Creek Fire: Closures and Evacuations
The Creek Fire has burned more than 11,350 acres in the Kagel Canyon area above Sylmar
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The Creek Fire has burned more than 11,350 acres in the Kagel Canyon area above Sylmar
Mikki Willis shared the moment he told his three and six-year-old sons their home was destroyed in the Thomas fire on Facebook.
For three days, Bob Booher and his friends protected his house from the Creek Fire.
For a time, he thought the fire had died down. And then all of a sudden, he said, the fire was back with a vengeance.
The Lilac Fire burning in the Bonsall area has destroyed at least five buildings with many more engulfed.
There was no official count of how many animals were killed in the hazy confusion as both horses and humans evacuated, but trainers at San Luis Rey Downs estimated that at least a dozen had died, possibly far more.
"I have a fire hose in the backyard," said the man, "and that versus a 70-foot high wall of flame is not going to do a whole heck of a lot."
Kat Merrick and Chris Corsones got a sign of hope after their ranch was consumed in the Thomas Fire this week.
One of many Ventura families returns home to find rubble and copes with bringing their children to where their house once stood.
The Skirball Fire has burned 475 acres east of the 405 Freeway near Mulholland Dr., taking with it four homes and damaging 12 others.
Firefighters are battling flames and fatigue as they work to protect lives and homes throughout Southern California.
As KCAL9/CBS2's Dave Lopez reports, some residents say that the blaze could have been contained earlier if not for one hot spot in their neighborhood.
About 900 firefighters from Ventura County and Los Angeles County fire departments were on scene attacking the fire on Thursday, according to Cal Fire officials.
For the first time, the Los Angeles Fire Department is deploying drones to help out in the battle against two wildfires threatening homes in the city.
A wildfire that destroyed homes in the Sepulveda Pass and Bel-Air was about 20 percent contained Thursday.
Traffic was flowing in both directions as fire shot hundreds of feet into the air.
Things are getting so windy out in Southern California that fire officials are running out of colors.
Here's a quick look at the latest on several wildfires burning Thursday in Southern California.
The 12,605-acre fire in the hills above Sylmar has destroyed or damaged at least 30 homes.
Authorities say a body was found in an unincorporated area outside Santa Paula, near the scene of an accident, within the Thomas Fire burn area.
Poor air quality from the wildfires burning in Ventura and Los Angeles counties has ground sports and TV productions to a halt.
"There goes our staircase," one Ventura woman told CBS2 Tuesday as she watched her house burn to the ground.
Continuously Updated: Here's the latest on several wildfires burning Wednesday in Southern California.
The alert with a long, loud tone startled users on social media, who were quick to respond to the message.
The fire season is typically September to May but we usually don't see Santa Ana conditions driving wildfires like we've had this week.
Irvine police arrested a middle school teacher after he allegedly sent lewd texts and tried to set up a meeting with a minor.
The Redondo Beach Fire Department said the fire started on the outside of the "Mason Riz" building which then spread to the interior and roofline, leading to the evacuation of seven people.
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The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
A woman was found dead inside a San Marino home after firefighters responded to calls of a fire.
No injuries were reported after a small plane crashed into the backyard of a Temple City home.
Irvine police arrested a middle school teacher after he allegedly sent lewd texts and tried to set up a meeting with a minor.
The Redondo Beach Fire Department said the fire started on the outside of the "Mason Riz" building which then spread to the interior and roofline, leading to the evacuation of seven people.
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The Redondo Beach Fire Department said the fire started on the outside of the "Mason Riz" building which then spread to the interior and roofline, leading to the evacuation of seven people.
A woman was found dead inside a San Marino home after firefighters responded to calls of a fire.
Keith Lawrence Middlebrook, 57, claimed to have developed a patent-pending cure and a treatment to prevent coronavirus infection, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton said a professional restoration and cleaning service and industrial hygienist worked over winter break to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe campus.
No injuries were reported after a small plane crashed into the backyard of a Temple City home.
Irvine police arrested a middle school teacher after he allegedly sent lewd texts and tried to set up a meeting with a minor.
Officers arrived and found one man suffering from a deadly stab wound at the intersection of Sunflower Ave. and Bristol St.
The Orange County Fire Authority is grieving the loss of Kevin Skinner, a firefighter who died on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest while responding to a residential structure fire in Laguna Niguel.
An Orange County family whose matriarch was killed when she was hit and killed by a drunk driver while on her way home from church on New Year's Day is demanding justice, saying that just getting arrested is far from enough.
Police say that two of the cars fled the scene while the third remained to try and help the victim.
It happened at around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Collett Avenue and Stonewall Drive, according to the Riverside Police Department.
"I was just dropping off my friend because I'm the DUI tonight," the driver told police less than an hour into 2025.
Deputies say that the shooter called 911 to report having shot someone inside a home in the 32900 block of Josheroo Court at around 5 a.m.
With concern over the bird flu continuing to mount across the country, one Inland Empire man says that his beloved pets fell victim to the virus after drinking contaminated raw milk.
It happened a little after 6 p.m. near the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Soto Avenue, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
President Biden is taking executive action to protect more than 625 million acres of the American ocean from offshore drilling, the White House announced.
The steel companies allege White House decision to block takeover was political and violated their right to due process.
With Trump's pledge to issue pardons and shut down the investigation, many of those who breached the Capitol four years ago could see their convictions erased.
The governor said good planning in the last budget allowed the state to avoid a major shortfall this year.
President Biden is taking executive action to protect more than 625 million acres of the American ocean from offshore drilling, the White House announced.
With Trump's pledge to issue pardons and shut down the investigation, many of those who breached the Capitol four years ago could see their convictions erased.
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
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.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
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.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
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.
The New York Rangers have claimed winger Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings.
Not many players will have as good a day that Frank Vatrano had on Sunday.
Frank Vatrano had two goals and assist after signing a three-year contract extension Sunday, John Gibson picked up his 200th NHL win and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1.
JuJu Watkins had 23 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 4 USC rout Rutgers 92-42 on Sunday night, handing the Scarlet Knights their worst home loss in school history.
Jalen Green had 33 points and Fred VanVleet grabbed a key steal late to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
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Grocery stores in Los Angeles prepared traditional desserts as Three Kings Day approaches. Rina Nakano reports.
Michele Gile reports from Santa Ana, where hundreds of school district employees could soon be facing layoffs.
Ben Johnson, also known as "The Sneaker Mechanic," has gained a following on social media for his customized kicks with unique designs. Alys Martinez reports.
No injuries were reported after a small plane crashed into the backyard of a Temple City home. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Joy Benedict reports from Big Bear, where some business owners say the lack of business in the midst of winter can only point to one thing — a noticeable lack of snow.
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.
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