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The Julian Gold Rush Hotel, formerly known as Hotel Robinson, is one of the oldest Black-owned hotels still in operation. Julian, Calif. Feb. 10, 2023.

Beloved hotel in Julian has deep roots in Black history

The Julian Gold Rush Hotel is one of the oldest formerly Black-owned hotels still in operation.

I grew up gazing at fossils in natural history museums. When I discovered that I could find them myself, the prehistoric world of my childhood dreams was suddenly more accessible. Some of my favorite finds are these Cambrian trilobites from Utah.

Bones, teeth and really old rocks: How finding fossils takes me out of myself

Fossils are a humble, hidden constant in the city's bustling ecosystem. And in my overstimulated life, seeking out a few constants in the world sounded pretty good.

High water levels in the Lamar River eroding the Northeast Entrance Road.

Yellowstone-area floods strand visitors and residents, prompt evacuations

"Unprecedented" floods wash out bridges, basements, and roads, close hospital

An aerial view of the King Tides near Bird Rock and La Jolla, De. 4, 2017.

King tides arrive on San Diego coastline

King tides arrive with a new moon, making high tide unusually high and posing the threat of flooding.

A home is seen damaged after an earthquake in Rio Dell, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. A powerful earthquake rocked a rural stretch of the Northern California coast early Tuesday, jolting residents awake, cutting off power to 70,000 people, and damaging some buildings and a roadway, officials said. At least 11 injuries were reported.

Tens of thousands remain without power after earthquake in California

Tens of thousands of homes and businesses along the Northern California coast remained without power Tuesday evening, nearly a day after a powerful quake jolted people and shook homes off foundations.

Randall Goosby: Tiny Desk Concert

The young rising violin star not only makes his instrument sing, he offers music by composers of color.

Mezzo-soprano Guadalupe Paz is Frida Kahlo and baritone Alfredo Daza is Diego Rivera in the world premiere of "El último sueño de Frida y Diego" ("The Last Dream of Frida and Diego") by composer Gabriela Lena Frank and librettist Nilo Cruz.<br/>

San Diego Opera hosts world premiere of 'El último sueño de Frida y Diego'

New Spanish language opera celebrates Mexico's iconic artists through a new lens.

Residents of Mykolaiv collect clean water from a distribution station set up by the International Committee of the Red Cross on Oct. 1.

A Ukrainian city struggles after Russian forces blew up its water supply

Russian missiles ruptured Mykolaiv's pipelines. They stretch across territory under Russian control, making it impossible for municipal workers to repair them. With winter coming, worries are rising.

Pigeon Pit: Tiny Desk Concert

The folk-punk unit performs hopeful, shout-alongable songs about seeking freedom in the face of tyranny, exhaustion and everyday nonsense.

The San Vicente reservoir in San Diego County stores water from as far away as the Colorado River. Pumping water into a smaller reservoir in the surrounding mountains could store excess solar power until it's needed, when the sun sets.

'Water batteries' could store solar and wind power for when it's needed

San Diego has an ambitious plan to store renewable energy, using extra solar power to pump water up a mountain. This old-style "water battery" technology could be set for a revival.

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