Fake grass is greener but is it worse for the environment? Florida a new testing ground
A new state law has opened the artificial grass industry to what could be a big expansion.
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California Drought
Philp: On water, Newsom is out of time and making his riskiest move as governor
The Golden State hasn’t grappled with how its laws have led to the inability for government to do big, necessary things.
Wildfires
Saratoga’s FireSafe Council gets $185k grant for wildfire resilience projects
Funds earmarked for communities near Los Gatos Creek Watershed.
Health
Early results show Prop 36 struggling with ‘mass treatment’ pledge for homeless drug offenders
Some directly involved in the new law's implementation cite a lack of treatment options for its slow start.
Parks
Officials aware of tree decay prior to branch collapse that killed boy in California park, records show
Text messages show a tree care worker recommended taking steps to reduce risk just one...
Wildlife
Travis Kelce’s love of otters earns him, Taylor Swift, Monterey Bay Aquarium invite
The invitation came after Taylor Swift revealed Kelce's obsession with sea otters during her appearance...
Astronomy
Here’s a guide to stargazing during the dog days of summer
You can spot a few amazing things in our night sky in August.
Space
Hubble Space Telescope takes best picture yet of the comet visiting from another solar system
The comet is hurtling our way, but will veer closer to Mars than Earth.