that's the bmo effect. ♪ bmo ♪ enhancement charges against several men accused of murdering kevin nishida nishida was a security guard who was working with a television news crew in downtown oakland. our crime reporter henry lee tells us nishida's widow and other critics are upset with the da's decision. >> ultimately, i would like to have justice for kevin that they would have five life sentences and no parole. >> but virginia nishida may not get what she wants. after alameda county da pamela price announced major changes in the charges for three men accused of murdering her husband, kevin nishida. >> we need a district attorney. that's going to be for the people and the victims in. in all these cases. and that's not what's happening. >> a retired police officer, nishida, was shot and killed while protecting a tv news reporter in downtown oakland. oakland police say sharon mitchell was the gunman. he's in custody as is hershel hale. but the alleged getaway driver, lauren gilbert, is still at large. the three were charged last year with murder, but price, who took office this year , says

now to the east bay, where the widow of security guard kevin nishida came to court, planning to hear new charges against the man accused of killing her husband two years ago. he was guarding a tv news crew in oakland when he was killed. but instead of the new charges, the judge moved the date and now, as abc seven news reporter anser hassan explains, nishida's widow is worried that the embattled district attorney may lessen the charges. >> the widow of kevin nishida was hoping to leave the hall of justice in dublin tuesday morning with a full understanding of the charges against the suspects in her husband's murder case. it is complicated because the charges that were set by the o'malley administration in 2022 are still standing at this time, virginia nishida says there are now concerns that the current alameda county district attorney, pamela price, may drop the special circumstance and some enhancements which could have kept the suspects locked up for life. but she says those charges still haven't officially been submitted through the court system. >> that's what i'm worried about,

kevin nishida was the retired cop who was guarding a tv news crew in oakland when he was shot thanksgiving week of 2001. d.a. pamela price says two men will be charged with one count of first-degree murder along with arming enhancements. the nishida family has been critical of the d.a., arguing that there are other enhancements that she could and should file to ensure the longest possible sentence if those two men are convicted. so the nishida family, we are waiting to hear a response from them. perhaps they are not quite pleased with this decision by the d.a. not to add those other enhancements. >>> some other headlines we are watching. quite a scene at the courthouse in san francisco. hundreds of people in support of the protesters who shut down the bay bridge. remember that? that protest happened during the apec summit last month. it shut down that bay bridge going into san francisco for hours, and it crippled the commute. look at some of the chaos here. they were calling for a cease-fire in gaza. and this was the scene today at the courthouse. a vocal and sizeable gathering. this group

mitchell and herschel hale no longer face life without parole if they're convicted of murder, and kevin nishidahe was a retired police officer working as a security guard for a television news crew when he was shot and killed in downtown oakland in 2021. a third suspect, lauren gilbert, is still at large. all three men were originally charged under former da nancy o'malley with the special circumstance of murder in the course of an attempted robbery. now now that's been dropped, along with a gun enhancement and the suspects are facing a maximum of 25 years in prison, a district attorney that's going to be for the people and the victims in in all these cases. >> and that's not what's happening. >> nishida's widow says she is working to recall pamela price for trying to stop retail thefts. that was the topic of a very lengthy hearing at the state capitol today. coming up, we're going to talk with an expert about what possible changes could come to curb that francisco touting new numbers in the fight against the growing drug crisis in the city. but some critics say those numbers aren't telling t 4

which specific charges will be filed against two of three defendants accused in the murder of kevin nishida was a retired police officer having worked for the san jose police department. he was guarding a tv news crew when he was shot in 2021. they will be charged with one count of first-degree murder along with arming enhancements which can lead to longer sentences. >>> tonight, southwest airlines ordered to pay millions of dollars after last year's holiday meltdown. will it lead to any real changes? with this rain? what is impact our local airports? those stories and more coming up.>>> coming up next, getting answers from lead in some brands of applesauce pouches. why the ingredient may come as a surprise. lester holt anchors nightly news from los angeles, next. >>> breaking news tonight. the deadly storm slamming the northeast causing massive power outages and wreaking havoc on early holiday travel the powerful system bringing heavy rain and major flooding across the northeast and new england. strong winds downing trees, damaging homes. first responders using rafts for water rescues. mul

both are charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of kevin nishida in oakland in 2021. icted. the special enhancements would carry a sentence of life without parole. the defendants' attorney argues a third suspect killed nishida. laron gilbert has not been apprehended. >>> a live look at the airports, all three will be extremely busy today. the tsa calling this one of the busiest travel days of the year with about 2.5 million americans taking flight. expect security checkpoints to be crowded. tsa is recommending that you arrive early and bring all presents unwrapped so they can easily be checked. >> they want to see what you got everybody. [ laughter ] >> they're doing a great job. >>> do we bundle up before we head out? >> we bundle up and we're cautious on the roads this morning. there is a dense fog advisory until at least 10:00 this morning. once we mix out, we should see plenty of sunshine, staying dry through christmas eve and christmas day. the next rain is on the way for wednesday. >>> san jose, the only sticking point we have is north 101 at tully, right two lan

