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Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, 71, the leader and founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), was charged with conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion and the sex trafficking of children.
Pomona police have rescued a missing 17-year-old girl who told detectives she was a victim of human trafficking, authorities said Saturday.
A San Bernardino County family with ties in Mexico, Los Angeles, and San Diego is accused of operating a massive sex trafficking ring through multiple spa and skincare businesses around Southern California.
Authorities Thursday announced that 145 arrests were made in Los Angeles County during a recent statewide operation investigating human trafficking.
January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority wants to educate riders by encouraging them to look out for potential victims on public transit.
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been arrested in Winnipeg amid claims he trafficked and sexually assaulted dozens of teenage girls and women.
Many fans have been surprised to learn that sex trafficking has also become prevalent -- in places like Orange County.
The Justice Department is investigating how disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein apparently died by suicide this weekend while in a Manhattan jail.
R. Kelly was arrested Thursday night on sex trafficking charges, his publicist confirms.
Naasón Joaquín García and his co-defendants are charged with human trafficking, production of child pornography, forcible rape of a minor and other felonies.
Keith Raniere is accused of luring women, including Hollywood actresses, into an alleged cult and forcing some to burn his initials on their flesh.
The bill makes it easier to sue websites that allow sex traffickers to post ads. Tech companies had fought the bill, saying they were not responsible for what people post on their platforms.
Authorities said there were 13 victims of the sex-trafficking ring that operated across California.
The women were forced to sometimes work 14 hours a day in homes purchased just for prostitution.
They're also charged with pimping the girl's mother.
Officials said the suspect wanted to have oral sex with "Cassie" in exchange for $60.
The Los Angeles district attorney says her office is targeting street gangs that are prostituting girls as young as 12 years old.
"This is the most significant problem, plague I call it, on Earth," Tim Ballard says.
Local and federal authorities will announce the results of a task force's eight-month effort to target human sex traffickers in the Long Beach area and rescue their victims rather than arrest them for prostitution.
A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to more than six years in state prison after pleading guilty to human trafficking and prostitution charges involving 16- and 17-year-old girls.
With tougher laws on the books to punish human traffickers and more awareness about those forced into sexual slavery, prosecutors, lawmakers and police met Friday to plot a plan to eradicate human sex trafficking.
District Attorney Jackie Lacey Wednesday announced a diversion program aimed at getting young victims of sex trafficking off the streets.
The murder Tuesday of 17-year-old Aubreyanna Sade Parks of Yorba Linda, shows how deadly the life can be.
Seventeen people were arrested Wednesday in California, Arizona and New Jersey under an indictment that targets a gang based in San Diego's North Park area.
Hundreds of residents, along with community leaders, gathered in Compton Thursday night to march against sex trafficking.
After a brutal stretch of prices rising at the pump, analysts say the average price of a gallon of self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County could be finally dropping.
California's travel ban to Montana only applies to state-funded trips. Governor Newsom's travel did not use any state funds.
The illegal firearms operation also uncovered high-capacity magazines, approximately 1,000 rounds of ammunition and narcotics.
Karina Garnat was walking her three dogs, crossing an intersection at Klamath Drive and Iroquois Road, when a hit-and-run driver in a silver SUV plowed into her, leaving with her serious injuries.
Phillip Washington served as Metro CEO from 2015 to 2021.
Police say they are concerned that the suspect, 38-year-old Ottoniel Mendoza, may have committed similar crimes in the past.
The suspect made "disparaging and offensive comments" before shooting the victim.
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February.
While police have taken one person into custody for the stabbing, they are still searching for two additional suspects.
Harris, a Naperville native, pleaded guilty in February on charges of child pornography and traveling for illicit sex with minors.
Stewart, who was appointed the museum's chief artistic and programming officer in 2020, will begin her duties as director and president on July 18.
The summer reality hit announces 16 new houseguests to move into the "BB Motel" in a live 24th season premiere event
After a brutal stretch of prices rising at the pump, analysts say the average price of a gallon of self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County could be finally dropping.
California's travel ban to Montana only applies to state-funded trips. Governor Newsom's travel did not use any state funds.
The illegal firearms operation also uncovered high-capacity magazines, approximately 1,000 rounds of ammunition and narcotics.
Karina Garnat was walking her three dogs, crossing an intersection at Klamath Drive and Iroquois Road, when a hit-and-run driver in a silver SUV plowed into her, leaving with her serious injuries.
Phillip Washington served as Metro CEO from 2015 to 2021.
Our hidden cameras caught employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to those less fortunate.
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer told CBSLA that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority needs to answer questions regarding CBS2's investigative report that captured video of homeless outreach workers trashing cases of food.
Advocates reacted to our video showing employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to the unhoused.
The CBS 2 investigation caught outreach workers trashing food for the homeless.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority said it will make every effort to distribute and donate food after a CBS 2 Investigation captured outreach workers trashing food meant for the unhoused.
After a brutal stretch of prices rising at the pump, analysts say the average price of a gallon of self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County could be finally dropping.
California's travel ban to Montana only applies to state-funded trips. Governor Newsom's travel did not use any state funds.
The illegal firearms operation also uncovered high-capacity magazines, approximately 1,000 rounds of ammunition and narcotics.
Phillip Washington served as Metro CEO from 2015 to 2021.
Police say they are concerned that the suspect, 38-year-old Ottoniel Mendoza, may have committed similar crimes in the past.
