California 

McCain surges ahead in primaries

11 months ago

John McCain marks up several big wins on Super Tuesday, as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton trade victories, with McCain and Clinton set to win the key state of California.

McCain on course for Republicans

11 months ago

Clinton wins California and New York, but is still in a close nationwide race with Obama

Rain and blizzards hit California

12 months ago

A storm sweeps through California, unleashing rain, wind and snow and cutting power and transport links.

Bush flies over California fires

14 months ago

US President George W Bush touches down after an air tour over the area hit by the California wildfires.

Fire winds ease over California

14 months ago

Weather forecasts raise hopes of some respite from the fires raging across southern California in recent days.