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Arrested: Two men were arrested in connection with the Caldor fire in California, which burned for 67 days and destroyed more than 221,000 acres of land. (Karl Mondon/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images)A father and son were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the Caldor fire, which burned for 67 days and became the 15th largest wildfire in California. Reckless arson, also known as reckless burning, is a less severe charge than “malicious” arson. The Caldor fire was ignited on Aug. 14 and was contained Oct. 21, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The agency said that about 10% of wildfires in California are intentionally set, according to The New York Times.

(AP Photo/Noah Berger, File) (Noah Berger)SACRAMENTO, Calif. — (AP) — A father and son were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of starting a massive California wildfire that destroyed many homes and forced tens of thousands of people to flee Lake Tahoe communities earlier this year, authorities said. David Scott Smith, 66, and his son, Travis Shane Smith, 32, are accused of reckless arson in a warrant issued before formal charges are filed, the El Dorado County District Attorney’s office said. El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson provided few details about the arrest of the Smiths, citing the investigation. He said Travis Smith is an electrician and was with his father near where the fire started. The district attorney’s office said the case was developed with the U.S. Forest Service, California’s firefighting agency and the California Department of Justice, with help from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s crime lab.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — (AP) — A father and son have been arrested on suspicion of starting a massive California wildfire that forced tens of thousands to flee the Lake Tahoe area earlier this year, officials said Wednesday. The El Dorado County District Attorney’s office said in a statement that David Scott Smith and his son, Travis Shane Smith, are accused of reckless arson in a warrant issued before formal charges are filed. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

A father and son have been arrested on suspicion of starting a massive California wildfire that forced tens of thousands to flee the Lake Tahoe area earlier this year.

A 10-minute shower uses about 25 gallons of water. One load of laundry uses 40 gallons.

The California Future of Abortion Council released a list of 45 recommendations for the state to consider if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

Scott Peterson Scott Peterson listens to court proceedings during his murder trial on January 14, 2004 in Modesto, California. (Bart Ah You-Pool/Getty Images, File)SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. — A judge resentenced Scott Peterson to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday for the 2002 murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Connor, according to multiple reports. “On this initial point, Peterson is correct.”Although justices overturned Peterson’s sentence, his conviction still stands. >> Related: Scott Peterson transferred off death row ahead of resentencing hearingPeterson had been transferred from death row to a San Mateo County jail late last month, according to KRCA-TV. Check back for updates to this developing story.

The stay means that the Apple App Store will effectively remain under the status quo prohibiting developers from adding external links to other payment systems.

California Abortion Sanctuary FILE - People rally in support of abortion rights at the state Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., May 21, 2019. On Wednesday Dec. 8, 2021, a group of abortion providers and advocacy groups recommended California should use public money to bring people here from other states for abortion services should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade. “We'll be a sanctuary,” Newsom said, adding he's aware patients will likely travel to California from other states to seek abortions. Now, California abortion providers are asking California to make it easier for those people to get to the state. It's unclear about how many people would come to California for abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

Federal regulators are now investigating the financing behind former President Trump's new social media startup. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins "CBSN AM" to break down the investigation and tell us more about the Trump social media venture.

For the first time ever, guests at Disney theme parks can see Santa depicted by Black cast members.

Job quitters declined by 4.7%, falling to 4.16 million from 4.36 million, according to the JOLTS report.

Meta has said that it will allow employees the option to delay their scheduled return to the office by three to five months.

People's Choice Awards 2021: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gives award to Make-a-Wish recipient Honoree Dwayne Johnson, recipient of The People's Champion of 2021 award, presents his trophy to a Make-a-Wish guest on stage during the 2021 People's Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on December 7, 2021, in Santa Monica, California. >> PHOTOS: People’s Choice Awards 2021 red carpetAccording to People magazine and E! >> People’s Choice Awards 2021: See the complete list of winners“She is a survivor,” he said, according to People. >> Watch the moment hereWiping our tears away because @therock just dedicated his People's Choice Award to Shushana, a @makeawish recipient. pic.twitter.com/EAQKmj5jN1 — People's Choice (@peopleschoice) December 8, 2021Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 47 Photos: People's Choice Awards 2021 red carpet Kim Kardashian West, Khloé Kardashian, and Kris Jenner, winners of the Reality Show of 2021 award for "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," pose during the 2021 People's Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar on December 7, 2021, in Santa Monica, California.

