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Elise Preston reports on the judge in the Scott Peterson case allowing only one piece of evidence to be tested for DNA.
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Elise Preston reports on the judge in the Scott Peterson case allowing only one piece of evidence to be tested for DNA.
A judge presiding over convicted killer Scott Peterson's latest bid for a new trial on Wednesday afternoon ruled that only one piece of evidence will be allowed a new round of DNA testing.
Scott Peterson appeared via Zoom in a Redwood City courtroom Wednesday as his lawyers are requesting evidence from the original investigation to undergo DNA testing. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Scott Peterson appeared remotely in a San Francisco Bay Area courtroom again Tuesday morning in the first of three motion hearings in his bid to have his 2004 murder convictions overturned.
As one of California's most notorious convicted killers makes another push for a new trial, one former investigator said key evidence in the original case was not properly investigated.
Max Darrow reports on notorious killer Scott Peterson's latest court appearance as the LA Innocence Project works to overturn his 2004 conviction.
Convicted killer Scott Peterson appeared in a San Mateo County courtroom Tuesday morning as he fights to overturn his 2004 conviction for the murders of his pregnant wife and unborn son.
The request was filed in conjunction with Scott Peterson's motion for DNA testing to prove his innocence. He was convicted of killing his wife Laci and their unborn son in 2004.
A San Mateo County Superior Court judge on Tuesday denied convicted killer Scott Peterson's plea for new trial, ruling that former juror Richelle Nice was not guilty of misconduct during his original trial.
Scott Peterson has been moved off death row more than two years after the California Supreme Court overturned his death sentence for killing his pregnant wife two decades ago, corrections officials said Monday.
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly stole the identities of convicted murderers Scott Peterson and Cary Stayner to steal more than $145,000 in fraudulent unemployment benefits.
The State Bar of California said Tuesday it is again investigating Mark Geragos, one of California's best-known celebrity lawyers.
Scott Peterson was convicted of killing his wife Laci in 2004 but questions over a possibly biased juror has led to Peterson's defense team to push for a new trial. (8-11-22)
Convicted killer Scott Peterson returned to a San Mateo County courtroom Thursday for closing arguments in his plea for a new trial in the 2002 Christmas Eve murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, and unborn son Connor.
Prosecutors and lawyers for convicted murderer Scott Peterson will give closing arguments in late June before a California judge decides whether Peterson deserves a new trial in the slaying of his pregnant wife 20 years ago.
Convicted killer Scott Peterson was back in a San Mateo County courtroom Thursday in the latest hearing to determine if he gets a new trial or not.
Some court observers believe day 3 of the hearings to determine whether convicted murderer Scott Peterson will get a new trial, was a win for the defense.
Lawyers trying to overturn Scott Peterson's conviction in the slaying of his pregnant wife, Laci. 20 years ago completed their questioning Monday without shaking a former juror Richelle Nice from her crucial testimony that she acted properly before and during his 2004 trial.
Former Scott Peterson trial juror Richelle Nice returned to the stand Monday to once again defend her actions during jury selection and in the years since the high profile 2004 trial, with the fate of Peterson's conviction for the murder of his wife, Laci, and unborn son, Connor, hanging in the balance.
Granted immunity from any possible perjury charges, Richelle Nice took the stand Friday morning to answer defense claims that she lied on her jury questionnaire before being seated on the panel that convicted Scott Peterson in 2004 of murdering his pregnant wife, Laci, and the couple's unborn son, Connor.
Lawyers for convicted killer Scott Peterson are ready to make a case for a new trial Friday as a key hearing gets underway.
A juror in Scott Peterson's two-decade-old murder trial will be granted immunity before testifying at a hearing that could determine whether a new trial is granted, authorities said.
Amber Frey, a pivotal witness at the 2004 Scott Peterson murder trial, renewed her pledge Thursday to testify again if he is awarded a new trial because of jury misconduct.
