Jan 08 Watch 7:58 Massive wildfires continue to rage across LA area, leaving neighborhoods in ruins By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas Wildfires accelerated by historically strong winds have created extreme conditions for millions of people in the Los Angeles region. More than 100,000 people have evacuated their homes because of four different fires. Stephanie Sy reports from Los Angeles. Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 4:37 ‘This is as bad as I’ve ever seen’: Crews struggle to stop fires fueled by historic winds By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris The Eaton Fire is just one of the devastating wildfires that broke out in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday night. Winds of 70 to 80 mph allowed it to quickly spread over thousands of acres. Geoff Bennett discussed the… Continue watching
Jan 08 WATCH: At least 5 killed and over 1,000 structures destroyed in Los Angeles fires, officials say By John Seewer, Christopher Weber, Julie Watson, Associated Press Wind-fueled wildfires continued to grow Wednesday as overtaxed fire crews battled at least three major out-of-control blazes that killed at least five people and ravaged some of the most picturesque neighborhoods in the Los Angeles area. Continue reading
Dec 19 California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation? By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom said he declared the state of emergency to better position state staff and supplies to respond to the outbreak. Continue reading
Dec 12 Calmer winds and humidity help crews fighting Malibu fire By Associated Press Calmer winds and rising humidity in Southern California should help firefighters as they climb through steep canyons to battle a blaze that’s driven thousands out of Malibu. Continue reading
Dec 11 Wildfire in Malibu prompts evacuation orders for thousands, including Dick Van Dyke and Cher By Christopher Weber, Jae C. Hong, Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press Officials in Southern California reported significant overnight growth of a wind-driven wildfire that has forced thousands of people, including celebrities like Cher and Dick Van Dyke, from their homes in Malibu, but forecasters said firefighters could get a break Wednesday… Continue reading
Dec 10 Malibu wildfire burns houses and prompts evacuations By Jae Hong, Eric Thayer, Christopher Weber, Associated Press The fire burned amid dangerous fire conditions because of notorious Santa Ana winds expected to last into Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 09 Watch 6:00 This arts program offers new approach to rehab and re-entry By Mike Cerre A tried and true program in East L.A. helps former gang members, drug users and those leaving incarceration build a new life. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports on the Homeboy Art Academy for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Dec 05 California religious school may have been targeted in shooting that wounded 2, authorities say By Terry Chea, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Investigators on Thursday were trying to determine if a gunman was specifically targeting a tiny religious school in Northern California when he opened fire and critically wounded two kindergartners before killing himself. Continue reading
Dec 05 Tsunami warning canceled after earthquake off California coast By Associated Press A strong earthquake has been felt widely across Northern California, and authorities have issued a tsunami warning. Continue reading