Berkeley survivor describes injuries at US hearing Aoife Beary, who survived the Berkeley balcony collapse last year, has told a public hearing in California about the effect the tragedy has had on her and the other families who lost loved ones. News • 11 Aug 16
Berkeley survivor describes injuries at US hearing Aoife Beary, who survived the Berkeley balcony collapse last year, has told a public hearing in California about the effect the tragedy has had on her and the other families who lost loved ones. News • 11 Aug 16
Homes evacuated over Californian wildfire A fast-moving wildfire, which has so far burned 20,000 acres, has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes near Los Angeles. News • 24 Jul 16
Homes evacuated over Californian wildfire A fast-moving wildfire, which has so far burned 20,000 acres, has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes near Los Angeles. News • 24 Jul 16
WOW announces new routes from Dublin to California Icelandic low cost airline WOW air has announced new routes from Dublin to San Francisco and Los Angeles, via Reykjavik. Business • 12 Jan 16
WOW announces new routes from Dublin to California Icelandic low cost airline WOW air has announced new routes from Dublin to San Francisco and Los Angeles, via Reykjavik. Business • 12 Jan 16
FBI attempting to trace movements of shooters Federal investigators in California have appealed for the public's help to piece together the whereabouts of the San Bernardino shooters during a brief period after the massacre. News • 05 Jan 16
FBI attempting to trace movements of shooters Federal investigators in California have appealed for the public's help to piece together the whereabouts of the San Bernardino shooters during a brief period after the massacre. News • 05 Jan 16
Friend of San Bernardino gunman charged in US A former neighbour suspected of supplying guns to the married couple who killed 14 people in California, has been charged with conspiring to provide material support to terrorists, the US Justice Department said. World • 17 Dec 15
Friend of San Bernardino gunman charged in US A former neighbour suspected of supplying guns to the married couple who killed 14 people in California, has been charged with conspiring to provide material support to terrorists, the US Justice Department said. World • 17 Dec 15
No signs California attackers part of wider cell The United States has no indication that a couple who killed 14 people in California were part of a wider cell which planned more attacks, US Attorney General Loretta Lynch has said. News • 09 Dec 15
No signs California attackers part of wider cell The United States has no indication that a couple who killed 14 people in California were part of a wider cell which planned more attacks, US Attorney General Loretta Lynch has said. News • 09 Dec 15
Trump in call to stop Muslims entering US US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said a "total and complete shutdown" of all Muslims entering the United States should be put into place until Congress can act. News • 08 Dec 15
Trump in call to stop Muslims entering US US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said a "total and complete shutdown" of all Muslims entering the United States should be put into place until Congress can act. News • 08 Dec 15
14 killed, 17 injured in California shooting Police in California have confirmed that 14 people have been killed and 17 others injured in a shooting at a centre that provides services for the disabled in San Bernardino. News • 03 Dec 15
14 killed, 17 injured in California shooting Police in California have confirmed that 14 people have been killed and 17 others injured in a shooting at a centre that provides services for the disabled in San Bernardino. News • 03 Dec 15
California hit by mudslides Heavy rains triggered mudslides in foothill communities north of Los Angeles yesterday, swamping cars, stranding drivers and prompting authorities to close several major roads. Galleries • 16 Oct 15
California hit by mudslides Heavy rains triggered mudslides in foothill communities north of Los Angeles yesterday, swamping cars, stranding drivers and prompting authorities to close several major roads. Galleries • 16 Oct 15
Uber's Californian drivers want to be considered employees Taxi service Uber's classification of drivers is being challenged in California, threatening the company's business model within the state. Business • 07 Aug 15
Uber's Californian drivers want to be considered employees Taxi service Uber's classification of drivers is being challenged in California, threatening the company's business model within the state. Business • 07 Aug 15
Evacuations ordered over California wildfire A wildfire that has destroyed drought-parched terrain in northern California with remarkable speed continues to rage as evacuations expanded and firefighters began to gain some ground against the flames. News • 04 Aug 15
Evacuations ordered over California wildfire A wildfire that has destroyed drought-parched terrain in northern California with remarkable speed continues to rage as evacuations expanded and firefighters began to gain some ground against the flames. News • 04 Aug 15
Berkeley survivor gives thumbs-up from hospital A picture has been released of Dublin student Jack Halpin who was seriously injured in the Berkeley balcony collapse last month. News • 10 Jul 15
Berkeley survivor gives thumbs-up from hospital A picture has been released of Dublin student Jack Halpin who was seriously injured in the Berkeley balcony collapse last month. News • 10 Jul 15
