Gov. Brown Signs Bill That Closes Loophole Over Rape Convictions
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill closing a legal loophole that allowed a rape conviction to be overturned because the woman was not married.
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Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill closing a legal loophole that allowed a rape conviction to be overturned because the woman was not married.
A judge has dismissed all charges against a Silicon Valley real estate magnate whose wife accused him of chaining her to a bed for two days while she was pregnant and sexually assaulting her with a golf putter.
Police have released a sketch of a man who sexually assaulted a female walking in Santa Clara early Wednesday morning in Santa Clara.
Lawmakers have ordered an audit of the University of California, Berkeley and three other state college campuses after complaints that sexual assault allegations were ignored.
Two young men will spend three decades to life in prison for their roles in the brutal 2009 beating and gang rape of a 16-year-old girl outside of a homecoming dance at Richmond High School.
Ryan Mitchell Schaffer was arrested Friday at a home in Eureka, on felony aggravated kidnapping and unlawful sexual activity with a minor charges.
The parents of a teenage girl who committed suicide after an alleged sexual assault by three teen boys in Saratoga have reached a settlement with two defendants in their wrongful death lawsuit, their attorney said Friday.
The parents of Audrie Pott, a 15-year-old Saratoga girl who killed herself after she was allegedly sexually assaulted at a party last year, added a new female defendant to a suit they filed in San Jose in the wake of her death.
A woman sleeping in her bedroom was sexually assaulted early Friday morning by a man who broke into her Santa Clara apartment, according to police.
Authorities said a 15-year-old girl was forced to work on a marijuana grow and sexually abused by two men in Northern California who allegedly locked her in a metal toolbox for days.
Morgan Hill police arrested on Saturday three juveniles in the Friday night rape and burglary of a 40-year-old woman.
A former Fremont schoolteacher has been ordered to stand trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage boy in his classroom in the late 1990s.
A prosecutor called on a jury in Martinez on Thursday to follow evidence that a Richmond man played a key role in the savage 2009 gang rape of a teenage girl at Richmond High School, while the man's attorney asked the jury to convict him only of sexual battery.
A prosecutor told jurors in a Martinez courtroom Wednesday that a mixture of physical evidence and witness statements all paint a clear picture of a 20-year-old Pinole man's guilt in a brutal 2009 gang rape of a 16-year-old girl at Richmond High School.
Berkeley police were asking for the public's help in finding a wanted man who allegedly assaulted a female victim last weekend, police said.
The young woman at the center of a notorious gang-rape trial in Contra Costa County took the witness stand for the first time in the case on Monday. Jane Doe spoke of lingering pain almost four years after the attack.
Police are still searching for a man who sexually assaulted a child in a public bathroom at the Berkeley Marina on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said Tuesday.
Berkeley police have been searching an area of the Berkeley Marina Tuesday after a mother reported her young child had possibly been sexually assaulted in a public bathroom.
Palo Alto police on Tuesday released a sketch of a man who is considered a suspect in the attack on a female jogger Sunday in Palo Alto.
Opening arguments were heard Tuesday in the trial of a second man accused in the 2009 gang rape of a teenage girl outside a homecoming dance at Richmond High school.
Palo Alto police are trying to locate two witnesses who may have seen a man attack and grope a female jogger Sunday morning in the Baylands Nature Preserve in Palo Alto.
A Contra Costa County prosecutor delivered a graphic opening statement Monday as the trial began for two men charged in the brutal 2009 gang rape of a teen girl at Richmond High School.
More than two years after the brutal gang rape of a 16-year-old girl outside a Richmond High School homecoming dance, two men are expected to go on trial Monday for their alleged participation in the crime.
Belmont police have identified but not yet named a suspect in a possible sexual assault last Thursday at a motel in the 1100 block of Shoreway Road.
San Francisco and Peninsula Congresswoman Jackie Speier said she's known about a Secret Service and Capitol Police investigation into lewd online postings threatening her and President Obama.
Around 6:05 p.m., officers were called to the 5500 block of Mission Street, near Foote and Naglee avenues, for a report of a person being hit by a vehicle.
The lack of fuel availability for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles has prompted 700 Mirai owners to sue Toyota, an attorney said.
One of the key issues his campaign focused on was crime and public safety, and during a one-on-one interview inside the KPIX studios, he proudly touted the latest numbers.
The initiative was launched five years ago, when a private donor funded $15 million for the construction of these rooms. But district leaders said the funding is set to expire.
Oakland Councilmember Ken Houston said he has no reason to apologize for anything that happened during the meeting, because he says the criticism he's facing isn't coming from within his district.
Around 6:05 p.m., officers were called to the 5500 block of Mission Street, near Foote and Naglee avenues, for a report of a person being hit by a vehicle.
The lack of fuel availability for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles has prompted 700 Mirai owners to sue Toyota, an attorney said.
