and now the big question will scott peterson get a new trial. he was found guilty. for killing his wife lacy peterson and their unborn child, connor their bodies found in the waters off the berkeley marina. the california supreme court kicked the case back to a san mateo court that was a following new evidence about the actions of a juror from my years ago. kron four's terisa stasio has the latest on what's happening now in this legal drama. >> it was a very eventful hearing here at the san mateo county courthouse with this bottom line, we may see scott peterson in person out of his prison cell for the first time in a very long time. guilty was a verdict that rang out killing his wife lacy and their unborn child and dumping their bodies in the bay that following a months long trial for scott peterson. but his defense team continues to argue certain facts. clouded the case pointing to a juror that they said had an axe to grind attorney pat harris saying that the law is clear. everyone has a right to an unbiased jury and if that doesn't happen, it causes problems with

the mission lasted just over ten minutes. >>> well, now to new developments in the scott peterson murder case and at a hearing yesterday peterson's defense team came one step closer to winning a new trial based on allegations of juror misconduct. peterson is serving life in prison for the murder of his wife lacee and their unborn child. >> reporter: nearly two decades after being convicted of murdering his wife and unborn child scott peterson participated in a hearing wednesday, this time by phone. currently serving life in prison, peterson said little and no cameras or recordings were allowed. the judge setting a new hearing in september to discuss claims of juror miss conduct in his case. >> we've said all along that scott peterson did not get a fair trial. >> reporter: if juror misconduct is found, peterson could get a new trial, a major step in his fight to prove his innocence. a fight led by his sister-in-law and close confidant janie. >> you're one of the few people who has regularly spoken to scott. what is his mental state of mind? >> i think that he's hopeful. >> reporter: jaepy

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attorneys for accused killer paul flores dropped a bombshell claim suggesting a link between peterson and smart. scott and peterson did attend cal poly at the same time as flores and smart. they were also at the same party the night smart vanished even though peterson was ruled out long ago legal analysts say it's a tactical move that could influence potential jurors peterson was convicted in 2000, 4 in the highly publicized murder of lacey and their unborn son. >> what the defense is trying to do is so seeds of doubt in cast doubt on the investigation of their clients and say, look, scott peterson, one of the most notorious murderers in the country went to school with kristen smart and he's already been looked at what's going on here. >> flores is charged with killing smart while his father ruben is accused of helping his son conceal her body. kristin smart's body has still never been found. >> well, still ahead on the kron 4 morning news, a bay area college professor accused of setting several fires in california. we have the details after we get back break. the welcome back to the kron 00:00am morn

scott peterson is sports. forty-niners rookie quarterback trey lance is looking forward to finally playing a game this saturday. sports director jason dumas has lance's take on the pre season opener coming up. and before we head to the break as the recall election of governor newsom. we you can watch the republican candidates go head to head in a debate next week inside california politics hosting a debate right here in the kron 4 studios from the rain on thursday, august 19th at 07:00pm. >> the name of convicted killer scott peterson has emerged in another high-profile case. the murder of cal poly, san luis obispo student kristin smart and rather bizarre move attorneys for accused killer paul flores dropped a bombshell claims suggesting a link between peterson and smart. scott and lacey peterson did attend cal poly at the same time as floor since march. they were also said to be at the very same party the night the smart vanished, even though peterson was ruled out long ago. legal analysts say this is a tacti

that's not enough to get scott peterson into that courtroom.are now outlining evidence against floors and his father, ruben, who has been charged as an accessory. a judge will determine whether father and son will go to trial smarts body by the way, has never been found. the reopening of the vita a light rail line is facing another delay, vita officials announced last night that the rail line will not be restarting this month. the rail yard and employees were impacted by a tragic mass shooting by a worker and, according to the bay area news group vita ceo told the board that he is not setting a date at this time they are trying to reopen, he says, in a manner that is sensitive to employees. the agency first plan to reopen light rail service in late july then it was changed to mid august. during this closure writers will be provided with bus service in place of the light rail. a pop up covid-19 vaccination clinic has been set up at oakland tech high school today in preparation for the return of school. kaiser is running the site and his offering

