Last victim of Maui wildfires identified months after disaster
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
Hawaii state officials announced that West Maui was back open nearly three months after the deadly wildfires.
He did not immediately elaborate on why the death toll had been projected by Maui County officials at 115 for several weeks.
Four dogs that were already in the shelter when the deadly fires hit Maui will soon be looking for their forever homes in California.
The revised number of people missing was a startling drop from the list released last week in which 385 people were still listed as missing.
The updated total was a startling departure from what had been expected. A day earlier Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he believed the number would drop "into the double digits."
A lot of people have been asking about travel to Maui following the devastating wildfires. Is the island off-limits? Should they cancel reservations? Do locals even want tourists? Talking to locals, it's clear Hawaii has a long road to recovery.
Officials first told tourists with plans to travel to Maui to stay away. Now, the message has changed.
The fire prompted an evacuation order for a residential area of Lahaina in the hills above Kaanapali resort hotels.
Within a day of the list's release, more than 100 of those on the list or their relatives came forward to say they're safe, the FBI said Friday.
Lahaina conflagration and Kula wildfires burned between $2.5 and $4 billion worth of insured properties, according to estimate.
An FBI official said that the number of people "reported unaccounted for" is somewhere between 1,000 and 1,100.
The Lahaina fire – the most devastating of the blazes – burned an estimated 2,170 acres.
The house "looks like it was photoshopped," the homeowner said, amid the piles of ash that surround it on Lahaina's famous Front Street after the Aug. 8 wildfire swept through.
The Bidens took an aerial tour of the island to witness firsthand the destruction that overtook the historic town of Lahaina. Flames engulfed Lahaina almost two weeks ago, killing more than 100 people, including Luz Vargas' son. The 14-year-old was home alone when the fire started.
Hawaii officials said Monday that 850 people are still missing in the wake of Maui wildfires.
At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
The president and first lady saw the destruction close up and met with responders in Lahaina amid criticism of the White House response to the catastrophic blaze.
In one week, she's received donations from as far away as Australia and she says she's just getting started.
Teams with cadaver dogs have covered more than 85 percent of the area scorched in the Maui town of Lahaina, but Hawaii's governor is preparing residents for many more days of searching.
Residents of Lahaina are worried they'll be left behind as the town gets rebuilt following the deadly fires.
Several hundred federal search and rescue personnel are using dozens of cadaver dogs to comb the Lahaina burn area for human remains.
Bad actors are seeking donations through phone calls and direct messages, claiming to help support victims of the Maui wildfires.
"To our 'ohana on Maui, we see you and love you," the company wrote.
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The only Sacramento City Unified agricultural program is being cut at the end of the school year. Teachers, students and parents are coming together to try to save it.
Adam Barth, CEO of STAN-RTA, said the recent attempt to freeze federal funding and reimbursements jeopardized 20 percent of the company's overall budget.
One group of Elk Grove students has been putting in the extra hours rehearsing for a big show this Lunar New Year.
The White House said it will levy new import duties on its three closest trading partners starting Feb. 1.
A judge ruled Friday that the proposed placement near Galt for a man convicted of sex crimes against a minor was inappropriate, the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office said.
The only Sacramento City Unified agricultural program is being cut at the end of the school year. Teachers, students and parents are coming together to try to save it.
A significant weather pattern shift will bring periods of widespread rain, mountain snow, and breezy southerly winds to Northern California starting Friday and continuing into next week.
Adam Barth, CEO of STAN-RTA, said the recent attempt to freeze federal funding and reimbursements jeopardized 20 percent of the company's overall budget.
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The family believes the law that freed him should not exist in the first place.
Concern is growing over violent crime in Sacramento's public housing complexes.
Two people were found dead in a U-Haul truck in the parking lot at the Franklin Light Rail Station in south Sacramento, authorities said Thursday night.
Each year, Sacramento needs about a million more gallons of water per day to meet growing demand. Soon, the city's water treatment plants will have a tough time keeping up.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is now turning away some calls for help, and mental health advocates and even firefighters are protesting the policy change.
Roadside food stands are a popular place to get a quick bite to eat, but Sacramento County worries some are also serving up problems.
Despite getting off to a strong start, California's snowpack has dropped "well below average" after a dry January put a dent into the early season recording, state water officials said Friday.
The body of a fisherman who reportedly fell into a Northern California river and was possibly swept under the ice on Tuesday has been recovered, authorities said Wednesday afternoon.
A newly proposed California state law would create a new pathway for victims of wildfires and insurance companies to sue oil companies over climate change.
CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.
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"I've heard a lot of dumb and ignorant (stuff) said over the years, but this is probably the worst," Dana White said.
Catcher Jhonny Pereda was traded to the Athletics from the Miami Marlins for cash.
Sabonis, a three-time All-Star, is averaging 20.9 points, a league-leading 14.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists, which only trails Nuggets star Nikola Jokic among all big men.
Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Sacramento Kings 117-104 for their fourth straight victory.
Faced with hiring a GM and head coach, most NFL owners would've been heavily involved in every facet of the process. Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis, however, leaned on Tom Brady.
Economy showed solid fourth-quarter growth, though roughly a percentage point below economist expectations.
President Trump said he wants to prep Guantanamo Bay for "the worst criminal illegal aliens."
The Laken Riley Act aims to expand the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
The White House memo issued late Monday led to chaos and confusion as to what programs would be impacted by the freeze.
Federal officials approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will answer questions from the Senate's Finance Committee on Wednesday.
The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.
The first dispensary of three planned in the city of Manteca held its soft opening.
Roadside food stands are a popular place to get a quick bite to eat, but Sacramento County worries some are also serving up problems.
Increasing costs have weighed up against Marcella's Mexican Restaurant, which has stayed in the same location under the same name for over 50 years.
The Macy's locations in downtown Sacramento and Citrus Heights are two of the 66 locations it plans to close across the country in 2025.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
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A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
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No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
A West Sacramento woman who lost everything when her home flooded knew she had to step in to help those now suffering the same fate in the Los Angeles area.
As containment grows on the Los Angeles-area fires, the state's disaster response is not done even when the flames are out.
The dangers of responding to a disaster are made a little less risky thanks to this roadside pit stop in Davis.
The Walt Disney Company committed $15 million to help with response and rebuilding efforts for the deadly wildfires that have scorched the Los Angeles area this week.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when she was questioned by a reporter at Los Angeles International Airport about the devastating fires.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
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Adam Barth, CEO of STAN-RTA, said the recent attempt to freeze federal funding and reimbursements jeopardized 20 percent of the company's overall budget.
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