Serial Killer Naso Ordered To Pay $171K For Assistance In Defense
Marin County Superior Court Judge James T. Chou ordered convicted serial killer Joseph Naso to pay the county nearly $171,000 for expenses incurred during his murder trial this year.
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Marin County Superior Court Judge James T. Chou ordered convicted serial killer Joseph Naso to pay the county nearly $171,000 for expenses incurred during his murder trial this year.
A Marin County Superior Court jury has recommended death for a 79-year-old former photographer convicted in the decades-old murders of four women in what became known as the 'double initial' serial killings.
Convicted serial killer Joseph Naso asked a Marin County jury to spare his life during his two-hour closing argument Monday afternoon.
The testimony at the penalty phase of Joseph Naso's quadruple murder trial in Marin County Superior Court ended late Friday afternoon with a woman, who believes Naso drugged her during a modeling photography session, stating she does not want him put to death.
The ex-wife of convicted serial killer Joseph Naso testified Wednesday morning she believes she was sexually assaulted by two men in a hotel room after Naso put a "knockout drug" in her drink at a San Francisco nightclub in the summer of 1976.
The penalty phase of convicted serial killer Joseph Naso's Marin County Superior Court trial ended Tuesday morning with a testy exchange between Naso and Judge Andrew Sweet after the jury left for a lunch break.
A Marin County jury on Tuesday found Joseph Naso guilty of killing four women in the Bay Area and Yuba County between 1977 and 1994.
Marin County jurors presiding over the trial of an elderly photographer accused of being a serial killer who murdered four Northern California prostitutes began deliberating late Monday.
Accused serial killer Joseph Naso said Friday morning that the prosecution's case alleging that he killed four prostitutes in Northern California is based on illegal, circumstantial evidence, opinion, speculation and conjecture.
Joseph Naso, facing the death penalty for the murders of four women, mocked the prosecutor during interviews with prospective jurors.
A Marin County Superior Court judge has set a trial date of Nov. 5 for accused serial killer Joseph Naso.
The Marin County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday morning it will seek the death penalty against accused serial killer Joseph Naso.
Photos of two Yuba County women who were murdered in the 1990s were found in a safe deposit box belonging to Joseph Naso, the man accused of killing them and two Bay Area women, a Nevada detective testified Thursday morning.
Two Nevada Department of Public Safety officers testified Wednesday morning that they found cash, guns, mannequins dressed in nylons, and a diary documenting sexual assaults when they searched accused serial killer Joseph Naso's Reno home in 2010.
Prosecutors began detailing their case Tuesday against a suspected serial killer charged in the decades-old slayings of four women from the Bay Area and other parts of Northern California with matching initials.
Accused serial killer Joseph Naso once again is his own attorney.
A Marin County Superior Court judge Friday morning granted accused serial killer Joseph Naso the right to represent himself on charges of murdering four Northern California women.
The White House says President Joe Biden will establish two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes.
Two suspected golf cart thieves didn't get very far over the weekend in Brentwood, where a police-operated drone quickly tracked them down.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for much of the Bay Area, from Monday night through Wednesday morning.
Prosecutors in San Francisco have charged the man suspected in a New Year's Day deadly shooting with murder, the district attorney's office said Monday.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
The White House says President Joe Biden will establish two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes.
Two suspected golf cart thieves didn't get very far over the weekend in Brentwood, where a police-operated drone quickly tracked them down.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for much of the Bay Area, from Monday night through Wednesday morning.
Prosecutors in San Francisco have charged the man suspected in a New Year's Day deadly shooting with murder, the district attorney's office said Monday.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
Prosecutors in San Francisco have charged the man suspected in a New Year's Day deadly shooting with murder, the district attorney's office said Monday.
San Francisco will seat a new mayor and a new member to the Board of Supervisors this week, and among the departures is one of the longest-serving politicians in city history.
San Francisco Fire officials confirmed a gas leak near Laguna Honda Hospital has forced the evacuation of employees late Monday morning.
A portion of state Highway 1 in San Mateo County reopened following a fatal crash early Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
By Sunday morning, Dungeness crab caught right off of the San Francisco coast will be available for sale because, after a lengthy delay, the Bay Area's commercial Dungeness crab season will finally start.
