Neighbors Hand Out Free Masks In Ojai As Smoke Inundates The City
Thick grey smoke hangs in the air over the city because there in no wind to blow it away.
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Thick grey smoke hangs in the air over the city because there in no wind to blow it away.
The Thomas Fire has burned 132,000 acres in Ventura County and is only 10 percent contained.
Mikki Willis shared the moment he told his three and six-year-old sons their home was destroyed in the Thomas fire on Facebook.
Some residents were concerned. Others were taking it in stride.
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.
"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.
Traffic was flowing in both directions as fire shot hundreds of feet into the air.
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.
Continuously Updated: Here's the latest on several wildfires burning Wednesday in Southern California.
The wildfire raging through Ventura County has jumped Highway 101, and reached the beaches of Ventura.
As firefighters head into the third night of battling multiple wildfires across the state, they're bracing for worse conditions in the days ahead.
CBS2 photographer Nathan Furniss was hit in the chest by popping ammunition flying out of a burning home as he approached the structure.
Even with power out, Santa Claus arrives to keep up spirit of the season.
In response to the multiple fires that were ravaging the Southland Tuesday, California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency in the counties of Los Angeles and Ventura.
At least 150 homes and structures have been destroyed as the Thomas Fire rages out of control in Ventura Monday.
Firefighters were forced to abandon the Vista del Mar Hospital, which is on Seneca Street just north of downtown Ventura, to flames to try and defend neighboring condos and buildings from flames. As reporters and photographers watched, the hospital's charred roof collapsed.
Fire crews were battling a fast-moving brush fire along the Santa Paula-Ojai border Monday night.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline.
More than 3,100 people have been stung at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beach so far this year, which is at least double last year's total.
A State Bar investigation of the law practice of John Minnella of Tustin began in 2024 after a former client filed a complaint, alleging he paid $4,500 for a work permit through an asylum application, which he never received.
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.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline.
More than 3,100 people have been stung at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beach so far this year, which is at least double last year's total.
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.
A State Bar investigation of the law practice of John Minnella of Tustin began in 2024 after a former client filed a complaint, alleging he paid $4,500 for a work permit through an asylum application, which he never received.
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.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline.
More than 3,100 people have been stung at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beach so far this year, which is at least double last year's total.
A State Bar investigation of the law practice of John Minnella of Tustin began in 2024 after a former client filed a complaint, alleging he paid $4,500 for a work permit through an asylum application, which he never received.
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.
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.
Judith Nwandu, LA Sentinel correspondent, shares the latest local news: Precious Dreams Foundation Comfort Shop, “Echo Black Voices” event, and local food distribution drives.
Teacher Brooke Newman talks about her journey to get her dream job at Marquez Charter Elementary School in Pacific Palisades. The fire destroyed the campus, it’s finally been rebuilt, and she’s ready to welcome students back.
The demonstration preceded a federal court hearing in a lawsuit that challenges the legality of warrantless immigration arrests in Southern California.
Director Alysa Nahmias discusses “Cookie Queens,” which follows four Girl Scouts with big personalities and big ambitions in their cookie sales.
The U.S. Department announced that it has reasonable cause to believe that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and several prisons failed to protect female prisoners from sexual abuse by staff. Zach Boetto 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.
