Trump signs executive order to ‘preempt’ permitting process for fire-destroyed homes in L.A.
President Donald Trump has announced an executive order to allow victims of the Los Angeles wildfires to rebuild…
Gas line rupture in Castaic prompts 5 Freeway closure
Southern California Gas Co. crews on Sunday worked to repair and determine the cause of a rupture in…
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families there and at…
Rotorua local guide: where to eat, shop and relax like a resident
River’s Catch. Photo / Neat Places Rotorua’s best-baked goods City workers have two main pit stops depending on…
During the January fires, L.A.’s hydrants ran dry. Residents are demanding solutions
As the flames of the Palisades fire licked at his home, Ricardo Kawamura stood in his front yard…
Finding 94kg turtle delights Far North woman on morning walk
Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium aquarist Bella Jansen said it was still early days for the turtle found by Cowan,…
Calls grow for green arrow at ‘dangerous’ Guppy Rd lights in Napier
This leads to “chaos” on a near-daily basis, resident Paul Cushing says. Cushing, who has lived in the…
One of California’s largest off-grid communities is in suburban L.A.
Joe Badame and his wife try to reserve laundry for sunny days. They stagger their appliance use in…
Aggressive monkeys escape after truck accident, pose health risks
All but one of the rhesus monkeys that escaped from an overturned truck in Jasper County were euthanized,…
Citing fire risk, Malibu wants to arrest homeless people who refuse to stop camping illegally
On Monday morning, a homeless man sat in front of the county courthouse in Malibu, where he sleeps…
Atmospheric river storm slams into SoCal: How bad will it get?
An atmospheric river hit Los Angeles in the early hours of Tuesday, bringing scattered downpours, powerful winds, fears…
Bainlea House forced to lift care standards after complaint of sexual assault on elderly resident
The director of Bainlea House, which traded as Bainswood on Victoria, told NZME he greatly appreciated the professional…