At least 24 people dead in California wildfires with more high winds in forecast – CBS News Watch CBS News The death toll from the wildfires that have scorched Los Angeles County has risen to at least 24. More high winds are in the forecast, threatening to fan flames further. CBS News correspondent Charlie De … Read more
Elon Musk has a history of involving himself, often controversially, in crises. In recent years, the billionaire has promised to fund fixes to contaminated water at homes in Flint, Michigan; developed a submarine to rescue trapped children from a submerged cave in Thailand (it wasn’t used); and experimented with building ventilators for Covid patients during … Read more
The Eaton Fire burst out of the San Gabriel mountains above Altadena Tuesday night. It has since devoured more than 7,000 homes and structures in this tight-knit, diverse community making it one of the most savage firestorms in Los Angeles County’s history. The death toll is rising. Wildfires are a fact of life here – … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a broad executive order that aims to make it easier to rebuild after the fires by suspending California’s costly and time-consuming environmental review process for homeowners and businesses whose property was damaged or destroyed. The order is likely to be the first of several permit streamlining measures issued by state, … Read more
A look at the efforts to save pets and animals from the California wildfires – CBS News Watch CBS News As wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, efforts are being made to save pets and animals. Lilia Luciano takes a look at one of the groups working to rescue them. Be the … Read more
Families, firefighters in shock as California wildfires continue | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News 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. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, … Read more
All week, I’ve been reassuring friends and family across the world checking in over texts, DMs and WhatsApp messages with this: We’re safe <3. But right now in Los Angeles, safety is a provisional state. At home in Highland Park, my husband and I planned where we might shelter and packed our go bag — … Read more
Full Interview: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, January 12 – CBS News Watch CBS News Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan speaks with the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency about the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now … Read more
1/12: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” after the devastating Pacific Palisades fire, Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the area, while FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Rep. Judy Chu of California discuss the response. Plus, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich joins. Be the first … Read more
Days after an inferno razed the Pacific Palisades, Maya Lieberman is desperate to find somewhere to live. But unscrupulous landlords who are jacking up prices are making it hard. “The price gouging is going haywire, it’s obscene,” the 50-year-old stylist told AFP. “I can’t find anywhere for us to go.” Huge fires that have torn … Read more