People's Choice Awards 2021: See the complete list of winners Scarlett Johansson accepts the Female Movie Star of 2021 award for "Black Widow" on stage during the 2021 People's Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar on December 7, 2021, in Santa Monica, California. (Christopher Polk/E! Entertainment/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Scarlett Johansson, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, BTS and Olivia Rodrigo won big at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards, held Tuesday at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. (Christopher Polk/E! Entertainment/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)©2021 Cox Media Group

BTS Jiman, V, Jungkook, J-Hope and Suga of the K-Pop band BTS are seen filming for the The Late Late Show With James Corden on Nov. 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. The K-pop sensation's management group confirmed Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, that the performers will take a long-overdue vacation before beginning a 'new chapter' in 2022. (Photo by Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) (Christopher Polk/GC Images)Supergroup BTS is taking a well-deserved breather before its next album drops in March, the K-pop sensation’s management team confirmed via Twitter on Sunday. >> Related: BTS had most-streamed song on Apple Music in 2021Grammy-nominated BTS hinted at this “new chapter” during their video speech shown at Variety’s Hitmakers event on Saturday, the entertainment news outlet reported. The song became an anchor for us to enjoy what we can now and keep moving forward.

Live from the drive-thru FILE PHOTO: Chevy Chase speaks during a Q&A session following a special screening of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" at Microsoft Theater on December 05, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The comedian and actor recently surprised customers at a South Carolina fast-food restaurant. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)Drive-thru patrons at a Charleston, South Carolina fast-food restaurant had quite a Christmas (Vacation) surprise. >> Read more trending newsLive from the Raising Cane’s drive-thru, it’s Chevy Chase, WCIV reported. Check out the TikTok video in the story>> https://t.co/vriZGeBAYo #chsnews — Live5News (@Live5News) December 7, 2021©2021 Cox Media Group

The Blue Angels' 2023 air show schedule includes 62 demonstrations at 32 locations. Here's the full schedule:

A California man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, torture and rape after his girlfriend, who he allegedly held captive for a month, escaped.

Trump Media & Technology Group made the announcement. Nunes is leaving before his term ends.

The best TV shows of the year proved there’s never been a better time to be “Inside” (with Bo Burnham) or discover untold LGBTQ stories.

Trump Media & Technology Group made the announcement. Nunes is leaving before his term ends.

Tesla found faulty printed circuit boards are causing problems with cameras that enable its Autopilot systems.

Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, prevails in Miami court case.

Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, prevails in Miami court case.

Case against Encore Global is first to invoke California's CROWN ACT prohibiting hairstyle discrimination.

Airline shares recovered from a broad sell-off last week after signs of mild omicron cases.

Blazes also devastated Greece, Italy, Albania, North Macedonia, Spain, Algeria and Tunisia this year, according to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service.

Nearly 600 STEM professionals have signed an open letter expressing "urgent concern" over the California Department of Education’s efforts to reform mathematics education in the name of equity.

Apartment rent and occupancy set new records in November, even as the rental market headed into its traditionally slow season.

The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.

Homeowners are looking for new tech that can harden their properties against natural disasters that are increasing in frequency as a result of global warming.

Bitcoin prices held steady on Sunday after a wild 48 hours of trading send the world's largest cryptocurrency tumbling.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said 'a lot of these allegations of organized retail theft are not actually panning out' referring to smash-and-grab incidents. The New York Democrat is facing pushback from Republicans and retail leaders.

The lingering stench made residents sick and cost the county $5.4 million to remedy.

The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.

A string of incidents at private homes and public spaces has catapulted crime in Los Angeles back into the zeitgeist.

( Nic Coury/Bloomberg via Getty Images, File)Officials with Gilead Sciences Inc. on Friday announced a voluntary recall of two lots of its COVID-19 drug, remdesivir, after finding glass particles in some of the vials. >> Read more trending newsThe recall was announced after the company received a complaint from a customer about the glass, officials said. >> Related: Coronavirus: FDA approves remdesivir as treatment for COVID-19 virusGilead spokesman Chris Ridley told Bloomberg News that 55,000 vials of the drug were being recalled Friday, enough to treat 11,000 patients. >> Related: WHO does not recommend remdesivir as COVID-19 treatment, doesn’t fully rule it outHospitals using remdesivir were advised to stop using the lots under recall immediately. Company officials said consumers who have experienced problems that they think might be related to the recalled drug should contact their physician or healthcare provider.

Over 20 years ago, a young American couple adopted a Russian girl. But eventually, the parents began to fear she was capable of murder. For this week's "48 Hours," Troy Roberts sat down with her decades later to discuss her surprising story, and he joined CBSN to talk about his reporting.

Wood's main exchange-traded fund, which trades under ticker ARKK, is down more than 12% this week, on pace of its worst week since February.

The first patient in Nebraska returned from Nigeria on Nov. 23 and became symptomatic on Nov. 24, according to a press release from the Public Health Solutions District Health Department. New York officials confirmed five cases late Thursday: one in Suffolk County on Long Island, two in Queens, one in Brooklyn and another in New York City. Minnesota public health officials confirmed the second U.S. case of variant earlier that day in a resident who recently returned from attending a convention in New York City. The U.S. is among the list of 38 countries with confirmed cases of the omicron variant, the World Health Organization on Friday. Health officials in the U.S. and worldwide have worried that the variant may reduce the efficacy of vaccines to some degree.

