Newsom signs historic housing bill to bring density to transit hubs
On the campaign trail eight years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom famously promised to support the construction of 3.5…
El Segundo was born by oil. A massive refinery fire leaves residents rattled.
The city of El Segundo could not be more tied to the oil refinery that is a hulking…
Mount Maunganui fire crews put out three vehicles ablaze near home overnight
“We were scared the fire would spread to our house,” Lynn told NZME this morning. One of their…
Mount Maunganui fire crews put out three vehicles ablaze near home overnight
“We were scared the fire would spread to our house,” Lynn told NZME this morning. One of their…
Tasmanian caravan park won’t let terminally ill resident sell home to fund treatment
For about 14 years, Roslyn Grima has lived in her own little home in a seaside caravan park…
Police car was not on a callout when it was crashed into Napier family’s fence
“I knew someone had crashed into our fence and smacked the tree over.” Her partner quickly went outside…
Maryland reports first US case of flesh-eating parasite in years
Livestock are not at particular risk because of the Maryland case, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said. “Based…
LAPD busts gang behind nearly 100 break-ins, seizing high-end jewelry and guns
Los Angeles city officials on Monday announced the arrest of several alleged South L.A. gang members who are…
‘Unseasonable’ heat causing severe conditions in Los Angeles region, new wildfires
California’s weather conditions are intensifying after a week of extreme temperatures, prompting fire evacuations in Napa County and…
Canyon fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres; thousands evacuated in L.A., Ventura counties
Firefighters Friday were trying to make progress after the Canyon fire exploded to nearly 5,000 acres, forcing residents…
Gisborne home seriously damaged in accidental fire, occupants suffer minor injuries
A specialist fire investigator who examined the fire scene yesterday said the cause was “accidental”. Photo / Murray…
Tauranga CBD fringe parking fees spark resident backlash
New two-hour parking limits would also apply to some CBD-fringe streets as far south as Eighth Ave. The…