special, "bay area proud." watching an nbc bay area news jason johnson: this is absolutely the beginning, just the beginning. announcer: a san francisco cop goes above the call of duty. jason: what's up with you acting out yesterday? announcer: helping kids to stay on the right path by taking them thousands of miles away from their bayview homes. jason: it was phenomenal, the results was phenomenal. announcer: plus, a chance rescue reunion brings an unexpected surprise to a south bay firefighter. brent rapport: and i look up, and this woman's sitting at me, looking at me, and it's--she had tears in her eyes. announcer: but first, goodwill towards others reaches new heights, all because a man saw a neighbor in need and did something about it. david perez: it's a little emotional. announcer: here's nbc bay area's garvin thomas. garvin thomas: good evening, and thank you so much for joining us. we begin our special with a story that might remind some of old-time barn raisings, the kind of community event that doesn't happen anymore. or does it? david perez is the man who made it all happen

garvin: the subject of our next story, san francisco police officer jason johnson says he grew up in the east bay without a lot of positive role models. he swore, though, that if he ever got the chance, he'd be that for other kids. it's a promise he is going great lengths to deliver on. garvin: when he first joined the force 7 years ago, san francisco police officer jason johnson, just like every rookie, went through a probationary period. his was just about over when his captain conducted certainly the shortest job interview jason had ever been a part of. jason: he was like, "well, what do you like to do?" i said, "i like kids." he was like, "really?" i said, "yeah." garvin: turns out there was a community policing spot open at the willie mays boys & girls club. jason agreed to try it for a month, but came back to his captain the very next day. jason: he said, "you said one day." i said, "i know, but this is--this is where i want to be." garvin: jason, or officer jj as the kids call him, is now a fixture in their lives, not just at the club, but checking in on them at school or orga

al jazeera, jason johnson is al jazeera's political contributor. he's in cleveland tonight. jason an extreme move by the democratic national committee? >> i think it's an extreme move, i think it's terrible, it presents the party in a bad way, it empowers the bernie sanders campaign which we know the dnc doesn't want and it reflects a lack of trust and a lack of integrity on the part of how this campaign is being run on the democratic side. >> you don't think bernie sanders did anything wrong? >> no. what i think of this is as of now since we're still find ugh out all the information it seems the me that logic is that yes the sanders campaign probably looked at information they shouldn't have but it's very likely -- >> don't they deserve to be punished for that or not? >> not if they were the ones that revealed that to the dnc. i think the sanders campaign revealed that to the dnc. the clinton campaign didn't say we notice something missing. >> they have got to -- the cat's out of the bag they've done the damage. >> not really. it depends if they downloaded or manipulated --

(jason johnson/political science professor) we're this close to iowa right now. i think a lot of supporters will still look at cruz as the viable opposition if trump drops out, but i don't think this has caused a riff between the candidates."the friction between the candidates was enough to prompt trump to hint at a third party run... and ben carson has made a similar threat.(sean spicer/chief strategist, rnc) we're gonna have a great nominating process, everybody will stay in, we will select the best nominee for this party, and we will take back the white house. it'll all work out, i promise."dianne gallagher, reporting. 3 as the candidates cross the country seeking votes... we asked voters 'what's the ggest problem facing this correspondent kristine f fazao reportsts. there's been a major shift in what they're saying. 3 when voters head to the polls next year, there will be lots on their minds. but what's the most important issue?mos: "it's the decline of the middle class"mos: "i have a bias, education"?mos: "the economy"but more and more people it turns out th

(jason johnson/political science professor) we're this close to iowa right now. i think a lot of supporters will still look at cruz as the viable opposition if trump drops out, but i don't think this has caused a riff between the candidates." the friction between the candidates was enough to prompt trump to hint at a third party run... and ben carson has made a similar threat. (sean spicer/chief strategist, rnc) we're gonna have a great nominating process, everybody nominee for this party, and we will take back the white house. it'll all work out, i promise." dianne gallagher, reporting. on monday, carly fiorina is set to speak in a video message at the nevada national security action summit. ohio governor john kasich is the latest g-o-p candidate to announce a las vegas campaign appearance during "debate week". it will be his first official campaign event in nevada. this is video from his rally in new hampshire today. he'll be meeting with voters over coffee at 11:15 on tuesday at tipsy coffee house near sunset and fort apache. tickets are free but you'll have t