Under the glaring eyes of Laci Peterson's family, convicted killer Scott Peterson was resentenced by a San Mateo County Superior Court judge to life in prison without parole in the 2002 slaying of his wife and the couple's unborn son, Connor.
The last time Scott Peterson sat inside a San Mateo County courtroom, he heard a judge sentence him to death for the Christmas Eve 2002 murder of his wife, Laci, and the couple's unborn child.
One person died following a residential blaze early Monday morning in San Francisco's Tenderloin District, according to fire officials.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
About 12,000 PG&E customers were told on Sunday to anticipate possibly losing power on Tuesday as the utility monitors weather conditions that could force an intentional shutoff for safety reasons.
Several new California laws have gone into effect as of July 1, 2024, ranging from tenant security deposits being capped to hidden fees being banned and requiring bars to offer date rape drug testing kits.
Border Patrol processed approximately 84,000 migrants in June, the lowest monthly level since President Biden took office.
One person died following a residential blaze early Monday morning in San Francisco's Tenderloin District, according to fire officials.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
About 12,000 PG&E customers were told on Sunday to anticipate possibly losing power on Tuesday as the utility monitors weather conditions that could force an intentional shutoff for safety reasons.
Border Patrol processed approximately 84,000 migrants in June, the lowest monthly level since President Biden took office.
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One person died following a residential blaze early Monday morning in San Francisco's Tenderloin District, according to fire officials.
San Francisco firefighters responded to a small grass fire in McLaren Park Sunday night.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
San Francisco police said a man was stabbed on the 500 block of Market Street around 11:20 a.m.
The colorful festivities of the 2024 San Francisco Pride Parade were featured as part of the CBS SF special "Hope Love Pride -- A Celebration" being streamed and broadcast Sunday morning.
The owner of a boba tea shop in Concord said he was threatened by police for inviting car enthusiasts to join opening festivities.
Two teenagers, ages 17 and 18, were wounded in a shooting that left one on life support, Hayward police said Saturday.
The Oakland Police Department launched its Summer Safety Plan on Saturday by increasing police patrols throughout the city.
The city of Berkeley is closing certain roads on the Fourth of July holiday, as fireworks-gazers tend to want to head to hills to view the entire Bay.
A historic budget deficit in Oakland has many people worried about severe cuts to city services that could have a critical impact on public safety.
Santa Clara County fire crews are reminding residents that fireworks, even Safe and Sane ones, are illegal in the county.
An Amber Alert that was issued Saturday for a 14-day-old baby was canceled after the baby was found unharmed with his mother.
A Monterey County man was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of stabbing animals inside a school property in February 2023, prosecutors said.
A debris fire spread to vegetation in South San Jose Wednesday, Cal Fire reported.
On Tuesday the Santa Cruz City Council unanimously approved a program to reduce housing insecurity and homelessness in the city.
A motorist died following a two-vehicle collision early Thursday morning near Petaluma, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities in Ukiah are holding a man on $1 million bail who had failed to register as a sex offender and allegedly tried to attack a woman, police said Wednesday.
Police in Santa Rosa are searching for a woman suspected in a Thursday morning stabbing.
A Sacramento resident was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of participating in stealing and fraudulently depositing checks issued by the Novato Unified School District.
The principal at American Canyon High School has been charged with allegedly failing to make a mandated report of child molestation by a teacher, the Napa County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.
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Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs and the Giants hit a season-high 10 doubles to rout the Dodgers 10-4 on Sunday.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings of one-run, ball helping the Diamondbacks beat the Oakland A's 5-1 on Sunday.
Will Smith knocked in two runs to start a seven-run 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 14-7 on Saturday night.
Zac Gallen pitched one-hit ball over six innings in the Diamondbacks' 3-0 victory over the Oakland A's on Saturday.
San Francisco police said a man was stabbed on the 500 block of Market Street around 11:20 a.m.
Two teenagers, ages 17 and 18, were wounded in a shooting that left one on life support, Hayward police said Saturday.
