alaska airlines wants to purchase hawaiian airlines. this is a deal worth nearly $2 billion and it needs government approval. >> the government has been grumpy on mergers and acquisitions lately. the comparison is trying to stop jetblue from buying spirit. this is different because alaska and hawaii don't share that many routes, so one would assume there will be the same number of flights after the proposed merger as there were before, and neither is a low-cost airline like spirit. so, the companies will likely argue they won't be raising fares, which is the government's main concern. here's the head of alaska airlines over the weekend. >> this combination allows us to better serve the people of hawaii, expand alaska's reach across the pacific, and create an even stronger airline. >> stronger and growing. alaska airlines purchased virgin america a few years back. >> and then expanded that way. i miss that airline. they had a cheese plate you could order from your seat. >> i missed it. >> this is different for the simple reason they kill

alaska airlines plans to buy hawaiian airlines in a deal valued at nearby $2 billion.'s approved, it will expand alaska's network and allow for more direct flights for passengers. the boards of each company have already agreed to the deal. first announced over the weekend. it still needs the green light from shareholders and ultimately u.s. regulators, but it may not be clear sailing because regulators are currently trying to block similar mergers. alaska's ceo is confident the deal will go through. >>> kari has been keeping tabs of the fog out there this morning. of course it affects drivers, too. is it going to clear? >> it's going to take a while. the dense fog advisory continues until 10:00 this morning, it's in the north bay valleys and delta, but we've seen it elsewhere, and sunshine this afternoon. >> it's not necessarily completely clear like the san mateo bridge, low clouds are making an issue for the high-rise and it's tougher to see the freeway. the freeway is okay on 280. >>> the "today" show is coming up next. did you know "today in the bay" continues righ

alaska airlines fired him right after the incident. he is now awaiting trial. >>> we are back in 60 seconds. up next, they didn't get away with it this time. video of a lulu lemon store. what happened when two suspects try to make a run for it but police got in the way. >>> also, if it stays open will it be safe? the red flags being raised about a plan to keep this nuclear power plant up and running, much longer than originally planned. we investigate. >>> and fog reducing visibility down to just a half-mile in napa, we are tracking also the colder temperatures and an updated >>> new video, police stuffing two shoplifters. they were trying to run out the back of the lulu lemon store with merchandise. they were quickly arrested, later the suspects did the same thing in gilroy. is actually happened one hour before. both suspects were booked in jail on organized retail theft charges. >>> the diablo canyon lien nuclear power plant is ask to continue open and running. >> it is to help california's a charge. but as jackson vanderbilt tells u

here is the head of alaska airlines over the weekend. well, it sounds like -- there we go. >> the people of hawaii expand alaska's reach across the pacific and create an even stronger airline. >> so this really is showing how alaska airlines has been growing. they purchased virgin america a while back. >> i was sorry to see that airline go. >> i never got to fly it. >> they had very unique customer service, but it's part of alaska now, a great airline as well. it will be different in that alaska took over virgin and then just killed the virgin brand. in this case, alaska is proposing to keep the hawaiian brand, but hawaiian air would be owned by alaska. virgin flew all kinds of places. hawaiian flies to, you guessed it, hawaii. and we only have that one destination, all your eggs are really in one basket. hawaii had to deal with really tough covid restrictions for quite some time, then you had the maui fires, you remember officials on maui said please do not come. so other carriers, southwest, united, alaska, they had to deal with proble

airlines says the merger will shape honolulu into alaska airlines' second largest hub.h one-stop service through hawaii. the new combined company will be based in seattle. that's where alaska airlines is currently headquartered. first, the merger must be approved by regulators. that should take 12 to 18 months. but the ceo of alaska airlines today, told us he is confident this merger will go through. reporting live in san jose, marianne favro, nbc bay area news. >>> in a matter of hours, faculty at university of california campuses are kicking off a rolling strike. lecturers and teachers are going to walk off the job. faculty is expected to strike on tuesday. the issue, higher pay. melissa gourd brid brings us th latest from san francisco state. >> reporter: at san francisco state, students are busy studying for finals. but something else is top of mind. signs encourage students to join faculty on the picket line. one student we spoke with says he plans to day home as all of his classes are canceled. >> i heard plans for a strike from all of my professors. most if not a

alaska airlines and hawaiian airlines say while they plan to consolidate resources, combining into a 365-airplane fleet, they will maintain each of their brand identities. >> alaska will court hawaiian for $18 a share. so a billion dollars in equity. and $900 million in debt. >> reporter: passengers we talked with supported the merger. >> i'm surprised. i think it's great. maybe prices for hawaiian will be a little less. >> i think they're both great airlines that provide, you know, great value, great service and just expanding the number of airlines that they can service is great for everybody. >> reporter: it will be alaska airlines' second hub. they will have better ser voice asia. >> this combination allows better service for hawaii, expand alaska's reach across the pacific and create a stronger airline. >> reporter: hawaiian airlines has struggled recently in part because of the wildfires in maui and competition from southwest airlines. the hope is the merger will allow the airlines to consolidate costs while still offering passengers the same hawaiian hospitality. the new combi

