Volkswagen Multivan and California gain new plug-in hybrid powertrain

Volkswagen has revealed that the Multivan and California camper van can now be ordered with a new plug-in hybrid powertrain. Under the bonnet, the vans are powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to an electric motor and 19.7kWh battery …

Marriage Licenses in California

Division 3, Part 2 of the California Family Code deals with marriage licenses in this state. Section 350 provides that, before entering a marriage, or declaring a marriage, the parties must first obtain a marriage license from a county clerk. The attorney- …

California Wildfires Prompt Red Flag Alerts; Thousands Flee Homes As Emergency Declared

Two fast-growing wildfires in Southern California—the Wolf Fire and the Tyler Fire—have triggered evacuation orders and power outages across Riverside County. The Wolf Fire, which began near Banning, has burned over 1,000 acres and continues to threaten …

FortressFire, BMS and EPIC launch Fine Art Wildfire Insurance Program in California

FortressFire, a provider of wildfire analytics and property-specific protection services, brokers BMS Group and EPIC have come together to launch the Fine Art Wildfire Insurance Program to protect high-value collections in California. This product, …

Firefighters battle wildfire in Mexican state of Baja California

Firefighters are battling a wildfire in the town of La Rumorosa, Baja California, Mexico. Local authorities estimated that the fire had burned more than 12,000 acres of woodland and brush since it started 12 days ago.

California designer makes bold statement on Trump-led ICE raids in Paris Fashion Week

Models on the runway at the Willy Chavarria show as part of Paris Men's Fashion Week held at the Salle Pleyel on June 27, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images) Fashion designer Willy Chavarria made a bold statement …

Burglars Steal Dozens of Koi Fish from California Restaurant

Two burglars stole 85 koi fish from the Oak House Restaurant in Yucaipa, California, as captured on security cameras. The fish, valued between $50 and $1,500 each, were taken bucket by bucket from an outdoor area. David Smith, 42, was arrested for grand …

Best edimentals to grow on the West Coast – whether artichokes or pomegranates, these crops will thrive in a myriad of ...

The West Coast is known for its healthy living and farm-to-table restaurants. With edimentals – ornamental plants that have the benefit of being edible with leaves, fruits, shoots and roots – there’s no need to rely on restaurants or farmers markets for …

Several wildfires torch Southern California

Southern California blaze: Over 1,100 acres scorched by 'wolf fire'; evacuations ordered

A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Wolf fire, has consumed over 1,165 acres in Southern California, triggering mandatory evacuations. The blaze, reported near Wolfskill Truck Trail, is impacting Highway 243 and surrounding areas. It is one of five active …