California

Seattle Seahawks open as early NFL favourites over the New England Patriots for Super Bowl LX

Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks running with the ball during the fourth quarter of the 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on Jan 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

Trump will not attend Super Bowl because it's 'too far away,' he tells NY Post

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump salutes during the national anthem at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., February 9, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

California governor Gavin Newsom says he was blocked from speaking at Davos, blames Trump administration

California governor Gavin Newsom could be seen in the room during Mr Trump’s speech, later telling reporters, “It was remarkably boring. It was remarkably insignificant."

A wealth tax floated in California has billionaires thinking of leaving

Governor Gavin Newsom of California speaks during a conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit in New York, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Newsom of California has spoken out against a proposed wealth tax, and is raising money for a committee to oppose it. (Karsten Moran/The New York Times)

Heavy rains, flash floods leave Southern California homes caked in mud

Several dozen homes were heavily damaged by rivers of mud that poured through the town of Wrightwood in California on Dec 24.

California faces more flooding with Los Angeles evacuations extended

A car lies partially buried, as heavy rains fall due to an atmospheric river, in Wrightwood, California, U.S., December 26, 2025. REUTERS/Jill Connelly

Heavy rain, flash floods hit California

A series of Christmas storms pummelled southern California, with downpours and high winds forecast through Dec 26.

Atmospheric river drenches Los Angeles, triggers widespread flooding

A worker clears debris from a flooded part of the 134 freeway, as heavy rains fall due to an atmospheric river in Burbank.

Major California storm brings heavy rain, snow, evacuations

Many places are likely to experience significant flooding along with rock slides and mudslides, as areas burnt by recent wildfires, including the ones in January 2025, remain highly susceptible to mud and debris flow.

Major power outage hits San Francisco

The blackout hit ‍about 125,000 residents in the California city of ⁠around 800,000 people, according to Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

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