We stepped forward. We volunteered. We signed on the line. We did our duty. And now theyre slapping us in the face. Reporter former guard member robert was among those in 2006 or 2007 who received a bonus of 15,000 or more to reenlist for more combat in iraq or afghanistan. An investigation in 2011 though determined those bonuses were in error or illegal. Several california guard but, at the same time, the pentagon pursued payback from the soldiers which elected officials on both side of the aisle now call outrageous. Chris clackham, nbc news. Reed theres also concern this reenlist. Bonus scandal may stretch outside the borders of the state of california. Jim American Airlines opening an office in cuba. The u. S. Government granted Nine Airlines permission to begin every week. Jet blue, delta and united were also given permission to fly to cuba. Most will Begin Service later this year or early next year. A huge fire at the Gaylord Opryland hotel in nashville, tennessee today. It starte
Mayor bill de blasio say he talked to president elect donald trump about muslims. And that there were 900 of them of the nypd. The mayor also say hes open to more conversations with trump but says he will be vigilant and swiftly against actions and yorkers. mayor bill de blasio d new york that proposal countered and flew york that proposal countered and flew in the face of all that was great about new york city the ultimate city of immigrants. A place that has succeeded because it was open for everyone a place built of generation and generation of immigrants. Mayor de blasio says he talked to donald trump about never going back to old the president elect is taking on the New York Times on twitter. Trump is disputing a story about reported firings and infighting within his Transition Team. The tweets says the failing nytimes story is so totally wrong on transition. It is going so smoothly. Trump also stated that hes been talking to many foreign leaders despite what the New York Times sa
Lows will drop in the 40s. The coolest we have been since april 30th. Highs will be near 60 which is the coolest high we have seen since march 7th. Because morning lows will be so chilly due to the wind, checking your 4 ps is a good idea pipes, pets, plants and people any exposed outdoor pipes should be wrapped in las vegas we are not going to freeze but elevations above 3,500 feet could and the might by friday morning. By the weekend, High Pressure will take over again and mainly sunny skies and light winds will be common. High temperatures look to rise monday may bring a small chance approach of a new disturbance but models are not all on the same page just yet. But this system will help keep our temperatures in the mid 60s. Parents listen upthe state has narrowed down the list of could decide to switch to charters. But not everyone is on board with the changes. 13 action News Reporter Marissa Kynaston tellsdistrict has some. Nine schools across the valley are being considered by the
Charged the District Attorneys Office holding off on prosecuting marijuana cases falling under the new law. Mcallister tells me he was charged six months ago for carrying two grams of pot and says this will make a big difference mcalister itll help everyone in the long run, it happened to me before. Everyone dont have to be ducking and hiding dodging. Looking over their shoulders the decision comes after question two passed making it legal for anyone 21 or older to carry less than an ounce of marijuana joe brezny, coalition to regulate marijuana its great that our prosecutors are seeing that it makes sense just to go ahead and adopt that policy now and stop Police Resources when we can spend them better elsewhere that was joe brezny with the coalition to regulate marijuana. He helped get question two on the ballot and says normalizing marijuana use will go along way for recreational smokers jb for too long people who have chosen marijuana over alcohol have had to worry about getting a
Kirsten Joyce plus. Part of the 215 shutting down this weekend. The reason for the closure. Thats sure to cause some traffic backups. brian loftus and. Comedy and juggling combine strip headliner Jeff Civillico stops by to talk about tonights show for charity. Kirsten Joyce 8 news now good day, the valleys news leader, starts right now. now, live. This is 8 news now good day. brian loftus thanks for waking up with us on 8 news now good day, the im brian loftus. Kirsten Joyce im Kirsten Joyce. Sherry Swensk and im Sherry Swensk. Cue the music baby its cold outside youre definitely going to want out the door. Maybe even a scarf and gloves weather . Sherry Swensk the colder air is here and temps are feeling it. Were in the low 40s at mccarran right now. Light winds and highs just near 60 yesterday have allowed temps neighborhoods. Highs in the low 60s today. A slow warm up over the weekend with sunshine is coming. But also showers in the forecast back to you tonight. Theres a major road c