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Seabirds are burning up along California’s coast. Can man-made nests save the species?
Thirty miles west of San Francisco, along the windswept crags of the Farallon Islands, a plump, slate-gray seabird has found an unusual home: a ceramic nest designed by a renowned Bay Area sculptor. The nest, one of more than 100 that line Southeast Farallon Island, is the work of Nathan...
Outlaw Music Festival in Mountain View
There was a time when country music didn’t come from the shiny lights and suits of Nash-Vegas. When a country artist was rough around the edges but had a true heart, they forged their own path without some A&R man telling them what they could and could not do. And if anyone knows the meaning of outlaw music, it’s undoubtedly legendary artists Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. Whether they’re singing about being rolled up and smoked when they die, revisiting Highway 61 or suckin’ on a chili dog, this trio of artists have made careers on making the music they want instead of chasing fad trends.
Developer looks to build four-story condos in Mountain View, down the road from controversial builder’s remedy project
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A residential street in Mountain View is poised to undergo some big changes, with a developer proposing to build a four-story condo complex in an area that, until now, has largely consisted of single-family homes and two-story apartments. Located at 266 and 272 Tyrella...
Firefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weather
FOREST RANCH, Calif. — (AP) — Fire crews worked Tuesday to hold on to the progress made against the largest blaze in California this year ahead of warming temperatures forecast for later this week. Authorities said containment was 14% and lifted evacuation orders in some communities of Butte...
What causes an earthquake? We answer questions about tremors you may be shy to ask
The 4.9-magnitude earthquake that occurred northeast of Barstow Monday left Californians across the state feeling the jolt — and with questions about the tremor. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the state, here’s a refresher on the causes of earthquakes, whether prediction is possible, and what to do during one.
4th juvenile arrested in connection with deadly Sunnyvale shooting
A fourth juvenile has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in Sunnyvale last April, police said Monday. On April 30 just after midnight, officers responded to the 100 block of S. Bernardo Avenue on a report of gunshots. Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety officers found a man inside a vehicle who was suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries and died. On Thursday, a fourth juvenile suspect was arrested in connection with this homicide, according to police. The juvenile was located in San Diego but is now in custody at the Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall. The first juvenile was arrested on May 1. Two more juveniles were arrested in June. Police have not released a motive.
Leadership Program Gives Black Students the Tools to Thrive
It’s never been more important for young people of color to fully engage in civic life and to know they can shape the way we move forward as a state and as a country, says California Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland). “On the eve of one of the most consequential...
Stanford Sensation Torri Huske Edges Out Teammate for Gold in Olympic Showdown
Stanford swimmer Torri Huske clinched the Olympic gold in the women's 100-meter butterfly, narrowly outpacing fellow American Gretchen Walsh. Huske clocked in at 55.59 seconds, a mere .04 seconds ahead of Walsh, who finished in 55.63 seconds. The two teammates shared a joyous moment post-race, a testament to their camaraderie and collective triumph.
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