Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.

Nearly 180,000 people have been forced from their homes by the devastating wildfires burning in Southern California. They include Dale Fielder, who is sheltering at the Pasadena Convention Center with his wife after their home was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Here are some ways to help those in need.

The smoke was expected to most heavily affect northwest coastal LA County, and in areas nearest the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires.

The fires erupted on the heels of reforms meant to stop insurers from fleeing the state.

The NBA said it is postponing the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets as the city continues to grapple with a swath of wildfires that have forced evacuations of nearly 180,000 and destroyed thousands of homes. There’s no new date for the game yet. “The entire NBA family sends its thoughts […]

UPDATE THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 4:50 PM PT: The NFL is relocating the playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona amid the L.A. wildfires. In the interest of public safety, Monday’s Vikings vs. Rams Wild Card game has been moved to Arizona, the football organization said in a statement. The […]

The planned Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams Wild Card playoff game has been moved to Arizona amid the Los Angeles wildfires.

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.

Authorities estimate that as of Thursday, more than 5,000 structures have been destroyed by the wildfires that have torched more than 30,000 acres across Los Angeles. Many questions remain about how local officials prepared for and responded to the disaster, and Mayor Karen Bass is facing questions over the timing of her trip to Africa. Jonathon Vigliotti has the latest.

The wind-fueled Eaton Fire burning in northeast Los Angeles County has rained destruction on several neighborhoods in Pasadena and Altadena, damaging or destroying at least 1,000 structures and killing at least five people. Kris Van Cleave spoke with the sister of one of the victims.

They want to halt a new state law that bars them from requiring employees to attend anti-union meetings at work.

Death and damage tolls rose as largest fires remained uncontained after three days.

Among those who have lost their homes are familiar Hollywood faces, including Paris Hilton, Anthony Hopkins and Jeff Bridges.

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The 'Happy Day's star latched onto an idea that has been ricocheting around online as people have tried to understand the fire destruction in Los Angeles.