Italy death toll reaches 148 as UK reports first death The number of people who have died from the Covid-19 coronavirus in Italy has risen to 148 after 41 new deaths were reported, while the UK has reported its first fatality from the virus. Coronavirus • 05 Mar 20
Italy death toll reaches 148 as UK reports first death The number of people who have died from the Covid-19 coronavirus in Italy has risen to 148 after 41 new deaths were reported, while the UK has reported its first fatality from the virus. Coronavirus • 05 Mar 20
Kobe Bryant's body identified among crash victims Medical examiners have identified the body of NBA basketball star Kobe Bryant after recovering the remains of all nine people who died in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles. US • 29 Jan 20
Kobe Bryant's body identified among crash victims Medical examiners have identified the body of NBA basketball star Kobe Bryant after recovering the remains of all nine people who died in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles. US • 29 Jan 20
Plane dumps fuel on California school playground A Delta airliner experiencing mechanical trouble dumped jet fuel onto a school playground in the Los Angeles area, leaving 20 students and several adults with minor injuries. US • 15 Jan 20
Plane dumps fuel on California school playground A Delta airliner experiencing mechanical trouble dumped jet fuel onto a school playground in the Los Angeles area, leaving 20 students and several adults with minor injuries. US • 15 Jan 20
Impact-proof windows smash during Tesla launch The big reveal of Tesla's electric pick-up went embarrassingly wrong when the supposedly impact-proof windows smashed, leaving a flustered Elon Musk to flounder through the rest of his presentation in front of a badly damaged vehicle. US • 22 Nov 19
Impact-proof windows smash during Tesla launch The big reveal of Tesla's electric pick-up went embarrassingly wrong when the supposedly impact-proof windows smashed, leaving a flustered Elon Musk to flounder through the rest of his presentation in front of a badly damaged vehicle. US • 22 Nov 19
Four killed in US house party shooting Four men were shot dead and six others wounded while watching a football game in the backyard of a central California home, police said. US • 18 Nov 19
Four killed in US house party shooting Four men were shot dead and six others wounded while watching a football game in the backyard of a central California home, police said. US • 18 Nov 19
Apple offers $2.5 billion for California housing crisis Apple said today it would commit $2.5 billion over the next two years to help address the shortage of affordable housing in California and reduce homelessness. Business • 04 Nov 19
Apple offers $2.5 billion for California housing crisis Apple said today it would commit $2.5 billion over the next two years to help address the shortage of affordable housing in California and reduce homelessness. Business • 04 Nov 19
California wildfires contained after gusting winds die Raging wildfires in California are being contained by firefighters after gusting winds of 130kph eased off in the last 24 hours. US • 01 Nov 19
California wildfires contained after gusting winds die Raging wildfires in California are being contained by firefighters after gusting winds of 130kph eased off in the last 24 hours. US • 01 Nov 19
High winds fuel multiple new wildfires in California Firefighters in California are battling a new fast-moving blaze threatening thousands of homes and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and museum. US • 31 Oct 19
High winds fuel multiple new wildfires in California Firefighters in California are battling a new fast-moving blaze threatening thousands of homes and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and museum. US • 31 Oct 19
Three killed in California Halloween party shooting Three people were killed and nine others wounded in a shooting during a Halloween party at a home in Long Beach, California. US • 30 Oct 19
Three killed in California Halloween party shooting Three people were killed and nine others wounded in a shooting during a Halloween party at a home in Long Beach, California. US • 30 Oct 19
State of emergency declared as California fires spread California's governor has declared a state-wide emergency as a huge wind-fueled blaze forced evacuations and massive power blackouts, threatening tourist towns in the state's famed Sonoma wine region. US • 27 Oct 19
State of emergency declared as California fires spread California's governor has declared a state-wide emergency as a huge wind-fueled blaze forced evacuations and massive power blackouts, threatening tourist towns in the state's famed Sonoma wine region. US • 27 Oct 19
Millions face power cuts as California fires spread Californian officials warned that "extreme" wind conditions were set to fan wildfires across the north of the US state as residents were ordered to evacuate and millions faced power cuts. US • 26 Oct 19
Millions face power cuts as California fires spread Californian officials warned that "extreme" wind conditions were set to fan wildfires across the north of the US state as residents were ordered to evacuate and millions faced power cuts. US • 26 Oct 19
50,000 evacuated over Californian wildfire A wind-driven wildfire roared across a swath of northern California, prompting the evacuation of 50,000 including the entire town of Geyserville, where about a dozen homes were destroyed. World • 25 Oct 19
50,000 evacuated over Californian wildfire A wind-driven wildfire roared across a swath of northern California, prompting the evacuation of 50,000 including the entire town of Geyserville, where about a dozen homes were destroyed. World • 25 Oct 19
100,000 evacuated over California wildfires Wind-driven wildfires forced the evacuation of about 100,000 people in southern California and destroyed dozens of structures and homes as authorities warned it could take days to extinguish the flames. US • 12 Oct 19
