Omegle shuts down online chat service amid legal challenges
Omegle, a popular online chat service, is shutting down after 14 years amid lawsuits alleging it enabled child sexual exploitation.
Omegle, a popular online chat service, is shutting down after 14 years amid lawsuits alleging it enabled child sexual exploitation.
A civil lawsuit brought against California Treasurer Fiona Ma by a high-ranking former employee who alleges Ma made sexual advances toward her before firing her can go to trial, a judge ruled Thursday.
A judge has ruled that a civil lawsuit against California Treasurer Fiona Ma by a high-ranking former employee who alleges that Ma made sexual advances toward her before firing her can go to trial.
Audio transcripts filed in a New York court as part of a former employee's lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani depict him making sexually vulgar remarks to her.
Lizzo said claims that she criticized dancers over their weight and pushed them to engage with nude performers in Amsterdam are "sensationalized stories."
The in-depth report uncovered what it calls deficiencies in handling claims made by students against employees.
A complaint filed in a New York court on Monday alleges "sexual assault and harassment, wage theft, and other misconduct."
The disgraced former Hollywood mogul will face a maximum prison sentence of 18 years after an L.A. jury failed to reach a verdict on special allegations that Weinstein planned his assault.
Five of the 10 head coaches in the National Women's Soccer League last season either were fired or stepped down amid allegations of misconduct.
Californians who find themselves victims of "cyber flashing" can sue under a new law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The former Food Network personality was acquitted of sexual misconduct in May.
A former state employee is suing California Treasurer Fiona Ma for sexual harassment, wrongful termination and racial discrimination.
Opera star Placido Domingo has resigned as the general director of LA Opera in the wake of sexual harassment allegations. The Associated Press reported Placido's departure Wednesday morning.
The Senate spent $1.26 million and the Assembly $571,000, according to the documents provided under the Legislative Open Records Act.
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye launched a review of the judicial branch's policies on harassment, discrimination and other inappropriate conduct in the workplace.
A Florida police chief has been ordered to go through sexual harassment training after an investigation into comments he made about a female officer's nipples.
A California Assemblywoman and a leader in a movement against sexual harassment is planning her return to the state Capitol after a four-month unpaid leave of absence.
The resignation of ex-senator Tony Mendoza hasn't disqualified him from another run for office. Despite troubling allegations of sexual harassment Mendoza has filed paperwork for another Senate run.
Dozens of Grammy Award performers and attendees wore or held white roses Sunday in support of the Time's Up movement
Casino mogul Steve Wynn has resigned as finance chairman of the Republican National Committee amid allegations of sexual harassment and assault.
California has paid more than $25 million in three years to settle sexual harassment claims against the state and public universities.
California lawmakers will grapple for the first time as a group with a growing sexual misconduct scandal when they return to Sacramento on Wednesday.
"Some people do take it seriously - and some people are on their phones, some people are cracking jokes."
The biggest figures and institutions in entertainment have established a commission to be chaired by Anita Hill that intends to combat sexual misconduct and inequality in the industry in the wake of the huge wave of revelations spurred by allegations against Harvey Weinstein.
California's Democratic Senate leader is calling on Sen. Tony Mendoza take a leave of absence amid a sexual misconduct probe.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
Budget carrier Spirit is eliminating some fees amid growing pushback against hidden airline industry charges.
Evacuation orders and warnings have gone out in part of Butte County near Oroville due to a wildfire on Tuesday.
Evacuations were ordered because of a wind-driven wildfire burning in Napa County north of Calistoga on Tuesday, authorities said.
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Evacuation orders and warnings have gone out in part of Butte County near Oroville due to a wildfire on Tuesday.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
An active investigation is underway in a Sacramento neighborhood after an eight-year-old girl was found shot early Tuesday morning.
Budget carrier Spirit is eliminating some fees amid growing pushback against hidden airline industry charges.
Evacuations were ordered because of a wind-driven wildfire burning in Napa County north of Calistoga on Tuesday, authorities said.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
From one capital city to another, the Supreme Court ruling handed down Friday would allow cities like Sacramento to implement civil punishments to eliminate homeless encampments.
Sacramento will now have more enforcement power over the homeless in public places. With the Supreme Court ruling, homeless individuals could face fines, charges or jail time if they don't comply with city guidelines.
A Sacramento high school girls robotics team is fresh off their trip to the championships, placing fifth internationally. The St. Francis High School Team was excited to return home to a new robotics lab on campus.
Sacramento County received more than 1,500 complaints over fireworks last year. Now, there is a new push to stop illegal fireworks at the border before they are ever brought into California.
From down under to flying high above wildfires, an Australian aircrew has been hired by California to help in fire attacks this year.
Nearly a half-million members of Patelco Credit Union, with branches across the Bay Area and Northern California, lost access to banking services following what the CEO called a "serious security incident" over the weekend.
Several new California laws have gone into effect as of July 1, 2024, ranging from tenant security deposits being capped to hidden fees being banned and requiring bars to offer date rape drug testing kits.
With just hours to spare, Democratic legislators announced Sunday night an agreement on a Prop 47 reform initiative they plan to put on a ballot.
California lawmakers have unveiled two bond measures that would go to voters in November.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs and the Giants hit a season-high 10 doubles to rout the Dodgers 10-4 on Sunday.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings of one-run, ball helping the Diamondbacks beat the Oakland A's 5-1 on Sunday.
The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.
The Supreme Court ordered lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions.
It's a welcome number for the candidate, who caused widespread concern among Democrats after his debate performance
Former President Donald Trump is trying to overturn his recent felony conviction in the New York "hush money" criminal case.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Almost 400 water systems serving nearly a million Californians don't meet state requirements for safe and reliable drinking water supplies.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
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At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
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The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
From down under to flying high above wildfires, an Australian aircrew has been hired by California to help in fire attacks this year.
The forward progress of a fire in El Dorado County that forced people to evacuate their homes on Saturday afternoon has been stopped and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
Firefighters are working on a grass fire that quickly spread to four acres and is threatening structures on Saturday afternoon.
The forward progress of a fire near the Corral Fire burn scar in San Joaquin County has been stopped after burning 100 acres on Thursday afternoon.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
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A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
A slew of mandatory evacuations and evacuation warnings remain in place late Tuesday afternoon.
Shelby Reilly has the latest as a fire forces evacuations south of Placerville in El Dorado County.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
Several zones are under evacuation orders and warnings on Tuesday.