Biologists thought it swam from San Francisco, about a mile away. But DNA analysis revealed it came from Angel Island, twice the distance.
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Posted inPolitics & Government
Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race
The president says the conservative commentator Hilton is “a truly fine man” who can turn around a state beset with high taxes.
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
US energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California
The order invokes the Defense Production Act to restart offshore oil operations near Santa Barbara.
Posted inUtilities
Verizon outage disrupts calling, data services for wireless customers in Mendocino County
Thousands of customers reported service disruptions Wednesday morning, with some phones showing “SOS” mode as Verizon worked to restore wireless voice and data services nationwide, including in Mendocino County.
Posted inBusiness & Labor
Here’s what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on Christmas
From Walmart to Safeway, hours vary by chain and location on Christmas Day.