They are entering this intersection. Reporter demonstrations sunday lasted well into the night in cities from coast to coast. [ screaming ] reporter in new york, protestors shut down times square and then marched through the streets to harlem. And in los angeles, demonstrators marched into the highway temporarily shutting down i10. [ screaming ] reporter most of the rallies sunday were peaceful but zimmermans family and lawyers say his life is in jeopardy from people who are upset he was acquitted of seconddegree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin. Theres still a fringe element who have said at least in tweets and Everything Else that they want revenge. Reporter there are people who feel the legal system worked. It seems to me it was self defense. Justice was served. Reporter Trayvon Martins parents were not in the courthouse when the verdict was read. Family members spoke to the press sunday. Very disappointed at this point. But we know in the end god will prevail and justice wi
Reporting live in martinez, im jodi hernandez, nbc bay area news. This story has made national headlines. The attack happened on october 24th of 2009. Although an estimated 20 people watched or took part at the preliminary hearing a year later, seven men were charged. One was later released for lack of evidence. In 2011 the victim won a 4 million settlement after suing the Richmond School district. By january of this year, two suspects had pleaded guilty and has jodi mentioned, the trials are not over. Two more suspects wait for a court date. Breaking news now, our nbc chopper is over a brush fire in livermore. Five acres have burned so far. This is that greenville road and tesler road. Right now only dry brush has burned but as you can see, the fire is burning dangerously close to some structures. At this point, no evacuations have been ordered. As you saw, helicopters are assisting firefighters on the ground with water drops. Keep it here for any updates and to our nbc bay area newsr
Reporter the First Official word from a town crier outside saint marys hospital, where the duchess of cambridge gave birth at four24 this afternoon, eight 24 this morning in the bay area. Reporter in keeping with royal tradition, the queens press secretary posted the royal birth announcement outside of buckingham palace. Im just so excited about it. Had to come up for the day so exciting i think its great news for england its fantastic, its amazing. So honored to partake in this. It was just quite an experience. I mean i was about to leave this weekend and i was just able to catch this at the last minute. Reporter woman from london now, were speculating boys names, so maybe a james or an alfred. Reporter the couple has not yet announced the childs name. Two years ago, the commonwealth passed a law to make sure this baby will fall in the line of succession to the throne, regardless of gender. Reporter the baby boy will be third in line, behind the queens son, charles, and his son, willi
And traffic. Steve, how is the weekend thefts is likely due to more shaping up . People riding their bikes in not as bad as a couple of the city. In response, the city also wants to improve police weekends ago. Theres plenty of breeze enforcement and increase bike around. The lows are in the 50s. Parking. Muni is expected to release a there will still be 90s, but bike parking plan in september. 60s, 70s closer to the coast friday morning commute, starting to heat up. And bay. Heres sal. Good morning. Lets turn to sal. Right now traffic on the golden you want to start out in contra gate bridge looks good. Costa county. We do. A little bit of fog is preventing us from seeing the good morning. Showers. But the traffic is okay. Highway 4, westbound. You can see its a little bit also this morning were looking busy here coming up from the at highway 24 between walnut creek and oakland. That traffic is off to a good baypoint area. Over the hill to concord, start. Lets go back to the desk. Not
My wife, my kids. Im concerned about the loss of officers. Weve had a lot of resignations. Weve had a lot of retirements. Reporter but the mayor says the city cant afford what the cops want, because it would mean closing libraries and community centers. Our offer still stands. Wed like to give our cop as pay raise. Reporter in this memo obtained by nbc bay area, the chief asks his officers not to call for a blue flu as a result of the ruling, meaning calling in sick to protest. He urges his officers to stay, but its too little too late for this detective. My roots are here in san jose. Its a tough decision that ive had to make. Hes one of our best, and were going to lose him. I dont care how many academies theyre able to get, you dont replace somebody like that. Reporter a ten year veteran who now wants out of san jose. I asked the Union President if something is better than nothing, if he should accept that. He says he will not accept it because that deal comes with too many springs a