Creek Fire: Closures and Evacuations
The Creek Fire has burned more than 11,350 acres in the Kagel Canyon area above Sylmar
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The Creek Fire has burned more than 11,350 acres in the Kagel Canyon area above Sylmar
Mikki Willis shared the moment he told his three and six-year-old sons their home was destroyed in the Thomas fire on Facebook.
For three days, Bob Booher and his friends protected his house from the Creek Fire.
For a time, he thought the fire had died down. And then all of a sudden, he said, the fire was back with a vengeance.
The Lilac Fire burning in the Bonsall area has destroyed at least five buildings with many more engulfed.
There was no official count of how many animals were killed in the hazy confusion as both horses and humans evacuated, but trainers at San Luis Rey Downs estimated that at least a dozen had died, possibly far more.
"I have a fire hose in the backyard," said the man, "and that versus a 70-foot high wall of flame is not going to do a whole heck of a lot."
Kat Merrick and Chris Corsones got a sign of hope after their ranch was consumed in the Thomas Fire this week.
One of many Ventura families returns home to find rubble and copes with bringing their children to where their house once stood.
The Skirball Fire has burned 475 acres east of the 405 Freeway near Mulholland Dr., taking with it four homes and damaging 12 others.
Firefighters are battling flames and fatigue as they work to protect lives and homes throughout Southern California.
As KCAL9/CBS2's Dave Lopez reports, some residents say that the blaze could have been contained earlier if not for one hot spot in their neighborhood.
About 900 firefighters from Ventura County and Los Angeles County fire departments were on scene attacking the fire on Thursday, according to Cal Fire officials.
For the first time, the Los Angeles Fire Department is deploying drones to help out in the battle against two wildfires threatening homes in the city.
A wildfire that destroyed homes in the Sepulveda Pass and Bel-Air was about 20 percent contained Thursday.
Traffic was flowing in both directions as fire shot hundreds of feet into the air.
Things are getting so windy out in Southern California that fire officials are running out of colors.
Here's a quick look at the latest on several wildfires burning Thursday in Southern California.
The 12,605-acre fire in the hills above Sylmar has destroyed or damaged at least 30 homes.
Authorities say a body was found in an unincorporated area outside Santa Paula, near the scene of an accident, within the Thomas Fire burn area.
Poor air quality from the wildfires burning in Ventura and Los Angeles counties has ground sports and TV productions to a halt.
"There goes our staircase," one Ventura woman told CBS2 Tuesday as she watched her house burn to the ground.
Continuously Updated: Here's the latest on several wildfires burning Wednesday in Southern California.
The alert with a long, loud tone startled users on social media, who were quick to respond to the message.
The fire season is typically September to May but we usually don't see Santa Ana conditions driving wildfires like we've had this week.
The LAFD said crews were using a firefighting robot to help extinguish hotspots in the tunnel and will also use heavy equipment to pull debris apart.
Consumers returned nearly $900 billion worth of merchandise in 2024. Return fraud is on the rise and retailers are using artificial intelligence to combat it.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
Chino police said the passenger was asked to get out of the car when he allegedly reached for a concealed weapon and fired at least one round toward officers.
A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.
The LAFD said crews were using a firefighting robot to help extinguish hotspots in the tunnel and will also use heavy equipment to pull debris apart.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
Chino police said the passenger was asked to get out of the car when he allegedly reached for a concealed weapon and fired at least one round toward officers.
A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The LAFD said crews were using a firefighting robot to help extinguish hotspots in the tunnel and will also use heavy equipment to pull debris apart.
Consumers returned nearly $900 billion worth of merchandise in 2024. Return fraud is on the rise and retailers are using artificial intelligence to combat it.
Chino police said the passenger was asked to get out of the car when he allegedly reached for a concealed weapon and fired at least one round toward officers.
An injured mountain lion cub was rescued from a Castaic neighborhood on Wednesday, hours after it was spotted lying in the road by neighbors who think it might have been hit by a car.
The Anaheim Police Department chased the suspect into the nearby city of Placentia shortly before the violent and deadly crash.
The shooting happened at around 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 4500 block of Scenario Drive, police said.
After several 7-Eleven stores were targeted by robbers overnight in Los Angeles and Orange counties, authorities are working to investigate if the incidents are connected.
Huntington Beach city officials on Sunday issued a warning to the public due to increased stingray activity along the shoreline in recent days.
Federal prosecutors charged a man who allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during his Disneyland trip last year.
An Orange County man has been posting social media videos of car crashes in front of his house to hopefully spur safety changes at his Huntington Beach intersection.
San Bernardino City Council member Treasure Ortiz was charged with two counts of eavesdropping for illegally recording police in connection to her $2 million lawsuit against the city.
The man was found with "traumatic injuries" in Nuevo at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Riverside County deputies said.
Ontario International Airport unveiled a new monument sign as officials rang in a "new era" of aviation in the Inland Empire and celebrated a decade of local control during an event on Wednesday.
After yet another notably sized earthquake struck near Indio overnight, following two days of seismic activity, renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones says that even more temblors could hit the area due to its proximity to the San Andreas Fault system.
A Corona family is outraged after learning that the hit-and-run driver who killed their son in 2020 is being released less than three years into her nine-year sentence.
A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Gov. Newsom is accusing the Trump administration of pressuring a planned interview between a U.S. media company and the Democratic governor to be cancelled. The Trump administration has fired back at those claims.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting 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.
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.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
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.
Nick Martinell scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half on Wednesday night to help Northwestern beat USC 74-68 and snap a five game losing streak.
Mikael Granlund and Cutter Gauthier scored in the shootout and Lukas Dostal stopped 40 shots as Anaheim defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche for the Ducks' fifth straight win Wednesday night.
Gabriela Jaquez scored 25 points on 10-of-11 shooting, and No. 3 UCLA routed Purdue 96-48 on Wednesday night to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist, and Anton Forsberg made 28 saves after taking over for injured Darcy Kuemper in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-3 victory over the slumping New York Rangers.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Lifestyle expert and Go-To Girlfriend Sadie Murray shares products to enhance beauty sleep.
A look at nominations for “Sinners,” “Frankenstein,” “One Battle After Another,” “KPop Demon Hunters,” and more.
Kristine Lazar looks at how retailers are using artificial intelligence to combat return fraud after the holidays.
LA Times investigative reporter Alene Tchekmedyian discusses her article, which highlights how a celebrity PR firm helped LAFD shape messaging after the Palisades fire.
An investigation is underway after a police traffic stop for a vehicle violation led to officers firing at the driver, who allegedly reached for a concealed weapon.
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.
