Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires
President Trump has called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to "release the water." and claimed FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the L.A. fires. Here's what to know.
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Weekend rain expected in scorched California
Rain is in the forecast for Southern California over the weekend and while that may bring relief for the fires still burning there, the moisture could also trigger landslides. CBS News correspondent Andres Gutierrez has more.
Trump's first 2nd term trip: What to know
President Trump is embarking on the first trip of his second term to view parts of North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene before going to Los Angeles to see areas burned by the recent wildfires there. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on the trip and the ongoing fight over the president's executive order on birthright citizenship.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt sue L.A. over losing home in wildfire
Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing Los Angeles after losing their Pacific Palisades home in the wildfires tearing through Southern California in recent weeks.
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Progress made on Hughes Fire in L.A. County; map shows areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
New wildfires erupt in Southern California
Fire crews are still battling multiple wildfires across Southern California, including the Hughes Fire which broke out Wednesday and has already torched more than 10,000 acres and forced tens of thousands of evacuations in north Los Angeles County. The threat of Santa Ana winds which fueled these blazes is not over. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Latest wildfire conditions in Los Angeles area
Thousands of people are under evacuation orders in Southern California as strong winds fuel new wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The Hughes Fire has scorched more than 10,000 acres as of Thursday evening and is only 14% contained. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez reports.
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2 new fires explode in California
The Hughes Fire and the Sepulveda Fire quickly alarmed Los Angeles-area residents who rushed to evacuate as Southern California continues to deal with the wildfires from early January. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
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Confirmation hearing underway for Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi; Homeowners dropped by insurance struggle to rebuild after wildfires.
Details on new Los Angeles-area fires
New wildfires broke out Wednesday around Los Angeles as firefighters continued to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires that have been burning for more than two weeks. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more from California and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the forecast.
New wildfires break out in L.A. area
There are more evacuation warnings amid the Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County. More than 30,000 people have been told to flee the community of Castaic due to the fast-moving fire, which has exploded in size. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
L.A. fire official on new wildfires
Capt. Sheila Kelliher with the Los Angeles County Fire Department speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the latest in the Hughes Fire in the L.A. area and the challenges ahead.
Crews around L.A. battling new wildfires
Authorities in California are dealing with new wildfires, including the Hughes Fire that has put more than 50,000 people under evacuation orders and warnings in northern Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
L.A. fire maps show where blazes are burning right now
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
New wildfire explodes in size north of Los Angeles
A wildfire erupted Wednesday near the community of Castaic in north Los Angeles County. The blaze quickly grew to more than 5,000 acres, spurring thousands of evacuations. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
New fire forces thousands of evacuations
A new wildfire called the Hughes Fire broke out in northwest Los Angeles County on Wednesday. It quickly scorched more than 5,000 acres of land in a few hours and forced some highway closures. Meanwhile, two other major fires in the area continue to burn. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports and Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new fire and evacuations.
Hughes Fire roars Southern California
The Hughes Fire has erupted in Southern California and has already spread across more than 5,000 acres. the CBS News Los Angeles team is reporting on the new mandatory evacuation orders.
Fire victims include man found holding hose and 82-year-old in bed
One of those killed in the Eaton Fire was 66-year-old Victor Shaw, who was found holding a hose after the flames ravaged his neighborhood.
Fire burns in San Diego County
Two new wildfires burned in San Diego County on Tuesday as dangerous winds returned to the region. Crews were able to contain one of the fires. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.
Fires roar in San Diego County
Firefighters are working to contain a pair of fires in San Diego County. This comes after the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area that killed at least 27 people. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
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L.A. fires devastate families, firefighters
Days after fires began tearing through homes in the Los Angeles area, families are returning to smoldering neighborhoods as firefighters continue their battle against the deadly wildfires.
What we know about the start of the Palisades Fire
A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery and photos shared by local residents indicates the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles likely started close to where another blaze, the Lachman Fire, broke out on Jan. 1.
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."
Newsom signs California redistricting plan
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Erik Menendez denied parole after decades in prison
California officials have denied Erik Menendez parole after he spent decades in prison for killing his parents in 1989.
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.
Eyewitness says American subcontractors at Gaza aid sites fired at Palestinians
An eyewitness told CBS News that American subcontractors at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites shot at Palestinians, a claim GHF denies.
Missouri appears likely to redraw congressional map during Trump's redistricting push
Texas and California have already begun congressional redistricting efforts for political advantage.
Alina Habba serving unlawfully as N.J.'s top federal prosecutor, judge rules
Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal lawyer, has been serving as New Jersey's U.S. attorney "without lawful authority" since early July, a judge said.
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.