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Farmers use drones to fight drought
In drought-stricken California, every drop counts.In drought-stricken California, every drop counts.
Firefighters gain ground against Southern California wildfire
Firefighters in Southern California have been gaining ground against a wildfire in a mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their…Firefighters in Southern California have been gaining ground against a wildfire in a mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their…
Southern California firefighters making progress against worst blaze
Firefighters in southern California say they are starting to get on top of the huge Blue Cut wildfire that has destroyed many buildings and forced over 80,000 people to flee their homes.Firefighters in southern California say they are starting to get on top of the huge Blue Cut wildfire that has destroyed many buildings and forced over 80,000 people to flee their homes.
Wildfire still raging out of control in Southern California
Dry, hot and windy conditions continue to drive the Blue Cut wildfire in Southern CaliforniaDry, hot and windy conditions continue to drive the Blue Cut wildfire in Southern California
Thousands of homes under threat from southern California wildfires.
High winds are driving a huge wildfire in southern California, cutting off the highway connecting Los Angeles with Las Vegas.High winds are driving a huge wildfire in southern California, cutting off the highway connecting Los Angeles with Las Vegas.
Wildfire rages unchecked in California
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a rapidly-spreading wildfire raging unchecked in drought-stricken San Bernardino County.Hundreds of firefighters are battling a rapidly-spreading wildfire raging unchecked in drought-stricken San Bernardino County.
Wildfire near Los Angeles forces 80,000 people to evacuate
A fast moving wildfire in southern California has forced the evacuation of more than 80,000 people just east of Los Angeles.A fast moving wildfire in southern California has forced the evacuation of more than 80,000 people just east of Los Angeles.
North California fire: man arrested for arson
Firefighters in Northern California are continuing to battle a blaze that has destroyed at least 175 homes and businesses and forced 4,000 people to flee their…Firefighters in Northern California are continuing to battle a blaze that has destroyed at least 175 homes and businesses and forced 4,000 people to flee their…
Firefighters battle major wildfire in US state of California
Smoke and ash have been raining down near Lake Berryessa in the US state of California where wildfires have been spreading.Smoke and ash have been raining down near Lake Berryessa in the US state of California where wildfires have been spreading.
Freefaller Luke Aikens dives full throttle into the record books
American Luke Aikens have dived into the record books by becoming the first person ever to leap from twenty five thousand feet without a parachute or wing suit.American Luke Aikens have dived into the record books by becoming the first person ever to leap from twenty five thousand feet without a parachute or wing suit.
Parachute-free daredevil
Skydiver Luke Aikins makes history by successfully jumping and landing without a parachute from 7.6km (25,000ft) in California.Skydiver Luke Aikins makes history by successfully jumping and landing without a parachute from 7.6km (25,000ft) in California.
Firefighters battle fast-moving California wildfire
Burning for more than three days, the Sand Fire in California has grown to cover more than 13,000 hectares.Burning for more than three days, the Sand Fire in California has grown to cover more than 13,000 hectares.
Blink-182's homage to California rocks to the top of the charts
American pop punk-trio Blink-182 stormed to the No1 spot in the UK and US album charts with their comeback album California.American pop punk-trio Blink-182 stormed to the No1 spot in the UK and US album charts with their comeback album California.
Tesla misses delivery targets again
Tesla has miss its delivery target for cars for the second quarter running, blaming an "extreme" production ramp up.Tesla has miss its delivery target for cars for the second quarter running, blaming an "extreme" production ramp up.
Bush fires rage amid brutal heatwave in southern California
Two fast-moving bush fires rage amid a brutal heatwave in the US state of California.Two fast-moving bush fires rage amid a brutal heatwave in the US state of California.