team for the man accused in the killing of christian smart is hoping to call convicted killer scott petersontify. paul floors has been charged with murdering smart who disappeared 25 years ago, but his defense lawyer is calling on peterson the testify. because he and smart knew each other while they both attended. cal poly peterson was sentenced in 2000 and five for murdering his wife, lacey and their unborn child. ktvu legal analyst. my gardos a said he doubts peterson will ever take the stand well in the defense world. what we call that is a soda defend some other dude, did it. not my client. it's not going to work in this case, because to my knowledge, there is no evidence that scott peterson was at all involved with miss smart. other than he knew her in college. that's not enough to get scott peterson into that courtroom. prosecutors are now outlining evidence against flores and his father, ruben, who has been charged as an accessory. a judge will determine whether father and son will go to trial. smart body has never been found. coming up. we uncover hidden gems on a zip trip today from

scott peterson, according to the defense scott lacy peterson attended cal poly at the same time, floors and smart did. and we're at the same parties floors and smart. the night smart vanished. >> i think it's a red herring, but it's a very sensational way to proceed in this case. >> peterson was ruled out as a suspect in the smart case long ago. legal analysts see the defense mentioning peterson. after all these years as a tactical move that could influence potential jurors if and when flores trial were to proceed. peterson was convicted in 2000, 4 in the highly publicized murder of his wife lacy and their unborn son what the defense is trying to do. >> is so seeds of doubt and cast doubt on the investigation of their clients and say, look, scott peterson, one of the most notorious murderers in the country went to school with kristen smart and he's already been looked at what's going on here. >> peterson's attorney says he spoke to scott and to san quentin where he's serving a life sentence and there's been no subpoena or any arrangements made for him to testify in the flores case flore

and now the big question will scott peterson get a new trial. he was found guilty. nearly 2 decades ago of killing his wife lacy peterson and their unborn child. connor the california supreme court kick that case back to a san mateo court following new evidence about the actions of a chore years ago. kron four's terisa has the latest. >> it was a very eventful hearing here at the san mateo county courthouse with this bottom line, we may see scott peterson in person out of his prison cell for the first time in a very long time. guilty was a verdict that rang out killing his wife lacy and their unborn child and dumping their bodies in the bay that following a months long trial for scott peterson. but his defense team continues to argue certain facts. clouded the case pointing to a juror that they said had an axe to grind attorney pat harris saying that the law is clear. everyone has a right to an unbiased jury and if that doesn't happen, it causes problems with the entire criminal justice system. the juror richelle nice. peterson's defense team argues lie to be on the

scott peterson, according to the defense scott lacy peterson attended cal poly at the same time, floorsrt did. and we're at the same parties floors and smart. the night smart vanished. >> i think it's a red herring, but it's a very sensational way to proceed in this case. >> peterson was ruled out as a suspect in the smart case long ago. legal analysts see the defense mentioning peterson. after all these years as a tactical move that could influence potential jurors if and when flores trial were to proceed. peterson was convicted in 2000, 4 in the highly publicized murder of his wife lacy and their unborn son what the defense is trying to do. >> is so seeds of doubt a cast doubt on the investigation of their clients and say, look, scott peterson, one of the most notorious murderers in the country went to school with kristen smart and he's already been looked at what's going on here. >> peterson's attorney says he spoke to scott and to san quentin where he's serving a life sentence and there's been no subpoena or any arrangements made for him to testify in the flores case flores along wi

natalie, good morning. >> reporter: hey, good morning, guys for years, scott peterson has argued his ors lied about a history of domestic abuse to get on the case and convict him. today, peterson is back in court attending virtually from prison. the judge is expected to set a date to hear the allegations of juror misconduct and if found, peterson could get a new trial meanwhile, his sister-in-law janie believes new evidence in the case will set him free if he is given a new trial, do you think he'll be exonerated? >> absolutely. i am confident that scott will never be convicted again >> reporter: for nearly two decades, janie peterson has believed in her brother-in-law's innocence. married to his older brother, joe, janie says she's known scott since he was 13 and regularly talks to him in prison where he's been locked up for the past 16 years. found guilty of murdering his wife, lacy, then 8 months pregnant, and their unborn son, connor in 2003, their remains washed ashore just miles from where peterson said he had been fishing on christmas eve peterson's 2004 death sentence was redu

paul flores. >> dropped a bombshell claim suggesting that perhaps there's a link between peterson and smart. scotterson turns out attended cal poly at the very same time that flores and smart did. in fact, they were all at the same party the night the smart vanished and even though peterson was ruled out long ago legal analysts say it's a tactical move that could influence even just one potential juror scott peterson was convicted in 2000, 4 of killing his wife lacy and their unborn unborn son connor. >> what the defense is trying to do is so seeds of doubt and cast doubt on the investigation of their clients and say, look, scott peterson, one of the most notorious murderers in the country went to school with kristen smart and he's already been looked at what's going on here. >> flores is charged with killing smart. his father, ruben is accused of heeping him conceal her body. kristin smart spotted, by the way, has still never been found. >> a warning for people in pollo. also, police are looking for a man possibly responsible for 2 assaults. coming up, we'll give you his composite sketch which is

