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The Caldor Fire tore through the town of Grizzly Flats, destroying a school, post office and dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti sees how people in the small town were able to escape the flames.
"We have unprecedented dryness in our forests because of the drought. And that leads to more heat release. And with more heat release, they spread faster," says fire lab head.
The blaze, which is zero percent contained, tripled in size over the past 24 hours and threatens more than 5,800 homes, officials said.
Search teams found the bodies of John Gerrish, Ellen Chung and their 1-year-old daughter, Muji, near an area known as Devil's Gulch, the sheriff's office said.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will issue mandatory water cuts starting in 2022 after water levels at Lake Mead, the nation's largest reservoir, fell below a critical threshold of 1,075 feet. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to talk about those who will be most impacted.
Thousands in Northern California are under evacuation orders as the Caldor Fire rages out of control. The fire has burned more than 50,000 acres so far.
Very few homes were left standing in Grizzly Flats. Susanville was warily eyeing the Dixie Fire. And PG&R was cutting power to 51,000 homes and businesses.
The Caldor Fire is rapidly expanding through Northern California, prompting mandatory evacuations for residents in El Dorado County.
Nearly all Californians say crime is an important issue, but they differ on how to prevent it
One person died in the shooting. The company is enforcing rules more strictly against parties at residences it rents.
The fast-moving Caldor Fire in Northern California has forced thousands of people to evacuate.
Californians will decide in next month's recall election whether Governor Gavin Newsom stays in office. Polls show he has support but it may be close. Sophia Bollag, a California politics reporter with the Sacramento Bee, and Tom Wait, a reporter for KCBS, join Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" to discuss.
But many are unhappy about the traffic and the cost of living.
California is dealing with the massive Dixie Fire, fallout from climate change and a surge in COVID cases. All of this comes as Governor Gavin Newsom faces a recall election. CBS News elections and survey's director Anthony Salvonota joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the findings of a new CBS News poll examining how Californians feel about Newsom's response to these crises.
California voters are set to decide next month whether to recall and replace Governor Gavin Newsom. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN to discuss what kind of challenge the state's Democratic governor faces in the election.
According to a CBS News poll, people in California overwhelmingly say the state's recent rise in COVID-19 cases was preventable if more people had gotten vaccinated and taken more precautions. CBS news elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN to discuss the recent polling.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Taliban's advance in Afghanistan, incoming New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and a mask mandate in Broward County schools.
Governor Gavin Newsom's recall looks close. It hinges on turnout.
There were once thousands of active fire lookout towers across the country; today, while many are automated, a few hundred are still staffed by people whose job is to watch for forest fires in remote, rugged areas, like Klamath National Forest, in California and Oregon. Correspondent Conor Knighton talks with two fire watchers who are scanning the skies.
The U.S. Forest Service said Friday that it's operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system.
The infection is extremely rare, and there have only been 10 cases reported in California since 1971, the Tehama County Health Services Agency said.
Matthew Taylor Coleman, 40, of Santa Barbara, California, is charged with killing his 2-year-old son and 10-month old daughter in Mexico because he believed they had "serpent DNA" and would become monsters, authorities said. He also claimed he was influenced by QAnon. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green has more.
Santa Barbara surfing school owner told the FBI he took them to Mexico, believing they'd become monsters, and shot them in their chests with a spear gun, authorities say.
Gary Maynard, 47, was arrested on Saturday and is charged with setting fire to public land.
Intense heat is expected across much of the U.S. this week, while the Caribbean braces for a tropical storm. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, he secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source.
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
Alisa Hackett, 18, was pulled over for speeding and alcohol possession when she was tackled to the ground and punched.
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
South Carolina Republicans will be choosing a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
The Maumelle High football player wore the helmet for nearly an hour and was fortunate he wasn't bitten, animal services director Chris Davis said.
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is touting the success of a campaign targeting video gamers to train as air traffic controllers.
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is touting the success of a campaign targeting video gamers to train as air traffic controllers.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Many employees feel their employers don't value them and that they're not contributing as much as they could, a workplace poll finds.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
Trump's outside advisers may now be protected from future congressional and legal investigations, according to a new opinion from the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel.
A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom will face Jamie Ager on the ballot in November.
South Carolina Republicans will be choosing a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
More cataract patients, wanting not only restored but improved vision, are paying extra for their doctors to use a laser when a scalpel would do.
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
Two Senate Republicans released a set of 2021 texts that show Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing how to "weigh the potential risks against the benefits" of pregnant women taking COVID-19 vaccines.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Russia and North Korea have been collaborating in the offensive against Ukraine since 2024.
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
"Elvis Week" kicked off at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 16, marking Elvis Presley's death. Alicia Dean, the longtime marketing and promotions specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, joins with more.
Reece Weaver, whose exit from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on the show "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" left viewers shocked, exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" that she is making her Broadway debut. She talks about the transition, why she made the decision and what it was like to start rehearsals.
Nearly 30 years after the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, jury selection is underway for the man charged in connection with the murder, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins CBS News to discuss.
Country music star Riley Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his upcoming album, "That's Just Me," which is set for release in mid-September.
The winners of a Paw Patrol look-alike contest join "CBS Mornings" ahead of the "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" which premieres Aug. 14.
Nvidia scored an astounding $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence, backed by Wall Street's top power brokers and firms. Puck founding partner and industry journalist William D. Cohan weighs in on the AI boom and data center construction.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Facebook co-founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that artificial intelligence should be open source to improve accessibility. CNET reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more on what the philosophy of open source technology means in the AI era.
Despite concerns about AI, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has an optimistic vision for its future, which he shared in a new essay. He also described what he thinks is the "most dangerous" AI scenario. Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, breaks down Zuckerberg's essay.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.)
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Healthcare workers who treated Lindsay Clancy's postpartum mental health concerns are back on the stand Tuesday in her murder trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has the latest.
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tufts, is back on the stand Monday as the Massachusetts murder trial enters its third week. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
The captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor was charged with reckless endangerment. Twelve people were saved, but a mother and her 5-month-old daughter died. Michael George reports.
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
A new Justice Department memo says President Trump can assert executive privilege with so-called "private advisers." These protections historically have been limited to executive branch employees. Democratic Rep. Grace Meng of New York, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
The Washington Post reports that in July, President Trump dodged an Iranian threat in Turkey by sneaking off Air Force One and into an aviation catering container which brought him to another plane. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details. Then, Marine Corps veteran and former CIA officer Elliot Ackerman joins with analysis.
Tuesday's primary races in Wisconsin and Minnesota will provide clues about democratic socialist momentum. Meanwhile, the South Carolina primary will shed light on the MAGA mindset in one of the earliest states to attach itself to President Trump. CBS News' Mark Strassmann, Taurean Small and Jonah Kaplan have the latest from across the three states.
Republican Senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson have released 11 of more than 34,000 texts from Dr. Anthony Fauci's phone. The released messages focus on pregnant women and the COVID vaccine. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports and Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UCSF infectious disease expert, has more.
A legendary symbol of 1960s counter-culture is coming back to San Francisco as part of an art exhibition. Heather Knight, San Francisco bureau chief for the New York Times, joins, CBS News to discuss.