California

California deadly explosion leaves one person killed, debris

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – One person was killed and at least four other people were injured after a vehicle exploded outside of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, on Saturday morning, in what the FBI called an "intentional act of terrorism.

Massive explosion reported in US oil refinery (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – A leak led to an explosion and massive fire at a refinery with a history of issues prompting a shelter-in-place for much of Saturday evening after black smoke spread across Martinez, Pacheco and Clyde as the blaze burned.

Winds, dry conditions driving new fires in Los Angles

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Strong winds in Southern California have brought severe fire danger and widespread power outages across Southern California.

California wildfire death toll increases

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The death toll in horrific wildfires in California has increased.

Iran's VP:

California's fires reminiscent of Israeli savagery in Gaza

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Iran's vice president for strategic affairs has likened the devastation caused by “wrath of nature” in the form of raging fires in California to destruction brought by “savagery of Israel” in Gaza Strip.

Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Wildfires menacing Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires burning into a third night on Thursday, as dry desert winds fanning the flames again gathered strength.

Death toll from Los Angeles fire doubles

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Thursday night that it has received notification of 10 fire-related deaths, according to the local US media.

5 people have died in wildfires in the Los Angeles area

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The death toll from the wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area has risen to five, according to Nicole Nishida, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Small plane crashes in US Los Angeles

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – A small plane crashed into the backyard of a Temple City home Monday morning.

Plane crashes in California, killing and injuring 20

EHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Two people were killed and 18 more injured when a small plane crashed into a manufacturing business near the Fullerton Municipal Airport in California Thursday.

2 dead after floodwaters rise in Northern California

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Two people were found dead Sunday in floodwaters in the northern part of the US state of California from a storm fueled by an atmospheric river that brought a record amount of rain.

Shooting in Oakland, California leaves 4 killed, wounded

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Two people were shot dead and two others injured Saturday morning after a verbal altercation, San Francisco Bay Area police said.

Wildfire torches hillside homes in southern California

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) –A wind-driven wildfire on a hillside above the southern California city of San Bernardino burned several homes and forced evacuations before it was brought under control on Tuesday, firefighters reported.

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes buildings in Los Angeles

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Southern California was struck by a “very strong” 5.2-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday evening, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Extensive wildfire in N California becomes largest in US

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Thousands of firefighters were battling a rapidly growing wildfire in northern California on Saturday after the blaze more than doubled in size in a 24-hour span.

Wildfire erupts burning more than 11,000 acres near LA

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – A major evacuation is underway in Los Angeles County as a vicious wildfire continues to burn thousands of acres.

2 killed in small plane crash in California

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Two people were killed on Saturday in a small plane crash in the US state of California, authorities said.

Truck Accident Attorneys in California and Upholding Justice

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Truck accidents represent a terrifying collision of forces, often resulting in devastating consequences for those involved.

US military helicopter with 5 Marines on board goes missing

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – California search and rescue crews are looking for a missing helicopter with five Marines aboard, the US Marine Corps said, according to local US media.

Biden reportedly asked for Xi's help in dealing with Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden has reportedly asked the Chinese president to use China's influence and ask Tehran to avoid any alleged provocative actions in the Middle East.

Hundreds of flights canceled as storm hits West Coast

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – More than 4,500 flights are delayed or canceled across the US on Sunday evening as California continues to brace for the impact from Tropical Storm Hilary.

Helicopter crashes fighting Southern California fire

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – A firefighting helicopter crashed in Southern California on Sunday while fighting a blaze in Riverside County, emergency officials said.

6 people die in Cessna plane crash in California: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Six people were killed early Saturday when their plane crashed near the French Valley Airport in Riverside County, California, news outlets reported.

5 sailors injured in watercraft crash in California coast

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – A small Navy watercraft crashed off the California coast in the pre-dawn hours Friday, injuring five sailors with a Naval Special Warfare unit, an official said.

3 killed in Southern California small plane crash

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Three people were killed when a single-engine plane crashed near Big Bear Airport Monday afternoon, authorities said.

Shooting in California leaves three dead, four injured

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – At least three people were killed and four others were wounded in a shooting in the Beverly Crest area of Los Angeles early Saturday morning.

Mass shooting reported in California's Chinese New Year

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Several people reportedly died in a mass shooting at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration in California on Saturday.

California rainstorm death toll reaches 20

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – The nine consecutive rainstorms that inundated California in succession since Dec. 26 killed at least 20 people while tens of thousands remained under evacuation orders as of Monday.