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California fires: NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley's father helping fight L.A. wildfires with private aircraft
R.K. Smithley has been flying upwards of six missions a day to drop fire retardant across Los AngelesCBS Sports - 12h -
L.A. fire official talks about progress made battling Hughes Fire
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.CBS News - 18h -
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 ...CBS News - 2d -
Five NASCAR Cup drivers with something to prove in 2025 season
The start of a season brings new hope and could bring even more for these drivers.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Living Through the Fires, and Covering Them
New York Times reporters have been writing personal portraits about the fires in the California Today newsletter. Here is a collection of their dispatches on what the disaster means to them, and to ...The New York Times - 3d -
NASCAR 2025 race schedule: Complete list of Cup Series race dates, tracks, locations and more
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series will feature both an international and grassroots flairCBS Sports - 6d -
Can Communities Survive the Fires?
A writer from Los Angeles surveys the loss.The New York Times - 6d -
NASCAR: Martin Truex Jr. to attempt 2025 Daytona 500 with Tricon Garage
The Truck Series team will be making its first Cup Series race attempt.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
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The LA fires: ways to make a difference
Hot meals and hotel discounts for evacuees, first-responder donations, and charities sheltering animalsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
The NASCAR Father Fighting L.A. Fires in a 400,000-Pound Airplane
“It takes kind of a little bit of a psycho,” R.K. Smithley said.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
WATCH: Cal Fire battalion chief speaks on battling the fires on the front lines
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to the Cal Fire battalion chief, David Acuna, about responding to the fires on the front lines and what the plan is to keep the fires out.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
What caused the fires, and how big are they?
Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
25 questions for the 2025 NASCAR Cup season
A look at some of the key elements to watch this season in the NASCAR Cup Series.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
California fires updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 24
At least 24 people are believed to be dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
Who Are the Victims of the Los Angeles Fires?
At least 24 people have been reported dead in fires raging across Los Angeles. Five lived near each other in a ravaged Altadena neighborhood.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
The Fires | Sunday on 60 Minutes
From the air and on the ground, 60 Minutes surveys the catastrophic wildfires around Los Angeles. Sunday.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
On the Frontlines of The Fire Fight
Tom Llamas goes into the fire zone with the fire crews rushing to save Los Angeles from the historic wildfires.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Is the Pink Fire Retardant That Planes Are Dropping on the California Fires Safe?
It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful compounds.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
California fires weather forecast: Strong winds expected to increase fire danger
There has been a reprieve from the strongest winds in southern California, but winds are expected to pick up later into tonight, raising the fire danger.ABC News - Jan. 11 -
New evacuations issued in Palisades Fire
New evacuation orders were issued last night as the Palisades Fire crept towards Brentwood, California. It shows how difficult the fight against the wildfires remains, even as tens of thousands of ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Fires continue into the weekend in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock. Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still smoldering ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
NASCAR rule changes for 2025: Updates to damaged vehicle policy, playoff waiver rules and more
NASCAR issued its rules bulletin for 2025 addressing some issues that affected the sport in 2024CBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
Jordan, Hamlin Defeat NASCAR Motion, Suit Heads to Discovery
A federal district judge on Friday denied NASCAR’s motion to dismiss the antitrust lawsuit brought by 23XI Racing, which is owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, and Front Row Motorsports. The ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
NASCAR guarantees Helio Castroneves a spot in Daytona 500 through a new provisional
Starting in 2025, star drivers who haven't competed in NASCAR are eligible to automatically qualify for a Cup Series race.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires
Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Raiders fire GM Telesco days after firing Pierce
The Las Vegas Raiders have fired general manager Tom Telesco after one season, the team announced Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
L.A. fire chief on whether budget cuts impacted the fire response
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about whether $17 million in budget cuts hindered the agency's wildfire response.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
How contained are the Los Angeles fires, including the Palisades fire?
Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to get the blazes under control.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
The Devastating Los Angeles Fires in Pictures
More than 130,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, with the fires—which are still uncontained—having been declared a major disaster by President Biden.Wired - Jan. 9 -
The chronicle of a fire foretold | Rebecca Solnit
The current fires in Los Angeles are reminders of the costs of forgetting. The fires raging in and around Malibu are huge, and they’re terrible, and they’re also the latest in a series of ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Multiple homes on fire in Studio City
KNBC's Julia Deng reports that multiple homes are on fire on Sunswept Drive in the Studio City area of Los Angeles, with the flames threatening a hillside behind the homes.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Fire crews making progress against Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills
KNBC's Conan Nolan describes the scene near the Sunset Fire in Los Angeles that is threatening homes. Fire crews have been using helicopters to fight the blaze as winds have lessened in the area.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
NASCAR drivers at the Chili Bowl: Here is who's racing at the 2025 Nationals in Tulsa
The cars are built. The decals have been applied. Preparations are done. All that’s left is the biggest dirt midget car event in the world. The 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals are here. Held every year ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
We Are Not Prepared for Fires Like This
A decade ago, this kind of disaster seemed unthinkably rare.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads
The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday evening.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
'Whole life gone' in house fire, family says
Laura, Toby and their two autistic sons now live with grandparents after losing their home in fire before Christmas.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Hundreds of animals killed in Dallas shopping center fire
Authorities in Dallas say a fire that broke out at a shopping center in Dallas has killed more than 500 animals, most of which were small birdsABC News - Jan. 4 -
NASCAR: Zane Smith joins Front Row Motorsports ahead of 2025 season
Front Row purchased a charter for a third car from now-defunct Stewart-Haas Racing before filing an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Likely to Elude Biden
Talks between Hamas and Israel have hit an impasse in recent days, Arab mediators said.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31
