
Sex trafficking ring busted in South Bay; 9 arrested, 18 victims rescued
Authorities in the South Bay have arrested nine suspects and rescued more than a dozen survivors following the bust of a sex trafficking ring last week.
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Authorities in the South Bay have arrested nine suspects and rescued more than a dozen survivors following the bust of a sex trafficking ring last week.
A professor and former track coach at Diablo Valley College in Contra Costa County is facing multiple felony charges, including human trafficking and sexual assault, prosecutors said.
Police in San Francisco said dozens of people have been cited or arrested and sex workers have been given resources as part of ongoing prostitution crackdown along Capp Street in the city's Mission District.
Police in San Mateo have arrested the owner of a massage parlor on suspicion of prostitution and of running a brothel, authorities announced in a Tuesday news release.
The city of Oakland is installing traffic diverters near San Antonio Park to curb soliciting in the area.
The city of Oakland is installing traffic diverters near San Antonio Park to curb soliciting in the area. Da Lin reports. (2-25-23)
A San Francisco firefighters union is raising public safety concerns about new concrete barriers put up to deter sex work on Capp Street.
After complaints from residents, the city placed concrete barriers on Capp Street to deter sex workers and managed to spark a growing controversy. Betty Yu reports. (2-20-23)
A San Francisco sex worker agrees with supervisor Hillary Ronen that the city should legalize sex work. Kelsi Thorud reports. (2-20-23)
Human trafficking is something that remains hidden in our neighborhoods for the most part, but it is a crime that victimizes all communities and demographics. Interview with human trafficking survivor Lisa Diaz.
Enough is enough for one Oakland neighborhood where residents say they're tired of seeing prostitutes right in front of their homes.
Responding to community outrage over open-air solicitation, Oakland mayoral candidates promise action. Da Lin reports. (10-1-22)
A San Jose man who was convicted in a child sex trafficking scheme has been sentenced to more than 38 years in prison, federal officials said.
A Sacramento man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after being convicted of sex trafficking a teenage girl in San Francisco and Oakland.
Gov. Newsom on Friday signed a new state law supported by San Francisco state senator Scott Wiener that will stop police from arresting anyone for loitering with the intent to engage in prostitution.
California lawmakers are finally sending to Gov. Gavin Newsom a hot potato of a bill that would bar police from making arrests on a charge of loitering for prostitution, nine months after the measure passed the Legislature.
Arrests were made in San Rafael on Friday in connection with a human trafficking crackdown, authorities in Marin County said.
Two people were arrested Sunday morning in South San Francisco following the discovery that a young woman had been kidnapped and trafficked, police said Monday.
Two people were arrested Sunday on human trafficking and other charges after police in South San Francisco said they kidnapped a 22-year-old woman and forced her into prostitution.
Police in San Leandro have arrested a couple on multiple charges, including sexual assault and kidnapping, after a girl from Honduras was abducted and forced into prostitution.
A Peninsula man was arrested for allegedly running multiple neighborhood brothels in Millbrae and Daly City, along with a number of illegal marijuana growing operations in the county.
A federal jury has convicted a 29-year-old San Jose woman of conspiracy and sex trafficking of children.
Police in California would no longer be able to arrest anyone for loitering with the intent to engage in prostitution under a bill advanced by state lawmakers on Friday amid debate over whether the move would help or harm sex trafficking victims.
Officials in San Jose are aiming to shut down a troublesome South Bay sports bar amid allegations of prostitution and violence in addition to being the site of a recent fatal DUI crash.
Attorney General Rob Bonta launched new anti-human trafficking teams to apprehend perpetrators and support survivors on Friday amid an alarming increase in labor and sexual exploitation statewide.
The shootings came on the same day Los Angeles officials announced they believed a serial killer was responsible for the killings of three homeless men in their city.
Scattered showers were expected during the first half of Saturday in the Bay Area.
The number of juveniles arrested in possession of firearms has soared 500 percent this year, say Santa Rosa police who blame an increase in gang violence.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said based on the magnitude and location it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia.
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region.
The shootings came on the same day Los Angeles officials announced they believed a serial killer was responsible for the killings of three homeless men in their city.
Scattered showers were expected during the first half of Saturday in the Bay Area.
The number of juveniles arrested in possession of firearms has soared 500 percent this year, say Santa Rosa police who blame an increase in gang violence.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said based on the magnitude and location it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia.
Israel is pounding targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
After the city introduced center bike lanes on Valencia Street in the Mission, small business owners say the design has driven away customers.
San Francisco was glowing Friday night as the light switch was turned on for Let's Glow SF.
The sidewalks of San Francisco's Castro District became the site of a sprawling memorial on World AIDS Day.
Prior to making history as the first woman ever to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor got her start in the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office in 1952 when she agreed to work without pay.
An alternative California mental health court has received more than 100 petitions after seven counties began the program in October.
