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14 people living in one 3-bedroom house -- it’s part of a new concept to make housing affordable in California.
Rent for a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house in Palo Alto would normally run up to $8,000 per month.
Residents here are paying $800 monthly while they share amenities and sleep in pods.
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Three scientists trudged Friday through a riverside preserve near Modesto, in search of a certain kind of caterpillar.
Dos Rios Ranch has joined the effort to reverse the decline of the Western monarch butterfly. The staff last May planted about 150 acres of milkweed, where this species lays its eggs.
A year later, the plants are about 2 feet tall and the scientists have started to sample the stems and leaves for monarch eggs and caterpillars.
“The hope is that this habitat will support Western monarchs along with many other different pollinators,” said Angela Laws, endangered species conservation biologist for the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
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Renewable electricity met 100% of California's electricity demand for the first time ever on Saturday, most of it from large amounts of solar power now produced along Interstate 10, an hour east of the Coachella Valley.
While partygoers celebrated in the blazing sunshine at the Stagecoach music festival, energy demand statewide hit 18,672 megawatts at 2:45 p.m. local time, and 37,172 megawatts were available to meet it. Of that, 101% of the power provided came from renewables, according to a continuous tracker provided by California Independent System Operator, or CAISO, a nonprofit that oversees the state's bulk electric power system and transmission lines.
Two thirds of the 18,000 megawatts needed was provided by solar power loaded into the energy grid — or 12,391 megawatts. The milestone lasted almost 15 minutes before edging back down to about 97% renewables.
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (TND) — A boy from California was in for a birthday treat when a delivery driver made a special, surprise delivery to his house.
Ozzy Wedeking, a 13-year-old who has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, received a knock on his door from Amazon delivery driver, Alexander Ponce.
Wedeking's mother, Iris Wedeking, had reached out to the company about her son's obsession with Amazon delivery vans and those that drive them.
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Home to some of the most beautiful cities in the USA, it is no wonder that so many of us are left California dreaming of a trip to America’s iconic Golden State. From San Francisco to Santa Barbara, the state is full of buzzing pockets of paradise that deliver the excitement of city life alongside the tranquillity of idyllic mountains and valleys.
Boasting 420 beaches, California is bursting with opportunities for riding the waves, exploring the waters and – of course – relaxing on the shoreline. With its stunning cities nestled in the most beautiful natural settings while also delivering exquisite art, music, culture and nightlife scenes, it comes as no surprise that California is one of the most popular states in the U.S.
You are also guaranteed to experience a sense of deja vu in this iconic state, with many of its cities featured in some of the biggest blockbuster movies. So, if you are planning to visit this spectacular American state but are not sure where to begin, check out this list of the 9 best cities to visit in California.
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Festivals and events will spring up across the Modesto area in May.
Among them will be the return of the popular Modesto Porchfest, which has not been held since the pandemic hit.
During Porchfest, local bands perform outside at host neighborhood homes while people gather to listen, many roaming on foot or by bike.
And just before May begins, there’s another festival set for taco lovers.
Here’s a look at just some of the larger events happening in the Modesto and Mother Lode regions.
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LOS ANGELES — Onja Davidson Raoelison, a doctoral candidate in environmental engineering at UCLA, has been working to keep waterways safe.
Her research and studies focus on green infrastructure and how wildfires impact water systems.
“I think we all hear about air quality all the time,” she said. “Even at UCLA, we receive a lot [of news] about the air quality being bad when you’re not supposed to go outside. I never knew that the impact of wildfires on water quality would be an issue and how it impacts aquatic ecosystems and human health.”
Raoelison was born in Madagascar, where water-borne diseases are common. They drove her passion for protecting rivers, lakes, groundwater and surface water.
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Some California state employees don’t have to wait until retirement to cash out their accrued vacation time.
The California Department of Human Resources released its updated policy this week, reminding certain state workers they can get an annual cash payment for unused vacation time and paid leave, via the Leave Buy-Back Program.
The department has authorized this program in the past for California state employees, allowing most union and non-union members, such as managers and supervisors, to trade up to 80 hours of accrued leave for money.
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Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride will once again see cyclists taking scenic rides around the town of Murphys on May 7.
This year’s event features three all-new bicycle rides that will take participants through some of the most beautiful countryside in Northern California at one of the most beautiful times of the year. Late rains have kept the Sierra Foothills green and wildflowers are blooming; the weather is expected to be comfortable and cloudy with a slight chance of rain. After the ride, there will be a party in the park with barbecue prepared by Chef Laura Lowell and a crew of Feeney Park volunteers, all backed by the music of guitarist Nicholas Lefler.
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With the pandemic putting a hamper on travel plans, the last two Mother’s Days have been limited to your typical bouquet of flowers and celebrating at home. While the world has gradually reopened, Americans are still reporting high levels of stress—meaning it’s never been a better time to treat yourself and mom to a vacation. Better yet, why not make it one that specifically targets your health, whether that be through rejuvenating spa experiences, vegetable-forward cuisine or spiritual wellness.
With its diversity of outdoor wonders, fresh produce and some of the oldest destination spas in the country, California is a no-brainer for wellness-seekers. Whether you’re a Californian craving a pampering staycation or healthy Mother’s Day brunch, or from out-of-state and looking for a relaxing wellness getaway, these California hotels have you covered.
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