2007 California Wildfires: Your Questions Answered
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Eighteen fires have ravaged Southern California this week, destroying more than 1,600 homes and causing more than $1 billion in damage. Our hearts go out to the individuals directly affected by this disaster. While current attention is rightfully focused on the immediate toll on the communities that are suffering, the ecological impact has yet to be assessed. Nature.org spoke with Scott Morrison, a biologist with The Nature Conservancy in California, about the potential impacts, whether climate change played a role, and why conservation is crucial in minimizing such disasters. Saved By: Jonathon D. Colman | View Details | Give Thanks
Eighteen fires have ravaged Southern California this week, destroying more than 1,600 homes and causing more than $1 billion in damage. Our hearts go out to the individuals directly affected by this disaster. While current attention is rightfully focused on the immediate toll on the communities that are suffering, the ecological impact has yet to be assessed. Nature.org spoke with Scott Morrison, a biologist with The Nature Conservancy in California, about the potential impacts, whether climate change played a role, and why conservation is crucial in minimizing such disasters. Saved By: Jonathon D. Colman | View Details | Give Thanks
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Earth, wind and fire formed a deadly trilogy in California this month to reduce an estimated 700 sq. miles to ash and charred remains in a matter of days. As people came to terms with their losses, ecologists began assessing the impact to the environment. Saved By: Jonathon D. Colman | View Details | Give Thanks
Earth, wind and fire formed a deadly trilogy in California this month to reduce an estimated 700 sq. miles to ash and charred remains in a matter of days. As people came to terms with their losses, ecologists began assessing the impact to the environment. Saved By: Jonathon D. Colman | View Details | Give Thanks
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 8:10:53 by STONERS
Just a month after reaching all-time records, California gas prices are down at least 15 cents from those record heights in most areas, according to prices compiled for the American Automobile Association.
Just a month after reaching all-time records, California gas prices are down at least 15 cents from those record heights in most areas, according to prices compiled for the American Automobile Association.
added 2007 Fri Jun 8 17:42:20 by TechnologyExpert
Drought, a fixture in much of the West for nearly a decade, now covers more than one-third of the continental USA. And it's spreading. As summer starts, half the nation is either abnormally dry or in outright drought from prolonged lack of rain that could lead to water shortages, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a weekly index of conditions.
Drought, a fixture in much of the West for nearly a decade, now covers more than one-third of the continental USA. And it's spreading. As summer starts, half the nation is either abnormally dry or in outright drought from prolonged lack of rain that could lead to water shortages, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a weekly index of conditions.
added 2007 Wed Jun 6 2:11:30 by Deidre
When development teams submit their bids next month to build what could be San Francisco's tallest skyscraper, one key detail will be missing: the actual height of the building. The tower proposed for First and Mission streets is part of larger efforts to build a new terminal for buses and commuter trains on the same block.
When development teams submit their bids next month to build what could be San Francisco's tallest skyscraper, one key detail will be missing: the actual height of the building. The tower proposed for First and Mission streets is part of larger efforts to build a new terminal for buses and commuter trains on the same block.
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 4:50:14 by TechnologyExpert
A California man smashed the world record for hot dog eating at a contest Saturday, gobbling up more than 59 franks in 12 minutes. Joe Chestnut, 22, of San Jose, shattered the record held by Takeru Kobayashi of Japan by downing 59 1/2 "HBDs" - hot dogs and buns - during the Southwest Regional Hot Dog Eating Championship in suburban Tempe.
A California man smashed the world record for hot dog eating at a contest Saturday, gobbling up more than 59 franks in 12 minutes. Joe Chestnut, 22, of San Jose, shattered the record held by Takeru Kobayashi of Japan by downing 59 1/2 "HBDs" - hot dogs and buns - during the Southwest Regional Hot Dog Eating Championship in suburban Tempe.
added 2007 Tue May 22 21:02:43 by sexystacked
We're sure somewhere Drew Curtis's head is exploding over this one: submitted for your perusal, one California State Senator Carole Migden -- former voter for a state bill that fines people for using their cellphones while driving -- rear-ended her state-issued SUV into a Honda sedan on Highway 12 in Solano County, today
We're sure somewhere Drew Curtis's head is exploding over this one: submitted for your perusal, one California State Senator Carole Migden -- former voter for a state bill that fines people for using their cellphones while driving -- rear-ended her state-issued SUV into a Honda sedan on Highway 12 in Solano County, today
added 2007 Tue May 22 14:36:43 by STONERS
At least 11 states are ready to implement standards crafted by California that would lower the emissions of greenhouse gases from cars, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks.
