Possible Flow Of Toxic Waste Has Ventura Residents Ready To Go Again
Toxic waste from burned out homes and cars are also a danger for lower-lying homeowners.
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Toxic waste from burned out homes and cars are also a danger for lower-lying homeowners.
Thomas Fire victims were warned Friday to beware of FEMA-related scams.
The Department Of Homeland Security announced Tuesday President Trump has declared a major disaster for the counties of Ventura and Santa Barbara, allowing funds to be release to those affected.
The Thomas Fire is now 86% contained and has burned more than 280,000 acres.
On Dec. 4 thousands of firefighters never thought they'd be spending Christmas side-by-side backhoes and excavators.
Grieving family, friends and colleagues gathered at a Liberty Station church today to salute and say goodbye to a firefighter from Escondido who lost his life facing down the largest wildfire in California history.
The huge wildfire that burned hundreds of homes in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties is now the largest in California's recorded history.
The Thomas Fire is only 500 acres from overtaking the 2003 Cedar Fire as the largest in California history.
All mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders in place for several days were lifted for Santa Barbara County at around 9 a.m. Thursday.
Red Flag warnings are in affect from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday for southern Santa Barbara County.
On Dec. 16 plumes of smoke were seen along the coast with several spots of fire. By Dec. 19 most of the smoke and fire is not visible from space.
Adding insult to injury, a family that was forced to pack up their home to escape the Thomas Fire were hit by burglars who broke into their SUVs and stole more than $75,000 of their valuables.
Hot, gusty winds that caused a huge flare-up and forced more evacuations last weekend are expected to whip up again Wednesday.
Celebrity Chef Jose Andes fed Puerto Rico after the hurricane and now he's in Ventura County doing the same.
Weary firefighters who have been working round the clock to save homes from the devastating Thomas Fire were treated to a "thank you" meal this weekend, courtesy of actor Rob Lowe.
It's possible the ash is raising the risk of polluting the fish we eat and sending even more toxins into the air.
The Thomas fire, now the largest in California's history, entered its 14th day Sunday at 40 percent containment.
The Thomas Fire continued to burn at both ends, northwest of Santa Barbara into the Los Padres National Forest, and east near Fillmore, where winds were dangerously strong Sunday evening.
Cory Iverson is survived by a 2-year-old daughter, and a pregnant wife.
Red flag warnings were in place again Saturday night and Sunday as winds were expected to kick up.
The Thomas Fire is now the third largest fire on record in California and the biggest firefighting effort in state history.
The Thomas Fire has burned at least 267,500 acres and destroyed more than 1,000 structures.
Jim Welsh did last minute work on his home in Santa Barbara where a red flag warning will be in effect into Sunday.
Ten days after it flared up near the Sepulveda Pass, the Skirball Fire was 100 percent contained Thursday evening.
The blaze is also still encroaching on several seaside communities in Santa Barbara. 18,000 homes remain threatened.
The Ojai Raptor Center said individuals are selling merchandise featuring Big Bear's bald eagle, Jackie, claiming that it will benefit the wildlife rescue facility.
Michael Douglas Brambles was originally sentenced to 102 years in prison for the crimes, leading Ventura County officials to dismiss their case regarding victim S.W., assuming he would never be released.
The declaration allows the city to remove homeless encampments in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones within one day. During normal conditions, state law requires a more extensive notice process, according to the City of Malibu.
The veterinarian said dogs overheat much more easily than humans and since they don't sweat, they cool themselves down by panting.
The Justice Department alleges that the prisons violated the U.S. Constitution by denying prisoners their rights under the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments.
The Ojai Raptor Center said individuals are selling merchandise featuring Big Bear's bald eagle, Jackie, claiming that it will benefit the wildlife rescue facility.
Michael Douglas Brambles was originally sentenced to 102 years in prison for the crimes, leading Ventura County officials to dismiss their case regarding victim S.W., assuming he would never be released.
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.
The declaration allows the city to remove homeless encampments in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones within one day. During normal conditions, state law requires a more extensive notice process, according to the City of Malibu.
The veterinarian said dogs overheat much more easily than humans and since they don't sweat, they cool themselves down by panting.
The Ojai Raptor Center said individuals are selling merchandise featuring Big Bear's bald eagle, Jackie, claiming that it will benefit the wildlife rescue facility.
Michael Douglas Brambles was originally sentenced to 102 years in prison for the crimes, leading Ventura County officials to dismiss their case regarding victim S.W., assuming he would never be released.
The declaration allows the city to remove homeless encampments in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones within one day. During normal conditions, state law requires a more extensive notice process, according to the City of Malibu.
The veterinarian said dogs overheat much more easily than humans and since they don't sweat, they cool themselves down by panting.
The Justice Department alleges that the prisons violated the U.S. Constitution by denying prisoners their rights under the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments.
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.
The Ojai Raptor Center said individuals are selling merchandise featuring Big Bear's bald eagle, Jackie, claiming that it will benefit the wildlife rescue facility.
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.
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.
Global Group JO1 joins CBS LA Mornings to discuss their upcoming performance at KCON and their new album.
Saddie Murray, the Go-To Girlfriend, shares items to help you stay cool during the hot summer.
Meteorologist Alex Biston takes a visit to Hermosa Beach, where a group of women meets every week and roller skates on the Strand. The South Bay Roller Skating Group does more than just skate; they focus on women’s empowerment.
Sports journalist Arash Markazi joins CBS LA Mornings to talk about the Lakers' recent $12.5 billion sale and what it means for the team.
Attorney Rachel Fiset discussed Nick Reiner’s indictment on murder charges in the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
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.
