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Southern California residents react to wildfire that destroyed their homes

A massive wildfire in Southern California has burned across more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County, destroying dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with residents ...

Dozens of homes destroyed in Southern California wildfire

More than 200 homes and structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Mountain Fire in Ventura County in Southern California. The blaze has scorched about 32 square miles. Firefighting efforts ...

Southern California wildfires destroy or damage hundreds of structures

More than 200 structures have been damaged or destroyed by wildfires in Southern California. Drought conditions have also caused wildfires in the Northeast. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

California family reels from destructive Mountain Fire

Calmer winds are helping crews battle the Mountain Fire in Southern California, which has destroyed dozens of homes. Local homeowners are left searching through rubble for signs of hope. Elise ...

Crews getting control of Mountain Fire in California

Fire crews are making progress containing the Mountain Fire in California's Ventura County. Thousands of residents are returning home to survey the damage. Elise Preston has more.

Dangerous wildfires rage across California and New England

Crews are battling wildfires on both U.S. coasts with more than 130 homes and structures destroyed out West. Firefighters in New York and New Jersey have been racing to battle dozens of blazes ...

Calvert wins reelection in Southern California House race

Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) is projected to win reelection in his Southern California House seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Calvert faced a challenge from Democrat Will Rollins, a former ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

State of Congress: House looks to California (and Trump)

Politics - Politico - November 12

Democrat wins California House seat to replace Porter

Democrat Dave Min is projected to defeat Republican Scott Baugh in the race to succeed Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.), keeping the seat within Democratic control, according to Decision Desk HQ. Min, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Giant wall of dust sweeps across central California

The huge dust storm - also known as a haboob - limited visibility and left many residents in the dark.

California Republican requests Trump's help in open letter

A California Republican has requested President-elect Trump’s help in an open letter, saying that his state “is grappling with a variety of problems” like “devastating wildfires” and “an escalating ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

California mountain lions are adapting to human schedules: Study

Mountain lions in the greater Los Angeles region are consciously shifting their activity to avoid interacting with human residents, a new study has found. Big cats living in areas with higher ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

A mythical harbinger of doom washes up on a California beach

A second oarfish, the mythical harbinger of doom, has been found washed up on California’s shores.

Woman accused of faking nurse credentials at California hospital

A woman who was admitted to posing as a nurse in Virginia without credentials has been arrested in connection with a nursing job at a medical center in Burbank, California. Authorities claim she ...

The Norwegian Company Blamed for California’s Hydrogen Car Woes

A civil fraud case reveals that the hydrogen fueling stations promoted by Toyota, Shell, and Chevron never worked in the first place.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Rare "doomsday fish" spotted on a Southern California beach

The doomsday fish got its name because it looks like a mythical sea creature, with a long, ribbon-shaped body that can grow up to 30 feet.

At 17, She Just Passed the State Bar of California

Sophia Park is believed to be the youngest person to pass the California State Bar Exam, besting the previous record-holder: her older brother, Peter.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Newsom to Visit California’s Trump Country: ‘Message Received’

Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged that residents were frustrated by economic problems and said that Democrats needed to address their concerns.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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