Sanders vows to fight on despite Clinton's victory claim in White House race
Bernie Sanders has told his supporters he is not giving up the fight, despite his rival Hillary Clinton’s proclamation of victory in the race for the Democratic presidential…Bernie Sanders has told his supporters he is not giving up the fight, despite his rival Hillary Clinton’s proclamation of victory in the race for the Democratic presidential…
NBA playoffs: Golden State extend lead against Trailblazers
The Golden State Warriors mounted a stunning comeback without MVP Steph Curry to beat the Portland Trailblazers and take a 2-0 lead in theirThe Golden State Warriors mounted a stunning comeback without MVP Steph Curry to beat the Portland Trailblazers and take a 2-0 lead in their
Tesla Model 3 orders hit 400,000
Electric car maker Tesla says it has received almost 400,000 orders for its model 3 and boss Elon Musk said the level of interest had "surprised" even him.Electric car maker Tesla says it has received almost 400,000 orders for its model 3 and boss Elon Musk said the level of interest had "surprised" even him.
Pre-orders for Tesla's Model 3 at 276,000
California-based Tesla Motors is being buoyed by bumper pre-orders of its Model 3 electric car. Its founder and chief executive Elon Musk says theyCalifornia-based Tesla Motors is being buoyed by bumper pre-orders of its Model 3 electric car. Its founder and chief executive Elon Musk says they
Rolling, running, riding to the interview, but would you give this guy a job?
Romain Corraze, really, really wanted to get a job with Californian camera-maker GoPro. So the 30-year old Frenchman quit his job in Lyon and headedRomain Corraze, really, really wanted to get a job with Californian camera-maker GoPro. So the 30-year old Frenchman quit his job in Lyon and headed
Apple refuses court order to unlock IPhone of San Bernardino killer
Tech giant Apple has been ordered to assist the F.B.I to unlock the IPhone used by one of the attackers in the San Bernardino shootings that left 14Tech giant Apple has been ordered to assist the F.B.I to unlock the IPhone used by one of the attackers in the San Bernardino shootings that left 14
Los Angeles methane leak sickens local residents
A state of emergency has been declared in California over a massive natural-gas leak that has been spewing fumes into a Los Angeles neighbourhood forA state of emergency has been declared in California over a massive natural-gas leak that has been spewing fumes into a Los Angeles neighbourhood for
Natural gas leak prompts California emergency
California governor Jerry Brown has declared an emergency after natural gas storage facility suffered a blow out.California governor Jerry Brown has declared an emergency after natural gas storage facility suffered a blow out.
El Niño-strengthened storm brings flash flooding to drought-stricken California
For the second day in a row, drivers in San Diego have faced rising flood waters as another El Niño-strengthened storm brought heavy rains. SeveralFor the second day in a row, drivers in San Diego have faced rising flood waters as another El Niño-strengthened storm brought heavy rains. Several
El Niño storms lash drought-stricken California
The first of several storms linked to El Niño has hit California – until now stricken by drought – bringing flooding and warnings of possibleThe first of several storms linked to El Niño has hit California – until now stricken by drought – bringing flooding and warnings of possible
Trump targeted in Rose Parade skywriting protest
Planes flying over the New Year’s Day Rose Parade in the US state of California spelled it out… “America is great! Trump is disgusting. Anybody butPlanes flying over the New Year’s Day Rose Parade in the US state of California spelled it out… “America is great! Trump is disgusting. Anybody but
Waiting to die: the hundreds condemned to years on death row in California
Hundreds of convicted killers are languishing in limbo on death row in California. No-one has been executed in the state in almost a decade yetHundreds of convicted killers are languishing in limbo on death row in California. No-one has been executed in the state in almost a decade yet
California gas leak sparks protests as concerns mount
Methane gas billowing into the sky from the hills above Los Angeles has been captured by an infrared camera to record images which are invisible toMethane gas billowing into the sky from the hills above Los Angeles has been captured by an infrared camera to record images which are invisible to
First arrest made in connection with deadly San Bernardino shooting spree
Enrique Marquez, 24, is detained on counts of supporting terrorism, but is not believed to have had advance knowledge of the attack.Enrique Marquez, 24, is detained on counts of supporting terrorism, but is not believed to have had advance knowledge of the attack.
USA: over a thousand LA schools closed following bomb threat
More than 1,000 schools were closed in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday after education authorities received a bomb threat. The Los Angeles UnifiedMore than 1,000 schools were closed in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday after education authorities received a bomb threat. The Los Angeles Unified