How Watch Duty became an essential app during the L.A. wildfires
The Watch Duty app's fire fact-checkers brought reliable information to Los Angeles residents during a week of chaos.
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This home design may help save it from a fire
In Los Angeles, where the historic Palisades and Eaton Fires continue to burn, a home built using a so-called passive design concept was the only one still standing in its neighborhood. David Schechter reports.
L.A. firefighters have window to fight blaze
Los Angeles-area winds weakened on Thursday night, providing firefighters with a critical window to gain control of the ongoing wildfires. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Wildfire conspiracy theories are going viral again. Why?
Researchers say the conspiracies around the L.A. wildfires follow familiar patterns.
The long-term mental health toll of wildfires and the danger if left untreated
Wildfires can take a long-term toll on mental health, and, if left untreated, people can suffer for even longer. Experts explain what to know.
Do you live in a fire-risk area? These maps show high-risk zones.
Los Angeles and other areas of California are at high risk of wildfires, but they're not alone. So are parts of Texas, Florida and more, maps show.
Pasadena public health emergency
Pasadena, California, residents are under a public health emergency over concerns of ashes from the Eaton fire affecting the air quality. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports. Also, meteorologist Grant Gilmore breaks down the latest weather forecast.
Who owns California's water?
False claims over a wealthy California couple owning a vast amount of California's water are surfacing online. CBS News Confirmed's Melissa Mahtani sets the record straight.
State Farm cancels Super Bowl ad, citing impact of Los Angeles fires
State Farm is pulling its Super Bowl ad, saying the insurer is focused on supporting Los Angeles residents.
Weather forecast on L.A. winds, rain
Winds are dying down in the Los Angeles area where multiple fires roar. While no rain is forecasted, conditions may be more favorable for fire mitigation efforts. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Altadena, and meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down what's next for the weather.
California power company sued over wildfires
Blame is starting to be placed on California power companies and others for not doing more to save lives in the early stages of the Los Angeles-area wildfires. Multiple lawsuits have been filed, including a wrongful death suit unveiled Wednesday against Southern California Edison. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Company behind incorrect Los Angeles alert says it added new safeguards
Genasys, the company behind Los Angeles' emergency alert technology, said it has "not been able to replicate" an error that sent inaccurate information to millions.
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Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing in fires
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn.
California burn zones face landslide threats
Conditions are improving for firefighters battling the Los Angeles-area wildfires, but now landslides are threatening burn zones. KCAL News' Rick Montanez has more.
What to know about online claims about who owns California's water
Erroneous accusations that a wealthy couple, Stewart and Lynda Resnick, have been hoarding water amid the Southern California wildfires have been spreading widely online.
California officials deny false claims Oregon fire trucks turned away
Crews from neighboring states are helping California fight the Los Angeles area fires, and officials say regulations are not holding them up.
Pictures of L.A. fire damage show aftermath of California blazes
Damage caused by Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire in Altadena were captured by photojournalists as L.A. officials map the extent of the blazes.
Reporter uses TikTok to help wildfire evacuees
CBS News Sacramento's Ashley Sharp has received widespread praise for assisting families affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, sharing updates on their homes on TikTok. They have garnered millions of views and offer comfort to those who have evacuated. She joins "CBS Mornings."
L.A. area winds weaken as wildfires burn
The Palisades and Eaton Fires have now burned nearly 40,000 acres. Weakening winds offer reprieve for fire crews as they continue to battle the deadly wildfires. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Conditions improving for L.A. wildfire fight
The National Weather Service says "things are starting to look better" for firefighters around Los Angeles with winds dying down and some of the red flag warnings in the area being allowed to expire. Tens of thousands of people are still under evacuation orders though. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar has more.
L.A. Fire Department brass face questions about slow response to Palisades Fire
CBS News has confirmed that as the Palisades Fire started on Jan. 7, only 19 fire engines were pre-deployed to the area.
LAFD officials face criticism over fire response
The most dangerous of the winds in Southern California will be dying down over the next few hours, giving firefighters a much-needed break. Jonathan Vigliotti has new reporting on how some of them were deployed in the first hours of the disaster.
L.A. officials criticized over preparedness
As tens of thousands of Los Angeles County residents remain under evacuation orders, and crews battle destructive wildfires, local officials have come under scrutiny for how prepared they were to combat the flames. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports.
California digs through wildfire rubble
Damage from several wildfires that spread through the Los Angeles County area is catastrophic. Thousands of homes are now mounts of ashes and many families lost most of their possessions. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi and Rob Marciano report. Also, meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest weather forecast.
Timeline of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' trip to Ghana as fire crisis developed
Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for attending an inauguration in Ghana as mounting warnings signaled heightened fire risks in Los Angeles.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals path to rate cuts at Jackson Hole
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
FBI searches John Bolton's house
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
Food crisis group declares first-ever famine in Gaza
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
1 person dead in shooting at shipyard that builds Navy vessels, officials say
Ingalls Shipbuilding is the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, and the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi.
Judge halts "Alligator Alcatraz" construction over environmental concerns
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could leave jail today. Here's what happens next.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from pre-trial detention and head back to his home state of Maryland as early as Friday — but it's unclear if ICE will seek to deport him again.
Stock futures tilt up ahead of Fed chief Jerome Powell's speech
Investors will be closely eyeing Powell's speech in Jackson Hole on Friday to see if the Fed chair hints at a potential rate cut at the central bank's next meeting.
Cracker Barrel loses almost $100 million in value after new logo release
Cracker Barrel stock plunged as much as 15% after the restaurant chain released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.