Reporting that respects the Camp Fire's victims

The 60 Minutes team has been covering wildfires in the west for years. They explain how they find facts while being sensitive to the dead and missing

• Dec 2, 2018

Thousands evacuated as flash floods hit fire-ravaged California

Hills and mountains stripped of vegetation by devastating wildfires can't hold soil in place, leading to mudslides along with the floodwater

• Nov 30, 2018

Video: Narrow escape from Camp Fire

Frightening video from a body camera shows a sheriff's deputy's narrow escape from Northern California's massive, deadly Camp Fire. Butte County deputy Aaron Parmley thought his camera was capturing his final moments. His car stalled while he was trying to rescue four nurses at the height of the inferno.

• Nov 30, 2018
• 0:48

Mudslide threats in fire-stricken California

Thousands of people in California are under evacuation orders in the wake of rushing floodwaters and mudslides. Some areas are already digging out from the muck and debris. People affected by the deadly wildfires are most at risk of having their homes destroyed. Carter Evans reports from Malibu.

• Nov 30, 2018
• 1:24

3 killed as packed pickup crashes in high-speed Border Patrol chase

California officials say 8 others injured, many of whom were in the bed of the truck as it weaved through traffic at up to 100mph

• Nov 30, 2018

Dangerous mudslides hit California

After several weeks of deadly wildfires raged across California, widespread rain sparked travel delays, evacuations and rescues leaving many people trapped by fast-rising waters. Carter Evans reports.

• Nov 29, 2018
• 1:35

California Democratic Party chair steps down amid sexual misconduct allegations

California Democratic Party chairman Eric Bauman stepped down the day after the Los Angeles Times published an article​ detailing sexual misconduct allegations

• Nov 29, 2018

More evacuations ordered in SoCal area scorched by Holy Fire

In January, Montecito was ravaged by massive, deadly debris flows when a downpour hit mountains denuded by a devastating fire

• Nov 28, 2018

California rain could lead to mudslides

Out west, communities impacted by wildfires are now preparing for potential mudslides. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast.

• Nov 28, 2018
• 1:25

Pelosi advances in bid for House speaker

Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters outside a meeting of the House Democratic Caucus on Capitol Hill, declaring victory Wednesday in securing the party's nomination for speaker of the House. She faces a vote of the full House in January.

• Nov 28, 2018
• 8:43

Man gives $1,000 to each student, teacher of school in town ravaged by wildfire

Real estate developer Bob Wilson's donations totaled more than $1 million

• Nov 28, 2018

Paradise High School students get $1K each

A California businessman is opening his heart and wallet to high school students and teachers after the fire disaster in the town of Paradise. He gave students and staff at Paradise High School $1,000 each. The donations totaled more than $1 million. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Nov 28, 2018
• 2:28

Sheriff's deputy sees color for first time

A colorblind sheriff's deputy from California cried tears of joy when his coworker, who considers him like a grandfather, gave him the gift of color. Now, he can watch the sunset with his wife.

• Nov 27, 2018
• 2:25

Paradise High School athletes play first basketball game since deadly Camp Fire

Paradise High School has 200 student athletes, but only five still have homes

• Nov 27, 2018

Colorblind sheriff's deputy gets life-changing gift

Samantha Freese says her long-time colleague Jeff Dishmon is like a grandfather to her, so she wanted to give him a special gift

• Nov 27, 2018

U.S. shuts down major border crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection closed the San Ysidro port of entry between the U.S and Mexico. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV's Monique Griego joins CBSN with the latest.

• Nov 25, 2018
• 2:17

11/25: CBS Evening News

Blizzard warnings hamper busy holiday weekend travel; Saudi crown prince survived fallout of journalist's murder

• Nov 25, 2018
• 18:43

U.S. agents use tear gas as some migrants try to breach U.S.-Mexico border

Many migrants hope to apply for asylum in the U.S., but agents at the San Ysidro entry point are processing fewer than 100 asylum petitions a day

• Nov 25, 2018

Firefighters reflect on deadly NorCal Camp Fire after blaze fully contained

Golden State's deadliest wildfire in a century, which burned for nearly three weeks, left 85 people dead and scorched some 240 square miles

• Nov 25, 2018

Firefighters reflect on Calif.'s deadly wildfires

After spending nearly three weeks on the front lines of the Camp Fire, crews are now returning home. CBS Sacramento's Marc Thompson reports.

• Nov 25, 2018
• 1:41

Tensions escalate at southern border

Tensions grew Sunday at the border crossing between San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico. A group of migrants, reportedly part of the caravan of Central American migrants, breached a fence at the port of entry in San Ysidro, California. CBS News Washington correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.

• Nov 25, 2018
• 2:29

Wildfire survivor recalls running through flames

The death toll from the worst wildfire in California history has climbed to at least 84. Carter Evans spoke to one survivor.

• Nov 24, 2018
• 2:35

Catastrophic wildfire nearly out but soggy search for human remains goes on

Searchers are still completing the meticulous task of combing through now-muddy ash and debris for signs of human remains

• Nov 24, 2018

How wildfire smoke can affect your health

As firefighters in California get closer to fully containing the fires, people in the region have had to deal with massive amounts of smoke in the air. Thick smog forced many residents to wear masks when going outside. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the health implications of breathing the polluted air and a new study about a drug that could allow those with severe peanut allergies to consume the nut safely.

• Nov 24, 2018
• 4:53

11/23: CBS Evening News

Holiday shopping season on target to beat last year's sales; Man who opened his motel to flooding victims has given away about $50,000 worth of services.

• Nov 23, 2018
• 20:13

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