> very strongly that the evidentiary hearing is going to prove what we've said all along that scott petersondid not get a fair trial. peterson appeared via closed-circuit from san quentin for the hearing. >> the judge in the and set a september hearing peterson's attorney went on to say that if and when an evidentiary hearing does take place in peterson will most likely be transported from san quentin here to sit and wait and learn once again his fate. here in uan mateo county. theresa is stasio kron. 4 news. >> developing news from johnson and johnson on its booster shots. the company announced this morning that its booster shot provides, quote, a rapid and robust increase and antibodies when use on people who have already received the one-dose vaccine. the company says the people who got the booster shot experienced a 9 fold increase in covid antibodies, johnson johnson is now working with the fda and cdc to get the booster shot approved for the public. and some big news out of the pentagon. u.s. secretary of defense lloyd austin has directed the military to begin vaccinating all members o

larry: a superior court judge is beginning a process that could lead to a new trial for scott petersone judge expects two additional weaks of hear -- weeks of hearings early next year before deciding if peterson should get a new trial. his attorney generals say one of the jurors lied. >> she did not tell any of the attorneys or the courts about it. in our opinion, she was purpose little trying to avoid bringing those things you have so that seconds seven on a jury where she wassed a minutes to convict scott peterson. larry: attorneys will convene next month and that's when the judge is expected to he remains in state upon. the man convicted of asass naming senator end will appear at a pa roam board for a sixth straight time. sirhan sirhan was arrested at the scene of kennedy's shooting. convicted and sentenced to depth but when the statement aboll iraqed the death penalty, advertise his sentence was reducinged to life with the possibilities of pa roam. >> we'll be back for a look at the fix as we held into the second half of the week. a leave look at larry: the mayor of flavortown paid

prescriptions and more at chewy.com today. killing of kristin smart is hoping to call convicted killer scott peterson. paul flores has been charged with murdering smart who disappeared 25 years ago, but his defense lawyers calling on peterson to testify because he and smart knew each other when they both attended cal poly floors defense attorney has made arrangements to transport peterson from san quentin state prison to san luis obispo to testify. peterson was sentenced in 2000 and five for murdering his wife, lacey and their unborn child. ktvu legal analyst michael cardoza said he doubts that peterson will ever take the stand. well in the defense world. what we call that is a sodi defend some other dude, did it not my client. it's not going to work in this case because to my knowledge, there is no evidence that scott peterson was at all involved with miss smart. other than he knew her in college. that's not enough to get scott peterson into that courtroom. prosecutors are now outlining evidence against flores and his father, ruben, who has been charged as an accessory. a judge will determine whethe

now, scott peterson did attend cal poly the same time as flores and smart. the night that smart vanished, even though peterson was ruled out long ago legal analysts say it's a tactical move that could influence potential jurors peterson was convicted in 2004 in the highly publicized murder. his wife lacy and their unborn son. >> what the defense is trying to do is so seeds of doubt and cast doubt on the investigation of their clients and say, look, scott peterson, one of the most notorious murderers in the country went to school with kristen smart and he's already been looked at what's going on here. but it's flores who is charged with killing smart. well, his father, ruben is accused of helping his son. >> conceal the body here, kristin smart's body still has never been recovered. we'll keep you updated. >> if you're waking up in palo alto this morning. be careful as police officers are still searching for a man possibly responsible for 2 assaults. coming up, we will show you his sketch in a live report. >> 5.29. and we're going to take a look at traffic no

scott peterson to the stand. also authorities need your help to identify this woman who was caught feeding meat to a coyote where this happened and the warning coming from animal control today and after the break, a safety alert. we want to tell you about will go to palo alto. police are searching for a man accused of assault. when a truck hit my son, i had so many questions about his case. i called the barnes firm. it was the best call i could've made. call the barnes firm now and find out what your case could be worth. ♪ call one eight hundred, eight million ♪ >> on the peninsula. palo alto police are investigating 2 assaults that happened in 2 days. in both cases, a man on a bike allegedly groped a woman kron four's will tran has details including the police sketch of the suspect. >> police are still looking to see if this one man is responsible for both assault. we do know the latest one happened right here on the 500 block of sand hill road. and just to give you a landmark. it's right across the street from