100,000 evacuated over California wildfires Wind-driven wildfires forced the evacuation of about 100,000 people in southern California and destroyed dozens of structures and homes as authorities warned it could take days to extinguish the flames. US • 12 Oct 19
California turns off power to prevent wildfires Rolling blackouts set to affect millions of Californians began yesterday as a utility company started switching off power to an unprecedented number of households in the face of hot, windy weather that raises the risk of wildfires. News Lens • 10 Oct 19
California turns off power to prevent wildfires Rolling blackouts set to affect millions of Californians began yesterday as a utility company started switching off power to an unprecedented number of households in the face of hot, windy weather that raises the risk of wildfires. News Lens • 10 Oct 19
Crew asleep on California dive boat that caught fire All six crew members were asleep when a fire broke out last week on board a California dive boat, leaving 34 people dead, the US National Transportation Safety Board said. World • 13 Sep 19
Crew asleep on California dive boat that caught fire All six crew members were asleep when a fire broke out last week on board a California dive boat, leaving 34 people dead, the US National Transportation Safety Board said. World • 13 Sep 19
20 bodies recovered after California boat fire Twenty bodies have been recovered after a scuba diving boat caught fire and sank off the California coast. US • 03 Sep 19
20 bodies recovered after California boat fire Twenty bodies have been recovered after a scuba diving boat caught fire and sank off the California coast. US • 03 Sep 19
Four dead, 30 missing as fire sinks Californian boat Four bodies were recovered by rescuers searching for 34 people missing after a pre-dawn fire sank a scuba diving boat off a southern California island, a US Coast Guard spokesman said. US • 02 Sep 19
Four dead, 30 missing as fire sinks Californian boat Four bodies were recovered by rescuers searching for 34 people missing after a pre-dawn fire sank a scuba diving boat off a southern California island, a US Coast Guard spokesman said. US • 02 Sep 19
Teen identified as gunman in shooting at US festival A California teenager has been identified by police as the gunman who killed three people, including two children, at a food festival south of San Francisco. US • 29 Jul 19
Teen identified as gunman in shooting at US festival A California teenager has been identified by police as the gunman who killed three people, including two children, at a food festival south of San Francisco. US • 29 Jul 19
Strong aftershock hits California after earthquake A strong aftershock shook Southern California as residents were still assessing the damage from yesterday's quake, the strongest in the region in 25 years, which was felt by more than 20 million people. US • 05 Jul 19
Strong aftershock hits California after earthquake A strong aftershock shook Southern California as residents were still assessing the damage from yesterday's quake, the strongest in the region in 25 years, which was felt by more than 20 million people. US • 05 Jul 19
US woman killed in Bahamas shark attack A California woman has died after being attacked by sharks while snorkeling in the Bahamas with her family. World • 27 Jun 19
US woman killed in Bahamas shark attack A California woman has died after being attacked by sharks while snorkeling in the Bahamas with her family. World • 27 Jun 19
Deadly California Camp Fire caused by power lines California's state fire protection agency Cal Fire has confirmed that electrical power lines sparked the deadliest and most destructive fire in the US state's history. US • 16 May 19
Deadly California Camp Fire caused by power lines California's state fire protection agency Cal Fire has confirmed that electrical power lines sparked the deadliest and most destructive fire in the US state's history. US • 16 May 19
Man held after woman killed in US synagogue attack A gunman walked into a San Diego-area synagogue crowded with Sabbath worshippers yesterday and opened fire with an assault-style rifle, killing one woman inside and wounding three others. US • 28 Apr 19
Man held after woman killed in US synagogue attack A gunman walked into a San Diego-area synagogue crowded with Sabbath worshippers yesterday and opened fire with an assault-style rifle, killing one woman inside and wounding three others. US • 28 Apr 19
No picnic baskets harmed as bear enjoys city outing Police in northern California were called out to reports of an individual running through a residential neighbourhood in the early hours of Wednesday 10 April. News Lens • 15 Apr 19
No picnic baskets harmed as bear enjoys city outing Police in northern California were called out to reports of an individual running through a residential neighbourhood in the early hours of Wednesday 10 April. News Lens • 15 Apr 19
Lawsuit over Trump's emergency declaration 'imminent' California will "imminently" challenge US President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to obtain funds for a US-Mexico border wall, state Attorney General Xavier Becerra has said. World • 17 Feb 19
Lawsuit over Trump's emergency declaration 'imminent' California will "imminently" challenge US President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to obtain funds for a US-Mexico border wall, state Attorney General Xavier Becerra has said. World • 17 Feb 19
Top US utility company prepares bankruptcy filing PG&E, which is the owner of the biggest US power utility by customers, has said it is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as this month. Business • 15 Jan 19
Top US utility company prepares bankruptcy filing PG&E, which is the owner of the biggest US power utility by customers, has said it is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as this month. Business • 15 Jan 19