A California man was sentenced to 82 months in prison for committing a federal hate crime in connection with attacking a Black man with a knife in Santa Cruz, California. According to evidence presented at trial, Hougen confronted a 29-year-old Black man who was crossing the street in Santa Cruz. This conviction represents Hougen’s fourth known racially motivated attack against Black men in the last seven years. “All crime is unacceptable, but hate crimes are particularly cruel. For more information and resources on the department’s efforts to combat hate crimes, visit www.justice.gov/hatecrimes.

(AP Photo/Adam Beam) (Adam Beam)WASHINGTON — (AP) — America’s employers slowed the pace of their hiring in November, adding 210,000 jobs, the fewest in nearly a year. Friday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the unemployment rate fell sharply to 4.2% from 4.6%. Many more job-seekers are needed to help companies fill their open jobs and sustain the economy’s growth. One result is that there are now 4.7 million fewer people with jobs than there were before the pandemic. And before COVID, many older Americans came out of retirement to take jobs, often for social reasons or to keep busy.

The Omicron variant has been reported in least five states including California, New York, Minnesota, Colorado and Hawaii.

The Omicron variant has been reported in least five states including California, New York, Minnesota, Colorado and Hawaii.

Economists have forecast that employers added 535,000 jobs in November, nearly the same as October's 531,000 gain, according to data provider FactSet, and that the unemployment rate dipped from 4.6% to 4.5%. One result is that there are now 4.7 million fewer people with jobs than there were before the pandemic. So far this year, the unemployment rate has tumbled by about one-third, from 6.7% to 4.6%. Julia Pollak, a labor economist at ZipRecruiter, suggested that rising wages, a near-record level of open jobs and the declining unemployment rate provide encouraging signals for people still on the sidelines. Omicron won't affect Friday's jobs report for November because the government gathered the data for it before that variant emerged.

Authorities in Los Angeles on Thursday announced more than a dozen arrests in recent smash-and-grab thefts at stores where nearly $340,000 worth of merchandise was stolen, part of a rash of organized retail crime in California. Fourteen people were arrested in connection with 11 brazen robberies between Nov. 18 and 28, and all are out of custody, police Chief Michel Moore said. At a joint news conference, both Moore and Mayor Eric Garcetti called for an end to a no-bail policy for some defendants aimed at reducing overcrowding at Los Angeles County jails during the coronavirus pandemic.

A California official says the state’s landmark law mandating women be placed on corporate boards is toothless and there are no plans to fine companies for not complying.

California was first to pass a ban in October and now New York and Illinois are introducing similar legislation.

Eddie Mekka dead at 69. Mekka was known for his work on "Laverne & Shirley." (Steve Granitz/Getty)NEWHALL, Calif. — Eddie Mekka, an actor who became famous for his role as Carmine Ragusa on the sitcom “Laverne & Shirley” died at age 69. It is with deep regret that we share with you the passing of our beloved Eddie Mekka. Eddie Mekka, as Carmine, in "Laverne & Shirley" "You Ought To Be in Pictures" 1/14/80 Cindy Williams, Eddie Mekka, Penny Marshall.

The deal has faced scrutiny from regulators since it was announced last year, and the U.S. action is the biggest hurdle it has faced yet.

Two California hospice facility owners were arrested today in Los Angeles on criminal charges related to their alleged participation in a kickback and health care fraud scheme. Doganyan and Arutyunyan are charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud, health care fraud, conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks, and paying kickbacks. The FBI Los Angeles Field Office and HHS-OIG are investigating the case. Trial Attorneys Justin Givens and Helen Lee of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section are prosecuting the case. An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

The world of sparkling wine also includes prosecco, cava, pet-nat and many others.

Even Christmas trees aren’t immune to the pandemic-induced shortages and inflation plaguing the economy.

Facebook says it removed hundreds of fake accounts linked to an effort to spread unfounded claims that the U.S. was pressuring scientists to blame the coronavirus on China.

The U.S. identified its first known case of the omicron variant Wednesday — in a vaccinated traveler returning to California from South Africa — as scientists around the world raced to establish whether the new, mutant version of the coronavirus is more dangerous than the previous ones.

When California's former Gov. Jerry Brown signed the nation’s first law requiring women on boards of publicly traded companies three years ago, he suggested it might not survive legal challenges.

A proposed oil pipeline in California that could allow ExxonMobil to resume production at three offshore platforms is expected to enter a critical phase of its government review next year.

California's first-in-the-nation law requiring women on corporate boards is being challenged in court this week on constitutional grounds.

