Bill Cosby sexually abused teen, civil jury finds
The jury awarded the victim, who is now 64-years-old, $500,000.
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The jury awarded the victim, who is now 64-years-old, $500,000.
Bill Cosby will again be facing sex abuse allegations Wednesday as attorneys give opening statements in a civil trial that's one of the last remaining legal claims against the comedian.
A North Bay woman who was one of the first to publicly accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assault expressed her disbelief after the onetime actor and comedian's conviction was overturned Wednesday.
As Helen Hayes watched the Bill Cosby sentence play out on her television set, a sense of relief from emotions penned up over decades swept over her body.
A Pennsylvania judge sentenced Bill Cosby to 3-10 years in prison in the wake of his conviction in April for sexual assault.
Prosecutors on Monday asked a judge to sentence Bill Cosby to five to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman, while his lawyer argued that the 81-year-old comedian is too old and frail to serve time behind bars.
Bill Cosby lashed out at the prosecutor with an expletive-laden tirade in the courtroom after being convicted in his sexual assault retrial Thursday.
Bill Cosby has hired Michael Jackson's former lawyer to represent him at his November retrial on sexual assault charges in Pennsylvania.
Bill Cosby's trial on sexual assault charges ended in a mistrial Saturday after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision.
Bill Cosby's lawyers rested their case after just a few minutes Monday without calling the comedian to the stand.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill eliminating California's 10-year time limit for prosecutors to file rape and child molestation charges.
Gov. Jerry Brown will decide whether to eliminate California's 10-year time limit to bring rape and child molestation charges after several women were precluded from bringing cases against actor Bill Cosby.
Bill Cosby was ordered Tuesday to stand trial on sexual assault charges after a hearing that hinged on a decade-old police report in which a woman said the comedian gave her three blue pills that put her in a stupor, unable to stop his advances.
The sexual abuse allegations against Bill Cosby are having a ripple effect on insurance coverage for entertainers and athletes.
A new push begins in the California Legislature to make sure that sexual predators are brought to justice, no matter when they get caught.
A judge has refused to throw out the sex assault case against Bill Cosby, sweeping aside a former district attorney's claim that he granted the comedian immunity from prosecution a decade ago.
Attorneys for Bill Cosby and the judge will decide whether to dismiss the sexual assault case against the entertainer. Meantime, a Vegas lap dancer turned rapper has dropped her sex abuse case against Cosby.
Bill Cosby was arrested and charged Wednesday with drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home 12 years ago — the first criminal case brought against the comedian out of the torrent of allegations that destroyed his good-guy image as America's Dad.
In a countersuit filed in federal court, Bill Cosby alleges 7 women made "malicious, opportunistic, and false and defamatory accusations" against him.
The comedian made a crack about Bill Cosby while accepting the Mark Twain Prize, the nation's top prize for humor...
The University of San Francisco's Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to rescind an honorary degree awarded to comedian Bill Cosby in 2012 in light of continuing allegations of sexual assault.
Bill Cosby testified in 2005 that he got Quaaludes with the intent of giving them to young women he wanted to have sex with, according to court documents.
The lawsuit was brought by 3 women who accused Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting them. They claim their reputations were tarnished because of how Cosby responded to their allegations.
A performance by comedian Bill Cosby scheduled for June in Santa Rosa has been postponed indefinitely according to the venue.
Bill Cosby was embraced by fans on Sunday during his first performance in California since allegations of past sexual assaults surfaced.
All lanes on westbound Interstate 580 at the Altamont Pass are blocked Friday morning after due to a vehicle fire.
When Vincent Kitirattragarn looks at the dilapidated, overgrown, vacant lot at 54th and Shattuck in Oakland, he calls a spade a spade.
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Inside an unassuming bakery in San Francisco, something's happening that might just have you believing in carbs again.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
All lanes on westbound Interstate 580 at the Altamont Pass are blocked Friday morning after due to a vehicle fire.
When Vincent Kitirattragarn looks at the dilapidated, overgrown, vacant lot at 54th and Shattuck in Oakland, he calls a spade a spade.
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Inside an unassuming bakery in San Francisco, something's happening that might just have you believing in carbs again.
A state parole agent who was shot and killed in Oakland on Thursday has been identified after a suspect was arrested following an intense manhunt, authorities said.
Inside an unassuming bakery in San Francisco, something's happening that might just have you believing in carbs again.
A driver was rescued after driving off a cliff in Pacifica Thursday morning, authorities said.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called the plan to reopen Alcatraz as a prison the Trump administration's "stupidest initiative yet" ahead of a visit by Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
The Bay Area has two theaters where tickets for "The Odyssey" in IMAX 70mm are on sale: AMC Metreon 16 and Regal Hacienda Crossings. The showtimes are at 2 p.m. on July 16, 2026, and 7 p.m. July 17-19, 2026, for both theaters.
Along San Francisco's Embarcadero, a groundbreaking experiment is revealing promising results.
All lanes on westbound Interstate 580 at the Altamont Pass are blocked Friday morning after due to a vehicle fire.
When Vincent Kitirattragarn looks at the dilapidated, overgrown, vacant lot at 54th and Shattuck in Oakland, he calls a spade a spade.
