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Fire Whirl In Carr Fire Equal To EF-3 Tornado
The rotating column of fire was spotted on July 26 as the fire near Redding took on a life of its own.
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The rotating column of fire was spotted on July 26 as the fire near Redding took on a life of its own.
New Zealand and Australia firefighters are expected to arrive on Friday to join firefighters from more than a dozen states.
With the Carr Fire burning over 120,000 acres, local agencies and businesses are working together to help those affected by the destruction.
Just a month into the budget year, the state has already spent one-quarter of its annual fire budget, at least $130 million.
The 20 people listed as missing in Shasta County after the Carr Fire have all been found and accounted for.
Gubernatorial candidate John Cox visited the Carr Fire area Wednesday afternoon and met with residents and firefighters.
Not all firefighters carry a hose or shovel.
A massive wildfire in Northern California has torched more than 1,000 homes in and around the city of Redding, authorities said Wednesday as some evacuees were allowed to return home.
More than 27,000 people were evacuated from their homes due to the Carr Fire in Shasta County.
Many of them are so committed to serving, they don't ask for help when they're injured or near their breaking point.
The Humane Society in Redding got set for evacuation as the flames closed in, so a team of local SPCA officials picked up the pups on Monday.
Firefighters are gaining ground on the fire reaching more than 20 percent containment after days of struggling to keep up with its spread.
A Natomas woman behind one of the relief efforts was originally from Redding. Her family is among thousands who had to leave it all behind.
A 2-year-old girl in Shasta County made sure firefighters battling the Carr Fire got a warm breakfast this morning.
Redding Police arrested two men accused of being in a neighborhood evacuated during the Carr Fire.
Evacuation orders have been lifted in a number of areas near the Carr Fire in Shasta County.
A spare the air day is in effect today as fires burning throughout northern California are causing air quality concerns.
Thousands more fled their homes after wildfires surged near a small lake town in Northern California while a deadly blaze farther north slowed slightly as crews stretched to their limits across the state fight flames that have claimed the lives of both firefighters and civilians.
A grandmother and her two great-grandchildren were killed in the Carr Fire. Now family members are opening up about the frantic calls they got for help before tragedy struck.
Authorities say they are investigating reports of looting in Northern California neighborhoods that were evacuated because of a deadly wildfire and that officials have identified several suspects. Redding Police Chief Roger Moore says his department has been receiving reports of people driving around evacuated areas and shouldering doors of houses still standing.
Sherry Bledsoe's two children, James Roberts, 5, and Emily Roberts, 4, were stranded with her grandmother Melody Bledsoe, 70, when fire swept through.
Police in a Northern California city say they have been unable to locate 14 people, including a 70-year-old woman and her young great-grandchildren, amid a raging wildfire.
More than 37,000 people have been evacuated and on Friday night, authorities warned the fire will likely burn deeper into urban areas -- before there's any hope of containing it.
Shasta County used cell phone alerts for the Carr Fire and may send more as the fire moves. It's a new strategy because California are wildfires growing bigger and moving faster than before.
The firefight has been nonstop as crews work to battle the blaze that killed 2 people, destroyed 500 buildings, and scorched more than 48,000 acres.
As the Sacramento region bakes in what could be the hottest temperatures ever recorded for the area, events scheduled this week are still expected to go on without changes.
A fireworks stand fundraising for a Sacramento-area school is facing a major setback after thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of fireworks.
This series of photos depicts the Thompson Fire, which ignited in Butte County on June 2, 2024, and forced a slew of evacuation orders in the Oroville area.
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The Manteca Police Department is using seven high-tech drones on the Fourth of July to try and crack down on anyone using illegal fireworks within city limits.
Evacuation orders and warnings have gone out in part of Butte County near Oroville due to a wildfire on Tuesday.
As the Sacramento region bakes in what could be the hottest temperatures ever recorded for the area, events scheduled this week are still expected to go on without changes.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
A fireworks stand fundraising for a Sacramento-area school is facing a major setback after thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of fireworks.
Through his friendships with Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, he wrote or co-wrote some of the signature films of an era when artists held an unusual level of creative control.
An active investigation is underway in a Sacramento neighborhood after an eight-year-old girl was found shot early Tuesday morning.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
From one capital city to another, the Supreme Court ruling handed down Friday would allow cities like Sacramento to implement civil punishments to eliminate homeless encampments.
Sacramento will now have more enforcement power over the homeless in public places. With the Supreme Court ruling, homeless individuals could face fines, charges or jail time if they don't comply with city guidelines.
A Sacramento high school girls robotics team is fresh off their trip to the championships, placing fifth internationally. The St. Francis High School Team was excited to return home to a new robotics lab on campus.
From down under to flying high above wildfires, an Australian aircrew has been hired by California to help in fire attacks this year.
Nearly a half-million members of Patelco Credit Union, with branches across the Bay Area and Northern California, lost access to banking services following what the CEO called a "serious security incident" over the weekend.
Several new California laws have gone into effect as of July 1, 2024, ranging from tenant security deposits being capped to hidden fees being banned and requiring bars to offer date rape drug testing kits.
With just hours to spare, Democratic legislators announced Sunday night an agreement on a Prop 47 reform initiative they plan to put on a ballot.
California lawmakers have unveiled two bond measures that would go to voters in November.
The Bay Area is where it all began for the former San Francisco Giants 1st-round pick Hunter Bishop. However, Bishop's path to professional ball was anything but normal.
Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs and the Giants hit a season-high 10 doubles to rout the Dodgers 10-4 on Sunday.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings of one-run, ball helping the Diamondbacks beat the Oakland A's 5-1 on Sunday.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.
The Supreme Court ordered lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions.
It's a welcome number for the candidate, who caused widespread concern among Democrats after his debate performance
Former President Donald Trump is trying to overturn his recent felony conviction in the New York "hush money" criminal case.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Almost 400 water systems serving nearly a million Californians don't meet state requirements for safe and reliable drinking water supplies.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
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The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
This series of photos depicts the Thompson Fire, which ignited in Butte County on June 2, 2024, and forced a slew of evacuation orders in the Oroville area.
With triple-digit fire weather top of mind, some people who live in wildfire-prone areas like Foresthill in Placer County are getting their power lines put underground by Pacific Gas and Electric—and some are not.
A vegetation fire has prompted evacuations just south of Placerville in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
Evacuation orders and warnings went out in part of Butte County near Oroville due to the Thompson Fire on Tuesday.
From down under to flying high above wildfires, an Australian aircrew has been hired by California to help in fire attacks this year.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
Madisen Keavy reports.
A fireworks stand fundraising for a Sacramento-area school is facing a major setback after thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of fireworks.
As the Sacramento region bakes in what could be the hottest temperatures ever recorded for the area, events scheduled this week are still expected to go on without changes.
Ashley Sharp reports.
With triple-digit fire weather top of mind, some people who live in wildfire-prone areas like Foresthill in Placer County are getting their power lines put underground by Pacific Gas and Electric—and some are not.