(jason johnson/political science professor) we're this close to iowa right now. i think a lot of supporters will still look at cruz as the viable opposition if trump drops out, but i don't think this has caused a riff between the candidates." the friction between the candidates was enough to prompt trump to hint at a third party run... and ben carson has made a similar threat. (sean spicer/chief strategist, rnc) we're gonna have a great nominating process, everybody will stay in, we will select the best nominee for this party, and we will take back the white house. it'll all work out, i promise." dianne gallagher, reporting. dow chemical and the world's company. dow-dupont will be the name of the new 130-billion- the plan is to three new companies...an agriculture material sciences company....and a specialty products company. dow and dupont say the merger will save them at least three- billion-dollars over the next two years. jenna: iowa senator chuck grassley released a statement today out that very merger, saying quote: "dupont and dow are two titans of america

let's talk now with jason johnson, political science professor, and larry sabato, director for the center of politics at the university of virginia. good to see you. this isn't the first time the president has addressed the public, you know, of course from the oval office, nor talking about isis. so let's look back now, though, for a moment before we discuss what needs to be said today, what should be highly anticipated, in this now infamous interview from january 2014. obama compared isis to a jv sports team saying, "the analogy we use around here sometimes, and i think is accurate, is if a jv team puts on lakers uniforms it doesn't make them kobe bryant." here is how the president's response has since evolved. >> as i've said, rooting out a cancer like isil will not be quick or easy, but i'm confident that we can and we will. we will degrade and ultimately destroy isil in iraq and syria. american leadership including our military power is stopping isil's advance. and we have contained them. they have not gained ground in iraq. and in syria, it -- they'll come in, they'll leave. destroyi

(jason johnson/political science professor) we're this close to iowa right now. i think a lot of supporters will still look at cruz as the viable opposition if trump drops out, but i don't think this has caused a riff between the candidates."the friction between the candidates was enough to prompt trump to hint at a third party run... and ben carson has made a similar threat.(sean spicer/chief strategist, rnc) we're gonna have a great nominating process, everybody will stay in, we will select the best nominee for this party, and we will take back the white house. it'll all work out, i promise."dianne gallagher, 3 as the candidates cross the country seeking votes... we asked voters 'what's the biggest problem facing this country?'as our national correspondent kristine frazao reports... there's been a major shift in what they're saying. 3 when voters head to the polls next year, there will be lots on their minds. but what's the most important issue?mos: "it's the decline of the middle class"mos: "i have a bias, education"?mos: "the economy"but more and more people

(jason johnson/political science professor) we're this close to iowa right now. i think a lot of supporte will still look at cruz as the viable opposition if trump drops out, but i don't think this has caused a riff between the candidates." the friction between the candidates was enough to prompt trump to hint at a third party run... and ben carson has made a similar threat. (sean spicer/chief strategist, rnc) we're gonna have a great nominating process, everybody will sy in, we will select the best nominee for this party, and we will take back the white house. it'll all work out, i promise." dianne gallagher, reporting. tim: now, one of donald trumps in des moines tongiht. we'll bring you more from that event tonight at 10 jenna: the university of iowa is renaming its information hub...after students complained about its acronym. iowa student information systems - or isis - is a collection of tools where students can sign up for classes or review financial aid. however, the online resource's acronym has drawn complaints from students...ever since the terrorist g

jason johnson: this is absolutely the beginning, just the beginning. announcer: a san francisco cop goes above the call of duty. jason: what's up with you acting out yesterday? announcer: helping kids to stay on the right path by taking them thousands of miles away from their bayview homes. jason: it was phenomenal, the results was phenomenal. announcer: plus, a chance rescue reunion brings an unexpected surprise to a south bay firefighter. brent rapport: and i look up, and this woman's sitting at me, looking at me, and it's--she had tears in her eyes. announcer: but first, goodwill towards others reaches new heights, all because a man saw a neighbor in need and did something about it. david perez: it's a little emotional. announcer: here's nbc bay area's garvin thomas. garvin thomas: good evening, and thank you so much for joining us. we begin our special with a story that might remind some of old-time barn raisings, the kind of community event that doesn't happen anymore. or does it? david perez is the man who made it all happen this time, thanks to the power of social media and the ki