Two suspected golf cart thieves didn't get very far over the weekend in Brentwood, where a police-operated drone quickly tracked them down.
Antioch police said two men robbed and shot someone who was at Gentrytown Park Monday afternoon.
In an eventful and somewhat convoluted day in Oakland's civic life, Councilmember Kevin Jenkins is now interim mayor and Councilmember Noel Gallo is temporarily council president.
A man accused of fatally shooting his wife on Interstate 580 in Oakland nearly two years ago will appear in court Tuesday on multiple charges, including murder, following his recent arrest.
A man died after being shot in an Antioch neighborhood Monday morning, the city's first homicide case in 2025 following a record number of homicides in 2024.
After three straight seasons of long playoff runs, the San Francisco 49ers are packing up and heading home early for a change.
Authorities in San Mateo County arrested a man on multiple charges after an attempted break-in at the Stanford National Accelerator Laboratory over the weekend.
A Stockton couple was arrested last week on suspicion of drug and weapons violations following alleged narcotics sales in the Bay Area, police said Monday.
Two people were arrested after a heist at a South Bay grocery store in which more than $1,000 in meat was stolen over the New Year's holiday, deputies said.
Perry, the Bay Area donkey who was the inspiration behind the beloved character in the DreamWorks' 2001 film "Shrek," died at the age of 30.
A 23-year-old Petaluma resident was arrested Saturday on suspicion of brandishing a gun while driving, Santa Rosa police said.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa Saturday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
A Santa Rosa police officer was hurt while trying to detain a robbery suspect who allegedly violated his pre-trial release and fought with three officers before being placed in custody.
Two suspects were arrested following a theft at a Petaluma store with one facing charges under California's new Prop 36 law which stiffens penalties for repeat offenders.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 struck Lake County on New Year's Day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
After three straight seasons of long playoff runs, the San Francisco 49ers are packing up and heading home early for a change.
Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-99 for their fourth straight win despite playing without leading scorer De'Aaron Fox.
Kyler Murray threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns, two to Greg Dortch, and the Arizona Cardinals beat the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers 47-24.
Andrew Wiggins scored 24 points, Dennis Schroder added 17, and the undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Memphis Grizzlies 121-113 in the latest testy matchup between the rivals.
Cody Ceci scored with 24 seconds left in the third period, and the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday.
Two suspected golf cart thieves didn't get very far over the weekend in Brentwood, where a police-operated drone quickly tracked them down.
Prosecutors in San Francisco have charged the man suspected in a New Year's Day deadly shooting with murder, the district attorney's office said Monday.
Antioch police said two men robbed and shot someone who was at Gentrytown Park Monday afternoon.
A man accused of fatally shooting his wife on Interstate 580 in Oakland nearly two years ago will appear in court Tuesday on multiple charges, including murder, following his recent arrest.
A man died after being shot in an Antioch neighborhood Monday morning, the city's first homicide case in 2025 following a record number of homicides in 2024.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
A growing trend called "run art" is finding its footing in the Bay Area as joggers create sketches with their running routes using GPS tracking apps like Strava.
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
A billboard campaign along Bay Area freeways is featuring people, as young as one-year-old, who have lost their lives to fentanyl.
On the first day of a new year, Life Time gym in Walnut Creek was full of people imagining new possibilities for themselves.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
The White House says President Joe Biden will establish two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes.
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports under a final rule announced by the Biden administration.
San Francisco will seat a new mayor and a new member to the Board of Supervisors this week, and among the departures is one of the longest-serving politicians in city history.
Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.
In an eventful and somewhat convoluted day in Oakland's civic life, Councilmember Kevin Jenkins is now interim mayor and Councilmember Noel Gallo is temporarily council president.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Known for her brutally honest style, comedian Nikki Glaser took the stage Sunday as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
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Pioneering '60s rock icons the Flamin' Groovies play the Chapel in San Francisco's Mission District this Saturday with a special reunion of late '80s club favorite the Jackson Saints and all-female Kinks tribute the Minks supporting.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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Meteorologist Jessica Burch says wind gusts will batter the Bay Area through early Wednesday.
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CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Jan. 6, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
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For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
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Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
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