California
Massive California wildfire rages unabated
The latest report showed that firefighters are battling the blaze in mountainous areas and providing structure defence in communities nearby, where 41 buildings, including 27 homes, had been damaged as of Tuesday, reports Xinhua news agency. Residents were also told that the firefighting force was bolstered by resources released from the two other big fires to the north.
Kashmiri Pandit Kevin Kishore Kaul readying for California Guv race
Kaul, an electrical engineer from Regional Engineering College in Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, who made his millions as an entrepreneur in the US West Coast, is upbeat about his chances - if the recall election happens.
Fatalities in California mass shooting rise to 10
The news was confirmed by Santa Clara County officials on Thursday. The shooting on Wednesday morning at a light-rail yard near downtown San Jose that left 10 people dead, including the gunman, is believed to be the deadliest mass shooting in the Bay Area, reports Xinhua news agency.
Indian-origin man among 9 victims of mass shooting in California
Taptejdeep Singh, 36, was shot on Wednesday at a railway yard in the city in California's Silicon Valley, by a fellow worker, according to the local Sheriff's Office. Singh was a train operator for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, a local light rail system.
Eight people killed, suspect dead in mass shooting in California
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office confirmed that eight people died at the scene and one person was taken to a hospital, with no details on their conditions. The gunman also died at the scene, the Xinhua news agency reported. Law enforcement officials identified the gunman as Samuel Cassidy, a 57-year-old VTA maintenance worker, whose motivation remained unknown.
California to fully reopen on June 15
Beginning on June 15, almost all industry and business sectors may return to usual operations with no capacity limits or physical distancing requirements, according to the updated guidelines unveiled by the California Department of Public Health on Saturday.
California won't implement CDC mask guidance
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared that it was safe for fully vaccinated people to skip face coverings and social distancing in most situations, following which many states lifted their mask mandates, reports Xinhua news agency. However, California Health & Human Services Agency Secretary Mark Ghaly stressed that the 'Golden State' would keep the existing guidance
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