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Child molester murdered in California prison

A convicted California child molester serving a 400-year sentence has been murdered in prison, highlighting the dangers sex offenders face behind bars. Lawrence Joseph Sharpe was attacked at Wasco State Prison.

Newsom halts Republican crime bill in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom blocks Republican-led legislation that would have made certain drug and theft crimes more severe, sparking renewed debate about criminal justice reform in the state.

California Business Owners Take On Homeless Crisis

Frustrated California entrepreneurs are implementing radical new approaches to tackle the state's escalating homelessness problem, creating innovative partnerships and solutions that challenge conventional methods.

California Emergency: Pacific Storms Trigger State Crisis

Southern California faces nature's fury as torrential rains and hurricane-force winds trigger widespread flooding, power outages and evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom mobilises emergency response amid the atmospheric river onslaught.

Big Sur Cut Off as Landslide Closes Highway 1

A massive landslide has severed Highway 1 at San Simeon, isolating Big Sur and triggering indefinite road closures. Emergency repairs are underway amid ongoing storm threats.

Enchanted Forest Dining Experience Forced to Close

A magical outdoor dining experience in California, featured on The Food Network, has been abruptly shut down by local authorities due to permit violations, leaving ticket-holders disappointed.

California Storm Chaos: Deadly Floods and Landslides

A state of emergency has been declared across parts of Northern California as a severe atmospheric river unleashes catastrophic flooding, destructive mudslides, and widespread power outages, claiming lives and stranding communities.

California Mudslide Chaos: Homes & Cars Engulfed

Shocking video captures the terrifying moment a powerful mudslide, triggered by heavy rains, devastates a California neighbourhood, sweeping away cars and threatening properties.

Worker Faints During ICE Raid At California Car Wash

A routine car wash in Westminster, California, became the centre of a major Homeland Security sting, resulting in multiple arrests and a worker collapsing in shock. The targeted operation has ignited fresh debates on immigration enforcement tactics.

15 Dead in Horrific California Truck Fireball Crash

A catastrophic collision involving a truck carrying Mexican farmworkers and a semi-trailer has resulted in a devastating fireball, claiming 15 lives and leaving multiple injured in Southern California. The tragic incident is one of the deadliest road acci

Huntington Beach Revolt Over 'Woke' Council Beach Plans

Huntington Beach residents are in revolt against controversial city council proposals that locals claim will ruin the city's world-famous beaches and dismantle its community spirit. The so-called 'woke' agenda includes removing the iconic concrete lifegua

Wildfire Threatens California's Ancient Sequoia Trees

A rapidly expanding wildfire, fuelled by powerful winds, is menacing California's iconic Giant Sequoia groves. Firefighters are in a critical battle to protect these ancient natural wonders, some over 3,000 years old, from catastrophic damage.

Your 2024 Guide to the £150 Council Tax Rebate

Struggling with the cost of living? Millions of UK households are eligible for a £150 council tax rebate. Our definitive guide explains who qualifies, how to claim, and what to do if you've been missed. Don't miss out on this crucial financial support.

Perth Council Backtracks on Beach Parking Charges After Fury

Perth's Cambridge Council faces a local revolt after abruptly scrapping its new paid parking scheme at City Beach and Floreat Beach, just one day after implementation. The sudden reversal follows a massive public outcry and threats of a formal protest, le

California City Cuts Ties with Chinese Sister City

The Californian city of Stockton has officially ended its 36-year sister city relationship with Foshan, China, citing a failure to establish 'meaningful dialogue' and fundamental differences in values, in a move reflecting growing US-China tensions.

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