LA County Sues SoCal Edison For Over $100M In Costs, Damages From Woolsey Fire
SoCal Edison has admitted that its equipment could have been responsible for potentially sparking the wildfire.
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SoCal Edison has admitted that its equipment could have been responsible for potentially sparking the wildfire.
It wasn't a fundraiser, it was just about putting smiles on peoples' faces. The night was dedicated to those who gave so much.
A portion of Yerba Buena Road was already closed due to a sinkhole.
The closure will allow crews to restore the roadway's foundation, which has been eroded by a series of storms in the wake of the Woolsey Fire.
The troops will travel around the state clearing and reducing trees and vegetation in an effort to prevent wildfires.
Another storm system soaked the Southland Wednesday and put on a spectacular overnight lightning show before it slowly moved out of the area by late afternoon.
A flash flood watch is in effect from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning for most of L.A., Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
A small landslide in San Clemente has shut down one Orange County roadway even before heavy rains were expected to move in overnight Wednesday.
Last November's Woolsey Fire destroyed the Malibu Lake home belonging to actor Robert Hays of "Airplane!" fame.
California Strong continues to raise significant funds for the victims of the Woolsey Fire, and in the first round of distributing donations, the organization doled out $1 million to local families hit the hardest.
With no vegetation to hold hillsides in place, there is the ongoing risk that too much water could send charred debris flowing into neighborhoods.
The money will go to helping low-income Woolsey Fire victims with "economic, emotional and housing support."
Important disaster recovery deadlines are coming this week for those affected by the Woolsey Fire in Los Angeles County.
The third and final in a series of storms hitting the Southland this week dumped several inches of rain on recent wildfire burn areas Thursday.
Mandatory evacuation orders remain in place for the Woolsey Fire burn area.
Here are the latest road closures and evacuations as of Wednesday as a third round of storms rolls through the region.
Several neighborhoods in the Woolsey Fire burn area are under mandatory evacuations Tuesday.
The 5 Freeway through the Grapevine in the Tejon Pass in the Lebec area was closed as of 1:30 p.m. due to snow and ice, according to California Highway Patrol.
The parks had been closed since the blaze broke out in early November.
"I have ordered FEMA to send no more money. It is a disgraceful situation in lives & money!"
PCH remained closed in both directions at Broad Beach Road all the way to Las Posas Road in Ventura County Monday, following Saturday night's mudslide that trapped several vehicles at Tonga Street. Closures may remain in place through Tuesday.
Hundreds of people in Thousand Oaks laced up their sneakers in an effort to raise funds for the victims in the Borderline mass shooting and Woolsey fire.
Insurance losses from the wildfires that devastated California in November have topped $9 billion, an astronomical number that state officials say they only expect to rise.
The coroner's office Monday released the names of a woman and her son, whose bodies were found in Malibu after the Woolsey Fire broke out.
P-64 was found this week with his paws visibly burned.
LA County deputies shot a man who was holding a baby hostage outside of his girlfriend's home.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
A seven-year crime saga finally came to an end after a woman was convicted of a brutal murder in a mall parking lot.
A big rig crashed at the corner of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Riverside Drive.
The Thoroughbred holiday lights show in Rancho Cucamonga will be drive-thru only beginning on Friday.
LA County deputies shot a man who was holding a baby hostage outside of his girlfriend's home.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
A seven-year crime saga finally came to an end after a woman was convicted of a brutal murder in a mall parking lot.
A big rig crashed at the corner of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Riverside Drive.
Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry and his assistant.
LA County deputies shot a man who was holding a baby hostage outside of his girlfriend's home.
A seven-year crime saga finally came to an end after a woman was convicted of a brutal murder in a mall parking lot.
A big rig crashed at the corner of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Riverside Drive.
A 34-year-old man was convicted of threatening to kill an Orange County judge who presided over his case.
California Fish and Wildlife biologists visited Altadena to try to coax a 550-pound black bear out of a man's crawl space.
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.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
For the second time, breaks in the half-century-old pipe providing fresh water to Grand Canyon South Rim hotels have forced a complete accommodation shutdown.
California unveiled a new online portal on Wednesday for residents to report alleged misconduct by federal agents during operations to enforce immigration laws.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
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.
The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to around 30 countries in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers.
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.
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.
James Harden had 27 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a five-game losing streak with a 115-92 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in their first game after deciding to move on without Chris Paul.
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.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.
Los Angeles County deputies shot a man who was holding a baby hostage outside of his girlfriend's home on Thursday night.
A 34-year-old man was convicted of threatening to kill an Orange County judge who presided over his case.
A big rig crashed at the corner of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Riverside Drive.
A seven-year crime saga finally came to an end after a woman was convicted of a brutal stabbing murder in a Los Angeles County mall parking lot. Hunter Sowards reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to the Santa Monica Mountains for tonight's Look At This!
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.