. >> and now to the east bay, where the widow of security guard kevin nishida came to court, planninghear new charges against the man accused of killing her husband two years ago. >> he was guarding a tv news crew in oakland when he was killed. but instead of the new charges, the judge moved the date. >> and now, as abc seven news reporter anser hassan explains, nishida's widow is worried that the embattled district attorney may lessen the charges as the. widow of kevin nishida was hoping to leave the hall of justice in dublin tuesday morning with a full understanding of the charges against the suspects in her husband's murder case. >> it is complicated because the charges that were set by the o'malley administration in 2022 are still standing at this time, virginia nishida says there are now concerns that the current alameda county district attorney, pamela price, may drop the special. circumstance some enhancements. which could have kept the suspects locked up for life. >> but she says those charges still haven't officially been submitted through the court system. >> so that's what

pamela price announced major changes in the charges for three men accused of murdering her husband, kevin nishidae need a district attorney. that's going to be for the people and the victims in. in all these cases. and that's not what's happening. >> a retired police officer, nishida, was shot and killed while protecting a tv news reporter in downtown oakland. oakland police say zakariyah mitchell was the gunman. he's in custody as is hershel hale. but the alleged getaway driver, lauren gilbert, is still at large. the three were charged last year with murder, but price, who took office this year , says the maximum they will now face if convicted is 25 years to life. in a statement, price said these are very serious charges and they reflect my office's commitment to punishing those who come to alameda county to inflict harm on people in our community. but prices statement is notable for what it does not say. the fact that the three no longer face life without parole means she's tossing the special circumstance of murder in the course of an attempted robbery. also being dismissed is a gun enhanceme

during the commission of robbery, against the two men, mitchell and hale, charged in the murder of kevin nishidace officer who was providing security for a news crew when he was shot and killed in 2021. this means both men no longer face life in prison without parole. instead, they now face 25 years to life, with the possibility of getting out on parole. the mercury reports the new charging decision might mean the district attorney now believes it was not mitchell who actually pulled the trigger, but rather laron gilbert, who is still a fugitive wanted in connection with this crime. the nishida family has been critical of the d.a. in recent months, arguing there are other enhancements she could and should file in this case to ensure the longest possible sentence. last night dozens of residents met in a town hall orange need by the grassroots public safety group, save alameda county for everyone, which is trying to recall d.a. price because they believe she is soft a crime. here was the organizer after she found out the nishida suspects no longer face life without parole. >> it's exactly what we'

mitchell and hale have been charged in the murder of kevin nishida.ishida was a retired police officer, having worked for the san jose and hayward police departments. he was guarding a tv news crew when he was shot thanksgiving week of 2021. nishida died in the hospital three days later. mitchell is accused of pulling the trigger, while hale is accused of being an accomplice. nishida's widow is pushing for the recall of alameda district attorney pamela price. she said she feels the men accused of her husband's murder are not being prosecuted aggressively enough. back to the third suspect i mentioned earlier, his name is laron gilbert, still at large. there's a $40,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. reporting live, bob redell, "today in the bay." >> such a sad case. that widow is very heartbroken, understandably. thank you, bob. >>> it is 6:34 right now. new overnight, divers have discovered a large chunk of the wreckage of the u.s. military aircraft that went down off the coast of japan last wednesday. that's when an osprey carrying eig

special enhancement charges against both, charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of kevin nishida in oakland in 2021. they face 25 years to life if convicted. the special enhancements would carry a sentence of life without parole. the defendants' attorneys argued a third suspect killed nishida. laron gilbert has not been apprehended. >>> to developments in the middle east, a live look in southern israel toward the gaza border and hopes are fading for another cease-fire. hamas leaders have rejected the latest deal saying the pause would be too brief. the latest news out of israel, also a blow for families with hostages still being held captive. all this comes as u.n. leaders try to broker a deal to bring more assistance to gaza. >> brie jackson is live for us in washington. a new report is really highlighting the dire situation on the ground in gaza. >> reporter: that's right. good morning, marcus, laura. the united nations says more than half a million people in gaza are starving because of the war. as the war in israel intensifies, there are growing concerns about the humanitaria