Selleck in deal over California water complaint Actor Tom Selleck has tentatively settled a Southern California court complaint that accused him of illegally tapping the public hydrant of a nearby water district to supply his ranch in the midst of a crippling drought. News • 10 Jul 15
Selleck in deal over California water complaint Actor Tom Selleck has tentatively settled a Southern California court complaint that accused him of illegally tapping the public hydrant of a nearby water district to supply his ranch in the midst of a crippling drought. News • 10 Jul 15
Berkeley tragedy survivor taken off critical list One of the survivors of the Berkeley balcony tragedy has been taken off the critical list in hospital and has started to wake from an induced coma. News • 09 Jul 15
Berkeley tragedy survivor taken off critical list One of the survivors of the Berkeley balcony tragedy has been taken off the critical list in hospital and has started to wake from an induced coma. News • 09 Jul 15
Injured Berkeley balcony student 'making progress' The family of Clodagh Cogley, who was seriously injured in the balcony collapse in Berkeley last month, have thanked people for their support and good wishes and say she is making great progress. News • 02 Jul 15
Injured Berkeley balcony student 'making progress' The family of Clodagh Cogley, who was seriously injured in the balcony collapse in Berkeley last month, have thanked people for their support and good wishes and say she is making great progress. News • 02 Jul 15
New York Times apologises over Berkeley article The New York Times has apologised for using "insensitive language" in its news report on the deaths of six people in Berkeley. News • 17 Jun 15
New York Times apologises over Berkeley article The New York Times has apologised for using "insensitive language" in its news report on the deaths of six people in Berkeley. News • 17 Jun 15
Water damage may have caused balcony collapse The mayor of Berkeley, California has said that rotted wooden beams are the likely cause of a balcony collapse that killed six young people. News • 19 Jun 15
Water damage may have caused balcony collapse The mayor of Berkeley, California has said that rotted wooden beams are the likely cause of a balcony collapse that killed six young people. News • 19 Jun 15
'Shock and disbelief' as Berkeley victims named The deaths of six Irish people following a balcony collapse in Berkeley, California has been described as a "horrific day for those who have lost loved ones", as the names of those who died have been released. News • 17 Jun 15
'Shock and disbelief' as Berkeley victims named The deaths of six Irish people following a balcony collapse in Berkeley, California has been described as a "horrific day for those who have lost loved ones", as the names of those who died have been released. News • 17 Jun 15
Drought leads to water restrictions in California California has announced sweeping state-wide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. News • 02 Apr 15
Drought leads to water restrictions in California California has announced sweeping state-wide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. News • 02 Apr 15
Two killed as storm strikes US west coast A major storm in the US killed two people after hitting northern California and the Pacific Northwest. News • 12 Dec 14
Two killed as storm strikes US west coast A major storm in the US killed two people after hitting northern California and the Pacific Northwest. News • 12 Dec 14
Protests over US police killings turn violent Protests in California against a spate of recent police killings of young black men turned violent overnight. News • 07 Dec 14
Protests over US police killings turn violent Protests in California against a spate of recent police killings of young black men turned violent overnight. News • 07 Dec 14
Mayor shot dead in US after row with wife The mayor of a small Los Angeles suburb was shot dead by his wife today, but the woman was released without charge after being detained, the county sheriff's department said. News • 01 Oct 14
Mayor shot dead in US after row with wife The mayor of a small Los Angeles suburb was shot dead by his wife today, but the woman was released without charge after being detained, the county sheriff's department said. News • 01 Oct 14
California bans paparazzi drones & 'revenge porn' California has approved laws which will prevent paparazzi from using drones to take photos of celebrities and people sharing nude photos of their exes, among a series of measures aimed at tightening protection of privacy. News • 01 Oct 14
California bans paparazzi drones & 'revenge porn' California has approved laws which will prevent paparazzi from using drones to take photos of celebrities and people sharing nude photos of their exes, among a series of measures aimed at tightening protection of privacy. News • 01 Oct 14
Clear-up under way after California quake The strongest earthquake to hit northern California in a quarter of a century has caused widespread damage and injured at least 100 people. News • 25 Aug 14
Clear-up under way after California quake The strongest earthquake to hit northern California in a quarter of a century has caused widespread damage and injured at least 100 people. News • 25 Aug 14
Earthquake hits northern California A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted northern California early this morning, knocking out power and causing some damage to roads in Napa and Sonoma counties. News • 24 Aug 14
Earthquake hits northern California A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted northern California early this morning, knocking out power and causing some damage to roads in Napa and Sonoma counties. News • 24 Aug 14
