California Elephant Seals Face Threat From Bird Flu Linked to Mass Die-Offs
A virus that has proven deadly for colonies of southern elephant seals was discovered in a California population.…
Amid tech addiction debate, Cambridge group offers screen-free support
Christine’s screen addiction intensified in college. She would watch comedy clips on YouTube for hours on end in…
‘Tax the Jews’ chants ring out at San Francisco event
At a political event in San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon, individuals present chanting “tax the rich” switched their…
Dense tree barriers to cut air pollution are coming to West Oakland
Thick plantings of particulate-guzzling-and pollution blocking trees are coming to West Oakland next month. The Prescott Greening project…
US Justice Department sues UCLA over alleged antisemitism
The US Justice Department said on Tuesday that it had sued the University of California, accusing the university…
China’s tech giants pursue AI, semiconductor talent in US as competition intensifies
The overseas hiring spree underscores these “big tech” firms’ growing ambitions to build up their skilled workforce in…
Dead whale in Newport Beach disappeared, later found and towed out to sea – Orange County Register
A nearly 30-foot deceased whale that washed up in Newport Beach this week disappeared overnight, likely carried back…
SCUSD board votes to cut mental health positions
OVERNIGHT SHELTER AT THE JACKSON CIVIC CENTER THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND BEYOND IF NEEDED. NEW THIS MORNING, THE…
Social media firms head to court over harms to children’s mental health
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through deliberate design choices…
Dead whale washed up in Newport Beach near 11th Street – Orange County Register
A dead whale washed up on the sand in Newport Beach on Wednesday, with authorities assessing how the…
California Storm Forecast to Bring Heavy Snow, Easing Winter Drought
A massive storm aimed at California may help the state, which has been struggling with a snow drought…
Patient who claimed botched knee surgery at UCI Health led to leg amputation gets $11.5 million – Orange County Register
The University of California Board of Regents has paid $11.5 million to settle a lawsuit by a Perris…