California Bills Would Increase Campus Sex Assault Penalties
California college students who are disciplined for sexual assault face tougher penalties under legislation approved by the state Assembly.
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California college students who are disciplined for sexual assault face tougher penalties under legislation approved by the state Assembly.
Authorities identified the man as Leslie Dittert. He was booked at the Pasadena Jail.
No charges will be filed against a group of Venice High School students who had been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Police Tuesday continued to search for a 35-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman in her home.
Investigators say a 30-year-old woman was sleeping in her bedroom in the 1800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue when an unknown Hispanic male forced his way into the living room window of the residence around 12:30 a.m.
A 41-year-old man accused of posing as a police officer was charged Monday with kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl as she walked home from school.
Police searched Monday for a man who sexually assaulted a woman in a wheelchair at the Fontana Metrolink station.
A 36-year-old man remained in custody Thursday on suspicion of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 2-year-old girl.
Gardena Police announced the arrest of a Torrance man in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 2-year-old child.
A 45-year-old massage therapist arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting numerous massage clients may have more victims, police said Monday.
A Los Angeles community joined together Sunday night to raise awareness about gender-based violent crimes just a day after a woman in their neighborhood fought off a would-be rapist.
A volunteer coach at a Los Angeles high school is in custody Friday on suspicion of sexually assaulting current and former students.
Police say they are working every lead to find the suspect behind the brazen attack
The defendant is accused of keeping his hand over the victim's mouth while committing a sexual assault.
Deputies Thursday announced the arrest of 67-year-old massage therapist who is accused of sexually assaulting his client.
A witness has revealed what happened to a young woman who authorities say was kidnapped and sexually assaulted for 12 hours in Arcadia.
Police Monday released a description of a male suspect who sexually assaulted a woman on Manhattan Beach.
Police Monday announced the arrest of a 22-year-old man who is accused of sexually assaulting a female victim in Van Nuys.
Francisco Merino-Ojeda of Santa Ana was extradited and booked into jail in Reno on Wednesday in the death of 28-year-old Kyla Annan.
"To have something like this happen so close to my house was upsetting and frightening," said Lisa Roehrig.
Santa Ana police were seeking the public's help to identify two suspects wanted for allegedly sexual assaulting a 17-year-old girl.
A transgender woman is among three women who claim they were fondled at a popular Hollywood sports bar when a bus boy allegedly touched them inappropriately.
According to a police spokesperson, the victim said she was walking eastbound on Magnolia Avenue or in the Home Gardens area Sunday evening when she was picked up by a white male adult, approximately 40-years-old, driving a white pick-up truck.
Police say the victim was walking alone in the area of the 10000 block of Cozycroft Avenue around 8:30 p.m. when she was knocked to the ground and assaulted.
Two additional women who allege Bill Cosby sexually assaulted them decades ago came forward on Friday.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The joint venture KPC Group and Lendlease will complete the Oceanwide Plaza project as it was originally designed with large residential units and retail space, as permits are already in place.
The TikTok trend involves teens recording themselves kicking front doors and running away.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Hunter Dobbins scattered six hits over six innings, JJ Wetherholt hit a home run in the sixth and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The joint venture KPC Group and Lendlease will complete the Oceanwide Plaza project as it was originally designed with large residential units and retail space, as permits are already in place.
The TikTok trend involves teens recording themselves kicking front doors and running away.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Deputies say that the suspect assaulted a 16-year-old girl inside the men's restroom near the Lynwood Park baseball fields on May 10.
The joint venture KPC Group and Lendlease will complete the Oceanwide Plaza project as it was originally designed with large residential units and retail space, as permits are already in place.
The TikTok trend involves teens recording themselves kicking front doors and running away.
Deputies say that the suspect assaulted a 16-year-old girl inside the men's restroom near the Lynwood Park baseball fields on May 10.
An 18-year-old South El Monte man was arrested for a stabbing that left 15-year-old Rosemead High School football star Aziel Zacapala dead and two others wounded on July 10.
The $1 million is part of a $3 million program that will fund remediation costs for lead-contaminated soil.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
An investigation is underway in Laguna Beach, where a woman in her 60s was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Police said that 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a search warrant at an Anaheim home.
A Metrolink train carrying approximately 500 people was forced to evacuate in Orange County on Saturday afternoon due to a mechanical issue.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Surveillance video footage showed the moments when two thieves allegedly stole up to $20,000 in memorabilia from a collectible card shop in Corona over the weekend.
An injured bald eagle was rescued from Big Bear Lake by wildlife officials after it was involved in a fight, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Hunter Dobbins scattered six hits over six innings, JJ Wetherholt hit a home run in the sixth and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
Walbert Ureña pitched six innings of one-run ball, Jorge Soler and Jo Adell each drove in two runs in a five-run first inning and the Los Angeles Angels extended their winning streak to three games with a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Vaughn Grissom drove in the tying run with a one-out double in the ninth inning and Jo Adell was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 comeback win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
During the second day of the preliminary hearing in the murder case against D4vd, prosecutors called several witnesses to the stand. Joy Benedict reports.
Los Angeles County first responders are healing through music therapy that tells their firsthand experiences on the job through song. Alys Martinez reports.
Police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a deadly stabbing in early July, which left 15-year-old Rosemead High School football star Aziel Zacapala dead. Mike Rogers reports.
With sizzling summer heat blanketing Southern California, paired with uncharacteristic humidity, many are having to get creative to stay cool. Evelyn Taft and Zach Boetto report.
Emily Longeretta, Variety’s director of features, discusses this week’s entertainment news: Ed Harris on “Dutton Ranch,” new Disney layoffs, and the success of “Avengers: Doomsday.”
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