(jason johnson/political science professor) we're this close to iowa right now. i think a lot of supporters will still look at cruz as the viable opposition if trump drops out, but i don't think this has caused a riff between the the friction between the candidates was enough to prompt trump to hint at a third party run... and ben carson has made a similar threat. (sean spicer/chief strategist, rnc) we're gonna have a great nominating process, everybody will stay in, we will select the best nominee for this party, and we will take back the white house. it'll all work out, i promise." dianne gallagher, reporting. jenna: the university of iowa is having a little trouble with the acronym for its information hub. that's because the iowa student information systems... is known as "isis." it's an online tool students use to sign up for classes or review financial aid. but some have complained that they don't like typing the acronym into a search engine, given its likeness with the terror organization. university officials say they are using the opportunity to create a

he now faces a republican establishment that is arguing americans have reason to fear him >>> jason johnson a political contributor and professor of political science in cleveland. what does the republican party do with donald trump. >> they do nothing. they sit and ring their hands like they are doing now, and claim they are offended and disgusted. i promise you at the core, the only real concerned is because they recognise that donald trump can't probably win a presidential election. >> lindsey graham says tell donald trump to go hell. >> right. >> they are not just sitting around and the house speaker gets up and says - condemns what donald trump says, and then he says he supports the nominee, right. >> exactly. that's the whole point. it's like everyone can claim that they are offended by this, but how c you be surprised. is it that different to say we'll build a wall to keep out mexicans that are racist and drug dealers. this is a continuation of the same think. donald trump is not ratcheting up the rhetoric. i don't believe the crocodile tears or rendering by the republican party. thi

now i want to bring jason johnson, thank you finish coming on. just a few days ago ted cruz said he won't get engaged in personal insults and attacks he was in his words grateful trump was running but privately a different tone. why the secrecy. >> i don't think secrecy. i think it is just good strategy. look you have to remember these guys all want to win. they act nice in public but they eventually want to win. and ted cruz has seen the numbers and has seen the numbers for months and months that say he's the leading second choice getter. his attitude all along has been i'm going to be nice because when the voters drop out they are going to come to me. >> he won't say that in public but he says it a this private fundraiser. he must have known this could get out u right? >> well you could ask the same question of mitt romney. i think everyone mistakenly thinks that look, if these people paid to meet with me that they are not going to record me and take that information out. it was probably a mistake to not have better security but nothing he said

jason johnson, 33. von taylor onsbach, 30 years old. lucas ibold, 18 years old. gwen cooper, 18 years old. rebecca karns, 18. albuquerque, new mexico, january 13, 2013, greg griego, 51 years old. sara griego, 40. thank you, mr. speaker, i'll be back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection the gentleman is recognized. >> thank you, mr. speaker mr. thompson: this yeek the government accountability office found that the environmental protection agency broke federal laws by promoting its highly controversial watts of the united states role. while the clean water act needs clarifying this rule would drastically expand federal jurisdiction beyond the historical limits of the law and would apply to state and federal waters. the rule would greatly increase the cost of permitting, trigger new environmental reviews and litigation. thankfully this disastrous rule was put on hold nationwide

the officer who shot the teenage jason van dyke has been fired. ronald johnson was killed by police last year, eight days before laquan mcdonald. police say he was a known gang member who was carrying a gun. his family says johnson was running away and unarmed and that the gun was planted by police. >> they lied on tv in front of over a million some people that think -- saying that he pointed a gun at him. he didn't have a gun in his hand, because i also seen the video. i looked at the video twice. >> the "chicago tribune" reports is investigating possible criminal charges in the case. >>> in baltimore a jury is expected to be seated in the trial of the officer william porter is the officers to stand trial in the case. >>> this morning, a snow producing storm system is moving over the central and northern plains. moderate to heavy snow is expected in nebraska, illinois, and the dakotas. snow fell through the day in sioux falls, south carolina. wbbm says as the storm moves east, the weather will turn from white to wet. >> as the storm system continues to progress

