When 'Yes Means Yes': Assembly Passes Campus Sexual-Assault Bill
California is on the brink of becoming the first state to define when "yes means yes" while investigating sexual assaults on college campuses.
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California is on the brink of becoming the first state to define when "yes means yes" while investigating sexual assaults on college campuses.
A 19-year-old man convicted of raping and assaulting a clerk at an El Monte convenience store faces up to 125 years to life in state prison, officials from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said.
A woman agreed to drop three of seven allegations against Los Angeles Laker guard Nick Young, who she says had non-consensual sex with her after he bought her several drinks at a bar in West Hollywood in 2011.
A 61-year-old man was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for raping and murdering an 84-year-old Anaheim woman nearly 30 years ago.
Officials said during their investigation they were able to positively identify the suspect.
A 39-year-old man was sentenced Thursday for forcibly raping two women under the false pretense of performing spiritual cleansing acts on them in 2012, officials said.
Leonel Lopez Reyes came to the victim's apartment under the guise of repaying the victim's mother $100.
A Bell Gardens man pleaded not guilty Monday to rape and kidnapping charges for allegedly holding his girlfriend's then-15-year-old daughter against her will for a decade.
Officials said the victim met with Cameron Thor about attending acting classes.
The overturned conviction prompted public firestorm and resulted in a change in the state's rape law.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department, said the alleged sexual assault took place on Feb. 12, but no details were disclosed.
Los Angeles' mayor and chief of police both put on their blue jeans Wednesday to help raise awareness and change public attitudes about sexual violence.
A witness reported seeing the teenager running naked down the alley with her mouth taped shut, her hands bound and her body dripping with gasoline.
The arraignment for two parolees accused of raping and killing four women while wearing GPS trackers was postponed Tuesday morning.
A former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy has been sentenced to nine years in prison for raping a woman while on duty and trying to get another to have sex with him.
A 24-year-old man was sentenced Friday to 50 years behind bars for sexually assaulting three women back in 2012.
Fifty-five-year-old Dawn DaLuise, the owner of Skin Refinery in West Hollywood, allegedly tried hiring a hitman to get rid of a competitor she believed was cyberstalking her.
A 41-year-old pastor in Perris has been accused of rape.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy pleaded no contest Thursday to rape and bribery charges, Los Angeles County District Attorney's officials said.
A judge Thursday ordered former NFL All-Pro safety Darren Sharper to remain jailed without bail in connection to new charges that he drugged and sexually assaulted two women last year in Tempe, Ariz.
Darren Sharper, 38, remains behind bars in Los Angeles -- without bail -- while awaiting a hearing Thursday in connection with an arrest warrant from New Orleans alleging that he raped two women there last Sept. 23.
A man has pleaded no contest to sexually assaulting three women who were attacked on Los Angeles streets two years ago — one so violently that her teeth were knocked out.
A former UCLA freshman water polo player pleaded not guilty Monday on charges of forcible rape involving three victims, District Attorney's Office officials said.
A California jury has awarded a woman $5.4 million after finding that she was raped in the restroom of a West Hollywood nightclub by an employee of the establishment.
At UC Santa Barbara, life on and around campus has been tense after students like Hayleigh Pervorse received a text message warning them about a sexual assault.
FilmLA released a report that found that movie and film shoot days were down by 16% in 2025 compared to 2024, but says there could be a steady increase due to tax incentives.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
A 21-year-old who demonstrated in Santa Ana, California, against the shooting death of Renee Good says exercising his right to free speech nearly cost him his life.
Lauren Hamlett, Director of Wildlife and Education Services for Pasadena Humane, said there is no definitive research as to whether the number of coyotes in Southern California has grown or if some packs relocated following last year's wildfires.
The rental truck driver arrested during an anti-Iranian regime rally last week said he had no intention to harm anyone and supported the demonstration.
A 21-year-old who demonstrated in Santa Ana, California, against the shooting death of Renee Good says exercising his right to free speech nearly cost him his life.
FilmLA released a report that found that movie and film shoot days were down by 16% in 2025 compared to 2024, but says there could be a steady increase due to tax incentives.
Lauren Hamlett, Director of Wildlife and Education Services for Pasadena Humane, said there is no definitive research as to whether the number of coyotes in Southern California has grown or if some packs relocated following last year's wildfires.
The rental truck driver arrested during an anti-Iranian regime rally last week said he had no intention to harm anyone and supported the demonstration.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
FilmLA released a report that found that movie and film shoot days were down by 16% in 2025 compared to 2024, but says there could be a steady increase due to tax incentives.
Lauren Hamlett, Director of Wildlife and Education Services for Pasadena Humane, said there is no definitive research as to whether the number of coyotes in Southern California has grown or if some packs relocated following last year's wildfires.
The rental truck driver arrested during an anti-Iranian regime rally last week said he had no intention to harm anyone and supported the demonstration.
After his son died while hiking Mount Baldy, Kenneth Muensch Casanova called on Angeles National Forest officials to require permits on the dangerous mountain.
Police said the casino was evacuated for an active investigation, but did not specify.
After his son died while hiking Mount Baldy, Kenneth Muensch Casanova called on Angeles National Forest officials to require permits on the dangerous mountain.
A Santa Ana community scrambled to ensure their 101-year-old neighbor wasn't left behind when a fire broke out in her condo.
Orange County prosecutors said the suspect was allegedly sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl in Anaheim.
Irvine police are looking for a woman who left a Bible on a doorstep after stealing a package in Irvine.
The abandoned Westminster Mall has turned into a hotspot for vandalism since shuttering in late 2025, according to police who are attempting to raise awareness about the issue.
After his son died while hiking Mount Baldy, Kenneth Muensch Casanova called on Angeles National Forest officials to require permits on the dangerous mountain.
"If you don't have the training or the right equipment, you will end up like I did," said Manny Vasquez, who fell 300 feet while hiking up Mount Baldy.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the fee waivers to eligible property owners, primarily in Wrightwood, Lytle Creek, Phelan, Piñon Hills, Hesperia, and areas near Mt. Baldy.
A driver who was possibly driving under the influence triggered a deadly wrong-way crash on the 215 Freeway in Riverside early Wednesday morning, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
Firefighters said that the woman suffered severe burns when she escaped from the burning mobile home at around 11 a.m on Tuesday.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
A 21-year-old who demonstrated in Santa Ana, California, against the shooting death of Renee Good says exercising his right to free speech nearly cost him his life.
Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering the franchise's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are both pitching plans to restrict corporations from buying single-family homes.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering the franchise's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Mark Stone scored 25 seconds into overtime, Jack Eichel had three assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and James Harden added 22 points as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with a 119-105 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Events and things to do this weekend | Selena: From Texas to the World, Asian American Expo at Fairplex, Smorgsaburg LA at ROW DTLA, and King Day at CAAM.
Grae Drake reviews: “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” “The Rip,” and “Dead Man’s Wire.”
Gerard Marzilli, the American Red Cross Southern California, said there is a call for donors as this was the worst flu season in 20 years and there is a 35% blood supply shortage.
Coyote sightings seem to be on the rise in Del Rey, and wildlife experts say it’s the mating season, during which pack animals tend to be more vocal.
Bob McWhirter, Constitutional law expert, discusses the constitutionality and immigration law around recent ICE action, as well as President Trump's threat to use the Insurrection Act.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
