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May 29, 1848: The Californian newspaper shuts down to pan for gold
On January 24, 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill. Within six weeks, the rapidly spreading news had reached San…
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John Muir Land Trust purchases 600 acres for conservation and public recreation
There’s no other name in the history of California that’s more synonymous with the conservation of land than John Muir.…
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Point Arena Lighthouse: the tallest lighthouse on the Pacific Coast
Positioned on a narrow peninsula of land along the Mendocino Coast, is the Pacific’s tallest lighthouse – the Point Arena…
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Cupertino cancels 4th of July fireworks show due to drought
The Fourth of July is a time when families and friends come together to celebrate America’s independence. Great food, great…
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Dried up Huntington Lake still a popular tourist attraction
If the title of this article makes you scratch your head and do a double take, it does for me…
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Mysterious oil substance rises from the sea, Manhattan Beach closed
On Wednesday, May 27, a mysterious oil substance washed ashore Manhattan Beach like something out of a Sci-Fi or “B-Rated”…
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The Golden Gate Bridge first opened 78 years ago today
California is filled with many world famous landmarks. But, perhaps, no other landmark is more synonymous with California, than the…
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Join Nevada County in a day of celebrating local trails
On Saturday, May 30, Nevada County will showcase its wonderful outdoors trails in a community celebration that takes place in…
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Over 1,300 lightning strikes in California on Memorial Day
While vacationers were wrapping up their travel plans, the state of California was witnessing a surge of electricity flowing through…
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Tahoe’s east shore to see heavy traffic delays along Highway 50 at Cave Rock
On Tuesday, May 26, Nevada Department of Transportation closed down the westbound lanes of U.S. 50 at Cave Rock. This…
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