As the Park Fire sets records, these are the largest wildfires in California history
Northern California's Park Fire continues to grow, but it still would need to more than double in size to eclipse the state's largest-ever wildfire.
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Northern California's Park Fire continues to grow, but it still would need to more than double in size to eclipse the state's largest-ever wildfire.
How the largest wildfires of the year — including the Park Fire — get their names comes down to simple geography. But not all incidents are easy to map.
More than 640 structures have so far been destroyed by the Park Fire as it continues to grow beyond 402,000 acres.
As the Park Fire continues to rage near Chico, we spoke with a former news anchor who watched her house burn through security camera footage in real time.
Northern California's Park Fire has grown to become one of the largest wildfires in state history as evacuation orders continue to affect four counties.
More than a dozen homes were destroyed in a fire that burned more than 3,700 acres in Northern California last week, Cal Fire said on Sunday.
Air quality is worsening across much of the U.S., exposing millions of people to health problems and threatening the U.S. economy.
State and local fire departments say it's only a matter of time before all of the lush vegetation dries out and provides even more fuel for potential wildfires.
The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California's rural and unincorporated land is now in "high" or "very high" severity zones for wildfire danger.
Crews battling the largest wildfire this year in California braced for thunderstorms and hot, windy conditions that created the potential for additional fire growth Sunday evening.
A destructive wildfire near Yosemite National Park burned out of control through tinder-dry forest on Sunday and had grown into one of California's biggest blazes of the year.
Twenty homes have been destroyed and another 11 damaged.
The Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel burned at least 200 acres Wednesday and forced hundreds of families to evacuate, some of whom completely lost their homes.
Evacuation warnings are in place.
As some residents deal with massive amounts of smoke from the small Arlanza blaze, neighbors in the area are also coping with a lack of power to their homes as SoCal Edison tries to prevent any further wildfires due to high winds.
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A new report suggests that California wildfires over the last year have torched up to one-fifth of the world's sequoia trees.
Amid devastating fires in Northern California, fire crews in SoCal are reminding homeowners to clear out brush as the area remains under extreme fire conditions.
Taxpayers living in places that were declared disaster areas by Gov. Gavin Newsom have been granted an extension until Jan. 15 to file their California tax returns on 2019 income.
The federal government has approved Gov. Gavin Newsom's request for help following two major Southern California wildfires, just one day after it was announced that the request would be denied.
The devastating Bobcat Fire in the Angeles National Forest may be close to full containment Friday, but officials say there are another nearly two dozen wildfires still burning throughout California.
As wildfires continue to burn through the state at an unprecedented rate, many insurance companies are pulling out of certain zip codes, and even entire counties.
NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder, aboard the Aqua satellite, captured infrared images of carbon monoxide plumes coming from the 28 major wildfires burning across the state as of Monday.
The head of Los Angeles County's Animal Care and Control Department is urging pet owners to prepare an evacuation kit for their animals in case of an emergency.
At least four people are dead and four others injured as the massive group of fires in Northern California comprising the LNU Lightning Complex fires (map) burned through 215,000 acres as of Thursday evening, destroying or damaging more than 600 structures, fire officials reported.
Tom Girardi, the former high-powered Los Angeles attorney convicted of stealing at least $15 million from his clients, is seeking placement in a medical facility rather than prison to serve out his sentence.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
The attorney for LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams issued a statement after the FBI searched his home during a bomb threat investigation.
The National Weather Service said 7-to-10-foot waves are expected on north to west-facing beaches in Los Angeles County.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Tom Girardi, the former high-powered Los Angeles attorney convicted of stealing at least $15 million from his clients, is seeking placement in a medical facility rather than prison to serve out his sentence.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
The attorney for LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams issued a statement after the FBI searched his home during a bomb threat investigation.
The National Weather Service said 7-to-10-foot waves are expected on north to west-facing beaches in Los Angeles County.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Tom Girardi, the former high-powered Los Angeles attorney convicted of stealing at least $15 million from his clients, is seeking placement in a medical facility rather than prison to serve out his sentence.
The attorney for LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams issued a statement after the FBI searched his home during a bomb threat investigation.
The National Weather Service said 7-to-10-foot waves are expected on north to west-facing beaches in Los Angeles County.
Starbucks Workers United, the union that has organized workers at 535 company-owned U.S. stores, said Starbucks has failed to honor a commitment made in February to reach a labor agreement.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started this week.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The lawsuit alleged that a victim was abused by Michael Harris, a former priest and vice principal at Mater Dei in 1978.
The collision, which happened at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, left a woman in her 60s with fatal injuries, police said.
The suspect allegedly kidnapped at least two women, including a case where a woman was held captive for roughly two weeks.
Emotions ran high at a Riverside Unified School Board Meeting in a culture war over girl's sports.
Despite signs warning of trail closures on Mt. Baldy, locals say that some people seem to be ignoring the orders of the U.S. Forest Service for hikes.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The officer was placed on leave after he was arrested for being in possession of obscene material relating to a juvenile.
Amazon workers at four California facilities joined their striking colleagues on the picket line after reaching a stalemate during labor negotiations.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
The vote capped a chaotic week in Washington that saw Trump torpedo a bipartisan deal.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
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The vote capped a chaotic week in Washington that saw Trump torpedo a bipartisan deal.
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Troy Terry scored the tiebreaking goal with 24 seconds left, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied late for a 3-2 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.
Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday night.
Chibuzo Agbo scored 23 points and Desmond Claude scored 21 points and USC distanced itself from Cal State Northridge in the second half beating the Matadors 90-69.
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $1.05-million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson and traded catcher Chuckie Robinson to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Catarah Coleman, Southern Girl Desserts demonstrates how to make chocolate Christmas trees and marshmallow snowmen to add to holiday treats.
Frances Locke with Good Smile Company drops off some Anime figurines to the CHiPs for Kids toy drive.
Desmond Shaw takes us to Long Beach to take a look at the annual holiday season event bringing together spectacular lights and acrobatics, the "JZ" Light Show.
Danny Masterson, the former actor who once starred on the hit sitcom "That '70s Show," is appealing his conviction for the rape of two women. His lawyers have argued the court made errors that led to him not receiving a fair trial.
It's the fifth year for El Pollo Loco to participate in the CHiPs for Kids toy drive, and Jason Ybarra delivers toys in his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles van.
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.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