The Alameda County Court is overwhelmed with eviction cases months after a COVID-era moratorium on evictions was lifted.
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
Kinfolx is a coffee shop, wine bar and community space located in downtown Oakland, but like many other businesses they are all dealing with the same issue.
Fire crews in Oakland responded to a vehicle fire that was burning near I-880 late Friday morning, authorities confirmed.
An 18-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting in Oakley that killed a 16-year-old boy and injured three other people in October, according to police.
On World AIDS Day, a solemn gathering at the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center in San Jose honored the memory of those lost.
The city of San Jose and the VTA are announcing plans to move forward with the construction of affordable housing on land owned by the transit agency.
High rents have become a fact of life in the Bay Area. But as landlords try to deal with increasing vacancies, some are trying to sweeten the deal for apartment hunters with incentives, including free rent.
Two men were arrested on felony charges after illegal weapons and drugs, including ecstasy and fentanyl, were found at inside a mobile home in South San Jose, prosecutors said Thursday.
A man involved in a violent road rage incident that severely injured a dog earlier this month in San Jose has been arrested, police announced Wednesday.
The number of juveniles arrested in possession of firearms has soared 500 percent this year, say Santa Rosa police who blame an increase in gang violence.
Three teens were arrested and weapons were recovered after police said a large brawl between two rival gangs took place in Santa Rosa on Thursday.
Police arrested a man in connection with armed robberies and a shooting that took place at two Vallejo businesses on Sunday.
An animal rights activist was sentenced in Sonoma County on Thursday to 90 days in jail and two years of probation.
The promoters behind the music festival BottleRock Napa Valley announced this week that they are bringing Latin music artists to Napa next year for the first annual La Onda Festival.
The San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Friday night for their first road win this season.
The undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 on Thursday night.
The Boston Bruins snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Brock Purdy's focus headed into his biggest regular-season start as a pro is on the Eagles and their stout defense instead of on the disappointment of his previous trip to Philadelphia that ended in a significant elbow injury.
The San Francisco 49ers had plenty to say after they lost the NFC title game last season to the Philadelphia Eagles while playing much of the game without a functioning quarterback.
The shootings came on the same day Los Angeles officials announced they believed a serial killer was responsible for the killings of three homeless men in their city.
The number of juveniles arrested in possession of firearms has soared 500 percent this year, say Santa Rosa police who blame an increase in gang violence.
This comes after Los Angeles officials reported Friday that they are seeking a suspected serial killer in the murders of three homeless people this week.
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.
Kinfolx is a coffee shop, wine bar and community space located in downtown Oakland, but like many other businesses they are all dealing with the same issue.
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
Walmart is the latest company to join the glowing flock of major advertisers to pull spending from X, Elon Musk's beleaguered social media company, amid concerns about hate speech — as well as reaching a sizeable audience on the platform.
A Marin County supervisor and mother is sounding the alarm about the dangers of youth riding e-bikes after two trauma doctors alerted her to a concerning spike in injuries related to e-bikes since the Covid pandemic began.
Meta says it has found and disabled thousands of fake Facebook accounts linked to China that were used to spread politically partisan content in the United States before next year's election.
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
The sidewalks of San Francisco's Castro District became the site of a sprawling memorial on World AIDS Day.
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
An alternative California mental health court has received more than 100 petitions after seven counties began the program in October.
Experts are predicting strong El Niño conditions this winter with heavier rains and warmer temperatures. Those factors combined with the rising carbon dioxide levels causing climate change could actually worsen allergies and asthma.
A Marin County supervisor and mother is sounding the alarm about the dangers of youth riding e-bikes after two trauma doctors alerted her to a concerning spike in injuries related to e-bikes since the Covid pandemic began.
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region.
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
The city of San Jose and the VTA are announcing plans to move forward with the construction of affordable housing on land owned by the transit agency.
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be shielded from criminal prosecution after leaving office for alleged conduct during his time in office.
Prior to making history as the first woman ever to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor got her start in the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office in 1952 when she agreed to work without pay.
President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence.
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
San Francisco was glowing Friday night as the light switch was turned on for Let's Glow SF.
The promoters behind the music festival BottleRock Napa Valley announced this week that they are bringing Latin music artists to Napa next year for the first annual La Onda Festival.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Holding the banner for true metal high for over three decades, headbanging San Francisco outfit Slough Feg plays to its loyal fans at the Kilowatt in San Francisco's Mission Friday night.
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
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.
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Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
San Francisco was glowing Friday night as the light switch was turned on for Let's Glow SF. Andrea Nakano reports. (12-1-23)
After the city introduced center bike lanes on Valencia Street in the Mission, small business owners say the design has driven away customers. Betty Yu reports. (12-1-23)
On World AIDS Day, a solemn gathering at the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center in San Jose honored the memory of those lost. Kelsi Thorud reports (12-1-23)
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