Natural disasters have caused $131 billion in losses so far in 2025
The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are some of the natural disasters that have contributed to global losses for the first half of 2025.
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The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are some of the natural disasters that have contributed to global losses for the first half of 2025.
A tornado touched down in the Northern California town of Scotts Valley near Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon, flipping cars and knocking down power lines, according to authorities.
Tornadoes, dangerous straight-line winds, and other hazards rocked the Chicago area for a second night in a row Monday. At least one person was killed during the storm outbreak.
Powerful storms left a wide trail of destruction in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina and Missouri. But there were also remarkable stories of survival.
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
The powerful tornado that struck North Texas Saturday night destroyed multiple homes at the Ray Roberts Marina.
An Oklahoma couple is in the ICU with broken backs and necks after a tornado tossed their truck into trees.
More than 100 tornadoes were detected in six states in the Midwest over the weekend.
Several tornadoes in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky caused deaths, injuries and widespread damage and knocked out power to tens of thousands.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado was spotted just south of Madison, reportedly the first in the state of Wisconsin during the month of February.
Sydney Moore said that when the tornado hit their home in Clarksville, it ripped off the roof and lifted the bassinet with her son inside.
Nashville police identified two of the victims killed as a mother and her two-year-old son, while her other child survived.
Officials estimated that 20 or 30 homes in the area were either significantly damaged or destroyed by a tornado in Jasper County overnight.
Buildings collapsed or were damaged, power lines were downed and vehicles overturned in Perryton.
Belvidere Police Chief Shane Woody described the scene after the collapse as "chaos, absolute chaos."
More than 85 million people were under weather advisories as a monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest.
A string of deadly storms swept across the Southeast, causing catastrophic damage.
The twister tossed vehicles around including one on top of another. The funnel was just one instance of severe weekend weather in various parts of the U.S.
Utility poles and power lines were downed, and several vehicles, including a trailer, were damaged or flipped over in a parking lot.
At least three people including a mother and her young son were left dead by twisters in Louisiana as blizzard-like conditions hit the Great Plains.
Experts on Monday were still talking about the wiId weather over the Southland this weekend.
A tornado touched down Sunday in the Victorville-Apple Valley area over the 15 Freeway.
An investigator is expected to search for signs of "rotation" to determine whether a tornado hit a storm-damaged area near downtown Los Angeles.
The biggest cleanup job was perhaps in Camarillo Springs, about 50 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
"You could see the funnel coming out of the sky and then you saw the rotation in the water and it turned into white water and it was just amazing," said Nina Tinney.
LAUSD's Roybal Film and Television Magnet, which was designed to be a pipeline to the entertainment industry, celebrated its first graduating class.
Jose Siri hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning, Mike Trout and Logan O'Hoppe homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-2.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI driver near South LA.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
LAUSD's Roybal Film and Television Magnet, which was designed to be a pipeline to the entertainment industry, celebrated its first graduating class.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI driver near South LA.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
LAUSD's Roybal Film and Television Magnet, which was designed to be a pipeline to the entertainment industry, celebrated its first graduating class.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI driver near South LA.
Police said that the suspect is known to approach females in the Sun Valley area "with the intent to engage in a romantic relationship." He was arrested in May and detectives are seeking potential additional victims.
Police said that the man was fatally shot during a child custody exchange in the parking lot of the Home Depot on Badillo Street.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, who lived in the Pacific Palisades in the past, pleaded not guilty in Oct. 2025 to arson-related charges.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Laguna Beach officials said that their search for the girl concluded at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, more than 24 hours after the girl was swept away.
Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered in Garden Grove on Tuesday night to demand answers from GKN Aerospace leadership during a special city council meeting.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said officers found her in a running shower with her toddler's body.
Police arrested the 28-year-old man after he crashed and attempted to hide in thick brush near Hayes Avenue and De Luz Road in Murrieta.
Two people were killed, including a 9-year-old boy, during a three-car crash in Riverside County on Tuesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Following a yearlong investigation, Freddy Cisneros of Fontana was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly having sex with a minor under the age of sixteen.
Team Rubicon volunteers are set to remove dozens of dead trees and vegetation to help mitigate wildfire risk on Big Bear as part of a nearly four-year plan to remove what was left behind by the 2022 Radford Fire and the 2024 Line Fire.
Hermosa Beach police arrested a suspect who allegedly broke into a home while the residents, including two small children, were still inside early Monday morning.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
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.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
Jose Siri hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning, Mike Trout and Logan O'Hoppe homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-2.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career as the Pirates rallied past the Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was robbed of a home run after an incredible catch by Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds.
Wade Meckler and Jo Adell keyed a five-run second inning with two-run doubles, and Walbert Ureña navigated heavy traffic through five shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
LAUSD's Roybal Film and Television Magnet, which was designed to be a pipeline to the entertainment industry, celebrated its first graduating class. Brittney Ermon reports.
Lauren Pozen takes a look at Measure ER and what it means for Angelenos after it appears to have been passed by voters in the primary election.
CBS LA's Kara Finnstrom shows us how one local woman turned her home kitchen into a restaurant.
Former friends and political allies Karen Bass and Nithya Raman began campaigning for the Los Angeles mayoral race in November. Tom Wait takes a look at the details.
Nicole Comstock reports from Laguna Beach, where authorities are still searching for the 5-year-old girl who was swept away by a powerful wave on Tuesday night.
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.