(gentle music) the big change that could soon affect hawaiian and alaska airlines, two major airlineshat service our bay area airports. if you don't have the abc7 bay area app, download it now so you don't miss out on big news. well, alaska announced over the weekend a nearly $2 billion deal to purchase hawaiian airlines. so what does this mean for your next vacation. joining us live now is katie nastro, travel expert with going.com. katie, thanks for being here. so if the merger goes through, alaska could be the fifth largest airline in the country. there are still a number of hurdles this deal has to overcome before the two companies merge. what's the likelihood that this could actually happen? >> and, you know, the likelihood is looking promising. but i think what people have to understand is that this will likely take 12 to 18 months to come to fruition, even if it in fact does so it's not likely that we'll see any of its effects over the next course of the year. but, you know, due to the administration being pretty, pretty hardline on on consolidated industries like air transport

he was promptly fired by alaska airlines after that incident as he is awaiting trial.lives with his family and kids in pleasant hill. >>> we want to update our breaking news about hunter biden. this is no longer just an east coast legal case. new charges have been filed against the president's son in a federal court in los angeles. that's because hunter biden lives in malibu according to the "l.a. times." these are tax-related charges. nine charges including three felony counts. they include failure to file and pay taxes, evasion of assessment, and filing a false or fraudulent tax return. new charges mark a significant development in this federal investigation that has drawn a lot of scrutiny from republicans. the white house says it is not commenting on these new charges. nbc news has reached out to hunter biden's personal attorneys for comment. hunter biden is also facing criminal charges in delaware related to a gun purchase. he pleaded not guilty to those charges in october. >>> also tonight, a major development in san jose's latest homicide. police have now arrest

. >>> the bay area pilot accused of trying to down a alaska airlines flight maybe heading home. emerson is still in jail on state charges, he is accused of trying to shut down a plane's engines midflight. emerson had been struggling with depression and took mushrooms two days before the incident. >> it is a hard situation for a lot of people, not just joe. the people on the airplane and the pilots and flight attendants. >> he is set to be arraigned on state charges tomorrow. they are hoping that judge will also approve his release. if he is allowed to go home he will have to drive after being banned from flying. >>> billboards in el paso are catching the attention of people in san francisco and new york. you see them right there, they display iconic images of new york city and san francisco and say sanctuary city or welcomes immigrants. the writer says they were put up by a group of concerned citizens that would be willing to talk to us but they did not give any names or schedule a time. we also reached out to the mayor's office who say they are looking into the matter. >>> driv

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alaska airlines is buying hawaiian airlines for a whopping $1.9 billion.ompany they say once combined will offer more flight options throughout the u.s., providing service to 138 destinations. alaska is now the fifth largest airline in the country. it expects the deal to close in about a year. but the latest consolidation in the airline industry will likely draw strut crutiny from fedregu. >>> jesse kirsch has details. >> disturbing new allegations and questions about the safety of american air travel. >> that was shocking. >> reporter: according to "the new york times," over the past two years, multiple air traffic controllers have been reported for falling asleep on the job. others allegedly directing traffic under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs. "the times" reports one air traffic controller showed up to drunk, joking about making big money buzzed. adding another controller routinely smoked marijuana during breaks. >> it's a very, very different job. and you wouldn't want anybody impaired with a dose of alcohol. >> reporter: citing dozens of

. >>> there's big changes on the horizon for alaska airlines.is buying hawaiian airlines but could face a major regulatory battle. cnbc's sylvia amaro joins us with the details. good morning. >> good morning, frances. in the alaska airlines is buying hawaiian airlines in a deal worth 1.9 billion us dollars. we knew that hawaiian airlines had struggled really since the pandemic. it posted net losses in all but one quarter since then. in fact, we also heard from the cfo of alaska who said that the combined enterprises could become a market leader when it comes to premium travel for hawaii. what's next? well, regulatory approval. alaska is hoping that regulators will green light this deal, and if that ends up being the case, well, then, this transaction could be completed in 12 to 18 months, guys. >> all right. thank you. >>> still to come, a congressional -- a congressional casting call. >> yeah, and you can't break beyoncÉ's soul but she can definitely break the box office. > d c bak>>anweanre down the weekend at the multiplex right after this br

