In the coming days causing even more floods. nat airboat this morning, airboats were still being used to rescue stranded residents. Since the water started rising volunteers have even pitched in. sot lady and volunteer l i am so glad you are doing this. Are you firemen or something . V no maam. L just good guys. V my wife might disagree with that statement. More than 40,000 homes and businesses here are without power. Don champion, cbs news, baton rouge o the day in shelters. Christianne Klein don what kind of concerns are there tonight for the areas south paul joncich out west. paul joncich out west. Its not water. Its fire. A wildfire has burned homes along with more than three california. Almost 200 homes and buildings have been destroyed as winds push the flames in a town called lower lake. The fire started burning on saturday. And the hundred degree heat and fierce winds made it difficult to control from the air and on the ground. So far, prelimnary damage estimates total more tha
At the time. And 21 year old michael solid will stand trial monday morning. Prosecuters say both men are responsible for the death of 15 year old marcos arenas. And this is how it allegedly went down. Surveillance video captures the two men at a convenience store, supposedly plotting their next move. Witnesses say dismont jumped out of an suv on charleston boulevard. Ran up to the 15 year old. Punched him and then stole present from his family. Police say marcos arenas then ran after the suspects. And when dismont got back into his car, arenas held on to the suv. Prosecuters say dismont and solid ran arenas over, killing him. Within 24 hours, police found the white Ford Explorer used in the robbery. With brand new tires. Investigators scoured through jacob dismonts text messages. In it, several messages between had just been released from prison. Urging him to disguise the suv to hide it from police. The victims medical records give a glimpse of the pain he went through, just moments b
The bluecut fire,. You can see it from outer space so far. 37 thousand acres have burned. Along with nearly 100 homes destroyed. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. blue cut is one of 21 fires burning in california right now. paul joncich president obama is facing criticism. For not visiting louisiana as the state continues to deal with historic flooding. A baton rouge newspaper published an editorial calling for the president to cut his vacation short. And reminded readers of the president george w. Bush faced in 2005 when he flew over the aftermath of hurricane katrine. But didnt visit new orleans. He ended up touring the region two days later. In the coming weeks. Fema will send teams into shelters and communities to identify the needs of the flood victims so a Long Term Plan can be implemented. Christianne Klein an overnight heist at an gun store has Police Working to track down numerous stolen guns. And the suspect is still on the loose. Near centennial parkway and
The crash remains under investigation. As soon as we learn more about what happened and the victim, we will let you know. Reporting live Shakala Alvaranga 8 news now. Sharie Johnson mandatory evacuations have been lifted for all communities affected by the blue cut fire. That means people near the San Bernardino National Forest are now returning to their homes. The fire has charred more than 37 thousand acres. Its now 83 percent contained. The blaze destroyed more other structures. More than 80 thousand people were forced to leave their homes. Eric Johnston returning home its really nice to come home and know that eveything is standing and all of our friends homes and that theyre safe and their homes are Still Standing thank you firefighters absolutley Sharie Johnson while people are returning home they are urged to use caution as firefighters are still patrolling hot spots in the area. Sharie Johnson katie boer gives us a look at what this could mean for our chances for rain. katie bo
My civic duty. I should have called the cops when i heard those noises immediately. It wasnt small caliber. You could tell by the sound. nia wong and an hour later over at parkway villas on greene lane. Police say a fight broke out between two men. Once metro arrived. A 44 year old man had an head injury and died in the hospital. A witness and one other person involved with the fight were detained. nia wong as the blue cut fire is gets under control. Our way this afternoon. Heres katie boer with this mornings forecast. nia wong our 8news now back to School Countdown begins today will make a Campaign Stop in the nia wong clintons vp pick, virginia senator tim kaine, will make a Campaign Stop in the valley this week. Tomorrow hell speak at the local 525 plumbers and Pipefitters Training Center on leg plan for jobs and the economy. Doors open to the public at 9 am. The event starts at 11 30. nia wong and remember. 8 news now is your local election headquarters for all the local races and