California

Winter storm, floods leave over 71,000 families in California without power on Christmas

December 26, 2025 11:22 am

Winter Storm Warning: The storms, which are expected to continue through Friday, brought up to 11 inches (27cm) of rain in parts of Los Angeles County.

Flash flooding in northern California leads to soaked roads, water rescues and 1 death 

December 23, 2025 8:30 am

Redding's mayor warned of even more dangerous weather in the coming days, and the city distributed free sandbags to residents in preparation for the next storm.

Who is Simranjit Singh Sekhon? Indian-origin man who raped 21-year-old woman after she passed out in cab in US

December 19, 2025 11:40 am

Authorities have urged anyone with information related to the case to contact the sheriff’s office.

US judge orders Donald Trump to end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles

December 10, 2025 10:44 pm

Wednesday’s ruling is the latest legal setback for Trump and his efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Democratic-controlled cities.

Jubilant Sykes Dead: Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed to death in California, son Micah arrested on suspicion of murder

December 10, 2025 11:42 am

Opera Legend Jubilant Sykes Dead News: Officers reached the spot around 9:20pm on Monday and found Sykes, 71, with stabbing injuries, the authorities said in a press release.

Atmospheric river hits Southern California with risks of flash floods, deaths on stormy seas

November 16, 2025 9:43 am

The long plume of tropical moisture that formed over the Pacific Ocean began drenching the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday and unleashed widespread rain.

Heaviest rain still ahead as Southern California braces for Saturday downpours

November 15, 2025 11:36 pm

The National Weather Service said the rain and strong winds could cause delays at airports, rockslides, mudslides on canyon roads, flooded streets and rising river levels.

US Justice Department sues California to block new House map favouring Democrats

November 14, 2025 10:34 am

The petition has been filed by US President Donald Trump’s administration in the California federal court against the new congressional map pushed by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.

California museum's collection looted: Over 1,000 items stolen in early morning heist

October 31, 2025 5:38 am

Among the stolen artefacts are neckpieces by the late artist and metalsmith Florence Resnikoff, scrimshaw walrus tusks, and Native American baskets.

US highway crash: Kin of truck driver deny intoxication claim, say he’s Amritdhari Sikh

October 25, 2025 4:04 am

He is scheduled for arraignment Friday, the District Attorney’s office said, adding he does not yet have a lawyer

In pictures: Aftermath of LA fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena

January 18, 2025 2:02 am

The blazes have killed at least 25 people, and put hundreds and thousands under evacuation orders.

In photos: California Los Angeles wildfires still raging

January 12, 2025 1:37 am

The fires have reportedly burned over 35,000 acres, with hundreds of thousands of people evacuated.

Flooding, power outage as massive storm hits California

January 05, 2023 11:11 am

A major winter storm approached California on Wednesday causing crews to rush to clear storm drains in preparation for flooding and strong winds.

Storm leaves California reeling under threat of floods on New Year's Day

January 02, 2023 2:48 pm

Evacuation warnings were in place on New Year's Day after a powerful storm brought drenching rain or heavy snowfall to much of California.

In photos: Magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes northern California

December 21, 2022 3:04 pm

Thousands flee mountain communities as wildfires scorch California

September 09, 2022 7:22 pm

Thousands flee, several hurt as wildfire scorches California

September 03, 2022 1:33 pm

Tornadoes claim at least 88 lives in five US states; storm brings snow to California

December 14, 2021 1:54 pm

The tornado outbreak that killed at least 88 people in five states — 74 of them in Kentucky — cut a path of damage that stretched from Arkansas, where a nursing home was destroyed, to Illinois, where an Amazon distribution center was damaged.

Week in pictures: A look at most compelling images from around the world

August 28, 2021 5:22 pm

From wildfires to evacuation from Afghanistan, here are the best photos of this week

Week in pictures: A look at most compelling images from around the world

July 10, 2021 7:36 pm

From fireworks display in New York during July 4 celebrations to California wildfires, here are some of the best photos of this week.

Who Is Kamala Harris? | 2020 US Presidential Candidate

June 22, 2020 6:04 pm

Senator Kamala Harris, Democrat of California, is joining the race for the White House. Ms. Harris becomes the fourth woman currently serving in Congress to announce her presidential ambitions.

'I heard the gunshot' | Witnesses recount California shooting

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

At least 12 people were killed in a shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California. Borderline Bar and Grill was holding its weekly event for college students.

Why some employees at Disney Land cannot pay their rent

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

They are struggling to get by and they’re fighting to pass a living wage ballot measure in California, they hope will change that.