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Firefighters on the ground and in the air rushed to slow a rapidly spreading brush fire that exploded near Castaic on Wednesday, forcing evacuations around Lake Castaic and impacting traffic on the 5 Freeway. The Hughes Fire erupted around 10:50 a.m. in the area of Lake Hughes Road, according to Cal Fire incident commanders. Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire near Castaic, California on Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) An air tanker makes a retardant drop around the Hughes Fire in northern Los Angeles County on Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) A firefighting helicopter attacks the Hughes Fire near Castaic, California. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – The California Department of Forestry & Fire Prevention (Cal Fire) is offering the public a three-dimensional map of the Hughes Fire in northern Los Angeles County. As of early Wednesday afternoon, the fire had burned more than 3,400 acres of dry brush around Lake Castaic with no containment. The 3D map shows the active Hughes Fire perimeter and the areas under mandatory evacuation orders and warnings. Map not displaying correctly? Tap here.

Promises made, promises kept, President Trump liked to crow during his first term, sometimes deservedly. He’s only days into his second term and already he’s making that claim after a torrent of executive orders. In no case is his boast more justified, if shameful, than for his Day 1 blanket order pardoning 1,583 rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, commuting the sentences of those most responsible — and violent — and dismissing all remaining cases. Trump vowed at rallies throughout his 2024 campaign that once back in office he’d immediately free “the J-6 hostages.” Yet in keeping that promise, he broke a long-forgotten one on the same subject. He made it not at a political rally but in a videotaped recording at the White House, a day after the seven-hour insurrection was put down and as he faced bipartisan condemnation for his complicity. Opinion Columnist Jackie Calmes Jackie Calmes brings a critical eye to the national political scene. She has decades of experience covering the White House and Congress. The president who’d inspired the mob to try to keep him in power

Roki Sasaki was shown Tuesday night on the Crypto.com Arena video screen during the first half of the Lakers’ game against the Washington Wizards. The crowd went nuts, giving the 23-year-old Japanese pitching phenom a louder and more enthusiastic response than many celebrities receive while attending Lakers games. Sasaki should probably get used to such treatment from L.A. sports fans after agreeing to sign with the Dodgers last week. Sasaki is a hard-throwing right hander who compiled a 2.10 earned-run average during his four seasons as a pro in Japan. While he may not have been familiar to many U.S. sports fans just a few short months ago, Sasaki became a household name — and a coveted free agent — during the MLB offseason. After being posted last month by his Nippon Professional Baseball league club, the Chiba Lotte Marines, Sasaki effectively became eligible to sign with an MLB team when the international signing period opened Jan. 15. Two days later, Sasaki revealed via Instagram he had chosen the Dodgers. Because Sasaki is under 25, MLB international signing rules limited him to taking a minor-league

A rapidly growing fire near the Castaic jail complex sparked alarm on Wednesday morning, as attorneys urged the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to evacuate the nearly 5,000 inmates in the county’s northernmost jails. The Hughes fire broke out a little before 11 a.m., roughly 5 miles north of the Pitchess Detention Center. “No evacuations have been ordered yet,” the department said at 10:58 a.m., minutes after the blaze began. “The facilities are aware and will take appropriate action as necessary.” But the blaze soon ballooned to more than 3,000 acres, and by noon, lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California — which represents inmates in two class-action lawsuits against the jails — began reaching out to county officials to urge action. At 11:53 a.m., Melissa Camacho, an ACLU Southern California senior staff attorney, emailed Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s justice deputy, Sandra Croxton with her concerns. This article is provided free of charge to help keep our community safe and supported during these devastating fires. “I hope that you and Supervisor Barger can put immediate pressure on LASD to start evacuating the four

By Marissa Wenzke Updated on: January 22, 2025 / 4:57 PM EST / KCAL News CBS News Live CBS News Los Angeles Live With high winds driving the flames, a fast-moving wildfire exploded to more than 5,000 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday — prompting mandatory evacuations and road closures as it continued to spread. The Hughes Fire broke out near Castaic Lake — off Lake Hughes Road just north of Castaic Reservoir Road — before quickly growing to 500 acres within an hour. By 12:30 p.m., less than two hours after it was first reported by fire officials, it had ripped through 3,407 acres with 0% containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. At 1:03 p.m., it was estimated to be 5,054 acres still with 0% containment, Cal Fire said. The unincorporated community of Castaic is located in northwest Los Angeles County, about 15 miles northwest of the city of Santa Clarita and just alongside the Angeles National Forest. The nearby Santa Clarita Valley is home to Six Flags Magic Mountain, where a huge

Trump follows through on immigration Trump follows through on immigration promises 06:25 Washington — Trump administration officials are considering deploying as many as 10,000 soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border and using Department of Defense bases to hold migrants awaiting deportation as they plan their dramatic crackdown on illegal immigration , according to an internal government memo obtained by CBS News. In an executive action Mr. Trump signed upon taking office on Monday, he declared a national emergency along the southern border and ordered the Defense Department to provide troops and resources “to support the activities of the Secretary of Homeland Security in obtaining complete operational control” of the border. He also instructed the military to help build border barriers to repel migrants. On Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the president had signed another executive order to deploy 1,500 troops to the southern border, where 2,500 soldiers are already stationed under federal orders. Texas and other states have also deployed National Guard soldiers to the border in recent years, including to fortify it with razor wire. But the internal Customs and

