Man says zombie mortgage led to foreclosure
Jose Arzate of Santa Maria, California, says he was taken by surprise when sheriff's deputies evicted him. He says he never knew he owed tens of thousands of dollars in "zombie mortgage" debt.
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Veteran could lose home due to zombie mortgage
Laverne Simmons of Inglewood, California, says she never got bills for a decade-old debt. Now this "zombie mortgage" could cost her the home she loves.
Crews battling western U.S. wildfires
Crews continued to battle wildfires across the western U.S. on Tuesday. The Lone Rock fire began about 140 miles east of Portland, Oregon, more than a week ago and is only 40% contained. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti is in California, where investigators are working to determine the cause of another fire.
Fires roar in California, Oregon
Multiple states in the West are still reeling from active fires or the devastation from wildfire events in 2024. Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, California, Oregon and Colorado have already endured wildfires this year and so far, more than 3 million acres of land have been scorched. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Otter who terrorized surfers returns
Otter 841 terrorized surfers in Santa Cruz, California last year, biting and hijacking boards. Multiple operations to capture her failed, and she disappeared without notice in October. Now, she's back. Surfers are on the lookout while experts try to explain her odd behavior.
Disneyland workers vote to authorize strike, citing unfair labor practice
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis "felt powerless" after being handcuffed on flight
Terrell Davis and his wife, Tamiko, discussed the moment the former Denver Broncos star was handcuffed in front of his children and other passengers on a United Airlines flight.
Livestream shows hundreds of rattlesnakes at "mega-den" in Colorado
Researchers are asking the public to help them study a "mega-den" filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of rattlesnakes using a live video feed.
Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
More extreme heat on West Coast, Rockies
The brutal summer heat wave is continuing with triple-digit temperatures fueling California fires and record-breaking highs being felt in Colorado. Meteorologists Zoe Mintz and Callie Zanandrie have more.
California hits record temperatures
The heat wave gripping California is breaking records, with multiple cities in the Golden State reporting temperatures at and above 115 degrees Fahrenheit. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Kara Finnstrom has more.
Soaring home insurance costs are likely to keep rising. Here's why.
Storms like Hurricane Beryl are leading to double-digit rate hikes for homeowners, while padding insurers' pockets.
Police track down more than $200,000 in stolen Lego
Officers found more than 4,000 stolen Lego sets at an Oregon store, police said.
Dharmesh Patel, driver accused in Devil's Slide plunge, released to outpatient treatment instead of trial
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
Blood in the Sand
Two teens killed on the same California beach six years apart. DNA on one of the victims leads to two suspects -- one of them worked for the police. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates.
Dangerous, record-breaking heat expected to continue spreading across U.S.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
Meet the dog catching California waves
If you're watching the waves in California, you might spot an unusual surfer out there. Skyler, a 15-year-old dog, has been catching waves since she was a pup, handling the ocean's rhythms all on her own.
Thompson Fire rages in Northern California
Crews are still trying to contain the Thompson Fire in Northern California as a new fire spreads further south in Mariposa County. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is following new developments with the French Fire and other wildfires in California.
Houses becoming unaffordable for most
New data shows a growing portion of the U.S. has become unaffordable for home buyers. Meanwhile, insurance companies are backing out of some places because of extreme weather. CBS News contributor Javier David discusses the numbers.
Firefighters working to contain California fire
The Thompson Fire burning in Northern California is only 7% contained as of Thursday afternoon as firefighters try to get a handle on the blaze. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Oroville. Then, meteorologist Jessica Burch joins with the latest forecast.
California wildfire forces evacuations
Fueled by extreme heat, bone-dry brush and strong winds, the fast-moving Thompson fire has scorched nearly 4,000 acres in just two days and destroyed multiple structures.
Major California wildfire forces evacuations
The Thompson Fire has burned through more than 3,500 acres in Butte County, California, since it started Tuesday morning, prompting the evacuations of over 28,000 people. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
California's Thompson Fire forces evacuations
The Thompson Fire has forced evacuations in Butte County, California, as firefighters try to contain flames that spread across 3,000 acres. CBS News Sacramento's Rachel Wulff reports from Oroville.
California wildfire torches over 2,000 acres
A wildfire north of Sacramento, California, fueled by oppressively high temperatures has burned more than 2,000 acres. It's one of multiple wildfires the state is fighting. CBS News Sacramento reporter Rachel Wulff has more.
Planned Parenthood to blitz GOP seats to sway California's voters
The reproductive rights organization hopes to oust GOP incumbents from key California congressional seats by highlighting the possibility of a national abortion ban.
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Bondi testifies at Senate hearing on oversight of DOJ
Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday for a hearing on oversight of the Justice Department. Follow live updates here.
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California airport goes without air traffic controllers in government shutdown
The 2025 government shutdown entered its seventh day on Tuesday as both sides remained locked in their positions, with no sign of relenting. Follow live updates here.
Israelis mourn 2 years after Hamas attack as the Gaza war grinds on
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
Supreme Court hears arguments involving Colorado "conversion therapy" ban
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.
Israeli who was captured on Oct. 7 pleads for return of other hostages
Former Israeli hostage Ohad Ben Ami tells CBS News that two years after Hamas' rampage, in his mind, he's still underground with the remaining captives.
Nobel in Physics goes to 3 scientists for work on quantum technology
One of 2025's three Nobel Prize in Physics winners says the trio's work is "one of the underlying reasons that cellphones work.''
Frmr. IL National Guard commander "never" saw troops called from other states before
Part of President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Illinois are 400 members of the Texas National Guard, a move a former Illinois National Guard commander said he has "never seen before."
Flights delayed at some airports amid air traffic controller shortage
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
Helicopter crashes on Sacramento freeway; 3 critically injured, officials say
Officials are investigating after a medical helicopter crashed on a Sacramento freeway Monday evening.