Episodes
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Car crashes kill more people than heat in Death Valley National Park
Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks all rank high for total deaths.
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How a California toad tunnel became a national punch line and a local treasure
The story behind Davis, California's toad tunnel and Toad Hollow near Interstate 80 that became a beloved roadside attraction despite not being successful.
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A new doc on Prime tells the story of Grand Teton's most famous bear
Grand Teton National Park's most famous bear, Grizzly 399, inspired a global fan club. A new doc on Prime tells its story.
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NTSB releases new details on fatal Yosemite helicopter crash
The aircraft was taking part in battling the Dome fire when it crashed, killing two onboard.
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Oakland named one of the US's best cities, confirming what locals already knew
Oakland is named the sixth best city in the country. Yet it can't shake the haters.
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Near Arches National Park, a new dinosaur species emerges from the ground
Fossils representing at least four dinosaur groups were discovered at a new site called the Ironstone Bonebed, in an area rife with paleontological history.
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Stanford student spots 'holy grail for birders' on remote Bay Area ranch
A Stanford University student found a yellow-browed warbler on a remote Bay Area ranch, and then hundreds more birders came to see it.
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Palm Springs locals blast planned In-N-Out: 'They are not God's gift'
Palm Springs locals and city officials pushed back on the latest proposed design for a forthcoming In-N-Out location, before ultimately approving it.
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California farming billionaires' rural restaurant overdelivers on Michelin star
The Restaurant at Justin, a Michelin-starred restaurant with a French Laundry alum chef, is located in remote western Paso Robles.
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Body of Mount Whitney climber recovered after storm delayed efforts
A climber was recovered from Mount Whitney nearly a week after a helicopter found his body, with snow and dangerous weather delaying rescue efforts.
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'Not one bottle of water': Hawaii residents left to fend for themselves by California investor
A California developer owns a private utility that has left Hawaii residents without water and sewer service for more than two months after Hurricane Lala.
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A warmer Pacific Ocean is luring manta ray relatives to California's coast
Less common creatures have lately made appearances up and down the Southern California coast due in part to El Niño’s warming effect.
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'They will rob us of toilet paper': Airbnb hosts melt down over new policy
Airbnb hosts across the world are rallying against San Francisco's short-term rental platform over a divisive new policy.
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San Francisco's most debated street name to change again
Although San Francisco is a city that isn't afraid of a rebrand, a 3-mile thoroughfare through the Mission has divided the community before.
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United revives service from SFO to Cincinnati, other 'City of 7 Hills'
United is due to launch new daily service from San Francisco International to Cincinnati on Oct. 25.
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Caltrans warns San Francisco drivers of 45-minute delays due to weekend closure
Caltrans plans to close a section of the westbound lanes on Interstate 80 in San Francisco.
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Early snow arrived this week as California ski resorts prepare to open
A storm moving through the Sierra Nevada this week brought snow to California ski resorts, some for the first time this season.
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Hearst Castle, one of California's premier landmarks, is struggling to recover its visitors
Hearst Castle, once an attraction that drew up to 800,000 visitors a year, is still not at its pre-pandemic levels.
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Deadly fungus rears its head at Glacier National Park for the first time
Bats at Glacier National Park have tested positive for Pseudogymnoascus destructans, a deadly fungus that triggers white-nose syndrome.
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E-bike battery fires in Yosemite, Grand Canyon trigger Park Service warning
As lithium-ion batteries proliferate, so do their dangers of overheating, exploding and sparking fires, including fires in national parks.
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Bay Area town's new train museum avoids all 'political controversy'
Atherton once went to war against the railroad, and the history is thorny. This week, the Bay Area town enshrined a station that it worked so hard to mothball.
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Banff National Park leader won't face charges over off-leash dog
Parks Canada has closed its investigation into the Banff superintendent's off-leash dog incident without laying charges against him.
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$725M mega-hotel breaks ground on I-5 between LA and SF
The Hard Rock Casino Tejon is about to break ground on an ambitious mega-hotel. It'll be the largest on the I-5 corridor between LA and SF.
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How Wang Chung's became the go-to karaoke spot in Hawaii
In Hawaii, Wang Chung's, a beloved LGBTQ+ karaoke bar in Waikiki, is known for its singing, cocktails and community.
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Yellowstone National Park stirs controversy by accepting $105M gift from gas pipeline company
A new fund for research, conservation and visitor access in Yellowstone National Park is funded by a private equity-backed pipeline company.
