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Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Spring is finally in bloom in Buffalo, and the city is set to celebrate its pink cherry blossoms this weekend. The city's annual Cherry Blossom Festival is returning to Delaware Park, next to the Buffalo History Museum. The event celebrates the blooming cherry trees and Japanese culture in Western New York. [...]

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Fuel removed from USS Croaker and USS The Sullivans in preservation effort

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- 125,000 gallons combined of diesel fuel and oily water have been removed from the USS Croaker. As for USS The Sullivans, about 100,000 gallons were removed there. But work is still on the horizon to preserve these historic vessels. "We're very excited today," said Brian Luallen, president and CEO, Buffalo and [...]

Pratt and Raman lead Bass in latest fundraising for L.A. mayoral race

Reality television star Spencer Pratt raised more in donations since Jan. 1 than the other mayoral candidates, according to city figures. Councilmember Nithya Raman and Mayor Karen Bass were close behind.

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Are there mini-volcanoes along California's coast? The Times investigates

What appeared to be a mini-volcano erupted with fire and smoke along Santa Barbara's coast Thursday. But experts say there are no volcanos in this area. What caused the fiery reaction?

Park leads challenger Malik in fundraising for L.A.'s coastal council seat

Eight of the 15 L.A. City Council seats are on the ballot in the June 2 primary.