Major fires continue in western U.S.
37 major fires are burning across nine states and the heat could fuel new flames, but progress is being made. Andres Gutierrez reports from California.
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The "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" contest crowns new winner in California
The contest has been taking place for nearly 50 years, organizers say.
Hairless French bulldog mix wins ugly dog contest
Petunia, a 2-year-old hairless French bulldog mix, is the winner of Friday night's ugliest dog contest in Santa Rosa, California. Petunia and her owner walked away with $5,000.
L.A. labor force concerns after immigration raids
Los Angeles officials said they are considering "all legal options" following this week's controversial immigration raid dubbed "operation Trojan Horse." Experts are fearful for the future of the state's economy if immigration enforcements continue to saw apart its workforce.
California wildfire reaches "mega fire" status
The Gifford Fire burning through the rugged backcountry of California's Central Coast is now the state's largest wildfire of the year. It has reached so-called "mega-fire" status and is one of 38 large fires burning across nine states. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
Grassroots effort seeks to monitor ICE operations
As the Trump administration's immigration crackdown continues, a group of residents in Pasadena, California, has come together to provide information and support to day laborers at their local Home Depot. Adam Yamaguchi has the story.
California firefighters fight Canyon Fire
Another wildfire is burning in California, this one in the mountains north of Los Angeles. The Canyon Fire has already burned through thousands of acres and forced evacuations after igniting Thursday afternoon. CBS News Los Angeles' Nik Zecevic has the latest.
Large California wildfires force evacuations
Two large wildfires are burning in California. The Canyon Fire north of Los Angeles has already consumed several buildings and forced thousands to flee, while the Gifford Fire, which broke out about a week ago in Central California, has torched nearly 100,000 acres. Jason Allen has the latest.
Redistricting now possible in several states
Texas lawmakers are continuing to feud over redistricting efforts in the Republican-led state. But Texas is not alone: Other states may redraw their congressional maps soon. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details.
Latest weather forecast in the West
The Gifford Fire is almost at 15% contained as the Canyon Fire continues to rage in Ventura County. CBS News Los Angeles has the latest, and meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest weather forecast.
Canyon Fire explodes to almost 5,000 acres
The Canyon Fire quickly grew in Ventura County, California, and is currently 0% contained. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
California Canyon Fire spreads
The California Canyon Fire has spread across nearly 5,000 acres as weather conditions worsen. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more.
As Texas pushes plan to add 5 new GOP House seats, other states may follow
California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
DOJ asks high court to stop restrictions on Southern California immigration stops
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to stay a lower court's order blocking immigration stops in Southern California.
"Trojan Horse" immigration raid detains 16
A federal immigration operation was conducted at another Southern California Home Depot on Wednesday with Border Patrol agents pouring out of a Penske truck. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more on the raid. Plus, CBS News Confirmed data journalist Julia Ingram digs into the data on sanctuary cities and Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests.
The health impacts of wildfires
A new study is shedding light on the health impacts of massive wildfires. Andrew Stokes, one of the authors of the study, joins "CBS Evening News Plus" to discuss.
Couple turns to RV road trip after L.A. fires
For more than 10 weeks, David and Jacquie Israel have been crisscrossing the U.S. in an RV, rolling with the changes that have come since their home burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires. Maurice DuBois reports.
80,000 acres burned by California wildfire
There is an all-out battle to contain the Gifford Fire in the mountains of central California, an explosive blaze that's burned over 80,000 acres, making it the biggest California wildfire of 2025. Jason Allen reports.
Wildfires burning across multiple states
A wildfire burning in central California has exploded to the largest one the state has seen so far this year. It is expected to expand in the coming days. CBS News' Jason Allen reports on the latest details.
Texas House fails to reach quorum again
The Texas House failed to reach a quorum for the second day in a row Tuesday as Democrats who fled remained outside the state in their effort to block the redrawing of the state's congressional map. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on the Trump administration's response. Then, Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general, joins to explain the legality of redistricting.
California Democrats discuss redistricting
California Democrats are pursuing a plan to redraw congressional maps amid the efforts in Texas to redistrict, which could hand the GOP five more House seats. David Becker, the executive director at the Center for Election Innovation and Research, joins with more details.
Democratic governors look to combat Texas map
Republicans' proposed redistricting in Texas is drawing backlash in some blue states. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has the details.
Wildfires still raging in California, Arizona
The fire on the north rim of the Grand Canyon has burned more than 120,000 acres after starting a month ago. Meanwhile, dry conditions north of Los Angeles are making the containment of a fire burning through a national preserve more difficult. Jason Allen reports.
California wildfire scorches Western U.S.
Wildfires continue to rage on in the West as firefighters battle California's Gifford Fire, which has already burned more than 40,000 acres. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest.
Wildfires rage on across Western U.S.
Several wildfires are scorching parts of the West. California's Gifford Fire is burning more than 40,000 acres of land. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest.
Trump-Putin summit in Alaska concludes with no deal on Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Erin strengthens into hurricane, the first of 2025 Atlantic season
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
DOJ removes D.C. emergency police chief, agrees to rewrite immigration directive
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order Thursday that amounted to a reversal of "sanctuary" policies in D.C. The District sued over the order Friday.
Trump administration faces lawsuit over "secret report" on climate change
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Here's the transcript of what Putin and Trump said in Alaska
Both President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered brief remarks, but took no questions, in Alaska.
Democrats unveil maps of California's redistricting proposal
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
New Orleans mayor indicted on federal corruption charges
Prosecutors allege that in October 2021, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jeffrey Vappie, her bodyguard, developed a "personal, intimate relationship."
"Devil in the Ozarks" spent 6 months planning prison break, report says
An internal review reveals that a former police chief, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," spent months planning his escape from an Arkansas prison.
Clinton says Trump should get Peace Prize if he ends Ukraine war without concessions
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said if President Trump is the architect of a deal to end the war in Ukraine without Kyiv ceding land to Russia, "I'd nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize."