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Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire in Southern California

A wildfire between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara has burned over 20,000 acres, damaging or destroying around 200 homes. California's governor has declared a state of emergency as thousands of ...

Winds still driving Mountain Fire that's destroyed hundreds of homes in Southern California

Thousands of Californians have been forced to evacuate as the Mountain Fire continues to spread in Southern California. More than 20,000 acres have already been scorched. CBS News correspondent ...

Mountain Fire only 7% contained as it wreaks destruction in California

Authorities are working to contain a massive wildfire in Southern California. The Mountain Fire has burned over 20,000 acres of land in Ventura County, around 65 miles northwest of Downtown Los ...

After California Mountain Fire, Residents Return to Find Homes Reduced to Rubble

The Mountain fire has torn through more than 20,000 acres and destroyed more than 130 structures in Ventura County. “It’s just devastating,” one resident said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Calmer winds help firefighters make progress against California's Mountain Fire

Calmer winds helped California firefighters battle the once out-of-control Mountain Fire on Friday as they continued to defend homes from the destructive blaze, officials said.

Firefighters Gain More Control of Southern California Blaze That Spread Rapidly

After the Mountain fire ballooned to more than 20,000 acres in less than 24 hours, improving weather conditions helped crews contain more of the blaze on Saturday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Police arrest naked man living in crawl space of Southern California home

Police arrested a naked man in the crawl space underneath the El Sereno, California, home of a 93-year-old woman Friday morning.

California air regulators approve controversial standards that could affect gas prices

California regulators have approved plans to strengthen the state's carbon reduction standards — a move that opponents fear could drive up gasoline prices. The decision, which occurred following a ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor

Prop 6, which would have banned involuntary servitude in prisons, fails in blow to criminal justice reform advocates. California voters have rejected a ballot measure to prohibit forced prison ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

How two California men were united by patriotism and a weathered flag

A weathered American flag outside 66-year-old Napoleon Fuller's Menifee, California home connected him with a Vietnam veteran. That connection gave him a renewed sense of pride.

Democrat defeats Republican Rep. Garcia in key California House race

Democrat George Whitesides is projected to defeat two-term Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Whitesides, the former Virgin Galactic CEO who also served as NASA chief of ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

GOP Rep. Valadao holds Central Valley, California, swing seat

The seat was a top target for Democrats, who were hoping to finally clinch the district.

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

Democrat Dave Min defeats Scott Baugh in critical California House race

Democrat Dave Min has defeated Republican Scott Baugh in the race for a congressional seat in Orange County, California, NBC News projects.

California researchers discover mysterious, gelatinous new sea slug

More than two decades after spotting a mysterious, gelatinous, bioluminescent creature swimming in the deep sea, California researchers this week announced that it was a new species of sea slug

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

California Gov. Gavin Newsom preparing to "Trump-proof" his state

Governors in blue states are preparing to push back against the incoming Trump administration's agenda. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called a special session of the legislature to "Trump-proof" ...

4 arrested in California for allegedly staging bear attacks to receive insurance payouts

Investigators accused four suspects of staging bear attacks using a costume to damage vehicles in a San Bernardino County mountain community in order to receive payouts totaling more than $140,000.

Steph drops ‘night night' to cap Warriors' statement win in OKC

Steph Curry busted out his legendary celebration after a big-time 3-pointer that sealed the Golden State Warriors' win on Sunday night.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Here's the weather expected for Halloween night

Weather in the Northeast will be warmer than usual during Halloween, a change from what's usually a cold night for families who will be out trick-or-treating. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down what's ...

What to look for on US election night

Razor-thin margins and possible legal challenges mean the next president might not be known for some time

Business - Financial Times - November 4

What to expect on US election night

Don’t anticipate results tonight, but there will be some early indicators

World - Financial Times - November 5

What to look out for on election night

What to look out for, and when to expect a result

Election night: The future of health care

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Voters decide on the future of health care tonight Voters will decide the future of the U.S. health care ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night.

Firefighters attacked during Bonfire Night disorder

Police and firefighters were targeted by fireworks, bricks and bottles in pockets of disorder across Scotland.

Penguins' Malkin, Crosby share milestone night

Evgeni Malkin became the 48th player in NHL history to score 500 career goals and Sidney Crosby became the 10th player in NHL history with 1,600 regular-season points in a career in Wednesday's win ...

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Brian Williams to host election night special on Amazon

Brian Williams is making a return to the news business. Amazon announced Thursday that former NBC News anchor and MSNBC host will preside over election night coverage it is planning on its ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

DATELINE FRIDAY SNEAK PEEK: The Night of the Nor'easter

The latest in the high-profile murder trial of Karen Read, who is accused of killing her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, by reversing her car into him after a night out. Andrea Canning reports Friday, ...

Mike Tomlin: Russell Wilson was excellent on Sunday night

Russell Wilson's Steelers debut was worth the wait.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

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