One of the key issues his campaign focused on was crime and public safety, and during a one-on-one interview inside the KPIX studios, he proudly touted the latest numbers.
The initiative was launched five years ago, when a private donor funded $15 million for the construction of these rooms. But district leaders said the funding is set to expire.
Oakland Councilmember Ken Houston said he has no reason to apologize for anything that happened during the meeting, because he says the criticism he's facing isn't coming from within his district.
Around 6:05 p.m., officers were called to the 5500 block of Mission Street, near Foote and Naglee avenues, for a report of a person being hit by a vehicle.
One of the key issues his campaign focused on was crime and public safety, and during a one-on-one interview inside the KPIX studios, he proudly touted the latest numbers.
The initiative was launched five years ago, when a private donor funded $15 million for the construction of these rooms. But district leaders said the funding is set to expire.
Police arrested a man on suspicion of arson following a fire at a religious organization near the San Francisco State University campus earlier this month.
Protesters chained themselves together in front of a federal immigration services building in San Francisco on Tuesday morning, prompting authorities to shut down the building for the day.
Oakland Councilmember Ken Houston said he has no reason to apologize for anything that happened during the meeting, because he says the criticism he's facing isn't coming from within his district.
Two Oakland natives began spreading holiday cheer after a whimsical decision 17 years ago drove them to give back to their childhood community.
A Union City woman accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy is also suspected of making criminal threats and stalking another person, the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said on Wednesday.
The quake happened around 10:11 p.m., near Montevideo and Dolores drives, in San Ramon.
It's been less than a week since a massive explosion near Hayward after a construction crew hit a gas line, and now concerned neighbors are demanding answers from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
A Bay Area engineer who was convicted of blowing up Pacific Gas & Electric Co. transformers in the San Jose area been sentenced to a decade in federal prison, prosecutors said.
Authorities in Santa Clara County arrested three suspects and recovered scores of plants and trees in connection with a retail theft scheme targeting greenery from local hardware stores.
A sheriff's deputy in Monterey County shot a man who was allegedly armed during a confrontation in Soledad early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Authorities on California's Central Coast arrested nine people, including a juvenile, after busting a burglary in-progress at a cannabis grow house early Monday morning.
Authorities in Monterey County have launched an investigation after a body was found in the Salinas River over the weekend.
A Marin County man has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly threatened and attempted to stab customers outside a Home Depot store over the weekend, police said.
A preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit the North Bay Sunday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Redwood Nights brings together passionate storytellers to share true, personal narratives in a natural setting designed to foster connection, according to producer Don Reed.
A multi-agency crackdown on organized retail theft led by Santa Rosa police at several businesses on Thursday resulted in 17 arrests, the department said.
A woman in Sonoma County was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty Tuesday after police said they found two dozen dogs living in poor living conditions inside a garage.
Macklin Celebrini has become the fastest San Jose player to reach 50 points in a season.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Registration for the LA28 Olympics ticket draw opens in January, marking the first time that fans of the games can begin the process to attend the international event in 2028.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Tennessee Titans 37-24.
Fernando Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place votes to nab the prize.
Around 6:05 p.m., officers were called to the 5500 block of Mission Street, near Foote and Naglee avenues, for a report of a person being hit by a vehicle.
A Union City woman accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy is also suspected of making criminal threats and stalking another person, the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said on Wednesday.
Police arrested a man on suspicion of arson following a fire at a religious organization near the San Francisco State University campus earlier this month.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
A Bay Area engineer who was convicted of blowing up Pacific Gas & Electric Co. transformers in the San Jose area been sentenced to a decade in federal prison, prosecutors said.
The lack of fuel availability for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles has prompted 700 Mirai owners to sue Toyota, an attorney said.
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.
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
The San Francisco 49ers announced Wednesday that OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor has acquired a minority stake in the team, joining other tech titans that have bought into the club.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
"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.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Officials in Monterey County have issued a warning to people foraging for wild mushrooms amid a rise in poisonings.
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.
One of the key issues his campaign focused on was crime and public safety, and during a one-on-one interview inside the KPIX studios, he proudly touted the latest numbers.
Oakland Councilmember Ken Houston said he has no reason to apologize for anything that happened during the meeting, because he says the criticism he's facing isn't coming from within his district.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be leaving his role in January, he announced in a social media post on Wednesday.
President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
Protesters chained themselves together in front of a federal immigration services building in San Francisco on Tuesday morning, prompting authorities to shut down the building for the day.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
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.
Andrea Nakano reports on a program at Oakland airport that will let people inside terminals to accompany flyers before they board. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
John Ramos reports on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and the struggle owners are facing. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Sooji Nam reports on the potential closure of wellness centers at San Francisco middle schools. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Ryan Yamamoto interviews Mayor Daniel Lurie and a local business owner about the city’s economy. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Katie Nielsen reports on a contentious Oakland city council meeting. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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.