California's travel ban to Montana only applies to state-funded trips. Governor Newsom's travel did not use any state funds.
Karina Garnat was walking her three dogs, crossing an intersection at Klamath Drive and Iroquois Road, when a hit-and-run driver in a silver SUV plowed into her, leaving with her serious injuries.
Gov. Gavin Newsom also took aim at the newly passed bills that limit school teachers from discussing sexual orientation, gender and sexual orientation.
In Fullerton, fire crews told homeowner Glen Colby that it might've been an ember from illegal fireworks that caught his garage, and then home, on fire Monday night.
The armed robbery occurred Sunday at a business located at 2300 Artesia Blvd.
California's travel ban to Montana only applies to state-funded trips. Governor Newsom's travel did not use any state funds.
The family of Christina Bird is saying farewell to the 11-year-old girl, who remains on life support, but is brain dead, according to CBSLA's Michele Gile.
Anthony Andrew Cifuentes, 31, has been charged with rape, assault with intent to commit rape, and two counts of burglary, according to police.
Gov. Gavin Newsom also took aim at the newly passed bills that limit school teachers from discussing sexual orientation, gender and sexual orientation.
Erik Mortensen of Idyllwild was transported to Hemet Global Medical Center where he later died of his injuries.
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February.
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
A gunman attacked paradegoers from a rooftop, killing 7 people, during a Chicago suburb's July Fourth festivities.
The 74-year-old musician was performing in Clarkston, Michigan, when he collapsed.
Prosecutor said Wednesday that the suspected gunman "admitted to what he had done."
California's travel ban to Montana only applies to state-funded trips. Governor Newsom's travel did not use any state funds.
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February.
After failing to collect enough signatures during their first recall effort in 2021, the group is reportedly set to deliver a literal truckload of petitions to election officials at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom also took aim at the newly passed bills that limit school teachers from discussing sexual orientation, gender and sexual orientation.
Harris was making her way to Chicago to speak at a teachers union convention.
California's gas tax hovers at about 51 cents a gallon, so when the scheduled increase kicks in Friday, it will be about 54 cents a gallon.
People are expected to spend about $70 to host 10 people, up 17% compared to last year.
A second delivery is scheduled for Philadelphia, Penn. on July 5.
An agreement on the framework of the 2022-23 budget was reached Sunday night and includes giving 23 million Californians direct payments of as much as $1,050.
The Auto Club predicts 426,000 Southern Californians will opt to fly this Fourth of July, an 8% drop from 2019.
According to the latest state data, there are currently 920 COVID-positive patients in county hospitals.
The county said there were 5,865 cases reported Saturday, 6,020 cases on Sunday and 3,528 cases on Monday.
County officials say 800 doses of the vaccine have already been administered locally.
Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said people should stay home and skip the celebration if they feel sick or have tested positive.
To date, there have been 4,769 cases worldwide and 306 in the U.S.
California's gas tax hovers at about 51 cents a gallon, so when the scheduled increase kicks in Friday, it will be about 54 cents a gallon.
People are expected to spend about $70 to host 10 people, up 17% compared to last year.
A second delivery is scheduled for Philadelphia, Penn. on July 5.
An agreement on the framework of the 2022-23 budget was reached Sunday night and includes giving 23 million Californians direct payments of as much as $1,050.
The Auto Club predicts 426,000 Southern Californians will opt to fly this Fourth of July, an 8% drop from 2019.
In 303 career appearances for several clubs including Empoli F.C. and Palermo FC, Brugman has tallied 26 goals and 31 assists.
Max Muncy and Mookie Betts hit first-pitch home runs in a 5-2 win over the last-place Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. The victory pushed the Dodgers' NL West lead to 5 1/2 games over San Diego, their largest of the season.
Sandy Alcantara pitched eight dominant innings in his second straight win, and the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.
Trayce Thompson hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fifth inning, when the Dodgers finally broke though against Kyle Freeland, and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Monday night.
Rayan Raveloson scored twice as the LA Galaxy defeated Montreal 4-0 on Monday night.
Stewart, who was appointed the museum's chief artistic and programming officer in 2020, will begin her duties as director and president on July 18.
The verdict was announced at around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, after just about six hours of deliberation.
Petty, 44, pleaded guilty last year to the federal charge of failing to register as a sex offender.
The 74-year-old musician was performing in Clarkston, Michigan, when he collapsed.
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
The suspect made "disparaging and offensive comments" before shooting the victim.
Laurie Perez reports from Pasadena where an 82-year-old man was fatally stabbed. One suspect was arrested after fleeing the scene and going to a nearby Target store. Police continue to search for two other suspects.
The dropping prices are continuing despite a gas tax increase of 2.8 cents per gallon that took effect Friday.
The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for a suspect who shot a person wearing women's clothing in the parking lot of a convenience store.
Desmond Shaw shows us the just-completed transit project that will benefit thousands of commuters.
Photos from the red carpet arrivals at the 2022 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner host the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards honoring the greatest daytime shows in the country. You can watch live on CBS Friday, June 24th at 9pm
Millions of people across the Americas, Europe and Africa on Sunday were able to see the reddish glow of a rare and spectacular show in the sky: a lunar eclipse known as a "super flower blood moon."
If it glittered or dazzled, it was likely being worn by a celeb at fashion's biggest party of the year
Action shots from the DIO Implant Open held at the Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles, another leg in the LPGA Tour where some of the world's top female golfers faced off.
