Sources: Los Angeles Times
The New York Court of Appeals overturns former American film producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction in the state for rape by a vote of 4–3, and orders a new trial. However, Weinstein will still remain in prison on a 2022 conviction in California for rape. 2024-04-25
The western area of Maui, Hawaii, U.S., located north of Kaanapali, reopens for tourism two months after wildfires damaged the area. 2023-10-8
In the United States, Maui County officials announce that more than 93 people have died in the wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, making it the deadliest American wildfire since 1918, surpassing the death toll of the 2018 Camp Fire in California. 2023-08-13
The Dixie Fire grows to 221,504 acres, making it the 13th largest wildfire in California. 2021-07-29
Fast-moving fires around Orange County, California, United States, force over 70,000 residents to evacuate. Two firefighters are critically injured while battling the blazes. 2020-10-26
A U.S. judge dismisses legal action brought by two Californian cities against oil companies, regarding their contributions towards climate change. 2018-06-25
A man crashes his car into a crowd of pedestrians in Venice Beach, California, U.S., injuring eleven people and killing one. The driver fled the scene and was being sought by authorities, but later turned himself in. 2013-08-3
Hundreds of homes in California, U.S. are evacuated due to wildfires in the region. 2013-05-2
A wildfire causes the evacuation of hundreds of homes in Lake Isabella, California. 2011-05-27
A wildfire forces the evacuation of thousands of homes in Palmdale California, United States. 2010-07-30