San Francisco mayor seeks National Guard in crime crisis
In a dramatic escalation of California's urban crime battle, San Francisco's mayor requests military support while tech billionaire Marc Benioff warns of city's potential collapse.
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Compton shopkeeper kills man in groping incident shooting
A violent confrontation in a Compton retail store left one man dead after the shopkeeper opened fire following an alleged groping incident, with authorities now investigating the fatal shooting.
California Braces for Historic Hurricane Threat
Southern California faces unprecedented hurricane conditions as Tropical Storm Hilary barrels toward the coast, triggering rare tropical storm warnings and state of emergency declarations.
Oakland residents leave car windows open to stop thieves
Frustrated Oakland locals are adopting desperate measures against an unprecedented crime wave, leaving car windows down to avoid costly repairs as thieves smash vehicles regardless of contents.
California Forever: £800M new city plan revealed
Silicon Valley billionaires reveal ambitious plans to build a revolutionary new city from scratch in Northern California, facing both excitement and fierce local opposition.
California mother missing for one year after school run
One year after Westminster woman Melodee Buzzard vanished after dropping her son at school, her family continues desperate search amid troubling circumstances.
California voters approve historic electoral map overhaul
California voters have delivered a stunning blow to the political establishment, approving Proposition 50 to strip lawmakers of redistricting power and hand it to an independent commission in a landmark democratic reform.
Heroic Rescue Saves Dog From California Storm Waters
Incredible rescue mission saves drowning dog from treacherous California river currents during severe storm, as emergency crews risk their lives in heart-stopping water operation.
Newsom signs AB7, reshaping California worker classification
Governor Gavin Newsom signs landmark AB7 legislation, creating seismic changes to California's employment landscape and sparking intense debate about worker classification.
Trump's California fundraiser sparks celebrity backlash
Donald Trump faces protests and celebrity opposition during Southern California fundraiser as he seeks to regain political foothold in traditionally Democratic state ahead of 2024 election.
California's Crackdown on Sophisticated Fake Licence Plate Scam
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated fake licence plate operations are evading authorities across California, with implications for UK road safety and law enforcement.
California storm forces mass evacuations, flooding
A catastrophic atmospheric river unleashes unprecedented flooding across Southern California, triggering emergency evacuations and widespread destruction as officials declare a state of emergency.
California Mayor Challenges Newsom Over Homelessness
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan launches extraordinary public challenge against California Governor Gavin Newsom, demanding urgent action on homelessness as crisis deepens across the state.
Mitt Romney's daughter-in-law dies in California car crash
Carrie Elizabeth Romney, daughter-in-law of former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has died following a single-vehicle collision in Valencia, California. The 45-year-old mother of five was pronounced dead at the scene.
California's Unprecedented May Snowstorm Blankets Sierra Nevada
Northern California experiences extraordinary May snowstorm as atmospheric river deluges region, creating hazardous conditions and travel chaos across mountain passes.
Husband charged with setting wife on fire in CA
A California man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly dousing his wife in flammable liquid and setting her ablaze in a horrific domestic violence incident that has left the victim with life-threatening burns.
Helicopter Crash in Huntington Beach Injures Multiple
Emergency services respond to major incident after helicopter crashes near Huntington Beach, California, with multiple casualties reported and investigation underway.
Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years
Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.
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 Wildfire Emergency: Thousands Evacuate
A rapidly expanding wildfire forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California as emergency crews battle extreme conditions and power outages sweep the region.
WWE action figure heist: £20k collection stolen in San Diego
A determined thief in San Diego executed an elaborate scheme to steal a massive collection of rare WWE wrestling action figures valued at over £20,000 from a local collectibles shop.
California's Last Glaciers Face Extinction in Sierra Nevada
New scientific analysis reveals California's remaining glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains are vanishing at unprecedented rates, with some expected to disappear completely within years rather than decades.
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 Coastal Crisis: Homes Plunge as Cliffs Collapse
Exclusive report on the dramatic California coastline collapse where crumbling bluffs are destroying luxury properties and forcing emergency evacuations in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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.
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