Live updates on wildfires at Table Rock, Persimmon Ridge; crews work to contain fire spread
The wildfires in northern Greenville County have burned thousands of acres and forced families to evacuate their homes.
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Santa Rosa woman spearheads 7-year effort to require emergency backup power at California senior homes
After a 7-year quest, Beth Eurotas-Steffy has found a lawmaker to put forward a bill inspired by the nearly disastrous ...
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California’s homeless shelters aren’t for everyone. That doesn’t mean they don’t work
A formerly homeless man residing in Ventura makes the case for shelters in response to a recent CalMatters investigation.
Huge South Korea wildfires kill 27 and threaten to destroy ancient temples
At least 27 people have died in what have grown into the largest wildfires in South Korea's history. Most of those who have ...
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The America that welcomed me 9 years ago was generous. Today's refugees deserve the same
For half a century, America has been a home for people fleeing persecution, for refugees like me, writes. But the truth is ...
Rescue team performs delicate operation after finding wild animal in tricky situation: 'Far more difficult'
After months of vigilant monitoring and two failed rescue attempts due to disturbances from visitors, the BDMLR's Cornwall team — in collaboration with the Seal Research Trust — freed Nanette at the ...