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No tipping for street performers PSA hits billboards along the Vegas Strip
A series of electronic billboards on the Vegas Strip is raising awareness about one of the city's most controversial tourist traps.
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Missing Las Vegas woman found dead in Death Valley's Badwater Basin
The woman found dead in Death Valley's Badwater Basin, identified as Kimberly Savage, left her vehicle in the parking lot, officials said.
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Judge halts controversial plan to build road in North Cascades riverbed
The National Park Service's plan to build a road through a river in North Cascades faces a legal challenge over environmental risks and salmon habitat.
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Pilot for European carrier Lufthansa spars with SFO
The Lufthansa Group, which recently filed a complaint against SFO over a 17-minute delay, is also adding a new carrier to its airline family.
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This startup wants to sell sunlight at night. Its latest test lit up Mount Whitney.
Mysterious lights near Mount Whitney were part of a test by Reflect Orbital, a startup planning to beam sunlight down from space to aid search-and-rescue teams.
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At Knott's Scary Farm, Mickey Mouse is dead and Walt Disney's to blame
Knott's Scary Farm's new "Inked" haunted house maze is one huge, murderous swipe at Disneyland.
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A Calif. family dog, missing in Yellowstone for over a month, has been found
Rescuers successfully captured a missing dog in Yellowstone National Park after more than a month.
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Caltrans closing troubled Bay Area highway for emergency El Niño repairs
An ongoing effort from Caltrans to widen Highway 37 is now set aside for emergency repairs, which include elevating parts of the roadway 3 feet higher.
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Unraveling the mystery of Hawaii's Great Crack
What it's like to hike to the mysterious Great Crack in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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RIP Hollywood Burbank Airport of yore, the last easy airport
Though SFGATE's news editor welcomes Hollywood Burbank's new terminal, the old one will always spark fond memories of travel.
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Popular Golden Gate Bridge vista is a pitfall for Bay Area tourists
In 2022, Google Maps cited the Sausalito viewpoint as the second-most searched spot in the country — the same year that a woman fell 150 feet off the cliff.
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Dozens of national park visitors and athletes require rescue across the southwest
Remnants of Hurricane Rachel created extreme conditions across the desert southwest over the weekend.
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Time is running out to save California family dog lost in Yellowstone
Rescuers are racing to save lost California dog in Yellowstone National Park before winter.
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Geothermal project divides Northern California community
A geothermal project is a hot topic in Surprise Valley. Over the past year, locals in the California community are beset by infighting.
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Orange County beach town Dana Point's $700M plan to save itself
The Orange County city of Dana Point is revitalizing its harbor with $700 million in upgrades that have also pushed out historic businesses.
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Trump's signature would protect sky islands within America's newest national park
Proponents have been pushing for years to make Arizona's Chiricahua National Monument a national park.
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Channel Islands National Park braces for a brutal winter
El Niño could bring rain to Channel Islands National Park, but intense storms could also erode fire-scarred Santa Rosa Island and affect nearby marine habitats.
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After a devastating fire, Channel Islands National Park braces for El Niño
El Niño could bring rain to Channel Islands National Park, but intense storms could also erode fire-scarred Santa Rosa Island and affect nearby marine habitats.
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Predators are descending on the national park gateway town of Moab
Extreme drought has driven bears and mountain lions into Moab, Utah, in search of easy meals.
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SF asks residents to report landlords raising rents to 'astronomical' levels
Lurie did not announce any immediate action and it's unclear when renters in the city can expect any tangible relief as the median rent in SF rises over 25%.
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Surreal stories of 'playa magic' from the heart of Burning Man
SFGATE gathered some surreal stories of "playa magic" from the heart of Burning Man's Black Rock City in Nevada.
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Fort Bragg locals furious over fence: 'CalTrans has done a bad thing'
"CalTrans has done a bad thing and it needs to be undone," Bonnie Brayton told SFGATE about the new fence. "The locals are unhappy and rightfully so."
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California's Revolutionary War-themed restaurant is as wild as it sounds
Green Dragon Tavern in Carlsbad holds centuries of American history inside its museum and restaurant.
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Prescribed burn at Angel Island paints Bay Area skyline with smoke
Angel Island will remain open, but some trails and hikes at the park may be limited during the burn.
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SFO is having a terrible summer. It's not only due to delays.
Here's what SFGATE contributor Tamara Palmer experienced traveling through SFO this summer with lurking ICE agents and a 266% increase in delays.
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