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Line Fire in Southern California slows but continues to smolder, many evacuations remain

By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story     SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (KCAL/KCBS) — Thousands fled their homes as the Line Fire tore through more than 37,000 acres and authorities arrested a man on suspicion of starting the massive Southern California blaze. Since the wildfire started around 6 p.m. on Sept. 5, mandatory evacuations have

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Riverside church pastor arrested after two brothers accuse him of sexual abuse

By Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story     RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California (KCAL/KCBS) — The Riverside Police Department arrested a church pastor on Sunday after two brothers accused him of sexual abuse. According to investigators, 51-year-old Juan Barrios sexually abused the two brothers between 2009 and 2015. At the time, the boys’ family lived

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Long Island Haitians blast Donald Trump’s “despicable” comments on immigrants eating pets

By Carolyn Gusoff Click here for updates on this story     ELMONT, New York (WCBS) — The fallout from Tuesday night’s presidential debate continues on Long Island. Remarks made by former President Donald Trump about migrants eating cats, dogs and other pets are sparking outrage across the Haitian community. The unproven claims were spread on social

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Philadelphia teacher encourages students to work at polling places ahead of November election

By Josh Sanders Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Philadelphia still needs thousands of November election workers less than two months away from the big vote. According to the Office of City Commissioners, Philadelphia needs 8,500 poll workers for 1,700 polling locations. As of Thursday, they have recruited 4,364 workers. The

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Granddaughter of elderly couple killed inside their Fort Lauderdale home arrested, charged with first-degree murder

By Gail Levy, Kathleen Ditton, Rubén Rosario, Alex Browning Click here for updates on this story     FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WSVN) — The granddaughter of Major and Claudette Melvin was arrested in connection with the March murders of the elderly couple at their Fort Lauderdale home, according to police. 7News cameras captured Jalisa Hill in handcuffs

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Canadian health regulators ban this common food additive. Here’s what you need to know about BVO

By Dorcas Marfo Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — In a move to safeguard public heath, Health Canada says it has officially banned the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) as a food additive. The decision follows growing concerns of health risks associated with the additive, which was previously permitted

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