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Hilary slams into California as a tropical storm, the latest rare, extreme weather event seen this summer. Also, President Biden visits Maui Monday, as survivors remain in desperate need of help. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

The president and first lady will view the destruction and meet with locals as his administration’s response to the devastating Lahaina blaze is questioned.

People whose homes were destroyed in the Maui wildfires are worried they may never be able to return due to the high cost of living on the island. Meanwhile, the recovery effort may still take weeks, and an approaching storm could hinder the efforts. Lilia Luciano reports.

Tropical storm conditions, including rain and gusty wind, were expected to begin Sunday afternoon in parts of the Southwest.

Southern California officials are asking residents to seek shelter as Tropical Storm Hilary nears the U.S.

Experts recommend N95 respirator masks to reduce exposure to airborne particulate pollution. AUSTIN, Texas — Wildfire season has already impacted several areas of Central Texas.  The constant abundance of wildfire smoke can lead to poorer air quality. When dealing with poor outdoor conditions, staying inside and maintaining good indoor air quality should be a top priority. Dr. Nikki Vars McCullough, of 3M’s Personal Safety Division, said when the air outside is unhealthy or poor, it’s…

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green tells “Face the Nation” that the failure of the now-resigned Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator was “utterly unsatisfactory, to the world.” “Of course, as a person, as a father, as a doctor, I wish all the sirens went off,” Green said.

Hilary, downgraded overnight to a Category 1 hurricane, neared Mexico’s Baja California early Sunday. The storm prompted the National Hurricane Center to issue the first-ever tropical storm warning for Southern California. Mark Strassmann reports.

Hilary remains a major threat to southwestern U.S. as it approached landfall Sunday morning on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Kelly Crass of The Weather Channel has the latest forecast.

Dozens of Austin-based restaurants agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds Saturday to the Maui Food Bank as part of the event. AUSTIN, Texas — More than 3,000 miles away, the foodie community rallied together to help fundraise for those impacted by the wildfire in Maui.  Dozens of Austin-based restaurants agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds Saturday to the Maui Food Bank for an event called “Dine with Maui“. “It honestly means…

The Gray Fire broke out west of Spokane and had grown to at least 15 square miles by Saturday, with no containment.

The death toll from the Maui wildfires has now risen to at least 114, with countless more people unaccounted for. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green promised a full investigation into the cause of the wildfires and a review of the government response. Lilia Luciano reports.

All of British Columbia was placed under a state of emergency Saturday as several wildfires burned across the Canadian province, forcing 30,000 people to evacuate. A large wildfire also forced the evacuation of the city of Yellowknife in Canada’s Northwest Territories. In Washington state, a wildfire has destroyed dozens of structures near Spokane.

Canada has seen a record number of wildfires this year — contributing to choking smoke in parts of the U.S.

The fire began late Tuesday in the north of the island and has forced authorities in eight municipalities to order the evacuation of more than 4,500 people and the confinement of thousands more.