California wildfire claims season's first fatality
Crews fighting a fast-moving Northern California wildfire on Friday discovered the charred remains of a person apparently caught in the flames, sheriff`s officials said, marking the first fatality in a particularly intense fire season across the state.
Jul 07, 2018, 06:43 AM ISTDonald Trump pledges support in fighting California wildfires
United States President Donald Trump has said that the federal government will stand with the people of California after the devastating wildfires blazing through the region claimed 15 lives.
Oct 11, 2017, 06:41 AM ISTCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown says US will stay in climate fight
Trump's decision to leave the Paris accord has drawn heavy criticism within the US and internationally, including in China.
Jun 06, 2017, 16:06 PM ISTCalifornia grants driver`s licenses to 605,000 undocumented
Some 605,000 undocumented immigrants who live in California were granted driver`s licenses in 2015, the first year they have been able to enjoy that benefit, officials said Monday.
Feb 09, 2016, 06:50 AM ISTState of emergency declared in San Bernardino after shooting
The bureaucratic move lets the state allocate funds to the county health department "until the county is able to resume normal staffing levels".
Dec 19, 2015, 10:13 AM ISTCalifornia becomes fifth US state to allow euthanasia
The controversial bill lets terminally-ill patients seek a doctor's help in ending their lives.
Oct 06, 2015, 10:49 AM IST