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The wildfire raging through Ventura County has jumped Highway 101, and reached the beaches of Ventura.
Kristine Lazar went back to Gibson Ranch - one day after a fire engulfed the stables and put the lives of over 100 horses in danger.
A brush fire that broke out in the Kagel Canyon area above Sylmar, has charred more than 12,000 acres.
As firefighters continue to battle three wildfires in two counties, two of which are at zero containment, a new brush fire broke out Wednesday along the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass.
As firefighters head into the third night of battling multiple wildfires across the state, they're bracing for worse conditions in the days ahead.
After rummaging through the rubble, the family was only able to save some ceramic pots that the son had made as a hobby years ago and a couple of ceramic bunnies.
Hundreds of schools are closed Wednesday due to a new fire in the Sepulveda Pass and ongoing fires burning elsewhere across Southern California.
Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and thousands of residents forced to flee from multiple wildfires that have scorched the Southland.
Firefighters have made some progress against the Rye Fire, which has burned 7,000 acres in Santa Clarita.
A new brush fire broke out along the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass early Wednesday morning, shutting down the freeway and forcing massive evacuations.
Over 200 horses and large animals have been brought to Pierce College to escape the Creek fire where veterinarians are treating the injured, many that did not arrive are feared dead.
At least three major wildfires were burning Tuesday in Southern California, sparking by usually fierce winds and dry, warm weather.
As the massive home came crashing down firefighters pulled the tree filled with years of family ornaments to a safe spot.
CBS2 photographer Nathan Furniss was hit in the chest by popping ammunition flying out of a burning home as he approached the structure.
Even with power out, Santa Claus arrives to keep up spirit of the season.
While covering the fire in Sunland, CBS2/KCAL9's Kristine Lazar and her cameraman stepped in to save horses from the fast-moving flames at Gibson Ranch.
Schools and neighborhoods were evacuated. Extremely dry weather and gusty winds fueled a fast-moving brush fire Tuesday in Santa Clarita.
In response to the multiple fires that were ravaging the Southland Tuesday, California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency in the counties of Los Angeles and Ventura.
At least 150 homes and structures have been destroyed as the Thomas Fire rages out of control in Ventura Monday.
A wildfire that erupted in the Angeles National Forest above Sylmar early Tuesday has charred more than 4,000 acres and damaged several structures, officials said.
Ambulances were requested near Cal State San Bernardino for three burn victims from a new brush fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters were forced to abandon the Vista del Mar Hospital, which is on Seneca Street just north of downtown Ventura, to flames to try and defend neighboring condos and buildings from flames. As reporters and photographers watched, the hospital's charred roof collapsed.
With two large brush fires burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, air quality is visibly bad, even with strong winds blowing a lot of it out onto the ocean.
The fire is has burned about 200 acres of brush in the Eaton Canyon area above Altadena, according to Los Angeles County firefighters.
Authorities evacuated a senior center as the Eaton Fire spread through the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena Tuesday night.
The intense Santa Ana winds caused power outages for nearly 50,000 homes in Los Angeles County Tuesday night.
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for the Pacific Palisades after a massive wildfire erupted on Tuesday, quickly growing to engulf more than 2,900 acres and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.
The Los Angeles Fire Department asked its firefighters to call their communications department to report availability.
Thousands of people fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades quickly spread to 1,260 acres Tuesday, a blaze which authorities said could grow further as even stronger winds are expected through the night.
The fire is has burned about 200 acres of brush in the Eaton Canyon area about Altadena, according to Los Angeles County firefighters.
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for the Pacific Palisades after a massive wildfire erupted on Tuesday, quickly growing to engulf more than 2,900 acres and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.
The Los Angeles Fire Department asked its firefighters to call their communications department to report availability.
While it's normally closed to the public on Tuesdays, the Getty Villa extended its closure to next week amid the Palisades Fire.
The fire is has burned about 200 acres of brush in the Eaton Canyon area above Altadena, according to Los Angeles County firefighters.
Authorities evacuated a senior center as the Eaton Fire spread through the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena Tuesday night.
The intense Santa Ana winds caused power outages for nearly 50,000 homes in Los Angeles County Tuesday night.
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for the Pacific Palisades after a massive wildfire erupted on Tuesday, quickly growing to engulf more than 2,900 acres and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.
The Los Angeles Fire Department asked its firefighters to call their communications department to report availability.
With yet another major Santa Ana wind event closing in on most of Southern California, local authorities are already taking steps to ensure a swift response to any emergencies that may arise.
Southern California Edison, one of the major electricity providers, could shut off power to more than 409,000 residents amid a major Santa Ana windstorm 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.
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.
With yet another major Santa Ana wind event closing in on most of Southern California, local authorities are already taking steps to ensure a swift response to any emergencies that may arise.
Southern California Edison, one of the major electricity providers, could shut off power to more than 409,000 residents amid a major Santa Ana windstorm this week.
Investigators say that the main apparently lost control of his car while crossing lanes, eventually slamming into the sound wall and flipping his vehicle.
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.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
A KCAL News investigation found that some schools marked entire classrooms present on days where there were actually numerous absences, which one teacher believes to be a district-wide issue.
Ross Palombo investigates possible attendance fraud, where marking students present when they're not actually in class, could be affecting an even larger amount of LAUSD schools than first thought.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A KCAL News investigation says that it probably isn't. Ross Palombo takes a deeper look at the problem.
Resident Nicolas Libonati said he saw a lot of abandoned cars on the road, and people running toward the coast. "It was kind of a surreal scene," he said.
Thousands of people fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades quickly spread to 1,260 acres Tuesday, a blaze which authorities said could grow further as even stronger winds are expected through the night.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
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 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.
Anthony Edwards scored 28 of his 37 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-106.
The Los Angeles Chargers are planning to sign running back Ezekiel Elliott to their practice squad pending a physical.
Second baseman Gavin Lux has been traded from the Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds, three days after Los Angeles agreed to a $12.5 million, three-year contract with infielder Hyeseong Kim.
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.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
The 2025 Golden Globe Awards returned to Los Angeles. Entertainment's biggest names hit the red carpet. Check out the highlights and the latest fashion.
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.
Known for her brutally honest style, comedian Nikki Glaser took the stage Sunday as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
The Eaton Fire has quickly spread, burning a number of homes in Altadena and Pasadena.
KCAL Assignment Desk Editor Mike Rogers reports on spot fires from the fast-growing Eaton Fire burning buildings and forced evacuations near Altadena.
Nicole Comstock continues live coverage from the Eaton Fire, where federal authorities are assisting with the evacuation of dozens of elderly citizens who were force to flee from their facilities due to the threat presented by the fire.
Eaton Fire forces assisted living facility to evacuated in Altadena, shuttled to safety by Pasadena Transit buses.
LAFD firefighter Margaret Stewart asked all members to call (213) 576-8962 and report their availability. She said this is the first time in 19 years that the department has carried out this protocol.
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.
