Altadena residents defend homes from looters amid harsh conditions in Eaton Fire zone
Containment is growing on the Los Angeles County wildfires, but it may be a long time before residents in the burn areas will be allowed back home.
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Containment is growing on the Los Angeles County wildfires, but it may be a long time before residents in the burn areas will be allowed back home.
Genasys, the company behind Los Angeles' emergency alert technology, said it has "not been able to replicate" an error that sent inaccurate information to millions.
Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for attending an inauguration in Ghana as mounting warnings signaled heightened fire risks in Los Angeles.
The order targets opportunistic real estate speculators who make unsolicited cash offers well below market value in attempts to exploit victims of the Los Angeles-area fires.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an investigation into the loss of water pressure and unavailability of water from the reservoir during the fires in Los Angeles.
Gov. Newsom expanded the special legislative session he called to defend the state's progressive policies against the incoming Trump administration to also address the state's wildfire crisis.
Before taking on his role as Pasadena fire chief, Chad Augustin spent two decades at the Sacramento Fire Department, eventually elevated to deputy fire chief.
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.
The Walt Disney Company committed $15 million to help with response and rebuilding efforts for the deadly wildfires that have scorched the Los Angeles area this week.
Two Modesto roommates made a five-hour drive Friday to help victims of the Los Angeles-area fires.
CBS News examined public statements and warnings to trace how authorities sounded the alarm about the L.A. fires as conditions worsened. Here's what we know.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when she was questioned by a reporter at Los Angeles International Airport about the devastating fires.
The devastation from the raging fires in Southern California is only just starting to come to light, but there are already questions about how the destruction will impact homeowners insurance for all Californians.
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.
President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the deadly wildfires devastating Los Angeles County this week — and the governor's office has fired back.
The Los Angeles County fires are now raising concerns about what's next: Could there be another explosion in California home insurance policy costs?
More than 640 structures have so far been destroyed by the Park Fire as it continues to grow beyond 402,000 acres.
Northern California's Park Fire continues to grow, but it still would need to more than double in size to eclipse the state's largest-ever wildfire.
How the largest wildfires of the year — including the Park Fire — get their names comes down to simple geography. But not all incidents are easy to map.
Northern California's Park Fire has grown to become one of the largest wildfires in state history as evacuation orders continue to affect four counties.
As the Park Fire continues to rage near Chico, we spoke with a former news anchor who watched her house burn through security camera footage in real time.
More than a dozen homes were destroyed in a fire that burned more than 3,700 acres in Northern California last week, Cal Fire said on Sunday.
Air quality is worsening across much of the U.S., exposing millions of people to health problems and threatening the U.S. economy.
State and local fire departments say it's only a matter of time before all of the lush vegetation dries out and provides even more fuel for potential wildfires.
The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California's rural and unincorporated land is now in "high" or "very high" severity zones for wildfire danger.
Angered Arcadia residents flocked to the first city council meeting since their former mayor pleaded guilty to being a Chinese spy last week.
Hundreds of people gathered on Tuesday to honor the three men killed in the Islamic Center of San Diego shooting: Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nader Awad.
Nick Kurtz had three hits and five RBIs, Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof homered and drove in three runs apiece as the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 14-6.
A man died after crashing a motorized scooter he was riding in Long Beach early Tuesday morning, according to police.
Alex Call slid home with the tiebreaking run on Andy Pages' sacrifice fly off Mason Miller in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on for a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres.
The Ventura County Fire Department said overnight, firefighters were able to make significant progress due to the favorable weather and cooler temperatures.
Angered Arcadia residents flocked to the first city council meeting since their former mayor pleaded guilty to being a Chinese spy last week.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
Hundreds of people gathered on Tuesday to honor the three men killed in the Islamic Center of San Diego shooting: Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nader Awad.
A man died after crashing a motorized scooter he was riding in Long Beach early Tuesday morning, according to police.
Angered Arcadia residents flocked to the first city council meeting since their former mayor pleaded guilty to being a Chinese spy last week.
A man died after crashing a motorized scooter he was riding in Long Beach early Tuesday morning, according to police.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
LAFD said no one else was injured in the multi-vehicle crash in Sunland.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
The new 3,700-gallon tank will help water-dropping helicopters quickly refill and return to dousing any wildfires in the area.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
The Tustin Police Department says Juan Marquez, 47, waited outside Sandra Fernandez's workplace before fatally shooting her.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
A homicide investigation is underway in Riverside County after a 47-year-old man was found shot to death early Tuesday morning.
A San Bernardino County woman was shocked to discover that what appeared to be someone else's ashes were already being stored inside of an urn she had ordered from Amazon for her late husband's ashes.
A brush fire has burned more than 400 acres and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for people living near Hemet.
The blaze was reported sometime before 11:30 a.m. and has since grown to engulf more than 900 acres near Jurupa Valley.
"These subjects did not discriminate in who they hated," said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Diego Field Office.
The imam of a San Diego mosque that was targeted in Monday's shooting told CBS News that his community has seen a rise in "Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment" in recent years.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
Angered Arcadia residents flocked to the first city council meeting since their former mayor pleaded guilty to being a Chinese spy last week.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts 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.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
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.
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.
Nick Kurtz had three hits and five RBIs, Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof homered and drove in three runs apiece as the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 14-6.
Alex Call slid home with the tiebreaking run on Andy Pages' sacrifice fly off Mason Miller in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on for a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Monday night before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Los Angeles Angels and Zach Neto crushed a two-run walk-off homer to secure the unlikely 2-1 win.
The San Diego Padres snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed veteran reliever Jonathan Hernández and optioned reliever Chayce McDermott back to the minors after one appearance.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
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.
Since starting on Friday at around 4:20 p.m., the Santa Rosa Island Fire has burned nearly 17,000 acres of vegetation in the Channel Islands National Park, which is located off the coast of Santa Barbara. The massive fire has burned what appears to be nearly a third of the southern part of the island and remains just 26% contained as of Tuesday evening.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn on Tuesday said that the ongoing push to remove mule deer from Catalina Island could lead to a tragedy like the one on Santa Rosa Island, where a massive fire has burned more than 17,000 acres of invaluable wildlife. Mike Rogers reports.
Two firefighters were hurt after their fire engine rolled onto its side during a multi-vehicle crash in Sunland on Tuesday night.
Enraged Arcadia residents flocked to the first city council meeting since their former mayor pleaded guilty to being a Chinese spy last week. Tom Wait reports.
Hundreds of people packed a community park next to the Islamic Center of San Diego to remember the three men who risked their lives to save countless children. Lesley Marin 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.
