California declares state of emergency over bird flu

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference in Los Angeles, California, USA, 25 September 2024. EFE-EPA FILE/ALLISON DINNER

Los Angeles, Dec 18 (EFE).- California declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as the H5N1 bird flu virus has been spreading through the state’s dairy farms, with several cases reported in workers, as well as a child. In a statement, Governor Gavin Newsom said the decree comes after bird flu cases were detected in … Read more

Suspect in California mass shooting found dead: police

Monterey Park, US, Jan 22 (EFE).- The suspect in a mass shooting that killed 10 people and injured 10 others at a ballroom dance studio in Monterey Park, California, has been found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police confirmed Sunday. “Today the sheriff’s homicide investigators working alongside all of our law enforcement partners were … Read more

Lisa Marie Presley dies at age 54

Los Angeles, US, Jan 12 (EFE).- Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of the ‘king rock ‘n’ roll’ Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, died Thursday at the age of 54. “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said … Read more