Dick Clark, 79, is still rockin' New Year's Eve
LOS ANGELES - Four years after a stroke, Dick Clark is relishing the prospect of another New Year's Eve celebration, determined to appear for his 36th year in Times Square. And he's hardly surprised by the current state of the music industry he helped build -- he predicted this, after all.
Nations:U.S. People:Ryan Seacrest Dick Clark Bette Midler Barry Manilow Regis Philbin Activities:2009 New Year's Day
2008-12-30
Snow snarls California travel, the Vegas Strip
A rare pre-winter storm dumped snow and rain on much of southern California and Nevada, shutting down major highways, grounding flights and even coating the Las Vegas Strip.
Nations:U.S. Mexico Source:(AP)
2008-12-18
Arrests made in Malibu wildfire
Authorities arrested five men Thursday on allegations they caused a fire that destroyed more than 50 homes and caused over $100 million in losses in Malibu.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-12-13
Crews make progress against Malibu fire
Fire crews hoped mild temperatures and gentle winds Sunday would help them solidify gains against the sprawling wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in this upscale coastal community.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-11-25
Wildfire engulfs homes above Malibu
A fast-moving wildfire destroyed more than a dozen homes and was spreading through the canyons and hills above Malibu on Saturday, forcing dozens of residents to flee ahead of the flames.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-11-24
California calls new fire alert as winds forecast
California's weary firefighters were placed on a new fire alert on Wednesday after weather forecasters warned of hot dry winds this weekend similar to those that sparked 22 deadly blazes last week.
Nations:U.S. People:Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-10-31
Officials: Boy with matches started fire
Officials blamed a wildfire that consumed more than 38,000 acres and destroyed 21 homes last week on a boy playing with matches, and said they would ask a prosecutor to consider the case.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-10-31
Fire survivors give thanks as crews gain
Survivors of firestorms that destroyed more than 2,000 homes in Southern California found reasons Sunday to be thankful even as the damage toll mounted and firefighters worked to contain blazes.
Nations:U.S. Mexico People:Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-10-28
Calif. firefighters work to hold gains
Firefighters Sunday hoped to hold on to the strong gains they made against Southern California blazes, despite a forecast of warmer, drier weather and a continuing threat to some homes.
Nations:U.S. Mexico People:Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-10-28
Californians endure 7 days of wildfires
They know what the winds can do. They forecast them. Fight the fires the winds fan. Ready for evacuations that, in years past, never came. They thought they knew, until seven days of fury began a week ago.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2007 California Fire 2005 Hurricane Katrina
2007-10-27
Calif. residents face weeks of hardships
With the worst of the wildfires dying down, many Southern Californians lucky enough to find their homes still standing could nevertheless face hardships for weeks to come, including polluted air, no electricity and no drinking water.
Nations:U.S. People:Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-10-27
Wildfire pollution poses health threat
Even as many of the wildfires in flame-ravaged Southern California died down and residents returned home, lingering dust and soot-laden air made it difficult for many to breathe even a sigh of relief Saturday.
Nations:U.S. People:Dianne Feinstein Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-10-27
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