California

New danger emerges as California fires rage on

In the U.S, officials in California are concerned about the growing threat of new wildfires, with strong winds expected to worsen conditions across the state. The fires have already claimed at least 24 lives and displaced more than 100,000 people. Mitch McCann reports:

15 January, 2025 23

World

Fast-moving wildfire explodes near U.S City Of U.S City Of Los Angeles

Thousands of people in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood west of Los Angeles in the U.S have been ordered to evacuate due to a fast-moving wildfire. Dangerous windy conditions are forecast to continue into today. Ira Spitzer has more from California.

8 January, 2025 61

World

Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuations in U.S state of California

U.S Firefighters continue to battle a fast-moving wildfire in the California city of Malibu and thousands of people remain under evacuation orders. Some students at a local university were forced to shelter overnight in the school's library. Ira Spitzer reports.

11 December, 2024 34

World

Landmark California AI bill stirs controversy in tech industry

The fate of a landmark bill in California to regulate artificial intelligence is now in the hands of Governor Gavin Newsom after clearing a final hurdle in the state's senate. The proposed legislation has provoked a strong reaction from the tech industry. Here's Ira Spitzer with more.

30 August, 2024 58

Entertainment

Quiet on Set highlights how we don’t keep child stars safe – in Hollywood or online

Adonis Page/Shutterstock By Edith Jennifer Hill, Flinders University The new documentary Quiet on Set investigates children’s television station Nickelodeon from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. The five-part series highlights the abuse many child actors faced while working for the station. The child stars on these shows – now adults in their 30s – share their experiences working on the Nickelodeon sets. The series raises questions about […]

15 April, 2024 66

World

Super Tuesday could decide California Senate seat

Super Tuesday is underway in California, one of fifteen states voting in primary elections to determine the presidential nominees as well as other statewide races .One of the most closely-watched races is to see who will take over the Senate seat vacated by Dianne Feinstein who held the position for three decades. Ira Spitzer reports from Berkeley, California.

6 March, 2024 35

World

At least nine dead from California storm

California officials say at least nine people have died as a result of the powerful winter storm that left a trail of destruction across the state this week. Emergency crews are still scrambling to remove debris and respond to incidents.

8 February, 2024 33

World

California storm brings travel disruptions

A powerful winter storm is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of California. he deluge has left hundreds of thousands of people without power. Ira Spitzer has more.

6 February, 2024 32

World

California faces “life-threatening” flooding

The US state of California is facing heavy rain and snowfall, with authorities issuing flood warnings described as "life-threatening". Around 94% of the population - 37 million people - are now under flood alerts, while some communities have been told to evacuate. The state is forecast to experience several days of extreme weather. Nancy Ward is California's Director of Emergency Service.

5 February, 2024 28