. >>> scott peterson back in court. after being convicted of killing his pregnant wife lacey, this morning, the juror at the center of his request for a new trial. >>> lucky to be alive. a teen survives a 50-foot drop from a waterfall. the harrowing helicopter rescue caught on camera. why he and his friend were unprepared for the adventure. >>> dangerous close call. an 11-year-old girl stunned by a shark swimming just a few feet away at a summer hot spot. how she feels about going back in the water. ♪ start me up ♪ >>> and celebrating charlie watts. the legendary rolling stones drummer. the band's passionate, poised master of percussion for more than half a century. this morning, the tributes from his bandmates, mick jagger and keith richards, as well as music royalty, paul mccartney, elton john and more. ♪ blow my top ♪ >>> good morning, america. we hope you are doing well and we have two big stories on this wednesday morning. that's a live look at the airport in kabul as the race to evacuate afghanistan accelerates. p

scott peterson is expected to attend remotely by zoom from prison. >> police in petaluma are warning residents to be on the lookout after a mountain lion sighting late last night near ridge. you drive officials warn and if you do encounter a mountain lion avoid running or turning your back. instead what you should do is use of face that animal make noise trial a bigger wave your arms. >> by throwing rocks or other objects and pick up small children's that are around you. additionally dog owners should keep their dogs on a leash. >> and call police. if you see one immediately. coming up on the kron 4 morning news people across the country and here in the bay area could soon see major changes to our roads, bridges and tunnels. >> the big step. congress took towards passing president biden's infrastructure bill will have details on that in a live report. plus frustration is growing over the work monessen san francisco. now the repeated delays and going legit. are getting national attention. and after the break. growing concerns in south lake tahoe as the caliber fire gets even closer. w

o'clock. >> it was one of the biggest trials in bay area history and now the question is will scott peterson. he was found guilty nearly 16 years ago for killing his wife lacy peterson and their unborn child. connor the california supreme court, though, kick the peterson case back to a san mateo courthouse following new evidence about the actions of a juror years ago. peterson participated in today's hearing virtually in the coming days. the judge is expected to hear testimony from a juror who denied being influenced by their own background of domestic abuse. peterson's attorneys revealed in a june court filing that the juror also failed to disclose her boyfriend, abused her in 2000. one while she was pregnant. the upcoming hearing is expected to take place on september. the 22nd. >> all right. time now for another look at the 4 zone forecast as we get a bird's-eye view looking down from mount tam and not quite as much fog as we've been seeing lately. lawrence is here and says things are going to start warming up. yeah. get hot out there in parts of the bay area. high pressure going to be ta

peterson to a death sentence. again, attorney harris saying that it was the defense team's position that they want an evidentiary hearing because scott did not get a fair trial. peterson appeared via closed-circuit from san quentin for the hearing. the judge in the and set a september hearing peterson's attorney went on to say that if and when an evidentiary hearing does take place in peterson will most likely be transported from san quentin here. >> to sit and wait and learn once again his fate. here in san mateo county. theresa is stasio kron. 4 news. >> now to an update on the evacuations in afghanistan. the clock is ticking as the biden administration works towards getting americans out of kabul ahead of the tuesday deadline and biden says that the u.s. is also committed to getting it out as many at risk afghans as possible before the 31st harper's ken wayne is live in the newsroom with the latest developments from the white house tonight can vicki the king has been 12 days now since u.s. military began flying evacuees out of kabul and the pentagon is reporting that up to 1500 americans may be awaiting evacuation from afghanistan

and today scott peterson appears in court for the final arguments in his case alleged juror misconducts at the heart of whether peterson could get a whole new trial after final arguments. the judge will decide whether or not to hold an evidentiary hearing. and that is the time that the juror in question may testify. peterson was convicted in 2000, 2 of killing his wife lacey and their unborn son, connor and while his death sentence was overturned by the state supreme court last year. he is still on death row. scott peterson is expected to attend the hearing remotely from prison. >> u c berkeley is being ordered to freeze enrollment at its current level indefinitely. an alameda county superior court judge ruled that the growing number of students is affecting neighborhood housing causing displacement and creating unacceptable noise. the judge also found the school failed it looking into whether reducing enrollment would improve surrounding neighborhoods. a spokesperson for the university says that it will file documents aimed at allowing it to add more students enrollment at u c berkele

