Nothing makes our petty human problems seem less important than contemplating the enormity and endless wonders of the universe. This is certainly the case with me this week with the recent news that another planet has been discovered outside our solar system by astronomers working at Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton. This new planet is similar in size, composition and appearance to Saturn and is the fifth planet discovered to be orbiting around the star 55 Cancri, 41 light years away from us.
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Week Begins with More Snow in the Hills, Rain and Thunderstorms in the Valley
Wind gusts are expected to reach 40 to 50 mph, with blowing snow and reduced visibility in the higher elevations.
Can Santa Clara Valley’s Salubrious Paradise Hold Up in California’s Changing Climate?
Dry lightning, wildfires and drought are bursting the weird meteorological bubble that’s insulated Silicon Valley.
White House Extends FEMA Wildfire Aid to Santa Clara Co.
Initial damage estimates for the SCU Lightning Complex zone put the loss of cattle and grazing lands at $26 million.
Report: Coe Park Plants, Wildlife Will Thrive Following SCU Fire
State Parks issued an early damage assessment of Coe Park, an eastern Santa Clara County open space: “Built to Burn.”
Santa Clara County Supervisor Requests Federal Aid for Those Impacted by SCU Complex Fires
The people affected by one of the largest fires in California history—the SCU Complex—still don’t qualify for FEMA relief.
Bay Area Gets Devastating Welcome to Era of Megafires
California has never seen anything like the lightning fires that struck amid a pandemic, rolling blackouts and a record heatwave.
Some Evacuation Orders Ease Up, But Officials Say California ‘Megafires’ Could Burn for Weeks
The fires east of Santa Clara Valley have grown to more than 365,000 acres, making it the largest active fire in California.
Lightning Mostly Spares South Bay; Red Flag Warning Lifted
Fires raging all around the South Bay continue to close in, prompting new evacuation orders in the Tri-Valley, Morgan Hill and Los Gatos.
340,000-Acre SCU Complex Triggers New Evacuation Orders
With just 10 percent containment this morning, Cal Fire officials issued new evacuation orders for Sunol, Livermore and Fremont.
LIVE UPDATES: Bay Area Lightning Fires Keep Growing
The latest news about the SCU and CZU fire complexes surrounding Santa Clara County, where some evacuation orders remain in effect.
Overnight Growth Makes SCU Complex California’s Biggest Fire
In three major clusters, they darkened skies, forced thousands to flee home and pushed California’s firefighting capacity to the brink.
Lick Observatory Survives Fire, But SCU Complex Continues Rapid Spread in East Foothills
Mandatory evacuation orders remain in effect for the San Jose foothills, with an advisory issued for the city’s East Side.
Santa Clara County Opens Resource Hub for Fire Evacuees
Resident ordered to evacuate to escape the SCU Lightning Complex fire can find shelter at the Milpitas Library starting at 5pm.
Supervisor Yeager Proposes Tax Breaks for Urban Farms
Property owners who commit their land to agricultural use could qualify for sizable tax breaks under a plan up for discussion Tuesday at the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting.
San Jose Pot Clubs Continue Fight as Judgment Day Nears
New rules for medical marijuana collectives in San Jose go into effect July 18, but the fight between cannabis advocates and City Hall continues.