((sharie johnson)) > the chicago police department is the subject of a civil rights investigation... after teenager laquan mcdonald was shot 16 times by officer jason van dyke who was later charged with murder./// ((sharie johnson)) > it was freezing this weekend: literally. some people with pools even woke up to some layers of ice. and keely... there's a chance it could get worse tomorrow? ((keely breland)) sunny, cold day, but felt nice not having to deal with cold north winds blowing us over. outside, nice shot of the strip. we had a few high clouds today ahead of a storm makingt's way weather headlines for this sunday evening. hard freeze warnings around the region again tonight. winter weather advisories. unsettled monday could mean some snow flurries for the west side of the valley tomorrow night. and planning for new years eve. highs will be at normal. .................... you can see the high clouds moving across our satellite & radar. also areas the national weather service has issued hard freeze warnings and winter weather advisories. .................. the next three days... tomorrow cold and mostly sunny with increasing clouds as this f

. >> jason's fan base quickly expands into a much wider audience thanks to those amateur videos. >> i saw a lot of letters for the white house. meeting president bush. getting to meet magic johnsonfinal four that year. >> jason leaves greece athena high school as a student in 2006. but in 2009 returns to his alma mater, this time as an assistant coach. no one would deny it's a triumph jason has earned. >> it feels great to get back to the game that i always loved. >> now everyone is saying an autistic kid can do this. if he can achieve this, it's nothing to run from. it's nothing to be afraid of who you are. i feel like he inspired probably millions of people. >> do whatever you put your mind to. you can achieve anything you want. just don't give up. >>> at any time in any place. >> i couldn't that was happening. >> disaster can happen when mother nature and man collide. from raging flood waters. >> she was alone, screaming for he help. >> to devastating earthquakes. unexpected, extreme and breathtaking moments. that reveal the wonder and power

jason the celtics were back at jason: celtics back at home tonight hosting the minnesota , timberwolves. boston was without forwards amir johnson and jared sullinger, who were both out with injuries. the timberwolves were without kevin garnett. he hasn' t played in back to back games all season. first half, celtics in transition. kelly olynyk open in the corner for 3, boston up 10. third quarter now, more of the same, olynyk from the near corner for 3 more. he was 3-for-3 from beyond the arc and finished with 19 points. fourth quarter, minnesota in transition, but isaiah thomas with the steal at mid-court. he lays it in. thomas finished with 8 points and 12 assists. jae crowder had 18 points and 10 rebounds. celtics win 113-99. they play at charlotte on wednesday. the 19th annual keene high school holiday tournament is taking place this week at keene state college. the girls tournament wraps up -- going on now. the boys began on this is wednesday. . meagan brand pulls down the rebound and puts it back up and in. the vikings work it to brand on the perimeter, she buries a three. hinsdale in transition, monika costello to mariah

jason van dyke, has been charged and is free on bail. the family of another man fatally shot by chicago police wants the video of that incident made public. ronald johnson was killed by police last year, eight days before laquan mcdonald. police say he was a known gang member who was carrying a gun. his family says johnson was running away and unarmed, and that the gun was planted by police. >> they lied on tv in front of over a million some people that think -- saying that he pointed a gun at him. he didn't have a gun in his hand, because i also seen the video. i looked at the video twice. >> the "chicago tribune" reports the cook county's state attorney is investigating possible criminal charges in the case. >>> in baltimore, a jury expected to be seated in the manslaughter trial of one of the death of freddie gray. gray died last april of a critical spine injury he suffered in the back of a police van. officer william porter is the first of six baltimore police officers to stand trial in the case. >>> this morning, a snow producing storm system is moving over the central and northern plains. moderae to heavy snow is spped expected in nebraska, minnes

