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CAL FIRE
about 18 hours ago
CAL FIRE is accepting applications for Fire Fighter I (FFI), our seasonal, entry-level firefighting position, statewide! A Fire Fighter I is often the first step into a CAL FIRE career.
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Become a Fire Fighter I
YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV
https://youtu.be/Cm-lyNzR4Sg?si=46svQe7bDFNacaeA
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.
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Inside the Supply Line Delivering American Guns to Mexican Cartels
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/world/americas/mexico-us-guns-trafficking-cartels.html?unlocked_article_code=1.T1A.JnC_.rcg5JDelmpYz&smid=bs-share
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.
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Judge Strikes Down Kennedy’s Vaccine Policies
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/health/childhood-vaccines-lawsuit-kennedy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.TlA.Rnrh.1Ap-ooAS8nAr&smid=bs-share
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AG Rob Bonta
1 day ago
Californians: Tax Day is April 15th! You may be able to file your taxes for free using CalFile or with other helpful resources. Before paying to file, take a moment to check if you qualify and keep more of your hard-earned money where it belongs — in your pocket.
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Attorney General Bonta: Tax Day is Approaching — Good News, You May Be Able to File Taxes for Free!
Californians, check out these tips to find safe, free, and low-cost ways to file your taxes OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert urging Californians to learn a...
https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-tax-day-approaching-%E2%80%94-good-news-you-may-be-able-file
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iNaturalist
2 days ago
Yareta (Azorella compacta) forms dense, compact mats to conserve water and survive the high-altitude conditions of its native habitat — Andes highlands. Some of these remarkable plants are estimated to be over 3,000 years old!
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Anthropology.net
2 days ago
A fire in Bronze Age Spain ~1450 BC destroyed a settlement — and accidentally preserved something almost never found: the actual wooden frame of a loom, still loaded with weights. New study in Antiquity reconstructs it.
#Archaeology
#BronzeAge
#TextileHistory
@antiquity.ac.uk
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A Bronze Age Loom, Preserved by Fire
Charred pine timbers and esparto ropes from a 3,500-year-old blaze in southeastern Spain offer a rare direct look at how Bronze Age weavers worked — and what they may have been making.
https://www.anthropology.net/p/a-bronze-age-loom-preserved-by-fire
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Imaginary Worlds
7 days ago
In honor of the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek and Women’s History Month, we look at the voyages of D.C. Fontana – the trailblazing screenwriter who helped Star Trek go where television had never gone before.
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Episode 298: How D.C. Fontana Helped Star Trek Live Long and Prosper — Imaginary Worlds
Gene Roddenberry’s name is synonymous with Star Trek, but he relied on a team to bring his vision to life. Most of his writers were men with one exception, the trailblazing Dorothy Fontana. Profession...
https://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/episodes/how-dc-fontana-helped-star-trek-live-long-and-prosper
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RyanWeather.Com
4 days ago
Satellite imagery provides a great view of the front moving south. We can also see gravity waves east of the Cascades due to very strong winds aloft.
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Get ready for California's 2026 primary. Your questions about voting, answered
Get answers to your election questions ahead of California's June 2 primary election.
https://calmatters.org/politics/elections/2026/03/california-voter-guide-2026-faq/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WhatMatters&utm_source=31&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=CalMatters%20has%20answers%20to%20your%20election%20questions&utm_campaign=WhatMatters&vgo_ee=4sEty4uj2Cq5Nyl%2FCpVgTcif5qqtUNDVibEScdKorwsG3dWpMQydP89k%3AhvxTf5oFv4Kzkjb4Ir9msMEaC4P0suXU
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Iraq Is Caught in the Crossfire of the Iran War, With Attacks by Both Sides on Its Soil
Iraq is caught in the crossfire of the Iran war and is the only country facing strikes from both sides, threatening to drag the nation that has so far avoided two years of regional turmoil into a full...
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2026/03/13/iraq-caught-crossfire-of-iran-war-attacks-both-sides-its-soil.html
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Pew Research Center
6 days ago
In our first-ever survey about data centers, 75% of Americans say they’ve heard a little or a lot about them. But the public has mixed views when it comes to the facilities’ impact on the environment, home energy prices, jobs and more.
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US views of how data centers affect the environment, energy costs, jobs and more | Pew Research Center
A broad majority of Americans have heard about data centers – the often-sprawling computing facilities that are popping up nationwide. But the public has mixed opinions about data centers’ impact…
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/12/how-americans-view-data-centers-impact-in-key-areas-from-the-environment-to-jobs/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Main
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OPB
6 days ago
Years ago, an invasive fungus called white pine blister rust began killing the whitebark pine trees lining the rim of Mount Mazama’s crater. Scientists feared the worst, but after decades of trial-and-error genetics work, the trees no longer face extinction.
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How Oregon scientists are solving the problem of Crater Lake’s dying trees
Oregon scientists have spent decades figuring out which trees can survive invasive blister rust fungus, which has wiped out millions of whitebark pine trees across the West and threatens the survival of the species.