Enrique Tarrio arrives in Miami to cheers, boos – CBS News Watch CBS News Enrique Tarrio, one of the men pardoned by President Trump in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, has arrived in Miami after leaving a federal prison in Texas. CBS News’ Manuel Bojorquez reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry claimed a “monumental” victory Wednesday as Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids made an unprecedented apology for intruding in his life for years, and agreed to pay substantial damages to settle his privacy invasion lawsuit. News Group Newspapers acknowledged its private investigators and journalists targeted Harry with phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information. The company offered him a “full and unequivocal apology” for intrusion by the now-defunct News of the World and its sister tabloid The Sun. The statement, read out at the High Court in London by Harry’s attorney David Sherborne, even went beyond the scope of the case to acknowledge intruding on the life of Harry’s mother, the late Princess Diana, and the impact it had on his family. “We acknowledge and apologize for the distress caused to the duke, and the damage inflicted on relationships, friendships and family, and have agreed to pay him substantial damages,” the settlement statement said. His phone was hacked and he was spied on News Group has long acknowledged that phones were hacked by staff at the News of the World, the

Firefighters are working to contain a new wildfire, dubbed the Hughes Fire, which exploded east of Lake Castaic in northern Los Angeles County on Wednesday. The fire had charred more than 3,400 acres by 12:30 p.m. with no containment. Evacuation orders included homes and businesses surrounding the lake, including the city of Castaic. The cause of the fire was unknown. Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) A firefighting helicopter attacks the Hughes Fire near Castaic, California. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) Sky5 view of the Hughes Fire next to Castaic Lake. Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) The Hughes Fire is seen on Jan. 22, 2025. (KTLA) The Hughes Fire

A real estate agent in La Cañada Flintridge is facing criminal charges for allegedly raising the price of his rental property by 38% after the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said Wednesday. “May this announcement serve as a stern warning to those who would seek to further victimize those who have lost everything,” Bonta said in a release. “DOJ is aggressively and relentlessly pursuing those who are trying to make a quick buck off someone else’s pain.” A couple who lost their home in the Eaton fire attempted to rent a home in La Cañada Flintridge from real estate agent Mike Kobeissi, according to a Justice Department investigation. But after the application was received, the couple was informed the price had gone up by 38%, the investigation found. The couple decided not to rent the house due to the increase. California law prohibits raising prices for rental properties and other essential goods and services by more than 10% following a natural disaster. The rules remain in effect until March 8 unless further extended by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Kobeissi could not

Doctor Strange is going on hiatus in the next Marvel sequel, “Avengers: Doomsday,” according to a spoiler-happy, secret-spilling Benedict Cumberbatch. “Is that a spoiler?” the actor asked Variety in a recent interview. “F— it!” Speaking of no effs to give, the Oscar-nominated “The Imitation Game” and “The Power of the Dog” star also helped explain a “good WTF,” thanks to Marvel and Robert Downey Jr.’s surprise announcement at Comic-Con last summer that Downey would be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as someone other than Iron Man. Cumberbatch found out about Downey’s Marvel homecoming while watching live coverage of the 2024 Comic-Con presentation. So, according to Variety, he immediately grabbed his phone and sent a message to Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige. “I texted, ‘What the f—?’ and then quickly added, ‘Good what-the-f—. I mean, good what-the-f—,’” the 48-year-old star told the outlet. For Cumberbatch, Downey’s return is a good WTF that would keep things light on set, despite the pressure of making the multimillion-dollar movies, he said. The British actor, whose parents also were thespians, told Variety that Downey would refer to him as

The San Bernardino National Forest Law Enforcement & Investigations team is requesting help identifying two men caught on camera taking equipment from fire trucks. (U.S. Forest Service – San Bernardino National Forest) Jan. 22, 2025 12:10 PM PT Authorities are trying to identify and locate two men who were caught on security footage stealing fire equipment from a U.S. Forest Service vehicle in San Bernardino County. On Jan. 17, at around 3:30 a.m., two men in a red two-door Jeep Wrangler pulled into the parking lot of a Hilton Inn Express on Milliken Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service’s San Bernardino National Forest division. The men parked near a San Bernardino National Forest Engine 336, which was assigned to be prepared for emergencies during the Santa Ana wind event, officials said. The men got out of their car and forced open three locked compartments in the U.S. Forest Service vehicle, taking fire equipment and putting it into their Jeep. The men then drove away, turning onto Milliken Avenue and onto Fifth Street, according to authorities. The two

Can ICE arrest immigrants at schools and churches? – CBS News Watch CBS News Questions remain over ICE arrests at U.S. schools and churches as President Trump’s new immigration policies get underway. CBS News’ Andres Gutierrez reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

What’s next for Trump’s picks? What’s next for Trump’s administration picks after inauguration? 08:27 President Trump is threatening to use his powers to adjourn Congress so he can make recess appointments for at least some of his top Cabinet nominees and their deputies, enabling them to begin running the largest federal departments.  Mr. Trump most recently raised the prospect of plunging the executive and legislative branches into uncharted constitutional territory during his White House meeting Tuesday with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson, mulling the option if Democrats opt to slow-walk or delay his top national security and public health nominees, according to two people familiar with the meetings.  “This remains a significant possibility in the eyes of the White House,” one of the people familiar with the meetings said, emphasizing this is not expected to happen this week, but remains under active consideration. Mr. Trump has signaled he wants the Senate to move quickly to confirm his top Cabinet picks, and Republican senators have said for weeks they want to move swiftly, particularly on his top national security appointments. On