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5 historic state parks in Northern California worth visiting in 2023

Hankering for outdoor experiences that offer the wonder of the past? Try California, home to the largest state park system in the country, including about 50 that are designated as historic. Here are some historic state parks you might want to visit, all within striking distance of the Bay Area.

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‘Small world’ had big impact on a young Disney fan

True confession: The first theme park attraction that mesmerized me was “it’s a small world” at Disneyland. I was 6 years old, on a family vacation to California, and the boat ride was exhilarating to me. It was populated with kids, bright scenes and unusual settings. I didn’t want it…

Orlando Sentinel

Latest atmospheric river brings "catastrophic" flood risk to rain-soaked California

Officials warn the storm could cause "locally catastrophic" flooding, and poses life-threatening risks.

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Michelle Yeoh makes history as first Asian to win best actress Oscar

HOLLYWOOD, California, US: Michelle Yeoh on Sunday made history by becoming the first Asian woman to win the best actress Oscar, for her exuberant portrayal of an immigrant business owner thrust into a zany multiverse in the sci-fi trip "Everything Everywhere All at Once".

Bangkok Post

Rishi Sunak pledges £5 billion for defence as UK faces a ‘volatile’ world

The PM is visiting California for talks with US president Joe Biden and Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese.

The Independent UK

Feds say Silicon Valley Bank clients will get funds as another troubled bank is shuttered

The Treasury, FDIC and Federal Reserve said clients of Silicon Valley Bank would be protected as the agencies sought to find a buyer and stop further bank runs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sunak rejects calls for defence spending to increase to 3% of GDP

The PM is visiting California for talks with US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Worry builds near Pajaro River in California as Highway 1 closed, another storm approaches

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Patricia Equihua couldn’t help but think of the strawberry fields Sunday. A 19-year resident of Pajaro, Equihua, a strawberry picker, was among the thousands wondering what to do after a levee along the Pajaro River breached and caused massive flooding to the unincorporated Monterey County town.

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What is an atmospheric river?

These weather systems can transport tropical moisture thousands of miles.

Axios

A waterlogged California is bracing for yet another atmospheric river

Another atmospheric river set to arrive Monday could worsen already severe flooding, as the extra rain and snowmelt threaten to overflow rivers and streams at lower elevations.

WEKU

In photos: Atmospheric river floods storm-ravaged California

The current system is the latest in a series of storms that have battered the Golden State this year.

Axios

Another ‘atmospheric river’ threatens to hit California as state reels from storms

Storm expected to hit Monday after weekend of destruction and flooding left thousands without power and two people dead

The Guardian - US

FDIC working on finding buyer for Silicon Valley Bank, California Rep. Khanna says

WASHINGTON — Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., said the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is working to find a buyer for Silicon Valley Bank and urged the U.S. government to step in and guarantee all of the bank’s deposits.

Tribune News Service

Battered by destructive flooding, California braces for another atmospheric river storm

PAJARO, Calif. — California was bracing for another round of rain beginning Monday as officials tried to assess the damage from severe flooding along the Central Coast and Central Valley, which left scores stranded and left whole blocks under water.

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As atmospheric river exits, another awaits to hit California

Wet, miserable weather is continuing across huge swaths of California as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward

The Guardian - US

‘Hard to ignore Julie Su’: Biden’s labor secretary pick fights for confirmation

Supporters fear Su, the deputy labor secretary, might have a hard time getting the needed Senate votes as some business groups oppose her nomination

Daily Mirror

Harry and Meghan may get Coronation cold shoulder as royals hope pair 'seated in Iceland'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to attend King Charles' Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6 - but royal sources claim some family members will give them a frosty reception

Los Angeles Times

Peet's Coffee worker killed in Oakland roof collapse was a 17-year employee

A longtime employee at a Peet's Coffee distribution center in Oakland, California, died and another worker was injured when the roof of a warehouse partially collapsed early Friday.

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Sunak hails UK’s global alliances ahead of Aukus submarine announcements

The Prime Minister is preparing to meet the US and Australian leaders in California.

Los Angeles Times

Levee breach in California triggers massive flooding, prompts evacuations, rescues

MENLO PARK, Calif. — A levee failure on the Pajaro River in Monterey County overnight triggered massive flooding and prompted hundreds of evacuations and dozens of water rescues as the latest atmospheric river storm pummeled large swaths of California.

Wales Online

Prince Harry's family 'did go to Princess Lilibet's christening'

The royal reportedly welcomed some of his relatives to the ceremony in California

Los Angeles Times

Flush with rain, California plans to replenish drought-depleted groundwater with floodwaters

LOS ANGELES — With torrential rains drenching California, state water regulators have endorsed a plan to divert floodwaters from the San Joaquin River to replenish groundwater that has been depleted by heavy agricultural pumping during three years of record drought.

Los Angeles Times

Communities along Central Coast to southern Sierra hit hardest by latest California storm

LOS ANGELES — After atmospheric river storms pummeled large swaths of California, triggering massive flooding and prompting widespread evacuation orders from the Central Coast to the southern Sierra, forecasters warned Saturday “we’re not through this just yet.”

Daily Mirror

Cows delivered emergency food after becoming stranded by snowstorm in 'Operation Hay Drop'

Cows can be seen running towards their food as it falls from the sky during "Operation Hay Drop", amid the devastating weather conditions that have wrecked havoc in California

Daily Mirror

Harry's family members DID attend daughter Princess Lilibet's christening

The christening, which took place in California, was confirmed on International Women's Day earlier this week.

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