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.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
Irvine Police Department officers responded to a man having a mental crisis in a residential area at Silkwood and Sungate around noon. Officer Ziggy Azarcon said officers attempted to negotiate a peaceful surrender for about an hour.
Aerial footage showed a mangled Simi Valley police motorcycle and a pickup truck with heavy front-end damage and bullet holes in its windshield.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
LA County supervisors are offering a $50,000 reward for help finding the gunman who killed a teen at a Torrance pool party last year.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
Irvine Police Department officers responded to a man having a mental crisis in a residential area at Silkwood and Sungate around noon. Officer Ziggy Azarcon said officers attempted to negotiate a peaceful surrender for about an hour.
The multi-day preliminary hearing in the murder case against D4vd began on Tuesday with prosecutors calling their first witnesses and presenting gruesome photos.
Aerial footage showed a mangled Simi Valley police motorcycle and a pickup truck with heavy front-end damage and bullet holes in its windshield.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Irvine Police Department officers responded to a man having a mental crisis in a residential area at Silkwood and Sungate around noon. Officer Ziggy Azarcon said officers attempted to negotiate a peaceful surrender for about an hour.
Aerial footage showed a mangled Simi Valley police motorcycle and a pickup truck with heavy front-end damage and bullet holes in its windshield.
LA County supervisors are offering a $50,000 reward for help finding the gunman who killed a teen at a Torrance pool party last year.
Sergio Valdovinos Ramirez pleaded guilty to three felony counts of grand theft by embezzlement and one felony count of insufficient checking funds
The Lucas Museum broke ground in Exposition Park in March 2018 and will officially open eight years later on September 22, 2026.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
An investigation is underway in Laguna Beach, where a woman in her 60s was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Police said that 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a search warrant at an Anaheim home.
A Metrolink train carrying approximately 500 people was forced to evacuate in Orange County on Saturday afternoon due to a mechanical issue.
From savory eats to everything fried and sweet treats, there are more than 100 food vendors serving up fair food, and for a chance to try a little of everything, the Taste of the Fair promotion offers samplings for $5 at participating booths.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Surveillance video footage showed the moments when two thieves allegedly stole up to $20,000 in memorabilia from a collectible card shop in Corona over the weekend.
An injured bald eagle was rescued from Big Bear Lake by wildlife officials after it was involved in a fight, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
Vaughn Grissom drove in the tying run with a one-out double in the ninth inning and Jo Adell was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 comeback win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
Colorado general manager Josh Byrnes helped orchestrate a trade with his former team Monday as the Rockies sent right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players.
Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Monday.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
An alleged domestic violence suspect was fatally shot by Simi Valley police after a high-speed pursuit ended with a crash on Tuesday afternoon. Gio Insignares reports.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years. Michele Gile reports.
Big Bear's beloved eagle Jackie is recovering at the Ojai Raptor Center after she was injured in a fight with other eagles. Joy Benedict reports.
Crews started towing muddy cars that have been trapped in their garages after a ruptured water main flooded roads and apartments in West Hollywood. Alys Martinez reports.
The multi-day preliminary hearing in the murder case against D4vd began on Tuesday with prosecutors calling their first witnesses and presenting gruesome photos. Jasmine Viel reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