johnson two yards out. his third score of the night 2310, arizona. they would start to pull a way next possession. sam bradford is blindside d he loses the football. cardinals recover. jasoneters just blown right buy. next drive ryan mathews he gets in on a full blink fun he loses it. cardinals take over again. matthews got most of the work this evening over sproles and murray as you can see he could not hold on to the football. carson palmer on the run hits john brown. swerves his way in for six. that puts the cards up 30 to 10 with extra point defense stunned. offense would be too. sam bradford kicked off. arizona up 37 to 10 at that point. bradford had been rolling last few games. that's what the cardinals can do to you eagles lose 40 to 17 they fall to six on eight on the season. redskins coming to town next saturday. so mat ugly game 40 to 17 loss. really in the grand scheme of things doesn't mean a whole lot. >> next two weeks, as amazing after you just got hammered on national television at home you hold your destiny in your own hands. they are both winnable games. i know washington is rolling. both of these games against washington and the giants very very winnabl

johnson's killing will be released this week. >>> the justice department is investigating chicago police. loretta lynch made the announcement just hours ago. former chicago police officer jasonarged in laquan mcdonald's murder. >>> look at this smoke and flames. this is a jet on fire on a runway. this fire started coming from the engine, then this happened. the plane exploded kill two people on board. >>> we are working to get you an update on a mulch fire out in montgomery county. fire crews are at the aspen landscaping company to make sure it stays under control. the fire started saturday night. fire crews say they're letting it burn itself out. there's no threat to the people in silver spring area right now. >>> no problems driving around weather-wise for the rest of the afternoon and evening rush hour and for tomorrow morning's rush hour as well. we'll have dry weather here, just later today a slight chance of a few sprinkles maybe in southern maryland, northern neck eastern shore. temperatures in the 50s. 40s in shenandoah valley. out in the mountains, low 40s. the metro area in the low to mid 50s over the afternoon hours and maybe upper 50s in washington by mid to late

jason van dyke. he now faces a first-degree murder charge. meanwhile, the cook county states attorney has released video of another fatal shooting from 20- 14... following its own investigation. last october, ronald johnson was shot and killed by officer george hernandez. police say the 25-year-old them, then tried to announced hernandez will not face charges. "we have determined that the prosecution could not establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the actions of officer hernandez were reasonable and permissible illinois."the deaths led to protests in chicago... and the police superintendent resigned at the request of mayor rahm emanuel. "we can be judged by the failures of the past, or judged by the actions we take in the future"i'm mary moloney reporting. tonight, police are bracing for another round of protests on chicago's streets... following the decision not to charge johnson with a crime. secretary of state john kerry is expressing cautious optimism in the the earth. kerry returned to france for the climate conference in paris. ministers and heads of the draft climate agreement adopted on saturday. one hundred ninety-five countries hammering out a plan to reduce global carbon emissions -- and, l

jason who planned to ttack fort hood in 2011. so, i also would like to tip the hat, mr. speaker, to secretary johnson, that went back out to the all dulles area muslims society, adams for short, i'm sure john adams appreciated that -- appreciates that very much, don't know if the president's friend, the imam, oh, wait. let's see. this article mentions him. one of the most meaningful discussions on his tour, talking about jay johnson, he called it, was in june with the adam center imam which began with a boy scout troop leading the pledge of allegiance. that imam is the past president of the i islamic society of america, which is linked to the muslim brotherhood. by the way, it was listed as a co-conspirator in the holyland foundation trial for supporting terrorism and once this -- they got the convictions of the five main people being prosecuted, isna, care, some other folks tried to get their names withdrawn from the pleadings being specifically named as co-conspirators in support of terrorism. but the federal district judge and also the u.s. federal court of appeals, fifth circuit, said, no, there'

jason vandyke. he now faces a first agree murder charge. meanwhile the cook county state's attorney released video of another fatal shooting in 2014 following its own investigation. last october ronald johnson was shot and kill by officer george hernandez. police say the 25-year-old pointed a loaded weapon at them, then tried to return. today the state's attorney announced hernandez will not face charges. >> we have determined the prosecution could not establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the actions of officer hernandez were not reasonable and permissible under the laws of the state of illinois. >> reporter: the deaths led to protests in chicago and the police superintendent resigned at the request of mayor rahm emanuel. >> we can be judged by the failures of the past or judged by the actions we take in the future. >> reporter: i'm mary maloney reporting. >>> criminal defense attorney darren joins us now to talk more about this case. okay, darren, explain the significance here and ramifications now that there is this department of justice investigation into the chicago pd. >> the significance is the department of justice is nowing looking into inappropriate use of force, whether there'