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Several L.A. power companies have started to try to get ahead of the potentially volatile and erratic flames, working to mitigate risks by clearing dry vegetation and protecting valuable power lines.
As firefighters continue their attempts to quell the series of destructive fires that broke out across Los Angeles County last week, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate, it's important to know what the next step is for those who fled their home in the face of a fire.
Now that the majority of the nearly 800-acre blaze has been contained, authorities are investigating if downed Southern California Edison equipment sparked the Hurst Fire in Sylmar.
"Today we need to suspend that practice, effective immediately," McDonnell said during a press conference on Sunday, stating that search efforts with cadaver dogs were now underway in the impacted areas.
The decision comes after dozens of campuses across LA County were closed by the destructive wildfires and the severe impact they had on the air quality lingering over the region.
Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass has been in communication with members of the incoming administration.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has arrested nearly 30 people in Los Angeles fire zones.
An investigation is underway into an unauthorized drone that hit a firefighting aircraft while it battled raging wildfires in Los Angeles last week.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new executive order to speed up the rebuilding process in Los Angeles after recent firestorms.
Seven Los Angeles County libraries will host staff members from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in order to help the thousands of residents impacted by a series of devastating wildfires in recent days.
Police say that two people were arrested early Saturday morning near the Brentwood home of Vice President Kamala Harris for violating curfew that was placed into effect as the Palisades Fire rages nearby.
Wild footage shows the moments that a "firenado" formed in the midst of the Palisades Fire's move towards Brentwood on Friday evening.
Mark Rodriguez had returned to the rubble that was once his home in search of a memento of what once stood. Underneath piles of ash and debris, he found the urn that held the ashes of his late wife.
As multiple deadly wildfires continue to burn across the Los Angeles area, firefighters are getting some extra help from fire departments across the country and neighboring countries.
As the destructive wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles County, weather officials have issued a new series of red flag warnings with another round of Santa Ana winds once again expected to slam the region.
One of the two doctors charged with distributing ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry, weeks before his overdose death, has been sentenced. Hunter Sowards reports.
Two families claim a contractor took hundreds of thousands of dollars for home remodeling projects but failed to finish any of the work. Lauren Pozen reports.
Monterey Park's city council tabled a proposal for a massive data center project after seeing concerned residents pack into the chambers. Tom Wait reports.
Police say that the incident is not a car-to-car shooting.
Tom Wait reports from Monterey Park, where residents gathered for a city council meeting on Wednesday evening to learn more about a proposed data center that would take over a massive vacant building.
Saturday's "No Kings" rallies, the first since the January killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota, could be the largest showing yet, organizers say.
Caltrans installed gates at the Los Angeles Street on and off-ramps at the request of the California Highway Patrol after demonstrators walked onto the 101 Freeway during previous protests.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
Kiki Rice scored 21 points and Lauren Betts added 16 to help No. 1 seed UCLA beat fourth-seeded Minnesota 80-56 in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
The Azusa Police Department said officers found the man in the back seat of an out-of-service patrol car parked in front of the station.
Golden Leaf in San Gabriel must pay the city $1,200 in fines after a neighbor complained about its signature "stinky tofu" dish.
Officers said the suspect allegedly kidnapped a girl in North Hills on Friday. Detectives have not determined if he is connected to last week's kidnapping.
The lady Rams brought home the CIF girls soccer championship title for the first time since the school's 1982 inaugural season.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Bicyclist Luke Fetzer said an irate BMW driver challenged him to a fight after trying a road rage incident in Orange County.
Police say that the suspect grabbed the boy and dragged him to a secluded area before sexually assaulting him over the weekend in Westminster.
UCLA filed a lawsuit to stop the Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigation into the Prop 50 special election.
Hemet police partnered with the Riverside University Health Systems to have licensed social workers and detectives respond to mental health calls.
One bicyclist was killed and another was seriously injured after a car crashed into them in Banning late Tuesday night, according to police.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a warning regarding an increase in rattlesnake sightings in Southern California, especially after two deadly bites were reported in the last few weeks.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon on a remote beach on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two, authorities said.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
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 TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
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.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
Kiki Rice scored 21 points and Lauren Betts added 16 to help No. 1 seed UCLA beat fourth-seeded Minnesota 80-56 in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Dodgers home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PST at Dodger Stadium, which is now to be known as Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.
Kawhi Leonard had a game-high 27 points, Darius Garland added 24, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors 119-94.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
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.
Bluey, Bingo and the Heeler family made their grand debut at Disneyland Park on Sunday, with the "Bluey's Best Day Ever" fan experience that transports visitors into the heart of the acclaimed animated series.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Preparations are being made for "No Kings" rallies on Saturday, which are expected to be the biggest yet. Alys Martinez reports.
Could Southern California see a return to the seasonal norm this week? Chloe Carlson reports.
The Azusa Police Department said officers found the man in the back seat of an out-of-service patrol car parked in front of the station. Nicole Comstock reports.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline. Lauren Pozen reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to Ventura County's favorite airport for tonight's Look At This!
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.
