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Toxic Algae Is Killing CA Seabirds; 'Extreme' Caution Urged At Beaches
To complicate matters, symptoms that arise from the toxin tend to mimic bird flu. What to know.

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To complicate matters, symptoms that arise from the toxin tend to mimic bird flu. What to know.

Half the state remains locked in drought with impending fire risk and a dwindling rainy season while NorCal is set to see a verdant spring.
Rescued nests belonging to double-crested Cormorants are being cared for at International Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center.
The Golden State has seen one of the worst flu seasons in two decades, and as it ebbs, the common cold is spreading rapidly.
From a nail and head salon to a Jiu-Jitsu studio, there are a few new storefronts that will be opening their doors soon.
A person was safely rescued on Sunday after experiencing a medical emergency in Brushy Peak Regional Reserve.
A police dog was called in to assist with a traffic stop that ended in the arrest of a 48-year-old Oakland man.
It is at least the second time in one month that a vehicle has crashed into a home in Pleasanton.
These two heavily trafficked bridges could collapse like the Francis Scott Key Bridge if they were struck by a ship, study says.
The community is invited to attend a family-friendly event honoring a century of history at the Veterans Memorial Building on March 30.
A recent report dubbed Primo's Pizzeria & Pub the best "family-friendly sports bar option around." Have you been there?
The 32-year-old woman was charged with child endangerment.
Three children along with two staffers were hospitalized after unknown pills were found at the daycare.
This year’s theme, "Celebración de la Familia," honors the meaning of family and collaboration to help save a 163-year-old adobe.
Leonardo was last seen walking in Jurupa Valley without shoes and wearing only dark grey shorts.
Learn how to perform emergency medical services, take fire station tours and more at the academny, which is open to everyone.
The closure was announced as Caltrans continues its $4.24 million bridge project on SR-74.
California's second largest teacher union sounds the alarm that thousands of students with special needs could be impacted by federal cuts.
Authorities said multiple victims came forward leading up to the arrest of a 73-year-old.
Don't miss out on a hot meal, a dance party with a DJ and more.