At least 11 states are ready to implement standards crafted by California that would lower the emissions of greenhouse gases from cars, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks.
added 2007 Mon May 21 19:25:47 by berkeley
As the costs for fixing the state's troubled corrections system rocket higher, California is headed for a dubious milestone -- for the first time the state will spend more on incarcerating inmates than on educating students in its public universities.
As the costs for fixing the state's troubled corrections system rocket higher, California is headed for a dubious milestone -- for the first time the state will spend more on incarcerating inmates than on educating students in its public universities.
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added 2007 Sat May 19 21:48:07 by berkeley
Federal meteorologists expect "extreme" drought conditions this summer in Southern California, offering more bad news for firefighters who are already dealing with record dry weather.
Federal meteorologists expect "extreme" drought conditions this summer in Southern California, offering more bad news for firefighters who are already dealing with record dry weather.
added 2007 Sat May 19 7:46:52 by Aidenag
California lawmakers are questioning whether an auditing company in which San Francisco investor Richard Blum, the husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, has a major financial stake is rejecting Medicare claims at California rehabilitation hospitals in order to reap millions of dollars in profits at the expense of patient care.
California lawmakers are questioning whether an auditing company in which San Francisco investor Richard Blum, the husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, has a major financial stake is rejecting Medicare claims at California rehabilitation hospitals in order to reap millions of dollars in profits at the expense of patient care.
added 2007 Thu May 17 4:48:06 by Digidave
Canada is heavily subsidizing private power developers. Will Californians profit big?
Canada is heavily subsidizing private power developers. Will Californians profit big?
added 2007 Wed May 16 9:36:54 by Digidave
Grocery costs in Southern California are on pace for their largest increase in 15 years, an economist says
Grocery costs in Southern California are on pace for their largest increase in 15 years, an economist says
added 2007 Sat May 5 19:53:36 by Deidre
Wine holidays don't have to involve bus tours or Sideways-style tasting rooms. Many trips afford the opportunity to enjoy not only magnificent landscapes and world-class accommodations, but also great meals and private vineyard tours. Here is a list of 10 amazing wine vacations.
Wine holidays don't have to involve bus tours or Sideways-style tasting rooms. Many trips afford the opportunity to enjoy not only magnificent landscapes and world-class accommodations, but also great meals and private vineyard tours. Here is a list of 10 amazing wine vacations.
added 2007 Thu May 3 11:24:19 by gatitabonitasen
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), is a multicultural wonderland, with classrooms filled by Golden Staters whose ancestors came to this lively, diverse beach community from every corner of the world. Double-stocked with both an Office of Equity and Diversity and a Multicultural Center, CSULB openly proclaims its
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), is a multicultural wonderland, with classrooms filled by Golden Staters whose ancestors came to this lively, diverse beach community from every corner of the world. Double-stocked with both an Office of Equity and Diversity and a Multicultural Center, CSULB openly proclaims its
added 2007 Wed May 2 14:09:51 by TimALoftis
Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose decisive reelection in November made him one of the few Republican success stories last year, says he hopes the presidential candidates converging on California for Thursday's debate will break with the traditional formula for winning the party nomination and signal that they would govern from the center.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose decisive reelection in November made him one of the few Republican success stories last year, says he hopes the presidential candidates converging on California for Thursday's debate will break with the traditional formula for winning the party nomination and signal that they would govern from the center.
added 2007 Tue May 1 16:46:19 by KelLuv
Sparked by an insurgency among delegates, the California Democratic Party has taken an historic step forward on the issue of impeachment. In a resolution affirmed by the full state party convention Sunday, the Democrats called on the U.S. Congress to use its subpoena power to investigate misdeeds of President Bush and Vice President Cheney..."
Sparked by an insurgency among delegates, the California Democratic Party has taken an historic step forward on the issue of impeachment. In a resolution affirmed by the full state party convention Sunday, the Democrats called on the U.S. Congress to use its subpoena power to investigate misdeeds of President Bush and Vice President Cheney..."
added 2007 Sun Apr 29 18:34:45 by jcolman
The Salton Sea is an incongruous sight: a huge body of water in the middle of a desert. But the lake is a Southern California oasis, rich in wildlife, and its future is in grave doubt.
The Salton Sea is an incongruous sight: a huge body of water in the middle of a desert. But the lake is a Southern California oasis, rich in wildlife, and its future is in grave doubt.
added 2007 Sun Apr 29 17:54:32 by jeremytoday
An interchange connecting highways to the busy Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge collapsed early Sunday after a tractor trailer hauling 8,600 gallons of gasoline caught fire, authorities said.
