Tag: California
In 'concerning development,' officials say H5N1 bird flu has infected a pig in Oregon
Oregon state and federal officials confirmed Wednesday that H5N1 bird flu was found in a pig living Crook County — the first...
Health groups call for suspending state plan on maternal deaths, saying it burdens patients
Dozens of maternal health organizations and advocates are urging the California surgeon general to suspend the rollout of a plan aimed at...
The Menendez brothers built a green space in prison. It’s modeled on this Norwegian idea
COPENHAGEN (AP) — Nearly 30 years after they killed their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez launched a beautification project in the California prison...
Eastern Sierra housing crunch: With all this open land, why are so many workers living in vans?
MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. — Emily Markstein, a sinewy rock climber and skier who has spent seven years living and working in...
As bird flu outbreaks rise, piles of dead cattle become shocking Central Valley tableau
TIPTON, Calif. — There’s a sickness hovering over Tulare County‘s dairy industry.On a recent 98-degree afternoon, dead cows and calves were...
Solar storm could disrupt communications and display northern lights to parts of California
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch that could disrupt communications, the power grid, navigation, radio...