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Airbnb bans house parties after California Halloween shooting

CEO Brian Chesky has announced that the tech firm is setting up a 'rapid response team' to deal with unauthorised parties.

02/11/2019

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Hundreds of firefighters battle new wildfire in California

It broke out in Ventura County.

01/11/2019

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Firefighters tackling massive wildfire in northern California

Firefighters in northern California are attacking a massive wildfire burning in Sonoma County's wine country ahead of another major wind event forecast for Tuesday night.

29/10/2019

USA

California's new 'normal': More wildfires, more blackouts

Firefighters across the state were racing to battle blazes ignited by an earlier round of powerful winds.

29/10/2019

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Thousands ordered to flee fast-moving Los Angeles wildfire

Thousands of people in Los Angeles were ordered to evacuate after a fast-moving brush fire ignited early on Monday (October 28) morning near the Getty Center museum, the latest outbreak in a wildfire season that has caused disruption at both ends of California.

28/10/2019

USA

Fears California wildfires will turn deadly as strong winds forecast

Emergency services are on high alert and energy companies are planning wide-scale power outages to miminise the risk of sparking more fires.

26/10/2019

USA

Massive blackouts could become a way of life in California

As PG&E begins a second round of fire-safety power shutoffs, it warns a third, bigger blackout could be needed as soon as the weekend.

24/10/2019

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Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival draws thousands to coastal town in US

The festival features a pumpkin parade with a marching band, floats, a pie-eating contest and pumpkin carving masterpieces on display

21/10/2019

Russia

Elon Musk responds in Russian to singing entrepreneurs

Elon Musk has demonstrated his language skills, responding to an elaborately sung invitation to visit business leaders in the Russian city of Krasnodar.

28/09/2019

USA

California follows Europe in bid to regulate apps like Uber

California legislators passed landmark legislation that could redefine what it means to work for apps like Uber and Lyft.

13/09/2019

USA

Watch: California surfing dogs hang ten to help orphaned pets

The dog days of summer may be gone, but that didn't stop these canine competitors. The Surf Dog Surf-a-thon has been raising money for orphaned pets for 14 years.

10/09/2019

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Surfing dogs hit the waves in California

The Helen Woodward Animal Center held its 14th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sunday (September 8) in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

10/09/2019

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Bear cub stuck in rubbish container rescued

A bear cub trapped in a dumpster in California managed to free itself when deputies placed a ladder in the container.

03/09/2019

USA

Dozens feared dead in California boat fire

Four bodies have been recovered and another four have been identified on the ocean floor after a commercial diving boat caught fire off Santa Cruz Island in the early hours of Monday, the US Coast Guard confirmed.

02/09/2019

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Whistling competition: Japanese blows the audience away in Pasadena

A 36-year-old Japanese whistler Akiko Shibata, who performed a whistling medley with a music box and a puppet, to take home the world title

28/08/2019

World News

Three dead, plus suspect, in shooting at at California festival

Authorities said a gunman appeared to have cut a fence into the festival. Police said a second possible suspect was being sought.

29/07/2019

Sport

California boxing license returned to Bulgarian athlete who forcibly kissed reporter

California boxing license returned to Bulgarian athlete who forcibly kissed reporter

23/07/2019

USA

At least 1 dead, 15 injured in gas explosion at California home

Southern California Gas Company confirmed that one of its employees died in the blast at the Murrieta home.

16/07/2019

USA

California desert city takes stock after back-to-back earthquakes

Shaken residents of Ridgecrest, where two powerful quakes were centered, say they're worried about the next one.

07/07/2019

USA

Powerful quake hits Southern California, causing damage and injuries

"Homes shifted, foundation cracks, retaining walls down," the San Bernadino County Fire Department said on Twitter.

06/07/2019