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The fast-moving 408-acre Easy Fire exploded in Simi Valley and Moorpark Wednesday morning, threatening thousands of homes and forcing major evacuations.
Strong winds Wednesday fueled at least 10 wildfires burning across California, including several in the Southland.
Edison spokeswoman Caroline Aoyagi told the Associated Press the cause of Wednesday's wind-driven fire in Simi Valley has not been determined.
Flames quickly spread to about 200 acres and sparked mandatory evacuations for the Bravo Estates Mobile Home Park at 4080 Pedley Road.
A spokeswoman for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library says the complex has not been damaged by a nearby wildfire that has grown to more than 970 acres.
A massive brush fire Wednesday left about 7,000 homes under evacuation orders in Simi Valley and Moorpark and at one point threatened the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
Thousands of people remain under mandatory evacuation orders Tuesday due to the Getty Fire, and dozens of schools are closed amid extreme red flag warning.
The 30-acre fire was zero percent contained as of 3 p.m.
Customers scheduled to fly to, through, or from any of the airports listed between Wednesday and Friday have the option to reschedule without incurring a fee.
A new billboard that advocates the separation of church and state is starting to stir passions in east Tennessee.
Online petitions calling for the cancellation of school the day after Halloween are gaining traction across the country, according to the petition-gathering website Change.org.
It damaged three outbuildings and destroyed two vehicles, but no homes were lost.
Good Samaritans attempted to corral the horses as they galloped across Tierra Rejada Road.
A five-year-old Nebraska boy with a rare disease will be piloting an innovative Star Wars themed costume this Halloween.
A man tried to use a fake $1 million bill to open a checking account at a local bank branch, police in Lincoln, Nebraska said.
USC valedictorian Asna Tabassum received a standing ovation and roars of applause when she picked up her diploma during a graduation celebration Friday. The university had barred her from speaking at its now-canceled official commencement over a link on her social media which some alleged was antisemitic.
UCLA's Academic Senate met Friday to decide on whether to censure Chancellor Gene Block over the university's response to protests over the Gaza war.
A motorcycle driver is suspected of killing a man in a car-to-car shooting along the eastbound 10 Freeway early Saturday.
Clouds will clear in SoCal's inland areas later in the morning and hang around the beaches into the afternoon. Meanwhile, temperatures are warming slightly as the weekend makes it way to Mother's Day.
A surprise guest left quite an impression in a Woodland Hills neighborhood. Gio Insignares reports.
With less than three weeks before Election Day, top candidates in the 2026 California governor's race are set to face off in a debate Thursday evening in San Francisco.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
The Red Shoes store has been helping generations of dancers, from tiny first-timers to principal ballerinas, and the owner is getting ready to pass the torch on to the next generation.
Rialto police arrested a man who allegedly broke into several businesses on Wednesday night. Officers said the suspect was on early release for a previous burglary conviction.
The agreement includes exclusive local broadcasts of Rams preseason games, weekly year-round programming, a coaches show featuring head coach Sean McVay and original Rams content available across all CBS LA platforms.
The Red Shoes store has been helping generations of dancers, from tiny first-timers to principal ballerinas, and the owner is getting ready to pass the torch on to the next generation.
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the arrest on Thursday, saying, "It's about confronting the fentanyl epidemic that has devastated families across our nation."
Immigration rights group, VC Defensa, spoke out against the Department of Homeland Security after federal agents searched some of their members' homes.
Los Angeles County deputies seized between $5 million and $10 million worth of fake luxury goods in a warehouse raid this morning.
On Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., nearly one mile of Market Street in Inglewood will be converted to a vehicle-free festival zone.
A 71-year-old man in Irvine is accused of beating a group of ducklings, killing one before throwing them in a trash can.
More than 100 deaths have been attributed to e-Bikes and e-motorcycles in the U.S., and injuries have spiked 430% in just the last four years in Southern California, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
An Orange County mother appeared in court on Tuesday as she faces involuntary manslaughter and several other charges for a deadly e-motorcycle crash in which her son struck an 81-year-old man and left him with critical injuries that eventually resulted in his death in April.
A 21-year-old from Laguna Niguel was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that killed two people three years ago.
A handful of teenage e-bike riders are accused of attacking a Huntington Beach man while he was walking along the city's boardwalk with his wife.
Rialto police arrested a man who allegedly broke into several businesses on Wednesday night. Officers said the suspect was on early release for a previous burglary conviction.
The fire has burned about 30 acres in the hills near Tonner Canyon in Chino Hills, according to Cal Fire.
A 56-year-old Riverside County man was found dead on Monday after he went missing during an off-roading trip with his son near Idyllwild, according to authorities.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies arrested a man who allegedly shot and killed his brother in Hesperia on Monday.
Riverside County deputies were engaged in a standoff with a suspect near Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula on Wednesday evening.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage Thursday at a debate hosted by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his final budget proposal Thursday.
A former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom has pleaded guilty in an alleged scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
With less than three weeks before Election Day, top candidates in the 2026 California governor's race are set to face off in a debate Thursday evening in San Francisco.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
The agreement includes exclusive local broadcasts of Rams preseason games, weekly year-round programming, a coaches show featuring head coach Sean McVay and original Rams content available across all CBS LA platforms.
Shohei Ohtani tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Tomas Totland scored four minutes into the match and fellow defender Rafael Santos added a second-half goal to help St. Louis City beat Los Angeles FC for the first time, 2-1.
Calvin Harris had a goal and two assists and Dejan Joveljić scored against his former team, leading Sporting Kansas City to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Jason Heyward is back in baseball less than two months after retiring as a player.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
The Wood Cup is a cultural and sports festival coinciding with the 2026 FIFA World Cup's opening match.
Angel City FC hosted a group of professional soccer moms to help celebrate Mother's Day
The Red Shoes store has been helping generations of dancers, from tiny first-timers to principal ballerinas, and the owner is getting ready to pass the torch on to the next generation.
Three people were killed, including a child, in a fire that engulfed a Montebello home. Joy Benedict reports.
Rialto police arrested a man who allegedly broke into several businesses on Wednesday night. Officers said the suspect was on early release for a previous burglary conviction. Zach Boetto reports.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
