There's plenty to do, see and eat in San Francisco, writes Cameron Carpenter.

The funeral for Roger Butcher will be just the way he would have wanted - epic.

Calmer winds are allowing firefighters in California to try and get control of the blazes.

Two men expecting grim discovery searching wildfire territory were met with a joyful one.

Thirty-eight dead as California wildfires race toward wineries and town of Sonoma.

Death toll rises to 35 as wind-driven blazes merge in Northern California.

It's slow going for firefighters battling against deadly blazes in California.

Wildfires in California exploded in size as more than 550 people remain unaccounted for.

New Zealander takes supplies to fire survivors in northern California

Heading to this Californian town? Here's what not to miss ...

Californian officials are taking the possibility of a nuclear strike seriously.

Officials are braced for massive protests near construction.

Ricardo Simich's guide to the hot spots in Palm Springs.

Cancer survivor bares all to raise testicular cancer awareness.

She grew up on a Dannevirke dairy farm and now brokers luxury real estate deals.

Jo Elwin checks into a hip hotel in the heart of bustling Koreatown.

Marilyn Monroe died in bed 55 years ago today of a drug overdose

Almost 4000 firefighters battling dozens of major fires sweeping western states.

Three Australians have been arrested after of a foiled plan to smuggle 255kg of ice.

Jack the dog was rescued from a burning home and initially appeared lifeless.

Lovers of old Hollywood are drawn to Sinatra's playground.

Wildfires in western US and Canada have forced thousands to flee from their homes.

For a thrilling time when you are in LA, venture across the water to Catalina Island.

A small plane in California crashed on a busy freeway.

Police claim 5-year-old was murdered as revenge over bitter divorce.

A Californian resident has visited Disneyland every day for more than five years.

Labour MP Trevor Mallard is the only MP to head to Bermuda for the America's Cup.

A Californian town is as Mexican as it is American, writes Darren Cartwright.

The flowers in the hair have long gone but there is still music in the air.