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Nine die in California wildfires, tens of thousands forced to flee

Josh Edelson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 10 03:11 PM

The fast moving blaze, known as the "Camp Fire," began Thursday morning Read more »

18 anyos Fil-Am, isa sa mga biktima sa Southern California shooting

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 10:54 PM

Tinamaan na naman ng isang karumal-dumal na mass shooting ang Amerika kung saan isa sa mga biktima ay Filipina-American college student. Read more »

Tribute to Thousand Oaks victims

Eric Thayer, Reuters
Posted at Nov 09 07:59 PM

Mourners are seen at a vigil for families of victims of a mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California, U.S. on Wednesday.  Read more »

Relatives mourn death of Fil-Am teen killed in Southern California shooting

Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 09 12:39 PM

Shock and sadness loomed over the Housley family as their kin, Alaina, was identified among the 12 victims in the Borderline Bar and Grill massacre earlier this week. Read more »

California wildfire destroys homes, hospital; deaths reported

Stephen Lam, Reuters
Posted at Nov 09 11:35 AM

A fast-moving wildfire roared through a Northern California town on Thursday, with deaths reported as it burned a hospital, hundreds of homes and sent tens of thousands of people fleeing flames in cars and on foot, authorities said. Read more »

Hundreds line up to donate blood after California bar shooting

Alex Dobuzinskis, Reuters
Posted at Nov 09 10:38 AM

The fatal shooting of a dozen people at a Western-themed bar in Thousand Oaks, California, inspired hundreds of area residents to line up for hours on Thursday to donate blood for the wounded. Read more »

Ex-Marine apparently acted alone in California bar shooting -FBI

Alex Dobuzinskis, Reuters
Posted at Nov 09 08:02 AM

A former US Marine combat veteran opened fire in a Los Angeles area bar and dance hall filled with college students, killing 12 people in a mass shooting that stunned a Southern California community with a reputation for safety. Read more »

Fil-Am among killed in Southern California shooting

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 10 05:27 AM

(UPDATE) A Filipino-American was among the 12 fatalities in a mass shooting at a crowded bar in Thousand Oaks, California on Thursday (Manila time). Read more »

Ex-Marine identified as suspect in mass shooting in California bar

Reuters
Posted at Nov 09 04:52 AM

THOUSAND OAKS - A gunman opened fire in a crowded Southern California bar popular with college students, killing 12 people including a sheriff's deputy, police said on Thursday, in the latest US mass shooting that stunned a community with a reputation for safety.   Read more »

At least 11 reported wounded in California bar shooting

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Nov 08 06:22 PM

WASHINGTON - US fire department officials reported multiple injuries in a shooting at a country music bar and dance hall in southern California late Wednesday. Read more »

Uber driver facing kidnap charges in California

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 07 06:00 AM

LOS ANGELES - An Uber driver in California is facing kidnapping charges for refusing to allow 4 passengers out of his vehicle on Halloween night. Read more »

14 Fil-Ams seek office in Southern California

Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 07 04:45 AM

At least 14 Filipino-Americans are seeking office in Southern California in this year's US midterm elections. Read more »

Google workers around the world protest its corporate culture

Jane Lanhee Lee and Angela Moon, Reuters
Posted at Nov 02 05:47 AM

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif./NEW YORK - Thousands of Google employees and contractors staged brief midday walkouts on Thursday at offices across Asia, Europe, and North America to protest sexism, racism, and unchecked executive power in their workplace. Read more »

Mag-asawa patay nang malaglag sa bundok habang nagse-selfie

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 01 10:02 AM

Tinatayang 259 tao na sa buong mundo ang namatay habang nagse-selfie, ayon sa huling pag-aaral. Read more »

Pinoy artists share stage in Daly City's Fil-Am history month

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 16 11:16 PM

Filipino artists share the stage in California during the Filipino-American history month celebration in Daly City. Read more »

13 Filipino war veterans honored in California

Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Posted at Oct 16 11:06 PM

Thirteen veterans and 47 surviving families joined Sacramento Filipino veterans for a special congressional medal of honor ceremony at the California state capitol building.   Read more »

Burger na gawa ng robot, patok sa California

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 06 04:42 AM

Sa California, USA, may sumisikat na burger. Malasa na, high-tech pa dahil ang gumagawa ng burger, robot. Read more »

Car crash leaves 2 Pinays dead in California

ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Updated as of Oct 04 01:50 AM

Two Filipino women in their 60s were killed Saturday when their SUV crashed into a truck parked in a construction zone on the Antelope Valley Freeway in Palmdale, California. Read more »

University of California Davis now has a Filipino studies center

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 29 01:38 PM

MANILA - The University of California Davis is now home to a Filipino studies center. Read more »

Pinoy workers hold vigil to keep bankrupt LA hospitals from closing

Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Posted at Sep 29 04:27 AM

LOS ANGELES - Dozens of employees, including Filipino workers, gathered outside at the Saint Vincent Medical Center, one of six California hospitals operated by nonprofit Verity Health System of California, Inc. that declared bankruptcy last month. Read more »