Lyft Hit By Five More Lawsuits Over Alleged Sexual Assaults, Rapes
Lyft was hit with five more lawsuits on Tuesday by women who allege they were sexually assaulted or raped by drivers on its platform.
Lyft was hit with five more lawsuits on Tuesday by women who allege they were sexually assaulted or raped by drivers on its platform.
A judge on Monday ordered a former University of California at Berkeley student to stand trial on seven felony counts alleging that he sexually assaulted two female students in 2017 and this year.
A female University of California at Berkeley student testified Thursday that a male student continued to sexually assault her after she told him to stop at a fraternity two years ago.
Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez pushed the Board of Supervisors to boost funding for rape crisis centers Tuesday.
Star NFL receiver Antonio Brown, who just left a controversial and short-lived tenure with the Oakland Raiders, is reportedly being sued by a woman who claims he raped and sexually assaulted her.
While the number of rape cases in California are on the rise, at the same time funding for programs to help victims is being drastically cut. But officials in the South Bay are doing something about it.
A neighborhood in Vallejo was on lockdown as police and SWAT teams searched for an rape and kidnapping suspect.
A nationwide lawsuit was filed against Lyft on Wednesday by women who claim the company has failed to protect them from sexual assault and rape by refusing to properly screen or monitor its drivers.
A 46-year-old medical professional was arrested Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting a female patient, officials say.
Jarryd Hayne, an Australian rugby player who briefly played for the San Francisco 49ers in 2015, has reportedly settled a civil lawsuit with a woman who accused him of rape.
A San Mateo County judge has ordered the Lyft driver charged with kidnapping and raping a female passenger to be held in jail at $500,000 bail.
San Bruno police arrested a 46-year-old male Lyft driver on suspicion of raping a 25-year-old female passenger on Saturday morning.
A man known as the "Ski Mask Rapist," who was convicted of more than two dozen rapes in the Bay Area in the 1980s, was denied parole at a hearing Wednesday under a new state law.
Following a court hearing that lasted four days and included lengthy testimony from officers who investigated accused rapist Orlando Vilchez Lazo, a San Francisco judge on Wednesday agreed to let the case proceed.
A San Francisco Superior Court judge on Thursday declined to rule whether DNA obtained from a man during a traffic stop—DNA that prosecutors say links him to four rapes—can be used as evidence in the case.
The attorney for a man accused of posing as a rideshare driver in order to sexually assault women in San Francisco is claiming officers unlawfully obtained his DNA, which prosecutors say ties him to the crimes.
Sen. Kamala Harris of California on Thursday announced her proposal to invest $1 billion to eliminate the rape kit backlog nationwide.
A 21-year-old Sonoma State University student pleaded not guilty in Sonoma County Superior Court Wednesday to felony charges of rape and sodomy with the use of a drug of a woman on the Rohnert Park campus in December.
A man serving a life sentence for the 1973 rape and murder of a 79-year woman has been denied parole.
Police in San Francisco have arrested a suspect wanted in a brutal kidnapping and sexual assault of a 74-year-old woman earlier this month, authorities announced on Wednesday.
Police in the East Bay on Thursday announced the arrest of a UC Berkeley student who was active in the university's fraternity system in connection with two violent sexual assaults, according to authorities.
A 25-year-old man was sentenced Friday to eight years in state prison for raping a college-age woman who was unconscious from drinking alcohol, in an apartment near the University of California at Berkeley campus two years ago.
One of the newest members of the San Francisco 49ers is being lauded not for his athletic prowess and draft selection, but for his actions to stop the potential rape of a friend and college classmate.
The Sonoma State University Police Department is investigating a reported rape inside a residence on campus.
Police in Walnut Creek on Wednesday announced the arrest of a suspect in a frightening attempted kidnapping with intent to rape case who had plans for additional attacks, according to authorities.
Two women were arrested for alleged human trafficking after police said they found a brothel operating at a home in East San Jose earlier this month.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
BART breached the 200,000 daily rider mark earlier this week for the first time since the pre-pandemic era, partly boosted by fans of the Oakland Athletics baseball team, according to the transit agency.
A bill signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will force pet insurers to provide more transparency about their coverage.
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
Two women were arrested for alleged human trafficking after police said they found a brothel operating at a home in East San Jose earlier this month.
BART breached the 200,000 daily rider mark earlier this week for the first time since the pre-pandemic era, partly boosted by fans of the Oakland Athletics baseball team, according to the transit agency.
A bill signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will force pet insurers to provide more transparency about their coverage.
Police in Napa on Thursday morning asked the public to avoid the area of an apartment complex on Lincoln Ave. as officers investigated a shooting.
Public records show a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection employee charged with starting five brush fires spent months as an inmate firefighter after being convicted of causing a fatal collision.
A man suspected of stealing $18,000 in items from stores in Union Square and other parts of San Francisco is facing more than 20 charges, prosecutors said.
Tourism is on the rebound in San Francisco and could possibly see pre-pandemic levels of foot traffic after a historically flat travel season.
