Fast-Growing Delta Fire In Northern California Prompts Evacuations Just A Week After Deadly Carr Fire Contained
The Delta Fire grew to 5,000 acres Wednesday just north of the community of Lakehead near the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
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The Delta Fire grew to 5,000 acres Wednesday just north of the community of Lakehead near the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Firefighters are continuing to make progress as they work to subdue a wildfire that has burned across more than 35 square miles of Southern California's Cleveland National Forest.
A Redding, California, family who fled the sprawling Carr Fire returned home to find something fishy had happened while they were away.
The import tariffs imposed by President Trump are adding thousands of dollars to the cost of building homes.
Less than 450 personnel were assigned to the Holy Fire Wednesday. Officials are hoping to double that number soon.
A brush fire Monday tore through an area of the Cleveland National Forest that officials estimated hadn't burned in nearly four decades.
Trump says California's water policy shortchanges firefighters of water to battle the state's raging wildfires, but officials say that's untrue.
The two fires are threatening 9,000 homes and have charred an area five times the size of San Francisco.
The newfound optimism was somewhat tempered by the firefighters' warnings about what could be in store. They're still fighting to completely put out the blaze, and they told homeowners they have to prepare for possible mudslides and debris flows if and when storms hit the area.
Burkhart made good on threats to "roast America" following his mother's extradition to Germany on fraud charges, prosecutors said.
Legislative Analyst's Office officials said the federal government will reimburse most of the costs, but the state will still need to come up with about $371 million.
California fire chiefs said Wednesday that reinforcements were too slow to arrive in last year's ferocious firestorms and asked lawmakers for $100 million to call in extra firefighters when weather conditions are ripe for a conflagration.
A family of four who earns less than $2,755 a month is eligible to apply.
Insurance claims from last year's deadly California wildfires have reached $11.8 billion, making it the most expensive series of wildfires in state history, an official said Wednesday.
Two bears that were badly burned in last month's Southern California wildfires are back in the wild after doctors used alternative treatments including acupuncture to save them.
California's top insurance regulator said Thursday that insurers are increasingly refusing to offer homeowner's policies in areas prone to wildfire.
Officials have not yet assessed all the damage and effects of the fires, but the governor's office and the affected counties determined that $7.4 billion in federal funding is needed.
California's insurance commissioner says preliminary estimates of losses from the state's recent siege of wildfires exceed $1 billion and that the figure is expected to rise.
It's still too early to know the full extent of the damage to California's multi-billion dollar wine industry, but many wine enthusiasts including those Downtown L.A.'s San Antonio Winery are concerned.
Several homes were destroyed and more than 1,000 more were evacuated Monday in a brush fire that broke out along the Riverside (91) Freeway in Anaheim Hills. Several witnesses our reporters have been posting to Twitter.
Several homes were destroyed and more than 1,000 more were evacuated Monday in a brush fire that broke out along the Riverside (91) Freeway in Anaheim Hills.
At least 1,500 homes are threatened by the Detwiler Fire, which has already destroyed eight structures.
Although the opening qualifier takes place on Thursday, the main draw runs Friday through Sunday, featuring Olympians, AVP stars and some of the best beach volleyball players in the world.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
Mike Trout had three hits and two RBIs, Jose Siri keyed a three-run sixth inning with a pinch-hit RBI double, and George Klassen earned his first major league win in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-2 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers.
Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Hunter Feduccia homered, and the revitalized Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory.
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegations in the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
Although the opening qualifier takes place on Thursday, the main draw runs Friday through Sunday, featuring Olympians, AVP stars and some of the best beach volleyball players in the world.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver.
Several eagles have been spotted at Jackie's Big Bear nest and now the public has to wait and see if someone takes it over.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
Although the opening qualifier takes place on Thursday, the main draw runs Friday through Sunday, featuring Olympians, AVP stars and some of the best beach volleyball players in the world.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver.
The Pacific Palisades mall will reopen this weekend, more than a year after surviving the Los Angeles wildfires.
The bill targets large industrial food-storage facilities, preventing new building permits unless they maintain a state-of-emergency contingency fund for things like food and housing assistance, air quality monitoring, environmental cleanup, and remediation of hazardous materials.
The Lancaster businessman was allegedly beaten and zip-tied before he was left in a desolate area in October 2023.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
Police said that a person inside the building was hospitalized after suffering injuries in the collision.
According to Santa Ana Police Department officers, the collision happened at around 6 p.m. near the intersection of N. Santiago Street and Santa Ana Boulevard.
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
California Highway Patrol officers said that it appeared the body had been in the area for a few days.
Six people were arrested and nearly $200,000 in stolen goods were recovered during a series of operations conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Retail Crime Task Force last week.
Body cameras captured the moments Rialto police officers rushed to save a choking child with a LifeVac tool.
After more than 50 years, the victim of a cold case homicide investigation whose body was found in the remote Riverside County desert has finally been identified.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the suspects got away after opening fire on an officer.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
The current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature. The measure would expand the state's existing exemption for certain older vehicles from the state's smog requirements.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
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.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
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.
Mike Trout had three hits and two RBIs, Jose Siri keyed a three-run sixth inning with a pinch-hit RBI double, and George Klassen earned his first major league win in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-2 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers.
Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Hunter Feduccia homered, and the revitalized Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The deal comes less than 1 year after Mark Walter purchased a majority stake from the Buss family for about $10 billion.
Max Muncy singled in Shohei Ohtani, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Although temperatures will continue to be warm, they will be slightly lower over the next few days. The high-pressure system is moving toward the east but will return next week.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster on Wednesday.
An alleged reckless DUI driver was arrested following a pursuit near downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
Over the last few years, Southern California has seen an extreme uptick in residents turning towards ADUs for their living situations. Hunter Sowards takes a look.
Desmond Shaw flies to Miracle Mile for tonight's Look At This!
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.
