Over 2.2 million acres torched as California experiences record-breaking wildfire season in 2020
California is experiencing a record-breaking fire season. Fire officials said Tuesday that in 2020, wildfires have torched more than 2.2 million acres across the state, surpassing the 1.96 million acres burned in all of 2018.
California is experiencing a record-breaking fire season. Fire officials said Tuesday that in 2020, wildfires have torched more than 2.2 million acres across the state, surpassing the 1.96 million acres burned in all of 2018.
LAPD breaks up house party with hundreds of attendees defying health orders in Woodland Hills
The Los Angeles Police Department was called to a house party early Tuesday to a Woodland Hills neighborhood where hundreds of people gathered, defying local health orders.
The Los Angeles Police Department was called to a house party early Tuesday to a Woodland Hills neighborhood where hundreds of people gathered, defying local health orders.
California wildfire started because of pyrotechnics at gender reveal gathering: CalFire
Cal Fire officials did not identify who hosted the party and if the hosts will be held responsible for the fire.
Cal Fire officials did not identify who hosted the party and if the hosts will be held responsible for the fire.
Biological father sought in abduction of 6-year-old boy
The Los Angeles Police Department sought the public’s help locating a 6-year-old boy who authorities believe was abducted by his biological father.
The Los Angeles Police Department sought the public’s help locating a 6-year-old boy who authorities believe was abducted by his biological father.
Harrowing video shows woman escaping California wildfire in Sierra National Forest
Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.
Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.
Pelosi’s stylist disputes salon owner’s claims it was not a 'setup'
Pelosi took responsibility for how the incident played out but claims she was told beforehand the salon could accommodate one client at a time — indoors.
Pelosi took responsibility for how the incident played out but claims she was told beforehand the salon could accommodate one client at a time — indoors.
Protests erupt in South LA after man accused of punching deputy is shot and killed by deputies
A second night of protests was underway in response to sheriff's deputies fatally shooting a 29-year-old man who was stopped on his bicycle for a vehicle code violation in the unincorporated Westmont area near South Los Angeles.
A second night of protests was underway in response to sheriff's deputies fatally shooting a 29-year-old man who was stopped on his bicycle for a vehicle code violation in the unincorporated Westmont area near South Los Angeles.
North Texas firefighter dies while battling California wildfire
A firefighter from North Texas died Monday while fighting a wildfire in the western United States.
A firefighter from North Texas died Monday while fighting a wildfire in the western United States.
Baby of pregnant woman killed by DUI driver in California released from hospital
The infant was born by emergency C-section on August 11 following the death of her mother, Yesenia Aguilar, who was fatally struck by a driver who was allegedly under the influence. Now after several weeks in the NICU, baby Adalyn is ready to go home from the hospital.
The infant was born by emergency C-section on August 11 following the death of her mother, Yesenia Aguilar, who was fatally struck by a driver who was allegedly under the influence. Now after several weeks in the NICU, baby Adalyn is ready to go home from the hospital.
Weather improves, thousands of evacuated Californians return home after wildfires
In the past two days, evacuation orders were lifted for at least 50,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area and wine country, officials with the state fire agency, Cal Fire, said Thursday evening. At their peak, some 170,000 people were under evacuation orders.
In the past two days, evacuation orders were lifted for at least 50,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area and wine country, officials with the state fire agency, Cal Fire, said Thursday evening. At their peak, some 170,000 people were under evacuation orders.
Alameda, Contra Costa counties attempting to reopen some businesses again
Counties need to understand clearly “what thresholds to aim for and the public health data that will determine success or failure,” the California State Association of Counties said in a statement.
Counties need to understand clearly “what thresholds to aim for and the public health data that will determine success or failure,” the California State Association of Counties said in a statement.
104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
Several arrests from Jacob Blake protests, but none are Oakland residents
After midnight, Oakland police described that up to 600 people took part in what they described as "violent & destructive protests."
After midnight, Oakland police described that up to 600 people took part in what they described as "violent & destructive protests."
'Sickening': Firefighter has wallet stolen, bank account drained during Santa Cruz fire fight
Cal Fire Operations Chief Mark Brunton called the act "saddening" and said it's the last thing crews should have to experience while they're battling out of control fires with limited resources.
Cal Fire Operations Chief Mark Brunton called the act "saddening" and said it's the last thing crews should have to experience while they're battling out of control fires with limited resources.
Pence blurs details about killing of Oakland federal officer by alleged right-wing extremist
What Vice President Mike Pence didn't say was that Dave Underwood was not killed by protesters, but allegedly by an Air Force sergeant with links to a militant right-wing movement.
What Vice President Mike Pence didn't say was that Dave Underwood was not killed by protesters, but allegedly by an Air Force sergeant with links to a militant right-wing movement.
California COVID-19 case numbers are improving but don't expect rush to reopen
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
'She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon': Mother of 6 dies from COVID-19
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
Ancient redwoods survive wildfire at California’s oldest state park
“But the forest is not gone,” Laura McLendon said. “It will regrow. Every old-growth redwood I’ve ever seen, in Big Basin and other parks, has fire scars on them. They’ve been through multiple fires, possibly worse than this.”
“But the forest is not gone,” Laura McLendon said. “It will regrow. Every old-growth redwood I’ve ever seen, in Big Basin and other parks, has fire scars on them. They’ve been through multiple fires, possibly worse than this.”
California high court rejects Scott Peterson’s death penalty
It upheld his 2004 murder conviction in the killing of Laci Peterson, 27, who was eight months pregnant with their unborn son, Connor. Investigators said that on Christmas Eve 2002, Peterson dumped the bodies from his fishing boat into San Francisco Bay, where they surfaced months later.
It upheld his 2004 murder conviction in the killing of Laci Peterson, 27, who was eight months pregnant with their unborn son, Connor. Investigators said that on Christmas Eve 2002, Peterson dumped the bodies from his fishing boat into San Francisco Bay, where they surfaced months later.
70-year-old man found dead; wildfires rage through Northern California
The Santa Cruz fire is one of three “complexes,” or groups of fires, burning on all sides of the San Francisco Bay Area. All were started by lightning.
The Santa Cruz fire is one of three “complexes,” or groups of fires, burning on all sides of the San Francisco Bay Area. All were started by lightning.