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Trump administration sues California over egg prices, blames red tape

Egg prices in the US spiked earlier this year amid a bird flu outbreak that led to mass cullings, although costs are now dropping.

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Explosion at California fireworks site sets off massive fire

An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in northern California on Tuesday night sparked multiple fires and forced evacuations across rural communities near Sacramento, officials said.

USA

US appeals court allows Trump to keep control of National Guard in LA

An appeals court has allowed US President Donald Trump to maintain control of National Guard troops in California, deployed after protests against immigration raids erupted in the city.

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Marines undergo training as military presence grows in Los Angeles

Around 700 Marines remain in civil disturbance training at a naval base in Orange County as military presence grows amid protests against President Trump’s immigration policies.

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Culture news

Celebrities react to Trump immigration raids in LA

The US National Guard, under orders from US President Donald Trump, have been deployed to Los Angeles, causing outrage. Celebrities have reacted to the fiery situation and criticised the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation raids

USA

Trump deploys more troops to Los Angeles as protests intensify

California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles as 'illegal and immoral,' as protests against ICE arrests turned violent.

USA

Yurok tribe reclaims land in California's largest land-back project

This historic transfer, completed in partnership with the Western Rivers Conservancy, includes vital salmon habitats, culturally significant sites and important river tributaries that the Yurok will now manage.

World News

Man charged with supplying chemicals to bomber of fertility clinic

The FBI says Daniel Park has been stockpiling a chemical that can be used to create makeshift explosive devices, with a purchase history going back as far as October 2022, and as recently as a few days prior to the explosion.

Earth News

How 'Heli-Hydrants' help firefighters to battle wildfires faster

Heli-Hydrants give firefighting helicopters quicker access to water, helping crews battle California wildfires faster.

USA

One person killed in explosion at California fertility clinic

A burned-out vehicle was seen in the parking lot behind the clinic after the blast, which caved in the building's roof, sprayed debris across a five-lane road and shattered windows in businesses blocks away.

USA

Trump says he wants to reopen and expand infamous Alcatraz prison

The notorious jail on a hard-to-reach island off San Francisco has been closed for more than 60 years.

USA

DNA testing identifies California 'Jane Doe' after nearly 60 years

Forensic genetic genealogy has named the woman, whose body was found on a cliff in 1966, as Dorothy Jean Williams.

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Fire crews rescue woman stuck in storm drain in California

Fire crews in San Bernardino have rescued a woman trapped in an underground storm drain. She was safely removed and taken to a hospital for a check-up, with no visible injuries.

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Battle against new wildfires continues in California

New wildfires have been affecting California, with the latest near Castaic Lake on 22 January.

USA

Progress made on containing Hughes fire as new fires erupt

Firefighters make progress on Hughes fire north of Los Angeles as a new wildfire erupts in Southern California.

USA

New wildfire breaks out in LA triggering more evacuations

Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as a new fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.

Climate

Documentary raised hard questions about California fires back in 2021

With the devastating wildfires that have wrought havoc on Los Angeles, people may be more receptive to the lessons filmaker Lucy Walker learned while making the film.

Travel News

Should you cancel your LA trip because of the wildfires?

If you’ve got to travel to, through or from Los Angeles soon, is it safe to go?

World News

More than 12,000 houses in ruins after fires devastate California

Millions of Southern Californian residents continue to face dire new wildfire warnings and power outages after fires fanned by harsh winds caused widespread destruction.

Business

California wildfire costs set to impact European reinsurance giants

The current California wildfires have caused billions of euros worth of losses to property and infrastructure. European reinsurance companies may also be affected.