It's a critical day in the battle against the wildfires burning in Southern California as the winds once again kick up to create a particularly dangerous situation on the ground.

Hundreds of animals including dogs, cats, birds and horses have been rescued by animal shelter organizations in the wake of the Los Angeles area wildfires.

Alcohol can be linked to 7 different types of cancer according to one expert who has studied the connections for years.

All this and more on this edition of the All Local, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas.