Ford to offer VW California-rivalling Transit Nugget camper
Ford has announced that a campervan conversion of its Transit Custom, named the Nugget, will be available to order directly from dealers later this year.
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Mickelson matches career-best to kick off 2019 on top at Desert Classic
Phil Mickelson fired a career best-equalling 60 to take the early lead as he made his 2019 debut at the Desert Classic in California.
Downton Abbey’s Allen Leech says ‘magical’ marriage will stay with him forever
Downton Abbey star Allen Leech has said the “magical” moment he saw his wife Jessica Blair Herman walk down the aisle will stay with him forever.
UK Drive: The Volkswagen California Ocean could be the ultimate weekend getaway vehicle
What is it? Holidays within the UK have been growing in popularity during recent years, with people opting for a ‘staycation’ rather than travelling abroad more than ever before. An easy way to do this is with a camper van and the Volkswagen California – which we’re testing here – is one of the most sought-after. Though many people opt for a larger motorhome, the compact size and car-like driving experience has pushed people towards the California in their droves, despite a relatively high list price.
Bowling alley shooting sparked by mass brawl, witnesses claim
Three men were killed and four others were injured when gunfire erupted at a bowling alley in California in an incident which saw terrified patrons, including children, running for their lives.
World famous slam-dunking sea otter dies at 21
A slam-dunking, self-pleasuring sea otter who became an internet sensation has died at the age of 21.
Emergency workers removing car from icy river find man alive inside
A man survived five hours submerged in icy water after crashing car into a river.
Grease-covered man rescued after being trapped in vent for two days
A man covered in grease has been rescued by police from a restaurant vent after being stuck there for two days.
Dog that survived California wildfire guarded home for weeks
A dog that survived the catastrophic wildfire in Northern California apparently protected the ruins of his home for almost a month until his owner returned.
Insurer Beazley counts cost of California wildfires
Insurance firm Beazley has warned that it will take a 40 million US dollar (£31.4 million) hit from claims linked to wildfires in California.
Flooding hits Northern California area scarred by wildfire
Flash flooding has hit a wildfire-scarred area of Northern California, forcing officials to deploy swift water rescue teams to save people stuck in vehicles and rescue them from homes.
Watch: Bear pulls open door on unexpected visit to police station
Remarkable CCTV footage shows the moment a bear opened a door to a police station and popped in for a visit.
California wildfire finally contained after more than two weeks
The huge wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes in northern California has been fully contained after burning for more than two weeks, US authorities have said.
Rain hinders search but helps virtually extinguish California fire
A downpour has turned the ash from a devastating California wildfire into paste, making it difficult for volunteers to find fragments of bone and forcing them to stop their search for human remains.
Helicopter pilots save terrified dogs and owner from US wildfires
The Los Angeles Fire Department has released nerve-wracking footage of firefighters rescuing terrified dogs and their owners from the California wildfires by helicopter.
California rains could help fire fight but risk complicating search efforts
Rain in the forecast could aid crews fighting California’s deadly wildfires while raising the risk of flash floods and complicating efforts to recover remains of those killed.
Sheriff: Wildfire death toll rises to 79
A Northern California sheriff has said two more sets of human remains have been found, bringing the total number killed in a devastating California wildfire to 79.
Hundreds searching rubble in California for wildfire bodies as rain looms
The search for remains of victims of the devastating northern California wildfire has taken on a new urgency as forecast rain threatened to complicate efforts while also bringing relief to firefighters.
Searchers in California fires step up efforts before rain
Volunteers in white coveralls, hard hats and masks poked through ash-covered debris of the devastating Northern California wildfire before rains that are forecast for this week complicate their efforts.
Death toll rises in California as Trump surveys wildfire damage
The death toll from the Northern California wildfire has climbed to 76, while nearly 1,300 people remain unaccounted for.
Donald Trump visits California to see aftermath of ‘this monster’
From the ashes of a mobile home and RV park, US President Donald Trump said he had to come to the heart of California’s killer wildfire to fully grasp the scale of the desolation wrought on the landscape.
Donald Trump takes helicopter tour of scorched California landscape
US President Donald Trump has taken a helicopter tour over the northern California landscape scorched by a killer wildfire.
Search for hundreds listed as missing in California wildfires
With 63 people confirmed dead in the northern California wildfire, authorities tried to whittle down a list of the missing more than 600 names long.
Number of people missing in California wildfire rises to more than 600
At least 63 people have died in a Northern California wildfire while 631 people are sill unaccounted for, authorities have said.
Horse survives California fires after getting trapped in swimming pool
Getting trapped in a swimming pool may just have saved this horses’s life.
Guard troops search for more wildfire victims as death toll rises to 56
National Guard troops in the US have been searching through charred debris for more victims of California’s deadliest wildfire as top officials toured the ruins of a community completely destroyed by the flames.
Toyota replaces burnt truck of hero nurse who saved lives in California fire
Toyota is to buy a new truck for a hero nurse whose Tundra was burnt while he was helping victims of the California wildfires.
Dave Grohl thanked for feeding firefighters tackling California blaze
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl took food to firefighters who are continuing to tackle deadly blazes in California.
Search for victims stepped up after deadliest wildfire in California history
California authorities have set up a rapid DNA-analysis system and brought in cadaver dogs, mobile mortuaries and extra search teams in a bid to find and identify victims of the deadliest single wildfire in the US state’s history.
Listen to this homeless man’s killer jokes that are lighting up the internet
A homeless man selling jokes is lighting up social media with his brilliant wit.