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/12/oregon-scientists-crater-lake-blister-rush-fungus-pine-trees/
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Maven's Notebook
6 days ago
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has adopted three options for 2026 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon, and California, which are available for public review.
#cawater
www.pcouncil.org/documents/20...
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American Museum of Natural History
6 days ago
Behold the hooded grasshopper. It feeds primarily on leaves—and it’s perfectly camouflaged to look like one, too. This species inhabits parts of India and Sri Lanka. Females can grow up to 2 in (5.2 cm) long, while males are only about half their size. Photo: pathanimran, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist
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American Museum of Natural History
7 days ago
Did you know? The lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrec is more closely related to elephants than true hedgehogs! Weighing ~0.25 lb (0.2 kg), this small mammal inhabits western Madagascar. It can roll up into a spiky ball to defend itself from foes. Photo: Nigel Voaden, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist
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Duck Days is April 25 the are Yolo Basin. It’s lots of fun. Live bats. All kinds of nature hyjinx.
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Duck Days – Yolo Basin Foundation
https://yolobasin.org/california-duck-days/
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We’re just starting to get into lenticular seasons here.
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Botany One
9 days ago
Do stomatal traits modulate leaf microbiome assembly?https://nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nph.70914 Busby et al. propose that stomata are a primary filter by which plants influence the assembly of leaf-associated microbial communities.
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Do stomatal traits modulate leaf microbiome assembly?
Elucidating the factors controlling plant microbiome assembly is a major research goal in plant biology given a growing awareness of microbial community contributions to host plant health and…
https://nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nph.70914
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The Oregonian
9 days ago
The proposal to quadruple logging on federal lands in 18 Oregon counties, would raise timber harvests to levels not seen since before spotted owl protections.
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Trump administration wants to Make Oregon Logged Again, revving up decades‑old battles over big timber
The proposal to quadruple logging on federal lands in 18 Oregon counties, would raise timber harvests to levels not seen since before spotted owl protections.
https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2026/03/trump-administration-wants-to-make-oregon-logged-again-revving-up-decadesold-battles-over-big-timber.html
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There’s a “conflict” between Afghanistan and Pakistan that’s not well covered.
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2026 Afghanistan–Pakistan war - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Afghanistan%E2%80%93Pakistan_war
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Cascadia Daily News
10 days ago
The Samish Indian Nation traces its roots back to time immemorial. In the late 18th century, it may have been made up of between 2,000 and 5,000 people. The tribe was among the signatories of the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott.
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OPB
10 days ago
An arachnid that looks like a small black spider with reddish legs is causing problems in northern Washington wheat fields.
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Winter grain mites are creating havoc in Washington fields
An arachnid that looks like a small black spider with reddish legs is causing problems in northern Washington wheat fields.
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/08/winter-grain-mites-creating-havoc-washington/
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Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/w...
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Russia Revels in a Sudden Reversal in Fortunes as Oil and Gas Prices Soar
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/world/europe/russia-iran-oil-exports.html?unlocked_article_code=1.RVA.EkTx.GiPXmY7Qs_lh&smid=bs-share
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Alison Fisk
12 days ago
Here’s a charming Roman fresco of a little rabbit eating figs 🐰❤️ From Pompeii, 45-79 AD. Now at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli. 📷 by me
#FrescoFriday
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It’s tough to watch your cat die from this disease. Lost my 19 year old a couple years back. Hope this research finds better ways to manage the disease.
phys.org/news/2026-03...
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Why are cats prone to kidney disease? A study points to unusual fats
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have uncovered a surprising biological quirk in domestic cats that may help explain why they are so prone to chronic kidney disease. Unlike dogs and most ...
https://phys.org/news/2026-03-cats-prone-kidney-disease-unusual.html
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/o...
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Opinion | Daryl Hannah: How Can ‘Love Story’ Get Away With This?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/opinion/daryl-hannah-love-story-jfk-jr.html?unlocked_article_code=1.RFA.h0YU.LFuagR60dzhC&smid=bs-share
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The Narwhal
12 days ago
On the Skownan First Nation bison ranch in Manitoba, new members of the herd are helping to revive a culturally vital species. Via
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In Manitoba, a growing bison herd welcomes new members | The Narwhal
As a group of once-endangered Alberta wood bison join a larger herd in Skownan First Nation, hope for the future of the culturally vital species grows
https://thenarwhal.ca/skownan-first-nation-wood-bison/
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The Oregonian
13 days ago
The reactions were swift and forceful.
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‘See you at Nuremberg 2.0.’ Oregon senator blasts outgoing Homeland Security secretary
The reactions were swift and forceful.
https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/03/see-you-at-nuremberg-20-oregon-senator-blasts-outgoing-homeland-security-secretary.html
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Ding-Dong! the Witch is Dead - Alternate; A Cappella Choir Version
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Thirty Two-Twenty Blues
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/a...
