School district to pay $2.25 million to sex abuse victim of teacher
The settlement brings to $8.25 million the amount paid by Redlands Unified School District to Laura Whitehurst's victims since her 2013 arrest.
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The settlement brings to $8.25 million the amount paid by Redlands Unified School District to Laura Whitehurst's victims since her 2013 arrest.
An after-school instructor at a Santa Ana elementary school was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexually assaulting several girls, and detectives believe there could be other victims.
Joseph Kikuchi was ordered to spend five years in state prison and must register as a lifetime sex offender.
An Orange County man was sentenced Friday for raping and sexually assaulting under his care as a foster parent.
A former YMCA employee was sentenced Thursday for sexually molesting two young girls.
The Los Angeles Unified School District Friday reached a settlement with more than 80 victims in the Miramonte Elementary School child sex abuse case.
A former music teacher at an Anaheim church was convicted Wednesday of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl and taking up-skirt video of a 12-year-old student.
Sex-abuse victims will have more time to pursue criminal charges against offenders under a bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
A former Disneyland repairman was sentenced Thursday to 55 years in prison for molesting four girls, three of whom were relatives, after accepting a plea deal earlier in the week.
It's been 30 years since allegations of child molestation at a Manhattan Beach preschool shocked the country. CBS2's Paul Magers spoke with key figures in the McMartin abuse case about what's happened in the years since.
A former network TV executive filed a malicious-prosecution lawsuit against a former aspiring actor who recently withdrew a lawsuit that accused the executive of sexually abusing him in the late 1990s.
Two Orange County brothers have pleaded guilty to repeatedly molesting 3- and 7-year-old neighbor girls who were bribed to keep quiet with candy and ice cream.
An Orange County man who hosted Bible study meetings at his home was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years to life in prison for molesting two male relatives.
Authorities Tuesday said a 52-year-old man arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing four children may have other possible victims.
A CBS2 news report has inspired a proposed bill that would prohibit spousal support in child sex abuse cases.
A man convicted of abusing two children over a 12-year period received a sentence Tuesday of 80 years to life in prison.
Retired Cardinal Roger Mahony told an Italian newspaper that it's a positive thing the public knows the truth about "pedophilia in the church."
Cardinal Roger Mahony will be deposed this month as part of a clergy abuse lawsuit set for trial in April.
Two dozen names have been added to a list of clergy members alleged to have molested children in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
A former priest allegedly named in the Los Angeles Archdiocese Catholic church sex abuse scandal may be employed by the Los Angeles Unified School District, CBS2 has learned.
Retired Cardinal Roger Mahony and other top Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles officials maneuvered behind the scenes to shield molester priests, provide damage control for the church and keep parishioners in the dark, according to church personnel files.
A jury has ruled that the Los Angeles Unified School District must pay $6.9 million to a fifth-grader molested by his teacher.
Gustavo Mayo Canizalez was arrested after allegations surfaced that he had engaged in numerous acts of sexual abuse with a child between the ages of 12 and 16
Prosecutors say a 75-year-old convicted child molester will be recommitted indefinitely to a California state mental hospital after a jury found he was a continued threat to children.
A man who runs a school for acting and modeling is set to appear in court next week on charges he sexually abused a 16-year-old girl, authorities announced.
Mayor Karen Bass hosted the first event for the Shine LA initiative aimed at cleaning up streets around LA.
Parts of the Pacific Coast Highway are closed Saturday morning near the Palisades Fire burn scar after a late-season storm brought rain to Southern California.
Home security cameras captured the moment intruders broke into a family's home in Northridge while they were home.
A late-season storm system is expected to affect most of Southern California, bringing light to moderate rain.
Pope Francis requested simplicity in his wooden coffin and final resting place, but his funeral Mass still reflected the grandeur and traditions of the Vatican.
Mayor Karen Bass hosted the first event for the Shine LA initiative aimed at cleaning up streets around LA.
Parts of the Pacific Coast Highway are closed Saturday morning near the Palisades Fire burn scar after a late-season storm brought rain to Southern California.
Home security cameras captured the moment intruders broke into a family's home in Northridge while they were home.
A late-season storm system is expected to affect most of Southern California, bringing light to moderate rain.
Pope Francis requested simplicity in his wooden coffin and final resting place, but his funeral Mass still reflected the grandeur and traditions of the Vatican.
Mayor Karen Bass hosted the first event for the Shine LA initiative aimed at cleaning up streets around LA.
Parts of the Pacific Coast Highway are closed Saturday morning near the Palisades Fire burn scar after a late-season storm brought rain to Southern California.
Home security cameras captured the moment intruders broke into a family's home in Northridge while they were home.
A late-season storm system is expected to affect most of Southern California, bringing light to moderate rain.
Santa Monica is considering a proposal to allow visitors to drink alcohol while walking around Third Street Promenade.
The pelican's tour began with an early morning landing in Terminal A at the Orange County airport.
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
Oscar Ortega-Anguino pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after he killed two Orange County teens in Seal Beach.
Councilman Chad Williams paid for the signs going against a measure aimed at eliminating a controversial library review board.
It happened at around 8 p.m. on northbound lanes of I-5 near Magnolia Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Neighbors are concerned that the traffic in and out of the megachurch would disrupt the peace in horse country.
A body camera video from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department shows a tense one-on-one shootout at a Victorville gas station that left a sergeant wounded and an armed suspect dead.
Police were dispatched to the 4300 block of Lombardy Court after learning that a homeowner shot a naked intruder who had broken the window of their home to gain entry.
CHP officers say that the woman's car was spotted "over the mountainside" on Monday afternoon.
Nearly 70% of Californians voted to pass Prop 36, which increases the penalties and allows for felony charges against repeat shoplifters. Inland Empire authorities say this is helping them crackdown on the crime.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Avelo Airlines says it's counting on a new federal contract for deportation flights to help the discount carrier grow its regular passenger service.
The Atlanta Falcons acquired the No. 26 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft from the Los Angeles Rams and used the pick to select Tennessee defensive end James Pearce Jr. The Falcons, who selected Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker at No. 15, added more pass rush help by adding Pearce to their draft class.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton with the 22nd pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Zach Neto hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game series sweep.
The fast-food chain isn't alone in struggling to get customers through its doors, requiring an overhaul of its strategy.
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
Hundreds of universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.
The Atlanta Falcons acquired the No. 26 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft from the Los Angeles Rams and used the pick to select Tennessee defensive end James Pearce Jr. The Falcons, who selected Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker at No. 15, added more pass rush help by adding Pearce to their draft class.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton with the 22nd pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Zach Neto hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game series sweep.
At the 2025 NFL draft, the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers have first-round picks.
Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 to seize a 2-0 lead in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are blaming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman as their aunt was hospitalized after seeing graphic crime scene images during a court session on Friday.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Getting in shape doesn’t have to be a bore; lots of folks are finding new workouts that are actually fun. Detox Cycle House in Studio City creates a high-energy environment using music to motivate people during their workouts.
Next week, Sheba Turk will be making her transition as a KCAL News Mornings weekday anchor. She will be joining anchor Jamie Yuccas at 7 and 10 a.m.
Hannah Wilen and Neil Bhatia are the owners of KavaHana a kava nectar bar in Santa Monica. They said the kava root has health benefits and can be used to relax people.
LMU Professor of Theology Dr. Cecilia Gonzalez-Andrieu recalled a special moment she had with Pope Francis last year. She said the pope was a person who was genuinely concerned about the world.
Travel contributor Paul Zahn shares options for planning a sustainable trip including places in Costa Rica, St. Barts, Palm Springs and New York.
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.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
