Sunrise 5:56 am: Small and large friends

Bernie the four-year-old German Shepherd is an early riser - and a fairly new member of the dawn community. The Dawn Joggers have been passing him and his master Peter for the past six months. They're returning from their walk just as the DJs set out. Peter reports that Bernie spends much of the rest of the day snoozing. Bernie is a very dignified dog, happy to give you a nod and to be the recipient of admiration.

When the DJs hit Lake Lagunita this morning, they encountered the annual frog invasion. They are pretty sure it's annual, although they have not seen always them. But they were out in full force this year. Hundreds of the smallest frogs, all hopping along the levee, eager to make a dash for the underbrush at the sight big feet. Much care was taken so that none were stepped on.