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once approved, customers will use hawaiian miles on alaska airlines and vice versa. programs will be combined. alaska airlines cea responding to questions if it means lower ticket prices. >> we focus on keeping costs low. we have one of the lowest costs in the industry. we can offer lower fares. our goal is to offer lowest fares at the highest value for guests. that's what our dna is about. that's how we have been wired, how we operate on the west coast. we hope to bring that principle here. >>> target is offering options for anyone who wants to avoid alcohol during the current season. it is teaming up with online retailer that specializes in alcohol free wines and spirits. booze less beverage sales have grown to nearly a half billion dollars industry as people opt for wellness over wanting to drink. >>> reed is dancing as beyonce is the queen of the box office. renaissance, film by beyonce debuted at number one. she wrote, directed, produced the film which is focused on her tour. this is the best for any film on the first weekend in december in 20 years. >>> taylor

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exclusive video of the pilot accused of trying to bring down an alaska airlines flight. >>> also a bizarre and tense standoff ends in pleasant hill. a retired cop refusing to surrender. police walk away from the home. >>> beware holiday shoppers, a scam targeting gift cards. >>> finally he's in the running. former san jose mayor sam liccardo launches his bid for congress. his first stop, in our studio on this program. >>> good evening. this is "nbc bay area news tonight." i'm raj mathai. we have made it to friday, and there is a lot going on even at this hour. we start with breaking news in the same neighborhood that saw an overnight standoff involving a retired cop. that cop accused of shooting and wounding his wife last night. now police officers are back in that quiet neighborhood, once again asking people to stay inside of their homes. it's pretty tense as you can imagine. let's take you there. it's really been a bizarre 24 hours. this is a live look in the sherman acres neighborhood just off interstate 680 in pleasant hill. there is a shelter in place order for this neighborhood, and

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alaska airlines has agreed to by hawaiian airlines in a 1.9 billion dollar deal. the airline says the combined company would be based in seattle where alaska airlines is currently headquartered. airlines has in recent years as competition to the hawaiian islands ramped up alaska, he's agreed to take on about 900 million dollars in debt. hawaiian stock closed on friday at just under $5 a share, which is down nearly 53% this year. alaska says it plans to pull resources and keep their respective brand identities. still ahead tonight on kron, 4 news at 6 kron. 4 is covering the 4th republican presidential debate. >> and that includes former president trump who still leading in the polls. we'll see if attends warren who's trending as the second choice among gop voters coming up. plus, a new projection shows california's tax revenue is lower than expected and will even lower in the years to come. experts tell us why. and inflation has made real christmas trees costly in years past experts say this years past experts say this year's looking a my dry eye's made me a burni

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ask your doctor about the well our companion fare is just $99 with the alaska airlines visa card, soiend can come along with you! next time you're the legs! ♪ ♪ we care a lot ♪ >>> warning for commuters who take public transit. clipper cards were not reloading on their phone. they could not get it to work. it was an issue with a malfunctioning computer system. this led to people being late or having to pay a lot more for their uber. they tweeted they had resolved the issue. >>> wells fargo is accused in engaging in discriminatory practices. consumer financial protection bureau launched a probe last year. these pricing exceptions can be offered to a homebuyer to get them a better deal on the rate. i found that wells fargo offered pricing exceptions to black and female clients far less often than it did to caucasians. that led to wells fargo receiving an official notice from the bureau which could point to either sloppy oversight or outright discrimination. >>> the stock market hoping to build on weeks of gains. a hot start. it did that today. all three major indexes finished in green.

alaska airlines fired him right after the incident. awaiting trial. >>> we are back in 60 seconds. up next, they didn't get away with it this time. video of a lulu lemon store. what happened when two suspects try to make a run for it but police got in the way. >>> also, if it stays open will it be safe? the red flags being raised about a plan to keep this nuclear power plant up and running, much longer than originally planned. we investigate. >>> and fog reducing visibility down to just a half-mile in napa, we are tracking also the colder temperatures and an update >>> new video, police stuffing two shoplifters. they were trying to run out the back of the lulu lemon store with merchandise. they were quickly arrested, later the suspects did the same thing in gilroy. is actually happened one hour before. both suspects were booked in jail on organized retail theft charges. >>> the diablo canyon lien nuclear power plant is ask to continue open and running. >> it is to help california's a charge. but as jackson vanderbilt tells us, they are