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John P. Hammond, Pioneer in 1960s Blues Renaissance, Dies at 83
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/arts/music/john-p-hammond-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Q1A.tDPU.rrOAoTIUJIMl&smid=bs-share
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The Oregonian
14 days ago
On a late January morning, temperatures in western Oregon had finally warmed enough for the sap in the maple trees to start running.
https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/03/maple-syrup-from-the-pacific-northwest-bigleaf-maple-syrup-industry-is-on-the-rise.html
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Maven's Notebook
14 days ago
A massive marine heatwave has dominated waters off the West Coast since last summer. This marks only the third time on record that such a large section of the coastal ocean has remained so warm for so long without it being an El Niño.
#cawater
mavensnotebook.com/2026/03/04/n...
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NOAA: West coast waters experiencing another large marine heatwave
NOAA scientists track growth of heatwaves that can affect fisheries. A massive marine heatwave has dominated waters off the West Coast since last summer. This marks only the third time on record that ...
https://mavensnotebook.com/2026/03/04/noaa-west-coast-waters-experiencing-another-large-marine-heatwave/
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The Oregonian
14 days ago
Ajinomoto Foods North America, a supplier based in Southeast Portland, has pulled more than 36 million pounds of frozen fried rice, ramen and shu mai dumpling products.
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California Senate Democratic Caucus
15 days ago
Today people of Hindu faith celebrate Holi – the vibrant festival of colors. Holi marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated by throwing bright colored powders, dancing and enjoying festive food. Happy
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UC Davis Health
15 days ago
Feel like your winter cough just won't go away? It could be HMPV, which is infecting people across the region. Here's what you need to know from our article in 2023, the last time the HMPV surged across our area:
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Measles is back in California. Health departments are fighting it with less.
California is battling measles across seven counties as federal funding cuts gut local health departments and vaccine skepticism fuels spread among unvaccinated children.
https://calmatters.org/health/2026/03/measles-california-counties-surveillance-outbreak/
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Social Media Lab
17 days ago
"Feds asked New Mexico to halt its Epstein probe. Former AG Balderas: Cooperation between state and federal investigators was 'one-way'"
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Feds asked New Mexico to halt Jeffrey Epstein Zorro Ranch sex trafficking probe, records show
Former AG says feds halted New Mexico’s Epstein inquiry without sharing promised evidence as state reopens Zorro Ranch investigation.
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/feds-asked-new-mexico-to-halt-its-epstein-probe/2990694
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Jean-François Cudennec
17 days ago
During bursts of international chaos, I’d spend entire weekends monitoring the situation. This time, I spent my Sunday tidepooling. Huge win. 🌍🌊🦑
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/o...
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Opinion | War and Peace Cannot Be Left to One Man — Especially Not This Man
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/opinion/trump-iran-congress-approval.html?unlocked_article_code=1.P1A.I86u.GIRfDTtU7CNB&smid=bs-share
17 days ago
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Museum of Northern Arizona
17 days ago
🎨 Sunday Morning Art 🎨 "Apache Woman Herding Sheep," a watercolor on paper by Chiricahua Apache artist Allan Houser (Haozous) (1914-1994) Museum of Northern Arizona collection | C532 Discover more from the MNA collections, by searching our online catalogue of art and objects.
musnaz.org/collections/
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I’d forgotten how dumb this proposed law is. It’s from Texas of course.
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FURRIES Act - Wikipedia
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We investigated, then Congress did. They found data brokers cost you billions
Identity theft from data broker breaches cost consumers an estimated $21 billion. The brokers now promise to make it easier to opt out.
https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2026/02/data-brokers-leak-personal-data-cost-americans-21-billion/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=A%20hidden%20surveillance%20network%20on%20the%20border&utm_campaign=WeeklyMatters&vgo_ee=cum%2Bq5ubV6stK2125GfC1ej7buX%2F%2F7YyEZvHItde9IbCo0qz%3AZz8b2np%2FmT%2Buz%2BO0wlKkyc%2F25s9cIBIX
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/t...
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OpenAI Reaches A.I. Agreement With Defense Dept. After Anthropic Clash
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/technology/openai-reaches-ai-agreement-with-defense-dept-after-anthropic-clash.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PlA.3TQo.Nbm0mFl_lTeU&smid=bs-share
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Dr. Melinda Adams
19 days ago
All are invited for this UC Berkeley-UC Merced-California Fire Science Consortium talk 🔥🌱 Thank you CFSC for the flier 😮💨
#fire
#wildfire
#Indigenous
#california
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Anyone who remembers the Santa Barbra oil spill will get why this pipeline is a crap idea.
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Judge blocks Trump's bid to override California on pipeline that spilled thousands of barrels of oil
A judge tentatively ruled federal intervention wasn't enough to let Sable Offshore restart a pipeline shut after a massive Santa Barbara oil spill.
https://calmatters.org/environment/2026/02/santa-barbara-sable-pipeline-injunction/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WhatMatters&utm_source=31&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=The%20confluence%20of%20CA%20teachers%20strikes%20is%20not%20a%20coincidence&utm_campaign=WhatMatters&vgo_ee=nJqk2AX5Zf168k5LIpp9iEbQ13J66uEW4FHnxKoydaYxDaE9wvqBRTEl%3AaCObKDRP94wZpo6VGYmjURJIuTgAJMrE
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