scott peterson is going to appear in court. virtually for final arguments in his case alleged juror misconduct is at the heart of whether peterson could get a whole new trial after final arguments, the judge will make a decision on whether or not to hold in evidentiary hearing where the juror in question may testify. peterson was convicted in 2002 of murdering his wife lacy and their unborn son, connor and while his death sentence was overturned by the state supreme court. he is still on death row. scott peterson is expected to appear virtually remotely from prison for that hearing in the north bay. police in petaluma are warning residents be on the lookout for a mountain lion. >> near ridge view drive. that's where it was seen last officials warning. if you see a mountain lion, don't run. don't turn your back. just act. big, confident make a lot of noise wave your arms around for what every day. and if you have a dog with you are a kid. pick them up, not and they say to keep the dogs on a leash. but i always think see like ron

and today scott peterson appears in court for the final arguments in his case alleged juror misconducteart of whether peterson could get a whole new trial following final arguments. the judge will make a decision on whether or not to hold an evidentiary hearing in several months where the juror in question may testify peterson was convicted in 2002 of killing his wife lacy and their unborn son, connor. and while his death sentence was overturned by the state supreme court last year. he is still on death row. scott peterson is expected to attend remotely from prison. >> police in petaluma are warning residents to be on the lookout after a mountain lion was spotted late last night near ridge view drive officials warned that if you do encounter online, you want to avoid running or turning your back and instead face seattle make a lot of noise. look as big as you can by waving your arms in the air and throwing rocks or other objects. and if you have any small by you're going want to pick them up to additionally dog owners should keep their dogs on a leash and call police immediately. they

scott peterson is accused of hiding during the parkland school massacre that left 17 people dead. in 2018. he is facing multiple negligence charges for failing to confront the shooter. he wants the charges dropped saying he would never abandon his duties. >> i'll never forget that day. not only kids died. i had friends that died. and never for a second, would i sit there and allow anyone to die, knowing that i never went up in that building. never. >> the judge has not ruled on the dismissal request. >>> a debate featuring republicans that hope to replace governor gavin newsom was interrupted by a private detective serving a subpoena. it was from john cox that says he owes $100,000 from a previous campaign. the election to recall governor newsom takes place on september 17th. research shows that voters are virtually split on whether newsom should stay or should go. >>> new controversy surrounding the new permanent host of "jeopardy!" >>> wait, what? would you pay $1 million for a used tissue from lionel messi? you're watching "world news now." ♪ [female narrator] a message for chi

it starts at 2:00 at the softball complex parking lot. >>> convicted murderer scott peterson is scheduleudge today. peterson is serving life in prison for killing his pregnant wife laci peterson 17 years ago. but this morning his legal team will continue fighting to get him a new trial. now they're citing evidence of alleged juror misconduct in his original case. the "today" show's natalie morales sat down with peterson's sister-in-law jany who has been leading the charge to prove he's innocent. >> how do you explain he told amber his wife had died? >> there's nothing i can say to justify or explain that statement, but also there was no evidence that he had anything to do with what happened to laci. >> you don't believe an adult adulterror makes motive for murder? >> i don't think you can take that leap. >>> laci's family and the district attorney declined to comment. watch the "today" show right after "today in the bay" and find out who the peterson defense team says should be investigated for murder. >>> a hillsborough mother is expected to enter a guilty plea in connection to the coll

being involved a domestic case we very that the evidentiary is going to prove we've said all that scott peterson did not get a fair trial. peterson originally to death his conviction year, the california court that sentence downgraded it to life in prison. more trouble san francisco millennium after break the to shore that building has to temporary. and we tracking the weather a little bit of out but not lot talk that and you can expect up this weekend also tonight bill by president aimed helping our deal with traumatic stress disorder. are pledging tos of dollars on cybersecurity after a meeting at the white house google says it will spend $10 billion to strengthen security and microsoft says it is committed to spending $20 billion this comes after president biden hosted a summit with top tech companies looking for ways to collectively improve the nation's cybersecurity. tech companies are also pledging to train more americans in it support san francisco based salesforce announced strong second quarter earnings today the company says total second quarter revenue was $6.3 billion that is an incr