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the bay area pilot accused of trying to take down an alaska airlines flight. that pilot is now back at his home in pleasant hill. we have this exclusive video to show joseph emerson returning home about 20 minutes ago. one small suitcase and a duffel bag. he was a loan. he told our crew on the driveway he had no comment. late yesterday he was released from custody in oregon. he allegedly tried to crash a san francisco bound flight back in october. he pleaded not guilty to 83 misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment presenting all the people on board. a felony charge of endangering an aircraft. as part of his release he must undergo a mental health evaluation, avoid drugs and alcohol and he cannot board an airplane. he had to drive after his court appearance in portland. he had to drive to the east bay. >>> folks who live in a pleasant hill neighborhood are on edge after a six-hour standoff ended without an arrest and police walking away from the home. the suspect in this case is a retired pittsburgh cop who police say shot and wounded his wife late last nig

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if that happens, alaska airlines says there. fleet will grow from 300 airplanes to 365 planes, making it the fifth largest airline in the country. they go on to say that honolulu would become a key hub for expanded service to asia and other locations in the pacific. hawaiian airlines actually has a fairly extensive pacific network out of its hub in honolulu. >> they fly to asia and the south pacific. so this could mean more trans pacific competition, which could benefit travelers from the bay area. >> the process to try and approve this deal is likely to last anywhere between nine and 18 months, with no changes that would affect travelers. before that, even with an approval, the company say they will continue to operate under the alaska and hawaiian airlines names. j.r. stone, abc seven news. still ahead tonight on abc7 news at 11. >> sure. americans love to shop, but do they love to give of what the new numbers tonight are telling us? plus, a real life grinch nabs this christmas tree from a bay area family. the parking lot vide

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y ahora pasamos a temas económicos porque hoy domingo, alaska airlines anunció sus planes de comprarea esperan que la adquisición desbloquee más destinos para los viajeros en el país y también a lo largo de todo el mundo. y con eso pasamos a revisar cómo estarán las condiciones del tiempo. seguirán estas bajas tempera? pasamos con nuestro compañero guillermo quiroz que nos responde esta pregunta. guillermo gracias. >> qué tal? buenas tardes, feliz domingo para todos ustedes. vamos a hablar de lo que está sucediendo ya en el golfo de alaska. claramente se ve este sistema poderoso, muy bien organizado. recuerde que el primero ya entró sobre todo lo que es el sur de canadá. parte de oregon y washington, pero bien, esa conexión de toda esa humedad que viene desde zonas subtropicales, es decir, el río atmosférico directamente en camino nuevamente oregón, washington y norte de california . así que para nosotros ha entrado este primero que ya lleva el color azul, todavía ese aire frío que son las nevadas, el color verde son las lluvias que están entrando al norte de california, pero por sup

. >>> alaska airlines says it will acquire hawaiian air lines for $1.9 billion.ines employees are questioning how the deal will affect them and the company's customers. more from the main airport in honolulu. >> reporter: this is sending ripples across the chain. an employee of 18 years says he felt blind sided sunday. ceos of both air lines came to answer questions. >> understand that employee's concern. i have 18 years with hawaiian myself. >> reporter: trying to explain the reason for the secrecy. >> any time we have knowledge of a transaction that can affect the value of our stock price, we have to either disclose that or we have to keep it secret and make sure no one with the knowledge is trading on it. >> it was kind of unexpected and i was surprised. >> reporter: the lieutenant governor says if this will strengthen hawaiian airlines to stay in hawaii, she supports it. we are told the 5800 union jobs will be protected but possible cuts or furloughs to 1400 nonunion are not ruled out. >> there will be duplication in roles that we will have to address. i can'

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. >> and an airline merger shocker for alaska airlines, which has a hub here at sfo, decides to buy rival hawaiian airlines. what it could mean for your future travel plans. ben the 2023 word of the year, something tom holland said on the red carpet during an interview. >> i'm going to tell you what it is and then see if you know what it means. >> good morning. it's monday, december 4th. >> yes. and we're excited to be with you this monday, starting with a check of our forecast with drew. >> yeah, so this morning, we do have areas of fog that is pretty thick out there. there's a dense fog advisory in effect in the north bay. this until 10 a.m. this morning. but there are other areas is outside of the north bay seeing that low cloud cover oakland you have thick fog as well. we're down to a quarter of a mile there, down to about two and a half miles in mountain view. we even have fog over the city this morning. in fact, here's our rooftop camera at kgo along the embarcadero on a totally clear morning, you would be able to see the ferry building lit up in the holiday colors. the piers can't