New report finds ground where California wildfires raged may now be toxic
A new report found that the ground where the California wildfires raged may be toxic.
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A new report found that the ground where the California wildfires raged may be toxic.
The haze in the skies over Maryland due to the wildfires raging on the West Coast will stick around on Wednesday.
Smoke from the wildfires raging up and down the West Coast has now made it all the way across the country to the East Coast.
The recent California wildfires are having a serious impact on air quality across the country.
Rain in Northern California is helping crews battling the devastating Camp Fire, which is now 90 percent contained. However, the weather is also hampering teams searching for remains of people in rubble as hundreds of evacuees are spending Thanksgiving in a Walmart parking lot.
Three massive wildfires are burning across the state of California. More than 250,000 people have evacuated. At least 31 people are dead. Here's how you can help.
The SPCA of Anne Arundel County announced Thursday that it's pre-approving adoption applicants for puppies rescued from California wildfires.
The video shows one dog being grabbed by an officer who then runs outside and puts the pup right in the front seat of a squad car.
A fire that started in a rural community in Northern California underscored a new reality in the state when days later it suddenly roared through neighborhoods on the edge of the city of Redding: Urban areas are increasingly vulnerable to wildfires.
At least 13 people were killed and homes were torn from their foundations Tuesday as downpours sent mud and boulders roaring down hills stripped of vegetation by a gigantic wildfire that raged in Southern California last month.
Approximately 25 race horses were killed when a wildfire engulfed about eight barns at a training center in northeast San Diego County.
They fled in fear nearly a week ago. Now they're ready to go back.
More than 35 people have died in the deadliest week of wildfires in California history.
Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through California wine country Monday, killing at least 10 people, destroying 1,500 homes and businesses and sending thousands fleeing.
A bill that could reduce the number of minors charged as adults in Maryland is heading to the governor's desk.
The Maryland Zoo is celebrating a major milestone: a 150-year anniversary.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Nick Raquet in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.
More than $30,000 worth of instruments were stolen from a music shop in Carroll County, prompting a search for suspects, police said.
A Baltimore pastor shared a powerful message of hope with his congregation on Easter Sunday, days after he was shot during an armed carjacking.
A bill that could reduce the number of minors charged as adults in Maryland is heading to the governor's desk.
A freeze warning has been issued for central and eastern Maryland from midnight until 9 a.m. Wednesday.
A Baltimore pastor shared a powerful message of hope with his congregation on Easter Sunday, days after he was shot during an armed carjacking.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Nick Raquet in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is being urged by sex abuse survivors to accept a proposed reorganization plan that would allow for a $100 million settlement, attorneys said.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
WJZ is live with Founder Deja Richardson, who has opened Neon Paint Place in Downtown Baltimore talking about the range of creative painting experiences they offer, as well as team experiences for corporations, schools, churches and community groups.
Rhebs Candies in Baltimore is preparing for the Easter rush.
Sports and Social is hosting March Madness events at Live Casino in Maryland.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pre-College Summer Intensive Program. Designed for students ages 15–17, the program offers a college-level experience that supports creative growth, and preparation for undergraduate study in art and design.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Nick Raquet in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Chicago lost at home for the first time this season as its three-game winning streak was snapped.
The Chicago White Sox have rescheduled the start of their Tuesday game against the Baltimore Orioles from the evening to midday due to a cold forecast.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
Nick Yorke singled home Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
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.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
A Freeze Warning has been issued for central and eastern Maryland from midnight until 9 a.m. Wednesday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Parts of Maryland could see frost during Tuesday and Wednesday mornings before the weather warms up later in the week.
Parts of Maryland could experience an early morning freeze Tuesday following spring-like weather over the weekend.
A Freeze Watch is in effect for much of our area Tuesday night, into Wednesday morning.
The Maryland Zoo, located in Baltimore, is celebrating its 150-year anniversary.
Rapper, Offset, is in stable condition after he was shot outside of a Florida casino.
The family of a man who was killed in a shooting at FSU is planning to sue ChatGPT over the gunman’s use of the AI.
Delta Airlines is increasing its fees for checked bags for tickets purchased on or after April 8.
The sudden swing in temperatures is driving a spike in allergy symptoms, doctors say.