scott peterson is expected to attend the court hearing remotely from prison. >> well, this week marks shooting at the vta railyard in san jose. 9 vta workers were killed may 26 by a co-worker. trains have been out of service as we know since that time. and we've now learned that all 42 miles of the light rail tracks have been inspected. we've had more than 300 employees now retrained and certified to operate once again trains will be running tests routes this week. and if all goes well service could be restored within a couple of days. the current plan, in fact is to have limited service in place by sunday for the forty-niners raider preseason game out at levi stadium. u c berkeley, meanwhile, is being ordered now to freeze enrollment at the current level indefinitely in alameda county, superior court judge ruled that the growing number of students is affecting neighborhood housing causing displacement and creating unacceptable noise. the judge also found the school failed to look into whether reducing enrollment would improve the surrounding neighborhoods. a spokesperson for the scho

a hearing into whether scott peterson should get a new trial could be delayed until 2022. today in court, a judge said she anticipates a two-week hearing early next year before deciding if he deserves a new trial in the 2002 of his pregnant wife and their unborn baby. they requested additional time to discuss discovery investigations because there are still facts in dispute regarding a original juror. the defense alleges that person lied when filling out a questionnaire in his 2004 trial. >>> time to get to whether, paul heggen is with us. >> we are definitely going to heat up and the smoke could return to the bay area. tomorrow will be a transition day, the air quality will be okay, maybe a little more hazy but things are shifting around above our heads. this big area of high pressure, that of course is for all the smoke is. that will be sent down toward the bay area. air quality is pretty good right now across the board, i think no worse than the moderate category, this is not what we want to see. than the diablo range, i think in the populated parts of the bay area, the

. >> 6.40 and happening today, scott peterson will appear in court for the final arguments in his caset the heart of whether peterson could get a whole new trial after final arguments, the judge will decide whether or not to hold an evidentiary hearing where the juror in question may testify. peterson was convicted in 2002 of killing his wife lacey and their unborn son, connor, while his death sentence was overturned by the state supreme court last year. he is still on death row. scott peterson is expected to attend the hearing remotely from prison. >> u c berkeley is being ordered to freeze enrollment at the current level indefinitely and alameda county superior court judge ruled the growing number of students is affecting neighborhood housing and causing displacement and creating on acceptable noise. the judge also found the school failed to look into whether reducing enrollment would improve the surrounding neighborhoods. a spokesperson for the school says it will fall documents aimed at allowing them to enroll more students enrollment at u c berkeley increased by about 6500 student

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. >> reporter: scott peterson was in court today as he continue to fight for a new trial. he attended the hearing virtually from sandal quenin prison. his legal team said he he should get a new trial citing evidence of alleged juror misconduct in his original case. this is filip video from early next year. she said she will-he he gets a new trial. he was accused of stabbing his wife laci peterson 17 years ago. >> a tragic story. a deadly crash between a car and a freight train. it left a 12-year-old boy dead. it happened at 1:00 this afternoon at east crime rest road. a 19-year-old woman was behind the wheel. we don't know the relationship between two. he died with a student delta vista middle school. all crossing signals were operating correctly. a few lightrail trains started running today. we spotted this one today. vta announcing that it does plan to restart this weekend. it shut down lightrail completely the last three months after the mass shooting back in may. trains are expected to be running. >> the show won't go on. it forced the closure of stern grove. the grove

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kristin smart murder case shifting their focus on to another potential suspect convicted killer scott petersone hearing from governor kathy hochul as she gets ready to take over as governor of new york for promised to new yorkers. but first, after an all-night session, senate democrats approve a budget resolut >> after pulling an all-nighter, the senate passed a 3.5 trillion dollars spending plan is the first step towards passing the rest of president joe biden's infrastructure agenda. the proposal includes money for universal pre k free two-year community college and money for clean energy. initiatives kron four's, washington correspondent kellie meyer explains. >> good evening. this is just the first step in what could be a long and tricky process to get this budget plan approved. but less than 24 hours after passing the bipartisan infrastructure deal. democrats set the wheels in motion i'm very pleased to report that the 2 tracks strategy. >> is right on track. the senate is now on a path to passing a 3.5 trillion dollars spending plan without any republican support, all 50 democrats voted

scott peterson was sentenced to death in 2005 and i remained on death row until 2020 when his sentencertual hearing this week, new evidence was presented that could indicate possible juror misconduct the juror presiding over that case said that a two-week hearing could be anticipated by next year and that this new evidence could help him win a new trial and may even set him free >> no one would have predicted that, as high profile case and movies that came after >>> a high school coach is speaking after he's leaving his job. he was called into a meeting with school officials about his beliefs on sexuality and marriage in a statement to nbc news, valor christian high school acknowledged the meeting with tonga and agreed separation with the school was appropriate >>> a pair of 17-year-old american swimmers went from the pool to the podium in record fashion. the first gold medal of the games competing in the 400 meter free style finishing with record time breaking her own world record, and gia broke the world record in the majestic mountains... scenic coastal highways... fertile farmlands

