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Scientists say nearly half of the American West has emerged from drought following a winter marked by heavy snow and several massive rainstorms.

Borrego Art Institute's 17th Annual Plein Air Invitational -- Plein Air starts with a weeklong event, March 6-11, featuring 13 invited artists to paint en plein air culminating in a judging of work and awards. Work will continue to hang in the gallery through April 2. Reception and awards to be held March 11, 2023 from 3-5 p.m. at the BAI Gallery. Invited Artists Include: ‣ Geoffrey Allen, Encinitas, CA ‣ Richard Boyer, Salt Lake City, UT ‣ Kevin Davidson, Orange, CA ‣ Natasha Isenhour, Socorro, NM ‣ Ryan Jensen, Blue Lake, CA ‣ Margaret Larlham, San Diego, CA ‣ Jason Lee, Yorba Linda, CA ‣ Joe Mancuso, Torrance, CA ‣ Patti McGeeney, Del Mar, CA ‣ Robin Purcell, Carlsbad, CA ‣ Stephen Stauffer, Murray, UT ‣ Toni Williams, Carlsbad, CA ‣ Jim Wodark, Orange, CA Click here to check out last years winners!

Authorities received a GPS alert of a bear attack, and once on the scene, found two deceased individuals and an aggressive bear.

The wildfires that killed more than 100 people in Maui are the deadliest to hit the U.S. in more than a century. Here's a look back at some of the country's most lethal blazes and lessons learned.

Most of the new laws Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in 2023 take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in eight counties in the state Sunday, including San Diego County.

In springtime, Vermont's Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge is a paradise of migratory birds where you can paddle through flooded maple forests.

Residents say the rural street is not designed to handle the added traffic. The city will install an electronic gate to provide emergency access.

Some advocates for ethnic studies curricula say allowing just any social science teacher to instruct the subject could lead to watered-down and ineffective courses — but officials from school districts say flexibility is important if they’re going to fill the roles.

This lecture illuminates the history behind the stories of tortured Christians seen on one of the treasures of the Timken, a small double-sided 15th century icon. One painting depicts forty Roman soldiers being martyred for their Christian beliefs in the fourth century as they were forced to stand barefoot in a freezing lake. The icon's reverse depicts the famous Old Testament story of Four Men in the Fiery Furnace from the book of Daniel. Join us in this virtual experience for some interesting historical sleuthing! Florence Gillman, PhD, STD. has been a Docent at the Timken since 2022 and a member of USD’s faculty since 1986. She previously served as Chair of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Coordinator of the Program in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Coordinator of the Program in Classics. Speaker: Florence Gillman, Timken Docent and Professor Emerita, Theology and Religious Studies, USD Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86148328476?pwd=UmpTRGhYZS9UQnAxeHd6aHpCbENFdz09 For more information visit: timkenmuseum.org Connect on Social Media Facebook