An Amber Alert that was issued Saturday for a 14-day-old baby was canceled after the baby was found unharmed with his mother.
A federal grand jury indicted a San Francisco man in connection with the embezzlement of more than $1.2 million from law firms where he worked.
A man who has volunteered at several churches in the East Bay has been arrested and charged with rape for allegedly abusing a girl over the span of several years, police in Richmond announced Friday.
Some critics believe the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is going to pose a major energy problem for the future.
National data shows the number of hospice patients in the U.S. is growing so fast that there aren't enough chaplains to provide patients with the spiritual care they're looking for at the end of their lives.
Robotaxi service Waymo on Tuesday announced its autonomous vehicles would be available for rides to anyone in San Francisco who downloads the company's app.
General Motors on Tuesday named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise as it tries to recover from a gruesome collision that triggered the suspension of its California license.
Tesla has been ordered to correct ongoing air quality violations at its electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Fremont, regulators said Tuesday.
With an mpox (aka monkeypox) outbreak ongoing in Africa, global health experts are warning people at higher risk of contracting the virus to take precautions.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
Personal protective equipment will be distributed to dairy and poultry farmworkers in San Mateo County to protect against the H5N1 virus, county health officials said Wednesday.
National data shows the number of hospice patients in the U.S. is growing so fast that there aren't enough chaplains to provide patients with the spiritual care they're looking for at the end of their lives.
Almost 400 water systems serving nearly a million Californians don't meet state requirements for safe and reliable drinking water supplies.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
Border Patrol processed approximately 84,000 migrants in June, the lowest monthly level since President Biden took office.
The presidential debate was Topic A at the annual Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club Pride breakfast in San Francisco Sunday.
At a San Francisco Pride breakfast Sunday, Nancy Pelosi and second gentleman Doug Emhoff reassured nervous Democratic Party faithful that the Biden campaign will recover. Da Lin reports. (6-30-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Democrats are making efforts to reassure voters following President Biden's lackluster performance at the first debate last week. But polling shows many are worried about Mr. Biden's capability. Skyler Henry has more.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
The colorful festivities of the 2024 San Francisco Pride Parade were featured as part of the CBS SF special "Hope Love Pride -- A Celebration" being streamed and broadcast Sunday morning.
San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza became a colorful, upbeat festival hub Saturday on the final weekend of Pride Month in the city
Amid calls to bow out, a defiant President Biden is digging in, holding campaign events and fundraisers this weekend in New York and New Jersey. Taurean Small reports.
A bookstore in San Francisco is sending boxes of LGBTQ+ books to parts of the country where they are banned.
The colorful festivities of the 2024 San Francisco Pride Parade were featured as part of the CBS SF special "Hope Love Pride -- A Celebration" being streamed and broadcast Sunday morning.
A band whose literally incendiary live show has earned them a reputation as a can't miss act, masked instrumental surf outfit Daikaiju returns to the Bay Area Thursday for an afternoon Fourth of July show at the Ivy Room.
Pride month activities in San Francisco culminate this weekend with the SF Pride Parade and Celebration taking over Market Street and Civic Center Plaza.
The Stern Grove Festival continued its 87th season of free concerts at San Francisco's Sigmund Stern Grove Sunday afternoon but you didn't have to have a ticket to enjoy the music live.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
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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Jessica Burch has details on the excessive heat and red flag warnings for the Bay Area. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Amanda Hari spent the day in Livermore, where temperatures that are expected to climb into the triple digits by Tuesday were already nearing the century mark. (6-30-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has alerted Yolo County and several other Northern California counties about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Tuesday to help prevent a wildfire.
Meteorologist Darren Peck takes an in-depth look at the major heat wave that's heading our way this week. (6-30-24) http://kpix.com/weather
More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
A San Francisco man has helped his nonprofit take fundraising to the next level so that more underserved children can build life skills while playing sports.
Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed.
A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community.
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.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.