Zac Gallen struck out 11 in six stellar innings, pinch hitter Pavin Smith hit a three-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended a three-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Defense attorneys for Nima Momeni plan to argue that Bob Lee may have possessed the knife in his fatal stabbing and Momeni was "forced to stand his ground."
Hundreds of people stood side by side at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown on Wednesday to advocate for a $390 million public health bond on the November ballot.
BART breached the 200,000 daily rider mark earlier this week for the first time since the pre-pandemic era, partly boosted by fans of the Oakland Athletics baseball team, according to the transit agency.
Wyatt Langford and Adolis García homered to help the Texas Rangers spoil the final scheduled night baseball game at the Oakland Coliseum, beating the Athletics 5-1.
An East Bay business that made uniforms for the Oakland A's talks about their history and what the departure means for them.
Born and raised in Oakland, Mike Davie is an avid sports fan who has painfully watched his hometown teams leave. With the Athletics joining the list of departures, he's not letting them take away an A's tradition he's always loved.
Antioch's mayor on Wednesday said a handful of criminals have turned one of the city's neighborhoods into an East Bay epicenter of street shootings that need to be stopped.
Two women were arrested for alleged human trafficking after police said they found a brothel operating at a home in East San Jose earlier this month.
A fire burned a vacant historic building in downtown San Jose early Thursday, built during the futuristic architectural boom of the 1960s.
A fire swept through an auto parts store in Morgan Hill overnight.
A beloved Santa Clara restaurant has been serving mouth-watering wings for nearly 30 years, making it a staple for residents, students and sports fans.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says the industry is facing a critical shortage of Latine physicians nationwide and locally in California.
Police in Napa on Thursday morning asked the public to avoid the area of an apartment complex on Lincoln Ave. as officers investigated a shooting.
Public records show a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection employee charged with starting five brush fires spent months as an inmate firefighter after being convicted of causing a fatal collision.
A collision between a car and a city maintenance truck on Wednesday morning in Vallejo injured two people, including one who was in critical condition, and two firefighters were injured while rescuing the victim from their car, according to fire officials.
In the North Bay, there is a widespread search for three goats stolen from a Santa Rosa home in the middle of the day.
Police in Vallejo arrested a man they believe shot and killed someone in July, the department said Tuesday.
Sacramento State leaders announced on Thursday plans to build a new multi-use stadium – a move that's expected to help build the school's case to join the Pac-12.
Wyatt Langford and Adolis García homered to help the Texas Rangers spoil the final scheduled night baseball game at the Oakland Coliseum, beating the Athletics 5-1.
Zac Gallen struck out 11 in six stellar innings, pinch hitter Pavin Smith hit a three-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended a three-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
An East Bay business that made uniforms for the Oakland A's talks about their history and what the departure means for them.
Born and raised in Oakland, Mike Davie is an avid sports fan who has painfully watched his hometown teams leave. With the Athletics joining the list of departures, he's not letting them take away an A's tradition he's always loved.
Two women were arrested for alleged human trafficking after police said they found a brothel operating at a home in East San Jose earlier this month.
Police in Napa on Thursday morning asked the public to avoid the area of an apartment complex on Lincoln Ave. as officers investigated a shooting.
Public records show a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection employee charged with starting five brush fires spent months as an inmate firefighter after being convicted of causing a fatal collision.
A man suspected of stealing $18,000 in items from stores in Union Square and other parts of San Francisco is facing more than 20 charges, prosecutors said.
In the North Bay, there is a widespread search for three goats stolen from a Santa Rosa home in the middle of the day.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
San Francisco's office vacancy challenges continue, with the rate seeing a slight increase due to Elon Musk's decision to sublease X's Mid-Market headquarters.
Google opened its defense against allegations that it holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology Friday.
All of 23andMe's independent directors have resigned from its board in a rare move that marks the latest challenge for the genetic-testing company.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Hundreds of people stood side by side at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown on Wednesday to advocate for a $390 million public health bond on the November ballot.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says the industry is facing a critical shortage of Latine physicians nationwide and locally in California.
As September marks Alopecia Awareness Month, a South Bay wigmaker is providing deeper context for those who live with the condition.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his company argued that an appeals panel should throw out the February ruling in his civil fraud case.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal investigation.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Delivering its unique brand of heavy music for more than three decades, experimental Japanese trio Boris brings its current "Amplifier Worship Tour" to the Fillmore in San Francisco Sunday.
Dealing out mind-altering sounds for going on three decades, Japanese experimental rock outfit Acid Mothers Temple brings its otherworldly live show to Santa Cruz and Oakland starting Sunday night.
Brazilian metal giants Sepultura bring their farewell tour marking four decades of heavy music to the Warfield in San Francisco Wednesday night with Obituary, Agnostic Front and Claustrofobia.
The industry data and analytics company Luminate said the music mogul's music saw an average 18.3% increase in on-demand streams.
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.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Matt Lively reports on A's fans already lining up to take home souvenirs from the team's final game at the Oakland Coliseum.
Veronica Macias reports on a pair of musicians providing a New Orleans brass band soundtrack for A's fans as they enter the Coliseum for the team's last game in Oakland.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on Napa police investigating a shooting on Lincoln Ave.
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A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
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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.
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