An interchange connecting highways to the busy Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge collapsed early Sunday after a tractor trailer hauling 8,600 gallons of gasoline caught fire, authorities said.
added 2007 Tue Apr 17 3:51:54 by populist
The number of mortgage default notices sent to California homeowners last quarter rose to its highest in nearly 10 years as home prices stagnated and rates on adjustable loans pushed higher, a report released on Monday said.
The number of mortgage default notices sent to California homeowners last quarter rose to its highest in nearly 10 years as home prices stagnated and rates on adjustable loans pushed higher, a report released on Monday said.
added 2007 Wed Apr 11 21:25:32 by STONERS
A fire that engulfed a rural Northern California home, severely burning six family members found dead inside, appears to have been arson and may have been set by one of victims, investigators said Wednesday.
A fire that engulfed a rural Northern California home, severely burning six family members found dead inside, appears to have been arson and may have been set by one of victims, investigators said Wednesday.
added 2007 Fri Apr 6 2:03:51 by populist
In an effort to force debate on Iraq among visiting US presidential candidates, California's state Senate leader on Thursday announced plans for a ballot measure calling for the immediate withdrawal of US troops.
In an effort to force debate on Iraq among visiting US presidential candidates, California's state Senate leader on Thursday announced plans for a ballot measure calling for the immediate withdrawal of US troops.
added 2007 Mon Mar 26 19:03:32 by STONERS
Californians appear willing to pay $4,000 more for used gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles that have state-issued carpool stickers than for hybrids that don't, according to a sampling of prices by Kelley Blue Book for USA TODAY.
Californians appear willing to pay $4,000 more for used gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles that have state-issued carpool stickers than for hybrids that don't, according to a sampling of prices by Kelley Blue Book for USA TODAY.
added 2007 Fri Mar 23 19:29:24 by STONERS
The likely source of an E. coli outbreak in spinach that killed three people and sickened more than 200 was a small cattle ranch about 30 miles from California's central coastline, state and federal officials said Friday as they concluded their investigation.
The likely source of an E. coli outbreak in spinach that killed three people and sickened more than 200 was a small cattle ranch about 30 miles from California's central coastline, state and federal officials said Friday as they concluded their investigation.
added 2007 Tue Mar 20 21:49:32 by Wil
An amazing discovery was made by scientists who think they found a meteorite the size of a small town!They were looking for oil but instead found space dust and a possible mammoth meteorite. The possible meteorite is buried deep in the ground about ten miles west of Stockton, Calif. in an area called Victoria Island.
An amazing discovery was made by scientists who think they found a meteorite the size of a small town!They were looking for oil but instead found space dust and a possible mammoth meteorite. The possible meteorite is buried deep in the ground about ten miles west of Stockton, Calif. in an area called Victoria Island.
added 2007 Mon Mar 19 4:40:59 by Digidave
Choose your data source, pick your location, download the .KML file, and dive in, you data junkie. Unfortunately GCensus currently only has information for California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. But it is way cool looking to see census data on a 3-d map.
Choose your data source, pick your location, download the .KML file, and dive in, you data junkie. Unfortunately GCensus currently only has information for California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. But it is way cool looking to see census data on a 3-d map.
added 2007 Thu Mar 15 14:31:35 by ochs
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has won federal support for a critical piece of his $12 billion health care proposal to cover California's uninsured residents, erasing earlier questions about whether the state can get more from its biggest contributor.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has won federal support for a critical piece of his $12 billion health care proposal to cover California's uninsured residents, erasing earlier questions about whether the state can get more from its biggest contributor.
Schwarzenegger Documentary Slams "Bipolar" Governor
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added 2007 Thu Mar 15 4:25:15 by Karina
A SXSW documentary has managed to embroil pop culture notables as disparate as Alec Baldwin and Jello Biafra in a massive smear against the most powerful man in California.
A SXSW documentary has managed to embroil pop culture notables as disparate as Alec Baldwin and Jello Biafra in a massive smear against the most powerful man in California.
added 2007 Mon Mar 12 18:28:13 by Wil
An abandoned consignment of marijuana with a street value of $20m was found in California when a policeman went to check on an abandoned truck. The vehicle was unlocked and the engine warm, but no-one was in the cab. [via blogging.la]
An abandoned consignment of marijuana with a street value of $20m was found in California when a policeman went to check on an abandoned truck. The vehicle was unlocked and the engine warm, but no-one was in the cab. [via blogging.la]
added 2007 Mon Mar 12 4:25:39 by cochedejmu
Despite already having some of the highest gas prices in the continental United States, it seems things are about to get much worse for Californian drivers, as they can expect another 20 to 30 cent jump in the price of gas during the next few days.
Despite already having some of the highest gas prices in the continental United States, it seems things are about to get much worse for Californian drivers, as they can expect another 20 to 30 cent jump in the price of gas during the next few days.
