Director found guilty of scamming $11M from Netflix and buying luxury cars, mattresses
Carl Erik Rinsch, a Hollywood director, has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized.
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Carl Erik Rinsch, a Hollywood director, has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized.
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says the harassment she suffered from a drunk man near the government seat is an assault on all women.
President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted for allegedly mishandling classified information.
The leaders of a sex-focused women's wellness company that promoted "orgasmic meditation" have been convicted of federal forced labor charges.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the soldiers will "face swift, severe, and comprehensive justice."
Wilson Walker reports on allegations of illegal conspiracy leveled against recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner and two influential local businessmen.
Federal authorities provide details on the indictment of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her romantic partner and two associates.
Anne Makovec reports on the recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao facing criminal charges that will reportedly be announced by federal authorities Friday morning.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
A$AP Rocky is set to go to trial in January on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021.
The superseding indictment against Trump is based on a narrower set of allegations after the Supreme Court ruled Trump had some immunity from prosecution.
The judge also threw out major felony charges against two former Louisville police officers accused of falsifying a warrant.
The case against former President Donald Trump stems from a "hush money" payment of $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer says a recommended sentence of 100 years in prison is "grotesque" and "barbaric."
Hunter Biden is expected to plead not guilty to federal tax charges in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday. The president's son was indicted on nine felony and misdemeanor tax-related offenses last month. He's accused of skipping out on paying $1.4 million to the IRS. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge is outside the court.
Online retailer eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over employees who harassed a Massachusetts couple by sending live spiders, cockroaches and other disturbing items to their home.
Donald Trump's lawyers are telling a federal appeals court that he was acting within his role as president when he pressed claims about "alleged fraud and irregularity" in the 2020 election.
A federal grand jury in California has indicted Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, on nine counts of tax crimes, three felonies and six misdemeanors. Catherine Herridge has details.
A federal correctional officer has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually abusing two inmates at a women's prison in California where the warden and other employees were charged with similar conduct.
A Los Angeles judge found Monday that there is enough evidence for A$AP Rocky to stand trial for allegations that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021.
A woman accused of hosting parties for her teenage son and his friends in Los Gatos where she encouraged them to drink and sexually assault intoxicated girls is facing dozens of felony and misdemeanor charges.
The wife of the off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot from the Bay Area who prosecutors say tried to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight on Thursday said she was in a state of shock over his arrest.
What authorities describe as an off-duty pilot's attempt to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air flight has renewed attention on the mental fitness of those allowed in the cockpit.
A lawyer for Sam Bankman-Fried says the FTX founder plans to testify at his fraud trial.
Aviation experts say the incident in which an off-duty pilot tried to disable a jetliner in midflight renews questions about the threat posed by insiders — airline workers who have special access to places where passengers can't go.
Police said the fatal hit-and-run happened near West Hedding Street and Coleman Avenue, just before 2:30 a.m.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright invoked the Defense Production Act to restore the Sable Offshore Corp.'s Santa Ynez unit and pipeline off Santa Barbara's coastline.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
Anthony Edwards scored 42 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors 127-117 on Friday night.
Police said the fatal hit-and-run happened near West Hedding Street and Coleman Avenue, just before 2:30 a.m.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright invoked the Defense Production Act to restore the Sable Offshore Corp.'s Santa Ynez unit and pipeline off Santa Barbara's coastline.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
The dumpsters will arrive on Friday nights at 6 p.m. and get picked up by 6 a.m. Saturday.
The dumpsters will arrive on Friday nights at 6 p.m. and get picked up by 6 a.m. Saturday.
A fifth grader from San Francisco is representing the Bay Area on a global stage on Friday.
San Francisco police said they are investigating a stabbing that left one person injured Thursday night in SoMa.
A pilot program is testing the use of reusable containers for DoorDash-delivered meals.
The parents of a four-year-old boy killed in a crash in Burlingame last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city, claiming more could have been done to prevent the collision outside a restaurant.
Speed cameras in Oakland have issued more than 140,000 warnings to drivers in less than two months, according to data released by city officials.
The Dublin Unified School District and the Dublin Teachers Association reached a tentative agreement late Thursday night on a new labor contract, bringing an end to the teacher strike that began earlier this week.
Authorities in the East Bay have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died following a stabbing in Bay Point on Wednesday.
After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.
A fire burned on Wednesday morning at a metals recycling plant in West Oakland with a history of fires and environmental violations.
Police said the fatal hit-and-run happened near West Hedding Street and Coleman Avenue, just before 2:30 a.m.
A pedestrian walking on Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose was struck and killed Thursday evening, the California Highway Patrol said.
Two people have died following a shooting in San Jose near downtown late Thursday night, police said.
A 10-year-old child was detained after a 7-year-old was stabbed at an elementary school in Mountain View, authorities said.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
The district finalized some tough cuts this month, closing six schools, laying off more than 100 staff members and slashing programs. Now, those cuts are being felt at schools and teachers and parents at Montgomery High are fighting back.
A Santa Rosa police officer shot a person during a struggle near the city's downtown area on Thursday, police said.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot near police department headquarters earlier this week.
Planned on state-owned land near the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, the development includes 135 workforce apartments for educators, school staff, and county employees.
Temperatures throughout the Bay Area will begin to climb on Wednesday and possibly be 20 to 30 degrees higher than seasonal averages by the weekend.
Anthony Edwards scored 42 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors 127-117 on Friday night.
The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent linebacker Dre Greenlaw, welcoming back an impact player and fan favorite whose absence was felt on the defensive squad.
The San Jose Sharks beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 on Thursday night.
After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.
The San Francisco 49ers made official on Thursday one of the top free-agent acquisitions in the NFL this offseason, announcing Mike Evans was signed to a three-year deal.
Police said the fatal hit-and-run happened near West Hedding Street and Coleman Avenue, just before 2:30 a.m.
Two people have died following a shooting in San Jose near downtown late Thursday night, police said.
Speed cameras in Oakland have issued more than 140,000 warnings to drivers in less than two months, according to data released by city officials.
San Francisco police said they are investigating a stabbing that left one person injured Thursday night in SoMa.
A 10-year-old child was detained after a 7-year-old was stabbed at an elementary school in Mountain View, authorities said.
A Bay Area gender gap in the tech industry threatens the full participation of women in the future of artificial intelligence.
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
The Oakley City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a controversial industrial development near the shoreline following a public meeting where residents on both sides of the issue voiced their concerns.
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
The Valley Christian High School team, called Wildfire Quest, in San Jose, is a finalist in the $11 million global XPRIZE Foundation Wildfire competition, competing against the top AI and defense innovators.
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The city said there was no evidence of community-spread or of an outbreak, and that the health advisory was issued to give health care providers guidance.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
Many essential workers at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continue to work without pay, raising concerns not only about airport security but also about maritime safety on the San Francisco Bay.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
A Bay Area filmmaker with a personal life-and-death story to tell is among the artists featured at the 35th annual Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Chinese New Year Parade took place Saturday in San Francisco and was free to attend for the public.
Friday, March 6, marks 100 years since the historic location opened its doors, but they'll be celebrating a little early with free movies on Wednesday.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
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.
Here's what you need to know for this weekend's Cinequest Film Festival.
with Zoe Mintz.
Max Darrow interviews Dr. the author of “The Other Side of Change."
Andrea Nakano reports.
A San Francisco lowrider advocate played a role in getting USPS lowrider stamps approved.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
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.