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Park Fire reaches 34% containment but activity expected to increase
The fire will be driven by hot temperatures and dry weather this week.
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California Drought
When is the multibillion-dollar Sites Reservoir project not worth it?
Sites Reservoir is another old idea that claims to address climate change, but brings huge costs and environmental harm.
Wildfires
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Park Fire puppies reunited with owners after helicopter rescue; evac leader given pup
Skaggs, a Rottweiler puppy, now shares a ranch with a family, horses, goats, cats and two other dogs.
Health
Your diet may control your risk for Alzheimer’s. Here’s how to keep the disease at bay.
If you want to lower your risk for Alzheimer's disease and dementia, watch what you eat. New research shows processed red meat can increase your risk.
Parks
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Restoring ‘an icon’: Crews begin Pigeon Point Lighthouse restoration
The 115-foot-tall landmark, built in 1871, has been closed to tourists for 23 years.
Wildlife
Senate swoops in, centuries late, to name bald eagle national bird
Since it was engraved on the Great Seal of the United States in 1782, the...
Astronomy
Perseids meteor shower on view Aug. 12 in Santa Clara Valley
Learn more about the stellar event at Aug. 2 webinar.
Space
‘The clock’s already started’: NASA counting down to most powerful human spaceflight ever
The launch clock isn't set yet, but the hardware is lined up for what would...