Fossils from La Brea Tar Pits in Southern California suggest that sabertooth cats and other large North American mammals disappeared as a result of wildfires spurred by human activity.
Tag: California
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How to Think About Rising Covid Cases in California
The state’s Covid-19 positivity rate is the highest it’s been since January, but experts say that isn’t necessarily cause for alarm.
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Senator Feinstein Hospitalized After Falling in San Francisco Home
Dianne Feinstein, 90, has struggled to navigate the Senate this year after suffering a severe case of shingles in February.
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California Battles Fentanyl With a New Tactic: Treating Addiction in Prison
In response to soaring overdose deaths in state prisons, California started a sprawling addiction program. But keeping people on medication during and after a sentence can be difficult.
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Hank the Tank, a 400-Pound Bear Behind Lake Tahoe Break-Ins, Is Captured
A female bear — and one of three known as Hank — was captured with her three cubs by California wildlife authorities. She was responsible for at least 21 home break-ins, officials said.