Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday afternoon to help California boost the ranks of those battling the blazes. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more from Malibu. Source

The law is intended to prevent the financial maneuvers Steward used to siphon money away from direct patient care. Source

Santa Ana winds coupled with dry conditions have created the perfect storm for the fires to spread. Source

U.S. Capitol Police said they found the machete and other knives during a security screening. Source

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High winds intersecting with historic drought levels are contributing to the dangerous conditions that sparked the multiple fires raging in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Helen Holmlund, an assistant professor of biology at Pepperdine University, joins CBS News with more on the extreme conditions. Source

Firefighters are trying to mitigate the growing fire in Altadena, California, where a senior center is now in flames. Low water pressure and exhausted responders are impacting efforts. CBS News Los Angeles’ Jasmine Viel has more. Source

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Wind conditions appear to be improving near Altadena, California, where the Eaton Fire has been spreading. CBS News Los Angeles’ Joy Benedict breaks down the latest. Source

Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s suggestion linking their work to censorship. Source