintendent Collins.

The superintendent also said school counselors and the district's Crisis Intervention Team would be available to speak to students and parents about this ordeal at the Twin Peaks Middle School campus on Monday.

On Sunday, law enforcement and school officials held a press conference to address the shooting threat against Twin Peaks Middle School.

At the press conference, Capt. Bill Donahue of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department assigned to the Poway station spoke of the incident, including details about the student’s email threat and the weapons found in the boy’s family home.

Capt. Donahue confirmed that a total of five rifles, three shotguns and three handguns were confiscated from the residence. He said the weapons were locked away when officials found them.

“The student did not have access to the weapons. They were in the care and custody of the father,” explained Capt. Donahue.

As for the student’s email threat to the school administrator, Capt. Donahue said the email specified how many students would be shot on campus and which types of weapon and ammunition would be used in the attack.

The email also stated the time of the shooting and listed some specific locations on campus where the shooting would occur.

Capt. Donahue said the email listed second period – which is around 9:30 a.m. – as the time of the shooting and said a total of 23 children would be shot.

The student also listed the specific name of the teacher in the email, but Donahue said the email did not specifically identify any of the 23 student targets by name.

Officials said they do not believe this incident is in any way related to recent bullying incidents reported at Twin Peaks.

As for the student’s parents, Capt. Donahue said they were “shocked” and extremely upset over the situation. The student, Donahue said, was also “scared” when officials interviewed him.

The captain said he could not disclose any further details on the student’s state of mind or what he told officials during that interview, as the investigation is pending.

Capt. Donahue said the case will now be presented to the District Attorney’s office. The DA’s office will decide whether to pursue the suspect as a juvenile or adult.

Poway Unified School District superintendent John Collins also spoke at Sunday’s press conference.

He praised and thanked all officials involved for their immediate, quick response on this threat.

“Following the protocols that the district and local law enforcement have established, each agency acted along with the district in full coordination to resolve the threat issue quickly, efficiently and without incident,” said Collins. “We would also like acknowledge the parents of the child, thanking them for their cooperation in what must be an extremely difficult situation regarding their child.”

Collins said the incident has been disturbing for the teacher named in the email. He said the female teacher – whose name is not being released to protect her safety – doesn’t understand why this happened or why she was targeted by the student.

Collins said Twin Peaks Middle School will hold classes as usual on Monday, but there will be extra security on campus, including assistance from the sheriff’s department.

Capt. Donahue also had this message for students who may be contemplating copycat threats:

“We take all threats very seriously as credible and valid threats. Don’t ruin your life or throw away over doing something stupid like sending an email threat or any type of threat at school.”

The captain said students can report any threats of school violence by calling the Students Speaking Out tip line at (888) 580-8477.

The “Unconditional Surrender” statue of a sailor and nurse kissing is back in San Diego

The sculpture known to many as “The Kiss Statue” was scheduled to begin installation Monday morning at the San Diego waterfront.

The 25-foot statue will look the same as the one removed in May but will be bronze thanks to fundraising effort spearheaded by the Midway Museum.

Crews will spend the week cleaning and installing it to get ready for a public dedication on Saturday.

The new area will feature benches and Japanese friendship cherry trees.

The statue of a sailor kissing a nurse replicates a photo taken at the end of World War II. The image of the couple kissing was captured first by a TIME Magazine photographer in 1945.

The piece has been on the waterfront near the Midway Museum since 2007. In May, the original statue was disassembled and shipped off to New Jersey for restoration.

Three people killed in a late night helicopter crash at a movie and TV production ranch north of Los Angeles were identified Monday by LA County coroner's investigators.

The dead included the pilot, David Gibbs, 59, of Valencia; Michael Donatelli, 45, of Pennsylvania; and Darren Rydstrom, 46, of Whittier, Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said.

The three were killed when the helicopter flown by Gibbs crashed at the Polsa Rosa Movie Ranch in Acton on Sunday morning at 3:40 a.m. It is not yet known why the three were flying in the middle of the night.

The ranch where the Bell 206 JetRanger crashed is on the northern edge of the Angeles National Forest, about 30 miles north of L.A.

If you've gotten a jump on spring and planted a few flowers, you'll want to be sure they're protected as a frost advisory is in effect for San Diego Monday night.

Get your forecast

Temperatures will dip into the mid to upper 20s in the coldest wind-sheltered valleys south of Riverside and away from the foothills according to the National Weather Service.

As always with a frost advisory, the NWS says sensitive plants may be damaged, so plant owners are advised to cover their crops.

The advisory will last throught 8 a.m. Tuesday.