Places Conservationists plead with public to stop milking toads Sonoran Desert toads are at threat from human activity in the US. But why are they being milked? 10/02/2021
no comment Parents and children call for schools to reopen at California rally Around 150 parents and students gathered in Berkeley, California to call for the reopening of the schools. 06/12/2020
no comment Firefighters battle out-of-control blazes in southern California Electricity firm Southern California Edison reported to regulators that it was investigating whether its equipment might have sparked the Silverado Fire near the city of Irvine. 27/10/2020
World California milestone: 1.6 million hectares burned in wildfires Wildfires have killed 31 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is already the worst fire season on record. 02/10/2020
no comment Orange skies in San Francisco's Bay Area as smoke blocks out the sun Skies were so dark at times that it appeared more night than day. 10/09/2020
USA Thousands of lightning strikes cause major fires in California Some of the biggest wildfires California has seen in living memory are continuing to tear through the north of the state, as firefighters battle the flames in a bid to save homes and lives. 24/08/2020
USA Heat and lightning strikes to blame for wildfires in California The blazes have been caused by lightning strikes, the authorities say, and come amid a heatwave in the U.S. state. 21/08/2020
no comment Dog surfing competition cancelled in California due to COVID-19 Contestants - or more likely their owners - are being asked to submit videos of their moves instead. 19/08/2020
Life These old shipping containers have been turned into a luxurious hotel Each of the hotel's seven rooms is made of two recycled containers. 06/08/2020
USA Homes evacuated amid Southern California wildfire east of Los Angeles Thousands of people were under evacuation orders on Sunday after a wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles exploded in size and crews battled flames in high temperatures. 03/08/2020
Places Why are the waves in California glowing blue? The natural phenomenon is drawing visitors who are swimming and surfing in the luminous waves. 14/05/2020
USA Four dead, six hurt in California football party shooting The shooting took place about 6 p.m. on the Fresno’s southeast side, where people were gathered to watch a football game, 18/11/2019
no comment Hundreds of firefighters battle new wildfire in California It broke out in Ventura County. 01/11/2019