A state parole agent who was shot and killed in Oakland on Thursday has been identified after a suspect was arrested following an intense manhunt, authorities said.
The ex-wife of a University of California, Berkeley professor who was fatally shot during a visit to Greece earlier this month is among five people who have been charged in his killing, reports say.
Roughly a month and a half after an Oakland teacher was killed by a speeding driver trying to flee police, Oakland took steps to slow down drivers.
A Gilroy man who has been convicted for driving under the influence at least half a dozen times has been arrested for a 7th suspected DUI, deputies said.
A San Jose business owner was identified as the person who died in an arson fire Sunday that destroyed the building where his company was located.
A former bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme using church properties throughout California to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in loans, federal prosecutors said.
Since California Bill AB 3059, also known as the Human Milk Bill, passed a few months ago, the milk bank has seen greater demand from hospitals, especially in the Bay Area.
First responders were unable to safely search the burning building on Sunday, but police said there were "multiple indicators" that a victim was inside.
A Napa woman whose children died in a crash back in March now faces murder charges in connection with their deaths, the Napa County District Attorney's Office said.
A California woman and her mother were arrested after police said an infant was exposed to fentanyl during an incident over the weekend.
Authorities on Tuesday morning released the names of two people who died in separate drowning cases in Sonoma County over the weekend.
A man was arrested in Solano County over the weekend after authorities said they found bags of stolen mail and other items in his vehicle.
Police in Vallejo said Monday that a recent traffic collision led to the arrest of a suspect in multiple robberies, including the alleged theft of more than $2,500 in collectible Pokémon cards.
Nneka Ogwumike scored 22 points to move into sixth place on the WNBA's all-time scoring list and the Seattle Storm beat the Golden State Valkyries 67-58.
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
Golden State is 2-0 against the Storm, and they won overwhelmingly in their last match-up, 84-57.
FIFA announced Tuesday details of a ticket lottery for the upcoming 2026 World Cup being held in North America, which includes matches being held in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Alyssa Thomas made a free throw with a second remaining to give the Phoenix Mercury a 78-77 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Monday night.
A state parole agent who was shot and killed in Oakland on Thursday has been identified after a suspect was arrested following an intense manhunt, authorities said.
A Gilroy man who has been convicted for driving under the influence at least half a dozen times has been arrested for a 7th suspected DUI, deputies said.
Ian Cleary, 32, pleaded guilty months after being extradited from France to face the allegations.
The ex-wife of a University of California, Berkeley professor who was fatally shot during a visit to Greece earlier this month is among five people who have been charged in his killing, reports say.
A Napa woman whose children died in a crash back in March now faces murder charges in connection with their deaths, the Napa County District Attorney's Office said.
The reported settlement comes a day after an $8 billion class-action lawsuit began in court.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the Trump administration is letting it sell its advanced H20 computer chips to China — a reversal in policy.
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
Hack Club is hosting a four-day program, Undercity, where teen coders will build hardware in San Francisco. They will eat, sleep and build all in the same space for the next few days, collaborating with like-minded innovators.
While most high school students are enjoying their summer vacation, a group of East Bay teens decided they would rather spend their free time in the classroom and try to perfect their latest invention.
One San Francisco-based company aims to find a sustainable alternative by creating plant-based salmon, and with its recent FDA approval, the founders are even more optimistic about the future.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
While most high school students are enjoying their summer vacation, a group of East Bay teens decided they would rather spend their free time in the classroom and try to perfect their latest invention.
Stanford researchers have discovered a breakthrough technology that shrinks and removes blood clots to treat strokes, heart attacks, and other clot-related diseases.
A growing number of young adults are grappling with a health issue they once thought was decades away: hearing loss.
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi toured Alcatraz on Thursday as part of President Trump's directive to revert the popular tourist attraction to a federal penitentiary.
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early Thursday and sent it back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called the plan to reopen Alcatraz as a prison the Trump administration's "stupidest initiative yet" ahead of a visit by Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
San Francisco International Airport has been declared among the world's "most beautiful" for its design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was completed last year.
Hope, Love, Pride — A Celebration will showcase live reporting from the parade route, special guests in studio, and stories from throughout Pride month that feature people from the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
The Dyke March was back in San Francisco and after a six-year hiatus, new organizers came together to put on the event.
On the edge of Oakland, right by the bay, something fabulous is afoot.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
The Bay Area has two theaters where tickets for "The Odyssey" in IMAX 70mm are on sale: AMC Metreon 16 and Regal Hacienda Crossings. The showtimes are at 2 p.m. on July 16, 2026, and 7 p.m. July 17-19, 2026, for both theaters.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show on the San Francisco waterfront will be held at 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
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.
On Friday, expect coastal highs in the 60s and inland highs reaching the 80s. Expect a slight warmup this weekend before temperatures dip again early next week. Zoe Mintz has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for July 18, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
All lanes on westbound Interstate 580 at the Altamont Pass are blocked Friday morning after due to a vehicle fire.
A state parole agent who was shot and killed in Oakland on Thursday has been identified after a suspect was arrested following an intense manhunt, authorities said.
When Vincent Kitirattragarn looks at the dilapidated, overgrown, vacant lot at 54th and Shattuck in Oakland, he calls a spade a spade.
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.
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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.