Fear of mudslides prompts voluntary evacuation notice in Santa Cruz area hit by wildfireOctober 13th, 2009 Mudslide concern leads to Santa Cruz evacuationsDAVENPORT, Calif. — Officials are asking residents to leave their homes in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where summer wildfires have made conditions ripe for mudslides.
Supporters hold vigils nationwide to mark 2 months of captivity for US hikers detained in IranSeptember 30th, 2009 Vigils planned nationwide for hikers held in IranBERKELEY, Calif. — Supporters of three American hikers detained in Iran are planning vigils around the country to draw attention to their plight.
Supporters hold vigils to mark two-month captivity of hikers in Iran. Adds byline.September 30th, 2009 Vigils planned for captive hikers in IranBERKELEY, Calif. — Supporters marked the two months since three U.S.
Family of American hiker detained in Iran hopes trio returns to US with AhmadinejadSeptember 22nd, 2009 Family holds out hope for hikers detained in IranPHILADELPHIA — The brother of one of three American hikers detained in Iran says the family hopes President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE'-neh-zhahd) brings the trio with him when he visits the United Nations. Ahmadinejad is addressing the General Assembly on Wednesday in New York.
AP Interview: Iranian leaders says he will seek lenience for US hikersSeptember 22nd, 2009 Iranian leader says he'll seek lenience for hikersNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE'-neh-zhahd) says he will request lenience for three American hikers who strayed across Iran's borders. In an interview with The Associated Press, the Iranian leader says the Americans broke the law.
2 hikers rescued by helicopter after visiting bus made famous in the movie 'Into the Wild'August 25th, 2009 Hikers rescued in Alaska after journey into wildANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two hikers have been rescued in the Alaska wilderness after visiting the bus made famous in the Sean Penn-directed movie "Into the Wild."
Troopers said the two were not prepared for an extended hike, with only street clothes and a little food. The "magic bus" gained fame after a young adventurer Christopher McCandless hiked out to it and died in an adventure chronicled in "Into the Wild."
The hikers were identified as 19-year-old Donald Carroll from Illinois and 21-year-old Jia Long He from China.
Families speak out in NYC to keep attention on US hikers missing in IranAugust 20th, 2009 Kin speak out on US hikers missing in IranNEW YORK — Relatives of three American hikers being held in Iran continue to press their case that the backpackers never had any intention of going there. Hikers Shane Bauer, Joshua Fattal and Sarah Shourd have been held since they entered Iran from Iraq without authorization on July 31.
Families: 3 American hikers detained by Iran entered the country by mistakeAugust 11th, 2009 Families: American hikers entered Iran by mistakePHILADELPHIA — The families of three American hikers being held in Iran say their children had no intention of entering Iran and that they hope the misunderstanding will be resolved quickly. Joshua Fattal, freelance journalist Shane Bauer and Bauer's girlfriend, Sarah Shourd, have been held in Iran since July 31.
White House: Iran confirms 3 missing American hikers are in custody; crossed border with IraqAugust 9th, 2009 White House: Iran confirms 3 US hikers in custodyWASHINGTON —The White House says Iran has confirmed it has three American hikers in custody. The Americans strayed into Iran while hiking in the mountains of Kurdish territory in neighboring Iraq.
Japanese hiker lost in New Mexico dialed 911 repeatedly for help, but calls were misroutedJune 17th, 2009 Technology failure misrouted hiker's 911 callsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A lost hiker who was killed in a helicopter crash after her rescue last week called 911 repeatedly, but was initially routed to non-emergency lines lacking the technology to help locate her, authorities said.
Japanese hiker lost in New Mexico dialed 911 repeatedly for help, failed to reach dispatchersJune 17th, 2009 911 calls from hiker killed in NM crash unansweredSANTA FE, N.M. — A Japanese hiker who became lost in the northern New Mexico mountains and later died in a crash of the helicopter that rescued her called 911 seven times before being connected to an emergency dispatcher.
Hiker falls to his death while climbing Yosemite's iconic Half Dome in CaliforniaJune 14th, 2009 Hiker falls to his death from Yosemite's Half DomeYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — A male hiker fell to his death on Saturday while climbing Yosemite's famed Half Dome, park rangers said.
Santa Clara city leaders approve deal for new 49ers stadiumJune 3rd, 2009 Santa Clara City Council approves stadium planSANTA CLARA, Calif. — A move by the San Francisco 49ers to Santa Clara is a step closer to reality after an early morning vote by the Santa Clara City Council.
California's Santa Barbara imperiled by wildfire again; 18,000 residents ordered to evacuateMay 9th, 2009 Calif. wildfires force 6,000 more to evacuateSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Strong winds have kicked up in Santa Barbara, pushing a fierce wildfire farther to the west toward homes and forcing thousands more to flee the area.
Searchers find body of hiker who was among 3 who jumped into Colorado River at Grand CanyonMay 2nd, 2009 1 of 3 hikers swept away in Colo. River found deadGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz.
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