. >> scott peterson might get a new trial, years after he was convicted of killing his wife laci. >> we've said all along scott peterson did not get a fair trial. ♪ i know it's only rock 'n' roll ♪ >> rolling stones drumming legend charlie watts passed away. >> for more than 50 years he was alongside mick jagger, keith richards and ronnie wood drumming his way into history. >> i just love playing the drums. ♪♪ >>> spencer eldon, who was the naked baby on the cover of nirvana's 1991 album "never mind" is now suing the band over alleged child sexual exploitation. >> a lawsuit filed in a los angeles federal court saying nirvana used commercial child pornography depicting spencer in a sexually provocative manne. it goes on to say neither spencer nor his legal guardians signed a release authorizing the use of spencer or his likeness. >> the defendants have not yet responded to the lawsuit. >>> some of the week's wildest moments caught on camera. this small plane in california made an emergency landing on a busy freeway. it clipped several cars and a few people suffered minor injuries. >>

larry: scott peterson's possible retrial would likely be scheduled early next year. during a hearing today in san mateo, a judge said she was set a date early next year. peterson's attorney claims the juror -- one juror lied when she told the court she had never been involved in domestic violence case. he was convicted in 2002 of killing his wife lacey and their unborn child. his death sentence was overturned last year, but he remains in custody at san quentin state prison. liz: vice president harris will be in california friday, as part of a rally to campaign on behalf of governor newsom, who is facing a recall election. the white house press secretary confirmed today that president biden will show his support. >> i can confirm the president plans to campaign for governor newsom in california. i don't have a date at this time, but that is his plan. liz: there is not much time left. we are less than three weeks away from election day. several republican candidates campaigned in the bay area today, and the recall group organized a rally. there is a lot going on. i rep

. >>> happening today convicted murder scott peterson is set for a status conference following claims of juror misconduct during his original trial. his attorneys claim that a juror sought to be involved in the trial and committed misconduct by not disclosing she had been a crime victim. she reportedly failed to disclose that her boyfriend beat her while she was pregnant, court filings show prosecutors brushed off accusations of misconduct. if the court does find juror misconduct feet are the murder conviction could be overturned. >>> time now is 5:08. still ahead on kpix5 and streaming on cbsn bay area. >>> a mountain lion going through the bay area neighborhood. where someone saw the big cat. >>> and university order to freeze enrollment and put a cause on a massive project. why it's a win for the schools and neighbors. >> wildfire smoke hurting wineries. why businesses could be impacted long after the smoke is gone. >>> and watching air quality conditions in the tahoe area where it's still very unhealthy to hazardous. definitely feeling for everybody dealing with the heavy smoke du

in scott peterson is set for a status conference. his attorneys claim that a juror sought to be involved in the trial and committed misconduct by not disclosing she had been a crime victim and her boyfriend beat her while she was pregnant. court filings show prosecutors brushed off accusations of misconduct and if the court does find juror misconduct peterson's conviction could be overturned. >>> still ahead on kpix5 and streaming on cbsn bay area. >> a mountain lion. where someone saw the big cat. >>> will oakland students and staff be able to return to school? >> and wine makers don't want it. it affects the taste of the wine. >> wildfire smoke hurting wineries. why businesses could be impacted long after the smoke is gone. >>> the city taking over san francisco as the most expensive for renters. that's at 6:30. >>> and tracking smoky skies in the tahoe area. here is a live look at tahoe and very unhealthy to hazardous air quality. some of the worst in the world due to the caldor fire. which will talk about air quality in just a mo

simpson case or the scott peterson case or some high-profile cases. i really kind of studiously avoided those high-profile cases because i think the real point here is that these are the typical cases, and if we're going to have this kind of a policy, this is the consequence to that. the only other thing i want to say is it sounds like our job is so grim. there is some humor to our job. we're able to see hope and joy when things do get rectified and strength and -- so it's not all grim horror. it's a great job, and i would like to see the -- the atlantic center's slogan is trying to put us out of business since 2010. that's something i would really like to see. our website is atlantic center.org, if people are really interested. we would love to have you. we would love to have you visit. we're supported by the kindness of strangers as tennessee williams would say. >> this book is extraordinarily valuable of telling people about the cases, like mark just said, not the ones that have been in the news, not the ones that we all know about, but about what'

