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Since 2014, US farmers have been deliberately flooding their fields to create habitat for migratory birds; a decade later, 180,000 acres of farmland have become temporary wetlands serving as vital habitat for millions of birdsBirdReturns pays farmers to flood fields, creating vital temporary wetlands for migrating birds. This initiative helps birds and also reple...- Spanish Franciscan padres in the 1700s brought almond trees to California, but cool coastal weather stalled their growth - eventually, the crop took root inland and helped California produce about 80% of the world’s almond supplyCalifornia's almond industry owes its existence to Spanish missionaries who introduced almond trees in the 1700s, sparking a planting surge...
- Ryan Seacrest sells sprawling 40-acre Napa Valley estate for $18.5 million after $22 million listing. American Idol host’s lavish retreat featured an infinity pool, olive grove and 10,750-square-foot homeRyan Seacrest has sold his sprawling 40-acre Napa Valley estate in St. Helena for $18.5 million after initially listing it for $22 million....
- Carbon emissions are worsening the western US water crisis, new study findsDecades of carbon emissions significantly worsened the western United States water crisis. Fossil fuel and cement producers' emissions redu...
- In 1848, a carpenter spotted a shiny rock in California. What followed changed the course of American history foreverJames Marshall’s discovery of gold in California in 1848 triggered a massive Gold Rush that changed the state and influenced the course of ...
- America sold the world a dream – and kept millions chasing itAmerica built its immigration advantage over decades through jobs, universities, family networks and pathways to citizenship. As migrant co...
- In 1903, John Muir spent three nights camping with President Roosevelt in Yosemite; three years later, the valley and Mariposa Grove came under federal controlIn 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir shared an unforgettable camping experience in Yosemite. Over three nights, t...
- Five major floods followed Pajaro's 1949 levee construction; a 2023 breach sent water through homes within 3 hours and costing $300 million; UC Berkeley researchers are now recreating the watershed digitally to show how new barriers could change the next floodFlood risk is hard to picture until water is inside your home. UC Berkeley researchers are building a digital twin of California’s Lower Pa...
- In 2017, California cattle ate an estimated 11.6 billion pounds of grass that could become wildfire fuel; researchers say grazing can reduce fire hazards in some rangelandsIn 2017, California's cattle devoured billions of pounds of vegetation, significantly aiding in wildfire intensity reduction. By efficientl...
- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebedSeveral major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water de...
- In 1970s American bald eagles were saved from brink of extinction, decades later California's internet sensation, social media viral species Jackie dies. Officials announce cause of deathAmerican bald eagles teetered on the brink of extinction until the pesticide DDT was banned in the 1970s and other protections were establi...
- Meet the King Snake: A non-venomous reptile that hunts and eats venomous snakes; here's how it kills its preyMeet the king snake, a non-venomous North American reptile that hunts, kills and eats venomous snakes including rattlesnakes, cottonmouths ...
- In 1971, one tiny chip invented by an Italian American Physicist started the technology revolution behind today's AI, phones and PCsThe Federico Faggin story begins with a chip smaller than a fingernail but powerful enough to reshape modern life. In 1971, the Intel 4004 ...
- Buck Moon 2026: Here's how to catch the best view of July Full Moon from these US statesJuly Full Moon 2026: Arrive early to secure the best viewing spot and enjoy an unobstructed view of the sky. The Buck Moon 2026 is more tha...
- California's biggest planned AI data center promised not to use Colorado River water. Now it wants 260 million gallons a yearCalifornia's biggest planned AI data center is at the center of a growing water dispute after seeking 260 million gallons of Colorado River...
- In 1942, America completed Friant Dam and diverted most of the San Joaquin River into farms; a salmon run once numbering nearly 50,000 adults collapsedFriant Dam construction in California significantly altered the San Joaquin River's flow. This action disconnected salmon from their spawni...
- Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishmentAmish Shah secured the Democratic primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District. He defeated a candidate endorsed by party leaders in Was...
- AMD to invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic; AI startup to buy up to 2 GW of chipsAMD has been seeking to expand its foothold in the fast-growing AI chip market as developers look to diversify beyond Nvidia, while Anthrop...
- For 40 years, a Sicilian immigrant dug an underground California world, carving 65 rooms, tunnels, and fruit gardens beneath FresnoBaldassare Forestiere built an underground complex in Fresno to escape summer heat. He dug approximately sixty-five rooms and gardens by ha...
- How California’s solar farms are helping save the endangered San Joaquin kit fox: Inside the surprising conservation success giving one of America’s rarest foxes a fighting chanceMassive solar farms in Central California are now protecting endangered San Joaquin kit foxes. These projects offer safe havens, reducing p...
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