The Los Angeles County coroner has identified the victims in the brutal slaying of a grandmother and her four grandchildren, including a boy not yet 2 years old, in the Southern California high desert.

Enforcement began in Los Angeles for one of the strictest vaccine mandates in the country.

A security guard has died after he was shot while protecting a San Francisco Bay Area television news crew.

An Oregon-born gray wolf that thrilled biologists as it journeyed far south into California was found dead after apparently being struck by a vehicle.

The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Luke Walton after getting off to a disappointing start in his third season in charge.

Researchers are calling on the public to report monarch butterfly sightings in eight southern and Gulf states.

A California hot dog stand is opening its first location on the East Coast in Orlando.

A federal grand jury has indicted a former college professor for allegedly starting four wildfires in Northern California that threatened to trap firefighters as they battled a massive fire nearby.

It was the Meghan hour Thursday on the talk show of her friend, Ellen DeGeneres.

Ohio's largest public employee pension fund has sued Facebook, alleging that it broke federal securities law by purposely misleading the public about its product's negative effect on children.

Authorities say a California man has died after he dove off a pontoon boat into shallow waters while trying to catch a football in the Florida Keys.

Walt Disney World announced in July its plans to relocate 2,000 of its employees from California to Lake Nona and two realtors in Central Florida say some Disney employees are already moving to the Sunshine State.

California’s game against Southern California has become the first major college football postponed this season because of COVID-19.

Despite being short-handed, the Arizona Cardinals returned to the top of the AP Pro32 poll after beating the San Francisco 49ers without quarterback Kyler Murray and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

Former California Gov. Jerry Brown has reentered the public policy arena in California with a call to action to prevent wildfires.

The governor's press secretary provided some details on Tuesday of a phone conversation Gov. Ron DeSantis had with the president of In-N-Out Burger on Monday.

The Biden administration is relying on infrastructure dollars to help fix the clogged ports and blanket the nation with internet access.

U.S. wildlife officials say political appointees in President Donald Trump's administration relied on faulty science to justify stripping habitat protections for the imperiled northern spotted owl.

A Florida man has pleaded guilty to defrauding the state of California out of more than $10 million in tobacco taxes.

Rapper and fashion mogul Ye’s high-end clothing company Yeezy has agreed to pay $950,000 to settle a lawsuit over slow shipping to customers.

The return of Crew-2 has once again been pushed back, delayed by high winds near the splashdown zone.

Knicks Go set the early pace and kicked away to a 2 3/4-length victory in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a fresh pandemic low last week, another sign the job market is healing after last year’s coronavirus recession.

The results are in for multiple races throughout Orange County, including Orlando city commissioners across several districts.

Top drug manufacturers have won a round in a California lawsuit that blamed them for the opioid crisis and sought billions of dollars to cover the costs of dealing with it.

A California judge has ruled for top drug manufacturers as local governments seek billions of dollars to cover their costs from the nation’s opioid epidemic.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says unspecified “family obligations” are responsible for his abrupt decision not to attend next week's United Nations Climate Change Conference in Scotland.

The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex will begin fining shipping companies if they let cargo containers stack up as the nation’s busiest twin harbors deal with an unprecedented backlog of vessels.

New York prosecutors have asked a judge to order California lawyer Michael Avenatti to begin serving a 2 1/2-year prison term.

Wages and salaries jumped in the three months ending in September by the most on records that date back 20 years as companies are forced to offer higher pay to fill a near-record number of available jobs.

A new study says endangered California condors can have “’virgin births.”.

An Idaho company that successfully brought genetically modified potatoes to the market has announced an agreement to help a California-based plant breeding company grow strawberries they say will stay fresh longer and have a longer growing season.

An amazing caught-on-camera moment involving sharks and surfers will take your breath away.

A federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump must pursue his lawsuit against Twitter in California, and not Florida, under a user agreement covering everyone on the social media platform.

A rebound in digital ad spending at Google continues to lift its parent company's profit.

In an effort to ease congestion at the nation’s busiest port complex, officials say they will start fining shipping companies whose cargo containers linger for too long at marine terminals.

The California highway connecting visitors to the world’s two largest sequoia trees will stay closed so crews can remove upwards of 10,000 trees weakened by wildfires, drought, disease or age.

Drought fueled by climate change has dropped Lake Tahoe below its natural rim and halted flows into the Truckee River.

The 2-month-old California wildfire that threatened the Lake Tahoe resort region over the summer has been declared 100% contained.

Former President Bill Clinton has released a video saying he's on the road to recovery after being hospitalized in Southern California for six days to treat an infection unrelated to COVID-19.

Southern California harbor patrol boats picked up reports of a possible fuel spill off the coast on a marine radio emergency channel about an hour before the U.S. Coast Guard said it heard about oil on the water.