and we're back at 7.43 no decision has been reached yet over whether scott peterson will get a new trialexpected that the judge could have reached a decision as early as yesterday. but that didn't happen. peterson. as we've reported, is asking for a new trial over allegations of juror misconduct he's currently serving a life sentence for the 2000, 2 murder of his pregnant wife and their unborn son and then dumping their remains in the bay. peterson's attorneys are accusing a juror in the original trial of lying about being involved in a domestic violence case during the jury selection process. peterson appeared at wednesday's hearing virtually a judge will now decide if the juror and others can be questioned about the allegations of this misconduct. the next hearing in this is set for september 22nd. >> time now, 7.43 will be back with more in just a few minutes. you doing okay with those new spicy tiny tacos, jack? yeah, it's funny some of those people you see, they... they can't handle it at all right? no, they can't. that's not you. that's not me. no. try my new spicy tiny tacos start

. >>> convicted murderer scott peterson is scheduled to face a judge today.n is serving life in prison for killing his pregnant wife laci peterson 17 years ago. but this morning, his legal team will continue fighting to get him a new trial. now they are citing evidence of alleged jury misconduct in his original trirson's sister who has been leading the charge to prove he's innocent. >> how do you explain that he told amber that his wife had died? >> there's nothing i can say justify or explain that statement, but also there was no evidence that he had anything to do with what happened to laci. >> you don't believe an adult adulterror makes motive for murder? >> i don't think you can take that leap. >> laci's family and the district attorney both declined to comment. watch more of the interview on the "today" show after "today in the bay." also what the peterson defense team or who they say should be investigated for murder. >>> new details suggest wor fire in wine country but one element was missing, the fire destroyed 300 homes and 1500 buildings. the napa v

simpson case or the scott peterson case or some high-profile cases. really kind of studiously avoided those high-profile cases because i think the real point here is that these are the typical cases, and if we're going to have this kind of a policy, this is the consequence to that. the only other thing i want to say is it sounds like our job is so grim. there is some humor to our job. we're able to see hope and joy when things do get rectified and strength and -- so it's not all grim horror. it's a great job, and i would like to see the -- the atlantic center's slogan is trying to put us out of business since 2010. that's something i would really like to see. our website is atlantic center.org, if people are really interested. we would love to have you. we would love to have you visit. we're supported by the kindness of strangers as tennessee williams would say. >> this book is extraordinarily valuable of telling people about the cases, like mark just said, not the ones that have been in the news, not the ones that we all know about, but about what's

. >> convicted killer scott peterson is asking for a new trial over allegations of juror misconduct. he's currently serving a life sentence for the 2000, 2 murder of his pregnant wife and their unborn son and then dumping their remains in the bay area. peterson was convicted in 2004. but his attorneys say he did not get a fair trial at the time. they are accusing a juror in the original trial of lying about being involved in a domestic violence case. >> and separately failing to disclose her boyfriend, abused her peterson appeared in today's court hearing virtually a judge will now decide if the juror and others could be questioned about the allegations. the next hearing is now set for september 22nd. >> still ahead tonight, a new warning on the terror threat in afghanistan what americans still in that country are now being told to do. >> plus, it is the only city in solano county that requires you to wear a mask indoors. why some local leaders hope the nation's new mask mandate will start a trend up next, new video showing the tense moments when an airplane crashes in the middle of

team for the man accused in the killing of kristin smart, is hoping to call convicted killer scott petersonthe stand to testify. paul flores isn't on trial for smart murder, but his defense lawyer is calling on peterson to testify as defense witness because he and smart knew each other while they both attended cal poly floors is defense attorney has made arrangements to transport peterson from san quentin state prison to san luis obispo to testify. it's not clear what he would be testifying on peterson was sentenced in 2000 and five for murdering his wife, lacey and their unborn child. kristin smart, disappeared 25 years ago. coming up a massive project to pay tribute to the victims of the coronavirus pandemic. how artists in san francisco are honoring the four million people who have lost their lives. and i'm keeping an eye on temperatures that are warming up already, and we also have air quality issues. we'll talk about that. your what makes febreze air effects different? while cheaper aerosols rely on artificial propellants... febreze uses a 100% natural propellant. check it out! pressur