California

Artillery shell exploded prematurely over California freeway

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A live-fire demonstration to honor the 250th anniversary of US Marine Corps turned chaotic on Saturday when an artillery round prematurely detonated midair over California's Interstate 5 with shrapnel striking a patrol car.

Copter crash on Sacramento highway leaves 3 in critical state

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Three people are in critical condition after a medical helicopter crashed on a California highway Monday evening, according to fire officials.

OpenAI to add parental controls to ChatGPT after teen suicide

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – OpenAI said it will introduce parental controls for ChatGPT, following mounting concerns over artificial intelligence and youth mental health.

Explosion rocks US's California (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – A fireworks facility in Northern California exploded Tuesday afternoon, igniting a massive fire and sending a towering plume of smoke tens of thousands of feet into the sky, authorities said.

Trump deploys National Guard to LA after immigration 'riots'

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Trump administration announced Saturday it was deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles in response to large-scale protests that erupted Saturday following dozens of arrests Friday.

US police, protesters clash in Los Angeles after raids

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – There have been tense confrontations in Los Angeles as riot police and demonstrators – protesting federal immigration raids – squared off in the downtown are

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.