California
California becomes first state to ban ‘best before’ and ‘sell by’ labels on food
The legislation aims to reduce confusion among shoppers
By Mark Robinson
New Californian law to introduce Dutch-style ‘cannabis cafés’
The legislation will come into force from 2025
By Mark Robinson
California wildfire flare-up prompts evacuation in San Bernardino County
Residents of Seven Oaks were told to leave after the Line Fire surged.
By AP Reporters
Shoppers at likes of Target and Walmart will no longer be able to buy plastic bags in California
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the new law which will come into effect in 2026
By Mark Robinson
Two taken to hospital after United Airlines plane avoids collision on descent into San Francisco
United Airlines says two passengers were transported to hospital
Residents warned after suspected mountain lion seen within California’s city limits
Police are asking residents to take precautions until they can confirm the sighting
Californian couple on Kerry trip of a lifetime slam US travel writer’s ‘tourist trap’ review
Visitors refute US travel writers description of Kerry town as ‘tourist trap’
First look inside America’s first bullet train from Southern California to Las Vegas
Operator Brightline West shared the first renderings of the bullet train’s interior
By Mark Robinson
Teslas allegedly towed at crime scenes for footage by police in California
Teslas in ‘Sentry Mode’ can capture footage outside the vehicle
By Mark Robinson
Doctor and ‘ketamine queen’ to face trial next year over death of Matthew Perry
Perry had been seeking treatment for depression and anxiety when he became addicted to intravenous ketamine.
By Ellie Iorizzo, PA Los Angeles Correspondent