Thousands told to flee as raging wildfire tears through California’s Malibu

A ferocious fire tore through Malibu, California, on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate one of the most sought-after areas in the United States.

Tsunami warning after 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits California followed by smaller aftershocks

A tsunami warning has been issued following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of northern California.

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire as winds abate

At least 130 homes have been destroyed by a wildfire raging outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather gave firefighters a chance to tame the blaze.

Thousands Ordered to Evacuate As Powerful Wind-Fed Wildfire Burns Homes in Southern California

California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed a fast-moving wildfire, which destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes.

Park Fire Grows to California's Sixth Largest Wildfire Ever

Thousands of firefighters battling a massive northern California wildfire were working in milder temperatures and higher humidity Monday, but the blaze that has destroyed more than 100 structures since it began five days ago continues to grow.

Biden briefed as California wildfire doubles in size

Thousands of firefighters were battling a rapidly growing wildfire in northern California after the blaze more than doubled in size in a 24-hourspan.

More than 4,000 people evacuate California wildfire

A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said.

Thousands ordered to evacuate raging California wildfire

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire rages out of control in northern California, with a swathe of the United States in the grip of a "record-breaking and dangerous" heatwave that was complicating firefighting efforts.

Massive blizzard hits California and Nevada

A massive blizzard is continuing to batter parts of California and Nevada in the western United States.

Five US Marines Confirmed Dead in California Helicopter Crash

The US Marine Corps confirmed on Thursday that five Marines died in a helicopter crash on February 6 in California, according to a release.

Second Atmospheric River Slams Into California Leaving Nearly 1 Million Without Power

Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow regions in the atmosphere that transport water vapor outside of the tropics. 

Tropical Storm Hilary drenches usually arid southern California

Heavy rain has deluged parts of Southern California, with forecasters warning of a “potentially historic amount of rain” and severe flooding in the usually arid part of the United States, as Tropical Storm Hilary raced in from Mexico.

Death toll rises to 14 from California winter storms as Biden declares emergency

US President Joe Biden declared a federal state of emergency Friday in the state of California as back-to-back winter storms have already left at least 14 people dead.

California Declares Emergency as Historic Snowstorm Hits 13 Counties

 California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday in 13 counties following a severe snowstorm that trapped people in their homes and cut power to tens of thousands of residents.

Heavy rain, snowstorm disrupt life in US state of California

Heavy rain continued to disrupt life in the US state of California while a snowstorm wreaked havoc in its high-altitude regions.

Households, businesses without power in Los Angeles as storms bring rain and snow

Nearly 85,000 households and businesses were without power in the Los Angeles area on Saturday, as storms continued to pummel parts of California, bringing snow to higher elevations and dumping rain and hail in the flatlands.

Several people killed in second mass shooting in California in days

 Seven people were killed in a mass shooting at two locations in the coastal northern California city of Half Moon Bay on Monday, and the suspect was arrested after driving to a police parking lot, apparently attempting to turn himself in, officials said.

Suspect in California shooting that left 10 dead shot and killed himself: Authorities

The hunt for a gunman who killed 10 people at a ballroom dance club during Lunar New Year celebrations ended Sunday when authorities found him dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the van in which he fled after a second shooting was thwarted.

Biden declares disaster in California amid deadly storms

United States President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in the state of California, as the latest in a succession of storm systems brought heavy flooding to already waterlogged regions and threatened snowfalls of up to two metres (six feet).

California city orders evacuation as US faces continued storms

Officials in Santa Barbara County, California, have issued an immediate evacuation order for the waterlogged city of Montecito, as torrential rains and high winds continue to batter the west coast of the United States.