How did the Maui fire start? What we know about the Lahaina blaze
Dry conditions and strong wind fueled wildfires on the Big Island and Maui, where blazes spread in Lahaina as well as inland.
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Dry conditions and strong wind fueled wildfires on the Big Island and Maui, where blazes spread in Lahaina as well as inland.
Tyler Boyd scored a first-half goal, Riqui Puig and Billy Sharp found the net after halftime and the Los Angeles Galaxy cruised to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Fire.
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
At least 99 people were confirmed dead as of Monday evening.
In audio of an emergency call reportedly made from the stricken vessel, someone can be heard saying the blaze "started in the battery of an electric car."
Firefighters continued battling a large brush fire burning near Beaumont in Riverside County on Friday, July 21.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
There were reports that some people were seriously injured, and witnesses said an American language school was among the buildings damaged.
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. Rachel Kim reports.
The fire broke out overnight in the facility in Ciudad Juárez, right on the U.S. border. Most of the dead were Guatemalan nationals.
Two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at a Los Angeles County office building in the South L.A. area early Wednesday morning.
Two people and a cat were found dead in a house after a fire in Mar Vista early Wednesday morning.
The New Jersey-bound flight had to return to San Diego International Airport after the fire broke out.
One man was found dead following an RV fire in the back yard of a San Fernando house Monday morning.
Three people were hospitalized, one in critical condition, following a fire at a Hollywood apartment building on Van Ness Ave. early Wednesday morning.
Firefighters found a man dead inside an apartment after a fire in the unit was extinguished Thursday morning.
A Delta flight bound for Atlanta was grounded after the plane's engine caught on fire while taking off from John Wayne Airport. Michele Gile reports.
A man was found dead inside an RV that was engulfed in flames in the Exposition Park area of Los Angeles Monday night, and a search was underway for a homicide suspect, according to the Los Angeles Police Dept.
Firefighters responded to a fire at 700 S. Atlantic Blvd. in Monterey Park just after 9 a.m. Monday.
L.A. city firefighters responded to a commercial building fire in Koreatown at about 10:45 a.m. Friday.
L.A. City firefighters were responding to a warehouse fire in North Hollywood just after 10 a.m. Friday. The fire was reported at Laurel Canyon Blvd. and Erwin Street.
A body was found inside a burned apartment in Valley Glen early Thursday morning after a suspect reportedly broke in and fired shots.
The Los Angeles Fire Dept. responded to two structure fires in South L.A. Monday morning near each other. No injuries were reported. The causes were under investigation.
The one-story building is located near the 5 Freeway. No injuries have been reported at this moment.
California voters are weighing whether to boost taxes on the rich to put more electric cars on the roads.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Private First-Class Tanner F. Rubio was inside a tactical vehicle when a mishap occurred during routine training.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The man quickly grabbed a ladder and helped his wife, 11-year-old son and an elderly woman to safety.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Private First-Class Tanner F. Rubio was inside a tactical vehicle when a mishap occurred during routine training.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The man quickly grabbed a ladder and helped his wife, 11-year-old son and an elderly woman to safety.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Private First-Class Tanner F. Rubio was inside a tactical vehicle when a mishap occurred during routine training.
The man quickly grabbed a ladder and helped his wife, 11-year-old son and an elderly woman to safety.
Chef Sang Yoon said the bakery's final day of service will be on Dec. 14.
Crews are working to rerail the derailed cars and restore service to the train.
LA County deputies fatally shot a man outside of his girlfriend's home in Paramount.
Mark Ahrens and his son were singing Christmas carols when a speeding Tesla slammed into their minivan.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened just before 3 p.m. near Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street, police said.
Marine veteran Tom Steen, who lost both legs to an illness, thanked his neighbors for helping his family get rid of the rats infesting his Irvine home.
A pair of earthquakes shook parts of Riverside County, near Idyllwild, on Thanksgiving Day.
The Thoroughbred holiday lights show in Rancho Cucamonga will be drive-thru only beginning on Friday.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
Felony charges have been dropped against a man who was beaten by San Bernardino police back in 2024 during an arrest for a crime he says he didn't commit.
A teenager riding a skateboard was critically injured when they were struck by a car in Menifee on Monday night, police said.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
California unveiled a new online portal on Wednesday for residents to report alleged misconduct by federal agents during operations to enforce immigration laws.
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
The Trump administration has halted all immigration applications filed by people from 19 countries, according to internal government guidance, its latest move to restrict legal immigration pathways.
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.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello's staff.
Skyy Clark hit six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Tyler Bilodeau scored 20 of his 21 points in the second half and UCLA held on to win the Big Ten Conference opener with an 82-80 win over Washington after leading by 16 with less than five minutes to play.
JJ Peterka had two goals and two asssists, Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-0 to snap a four-game skid.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
While crews from CBS LA and the California Highway Patrol were at the Lakewood Center Mall collecting items for CHiPs For Kids, community members showed up with their cars full of new toys. Robert “Bob” Ruth, from the Ruth Group, said he bought toys for teens or older children who might be overlooked. Officers April Elliott and Zachary Salazar explained why the CHP is so committed to helping children during the toy drive.
Members of CBS LA and the California Highway Patrol were in Lakewood collecting toys for CHiPs For Kids. Mikayla Hillar and Deena Henry from the Lakewood Center discussed why giving during the holiday season is important. Joe Kaprielian, the CEO of Joe’s Organization for Youth, arrived with a truck filled with unopened toys for the drive. Jessica Cruz Torres from Make It Pop said the holidays are all about bringing people together.
The CBS LA and California Highway Patrol teams are at the Lakewood Center Mall for the CHiPs For Kids Toy Drive. They were joined with members of the community including Officer Zachary Salazar, Officer Bobby Eurin, Lakewood City Councilmember David Arellano and Costco Assistant General Manager Monica Langford.
Netflix has announced that Warner Bros. has accepted its purchasing bid. Michael Schneider, executive editor at Variety, explains that it is not a done deal, and other companies can still try to challenge it.
Time Out Los Angeles editor Michael Juliano shares fun holiday-themed events to do around Los Angeles. Some of his suggestions include Christmas Tree Lane, Yuletide Cinemaland and Enchanted at Descanso Gardens.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
