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Congress considers bill that would make sharing deepfake porn illegal
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
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New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
The leader of a Mexican megachurch who is serving more than 16 years in a California prison for sexually abusing young followers has been charged with two federal crimes involving a 16-year-old girl.
A pair of Los Angeles City Council members called Tuesday for software filters that block graphic material to be installed at all 73 city libraries, in the wake of reports of patrons viewing pornography on computers in view of children.
Smart says her captor wanted to imitate acts and images he saw in hard-core pornography.
Actor Mark Salling of TV's "Glee" has been arrested on alleged possession of child porn, authorities said Tuesday.
Recent, highly profiled events in Colorado have sparked parents across the country to take action, monitoring their kids' cell phones to make sure they are not taking part in "sexting".
Authorities say Meghan Breanna Alt used a 4-year-old family member to manufacture child pornography and electronically distribute it for financial gain.
A 48-year-old high school teacher was in custody Tuesday following allegations of child molestation and possession of child pornography.
Jeff Minh Ha, 42, was attested at Columbia Elementary School on Friday around 1:50 p.m.
A 49-year-old Glendora man was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison Wednesday, said the the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office.
Authorities say two unidentified minors have been detained in connection with the distribution of child pornography on Twitter.
A former Planning Commission member for the city of Lake Forest faces charges of possessing and distributing child pornography, authorities said Monday.
College officials said in a statement they accepted Hugo Schwyzer's resignation that was effective Wednesday.
Another adult film star in Los Angeles has tested positive for HIV, an AIDS advocacy group confirmed Monday.
A 44-year-old Murrieta wrestling coach has been accused of providing team members with alcohol and showing them pornographic movies.
A former Santa Ana teacher was in police custody following his arrest on suspicion of child molestation, authorities said Thursday.
Los Angeles County's top health official says four more cases of syphilis have been found during their investigation of an outbreak among porn performers — and the discovery of more cases is likely.
A pornography trade group has called for a nationwide filming moratorium while performers are tested for syphilis and Los Angeles County public health officials investigate a possible outbreak of the sexually transmitted disease.
Dust off those resumes, the Los Angeles City Council may soon be looking for a condom cop.
Jane Doe is accused of producing pornographic videos featuring herself and an adult male involved in sexual activity with two young children.
The football field of the iconic L.A. Coliseum was used as the set for a porn video the weekend after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.
Adult video producers are threatening to leave Los Angeles as a city ordinance governing the $1 billion pornography industry goes into effect.
An ordinance mandating adult video stars to wear condoms on shoots in the city of Los Angeles goes into effect Monday.
A former L.A. City Commissioner has been arrested and charged with possessing and distributing child pornography. Last year Albert Abrams told us that a tumor on his spine compelled him to do it.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Tuesday signed an ordinance into law requiring male actors in pornographic videos to wear condoms. The ordinance was passed by the City Council last week.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
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The problem Thursday night was the facial recognition system at the Inglewood arena wasn't working. This led to concert goers piling up outside the venue, waiting to get in
The problem Thursday night was the facial recognition system at the Inglewood arena wasn't working. This led to concert goers piling up outside the venue, waiting to get in
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills Friday targeting organized retail theft and other property crimes which will include stricter punishments for repeat offenders.
The investigation into "Friends" actor Matthew Perry's death has led to criminal charges against two doctors and a woman known as the Hollywood "Ketamine Queen."
The former "General Hospital," 37, star was fatally shot in May in downtown Los Angeles. He had just finished his bartending shift and was walking to his car.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The problem Thursday night was the facial recognition system at the Inglewood arena wasn't working. This led to concert goers piling up outside the venue, waiting to get in
A former deputy with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office was sentenced to seven years in prison for dragging an inmate by her hair and throwing her into another jail cell in what the judge called a callous and "unreasonable" use of force.
The collision happened around 11:20 p.m. Thursday at Corbin Avenue and Ventura Boulevard, where the elderly man was crossing the street.
A criminal investigation led detectives to what authorities describe as a "clandestine drug lab" in Fountain Valley, where they discovered hundreds of thousands of pills and equipment for manufacturing drugs, according to police.
The Glendale Police Department closed off a shopping center's parking lot after a man was shot to death on Thursday.
A criminal investigation led detectives to what authorities describe as a "clandestine drug lab" in Fountain Valley, where they discovered hundreds of thousands of pills and equipment for manufacturing drugs, according to police.
Seismologists said Southern California is experiencing increased earthquake activity a day after a 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook homes across LA.
Anthony Palos was last seen driving a white 2016 Toyota Camry away from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Orange County schools Irvine Valley College in Irvine and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo were ranked No. 6 and No. 14, respectively, while Riverside County's Moreno Valley College came in at No. 12.
Police say the teen was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition after the violent crash in Santa Ana late Monday evening.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the fires.
The officer tasered the clerk before beating him with a baton 16 times. His attorney said the cop broke bones in both of his legs.
Seismologists said Southern California is experiencing increased earthquake activity a day after a 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook homes across LA.
Orange County schools Irvine Valley College in Irvine and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo were ranked No. 6 and No. 14, respectively, while Riverside County's Moreno Valley College came in at No. 12.
Detectives have not yet identified the victim who was shot and killed near the intersection of St. James Drive and Bostwick Drive late Monday evening.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in a training incident involving two helicopters at Naval Air Station Fallon, police in Reno, Nevada, said.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Oarfish have a reputation as harbingers of disasters — and this one was spotted just two days before a 4.4 quake rattled Los Angeles.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
Former President Donald Trump's latest attempt to get the judge presiding over his New York criminal case to recuse himself has been denied.
Donald Trump had a rambling conversation with uber-wealthy supporter Elon Musk in Trump's return to X, a chat was was plagued by glitches Musk claimed were from a cyberattack.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
The current plaque, just a flat marker outside of the property that used to house the Robinson family, is lackluster in comparison to the legacy left behind by the man who broke baseball's color barrier.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander River Ryan will require Tommy John surgery for the elbow injury that he suffered Saturday while making his fourth major league start.
A judge on Monday rejected a lawsuit from opponents of the proposed gondola between Dodger Stadium and Union Station, clearing another hurdle for the zero-emission project aiming to clear road congestion ahead of and after games.
Bowden Francis pitched seven dominant innings and Will Wagner got hits in the first three at-bats of his major league debut as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2.
The public's thirst for true-crime cases is likely behind the fascination with the 2002 murder of pregnant Laci Peterson and the 2004 conviction of her adulterous husband Scott, which are featured in two new documentary series.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
At Monday's ceremony, Vince Vaughn was joined by his wife and children, his parents and other family members and said he was "Very grateful to be included in this."
According to park officials, the size of the Avengers Campus at Disneyland will double with two brand new attractions, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is set to finally debut and a new "Coco" ride will hit Disney California Adventure.
"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.
The 73-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run in Tarzana was a beloved member of the local community, according to those who knew him.
In Simi Valley, you can find authentic pasta at the Italian restaurant Cedro.
A vacant house in Hyde Park went up in flames Friday and firefighters say it isn't the first time.
Investigators discovered 300,000 pills believed to be laced with fentanyl and equipment used to manufacture drugs inside what police are calling a "clandestine drug lab" in Orange County.
A high-speed pursuit ended in a crash in downtown Los Angeles Friday and the suspect was taken away on a stretcher for medical treatment but was also going to be taken into police custody.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.