Why California residents with standing homes worry about returning
Months after California wildfires, residents — even those with intact homes — are wary about returning.
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Months after California wildfires, residents — even those with intact homes — are wary about returning.
With the help of more than a dozen artists across the country, Asher Bingham is creating lasting memories for California wildfire victims.
Following a CBS News investigation, California's insurance commissioner said he will push to require more transparency when it comes to the state's FAIR Plan for fire insurance. CBS News' Julie Watts and Scott Pham join "The Daily Report" to discuss their investigation.
The Eaton Fire, one of several that broke out in Los Angeles County on Jan. 7, killed 17 people and destroyed more than 9,000 structures. 911 calls from the day the fire started have been released. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The long road of recovery continues for thousands chased from their buring homes by the deadly Southern California fires. Most have vowed to rebuild and restart their lives. But for those survivors who thought they could enjoy their golden years, starting over poses its own challenge. Kristine Lazar reports.
It's been just over two months since wildfires burned through Los Angeles, killing more than two dozen people and displacing tens of thousands. California officials say they've finished cleaning up nearly all of the toxic debris, but the rebuilding efforts are just getting underway. Kristina Levy, whose Pacific Palisades pizzeria burned down, joins CBS News to share how she's recovering.
After the deadly Los Angeles area wildfires, there's growing concern about the nearby marine ecosystems. The ash and runoff from the fires settled over the Pacific Ocean for up to 100 miles. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter explains.
Los Angeles County and the city of Pasadena filed separate lawsuits against Southern California Edison over the Eaton Fire, alleging the utility's electrical equipment caused the deadly wildfire. Carter Evans has the latest.
By coincidence, a research ship pulled up to Los Angeles as the deadly wildfires were burning thousands of homes, incinerating plastic, paint, asbestos and car batteries.
At a Los Angeles City Council meeting, former fire chief Kristin Crowley defended her actions during the devastating January wildfires with the hope to regain her position. Mayor Karen Bass demoted Crowley, saying her removal was in the best interest of public safety. Carter Evans reports on the council vote and the emotionally charged hearing.
The Southern California wildfires that sparked eight weeks ago killed 29 people, burned 38,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes, but researchers say the damage to the ocean is just beginning. David Schecter reports.
The Benn family fled the South in the 1950s, laying down roots in Altadena. Now, they face an uncertain future.
A Black family whose history in Altadena, California, spans generations lost 20 homes in the Eaton Fire near Los Angeles, destroying decades of legacies built in the community. Elise Preston reports.
New data shows that about one in four borrowers in the area of Los Angeles' Palisades Fire are at risk of falling behind on their mortgage payments. Sarah McGregor, Bloomberg News managing editor of the national desk, breaks it down.
Questions are mounting regarding accountability over a lack of preparedness for the L.A. wildfires as the city's leaders face backlash over recent administrative moves.
A group has banded together to try to preserve antique tiles amid the devastation in Altadena from the L.A. wildfires. CBS Los Angeles' Alys Martinez has the story behind Save the Tiles.
Mayor Karen Bass has removed Los Angeles Fire Department chief Kristin Crowley after weeks of a public rift. Bass has criticized Crowley for a lack of preparation and mishandling the city's wildfire response, and said the department needs new leadership.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the city's fire chief from her position in the wake of last month's deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
The Los Angeles area is now looking to rebuild as families mourn those who died in the wildfires.
"If you build back exactly the same way, expect the same result," one expert says.
State and city leaders are pushing to quickly rebuild more than 15,000 structures that burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires, but some experts are questioning whether rebuilding in areas with an elevated risk is the right thing to do. Mark Strassmann reports.
As Los Angeles grapples with the devastation of January's wildfires, the city is already working to rebuild. At least 29 people were killed and more than 16,000 structures were destroyed in what could be the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with developer Rick Caruso, who has created a nonprofit to help rebuild the city, about the recovery process.
Project:Camp operates all over the country, materializing within days in communities hit by natural disasters.
It may look like your typical kid's camp, with everything from arts and crafts to jump rope — but there's more at play here. Every child at Project:Camp in Los Angeles has been impacted by the recent wildfires. Danya Bacchus has more.
Areas already devastated by January's California wildfires are now dealing with an atmospheric river, dropping rain and snow. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.