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Aliens ‘to invade amid meteor shower’
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California Covid variant ‘may be more infectious and deadly’
feature Early research into new coronavirus strain finds increase in hospitalisations and deaths
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In pictures: ‘apocalyptic’ scenes in San Francisco as wildfires ravage California
In Depth Coastal city bathed in eerie orange light from flames blazing across the US West Coast
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Hairdresser cuts holes in umbrella as coronavirus barrier
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Dana Point, Orange County: see life the Californian way
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Everything we know so far about the California wildfires
In Depth Thousands of acres go up in smoke as high winds fuel fires across the state
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At least 25 dead in California boat fire
Speed Read Nine still missing after boat caught fire in early hours of Monday morning
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What to expect from Michelin’s new California guide
In Depth The definitive foodie guide to the Golden State has met with a mixed reception
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The world's five most unusual referendums
In Depth Not all countries allow for direct democracy and this might be why
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Why the death penalty has been suspended in California
Speed Read The generally liberal state has the most death-row prisoners in the US, and voters are split on the issue
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Two children found unharmed after 44 hours lost in woods
Speed Read Northern California police say survival of the sisters, aged five and eight, is “miracle”
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Man trapped in grease vent for two days
Speed Read Police are unsure how the 29-year-old ended up inside metal duct at Chinese restaurant
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Teacher arrested for forcibly cutting student’s hair
Speed Read Footage posted online shows Margaret Gieszinger singing Star Spangled Banner as she hacks away with scissors
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Thousand Oaks shooting: 12 killed at California bar
Speed Read Multiple injuries after gunman opens fire at event for college students
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