will go on trial, we are talking about mitchell and hale, who have been charged in the murder of kevin nishida, a retired police officer, having worked for the san jose and hayward police departments. he was guarding a tv news crew in oakland when he was shot thanksgiving week of 2021. nishida died in the hospital three days later. mitchell is accused of pulling the trigger, while hale is accused of being mitchell's accomplice. nishida's widow is pushing for the recall of district attorney pamela price. she told nbc bay area, nishida's widow told nbc bay area, she feels the men accused in her husband's murder are not being prosecuted aggressively enough. now, that third suspect who i mentioned earlier, his name is laron gilbert. there's a $40,000 reward being offered for information leading to his arrest. reporting live, bob redell, "today in the bay." >> thank you very much, bob. >>> happening today, a pretrial hearing for suspected man in a deadly smooth targeting half moon bay mushroom farm. prosecutors say zhao was a disgruntled worker who shot and killed seven farmworkers in january. he h

a retired police officer, kevin nishida, was working as a guard for a local tv news crew when he was and he died a few days later. virginia nishida was at the hall of justice in dublin for a hearing yesterday morning. she is concerned embattled district attorney pamela price may drop the special circumstance and some enhancements which could have kept the suspects locked up for life. getting rid of the special circumstances or getting rid of the enhancements will enable them to be out on the streets sooner. >> for um, at the end of, you know, their sentencing, you know, and that's where the safety issue comes in at. some suggests there may be changes to the charges because a third suspect, loren gilbert, may be the man who actually shot nishida de price says he still has not been found. >> virginia nishida says the case will be back in court january 3rd. >> the vallejo police officer who shot and killed sean monterrosa will not face criminal charges, a state department of justice report finds. there's insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that officer jarrett tonn

if they're convicted of killing kevin nishida. he was a retired police officer working as a security guard for a tv news crew when he was shot and killed in downtown oakland. back in november of 2021. a third suspect, lauren gilbert, is still at large. in a statement, district attorney price said these are very serious charges and they reflect my office's commitment to punishing those who come to alameda county to inflict harm on people in our community. >> two people are in custody after a four year old boy was killed in a possible road rage shooting in southern california. the boy was in a car with his family driving through the city of lancaster in northeastern los angeles county. another driver cut them off, then started chasing them when the family slowed down. authorities say the other driver pulled alongside the family's car, opened fire and took off. >> there is absolutely no excuse for this. it is just domestic terrorism at its worst. police used recently installed traffic cameras to track the shooters car to a nearby hot

>> well, mike and julie, the three men accused in the shooting death of kevin nishida, no longer face life in prison without parole. if convicted. da pamela price, in line with her philosophy, is signaling that she's throwing out a number of

shadia mitchell and hershel hale face 25 years to life if convicted of murdering kevin nishida. he was a retired police officer who was working as a security guard for a television news crew when he was shot and killed in downtown oakland in november of 2021. a third suspect, lauren gilbert, is still at large in a statement, price said these are very serious charges and they reflect my office's commitment to punishing those who come to alameda county to inflict harm on people in our community. >> tonight, one person was killed in a crash in the east bay. the two car collision happened on kirker pass road coming into concord. the crash happened around 520 this evening, forcing the closure of the roadway. it did reopen around 830. police have not released any other information. >> rain coming down across the bay area. this is what it looked like in san francisco earlier today. large puddles scattered all around the city and some challenges out there on the roads. our chief meteorologist, bill martin, joins us now. bill, still a few more days of wet weather to go. >> yeah, that's h

mitchell and hershel hale no longer face life without parole if they're convicted of murdering kevin nishida. nishida was a retired police officer working as a security guard for a television news crew when he was shot and killed in downtown oakland in november of 2021. a third suspect, lauren gilbert, is still at large. all three men were originally charged under former da nancy o'malley with the special circumstance of murder in the course of an attempted robbery. the current da, pamela price, indicated that the maximum sentence, if convicted, is now025 years to life in prison, meaning she is dropping the special circumstance. public defenders says their client mitchell, is not the shooter. in a statement, price said these are very serious charges and they reflect my office's commitment to punishing those who come to alameda county to inflict harm on people in our community. >> new at noon, california attorney general rob bonta announced a nearly $700 million antitrust settlement with google. bonta made that announcement this morning in san francisco, along with the antitrust team in the s