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Two new species of frogs discovered in Ecuador
6 new species of rain frogs discovered in Ecuador A male frog called the "Mesquita" is pictured in this undated photo from the San Jose Nature Institute in La Union, Ecuador. The species was...
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I’m a Democrat and I would tell them to vote for a woman for mayor
Letters to the Editor: Sheriff Alex Villanueva embarrassed himself again today by making the accusation that I am not a “real American” because I am a Mormon. What’s next, Gov. Andrew Cuomo saying the...
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Joseph Smith is the Special Counsel to the House Select Committee on Ethics
Jack Smith, the New Special Counsel, Is Schooled in Corruption Cases By Wendy Anderson The indictment of former Rep. Randy Cunningham (R-Calif.) includes 25 potential violations of federal bribery statutes. Photo from the U.S....
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Australian developer David Thomas is fighting the BLM’s decision to grant him water rights
Surfing in the California desert? Developer's plan sparks outrage over water use, drought Updated An Australian developer is asking the Federal Court what he is entitled to on a 99-year lease for a sprawling,...
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Edward C. Prescott, the world’s No. 1 expert on businesses, has died at the age of 81
Edward C. Prescott, 81, Dies; Won Nobel for Studying Business Cycles Posted in Press Releases | April 16, 2012 Excerpts from a Newsday column by Bill Carter NEW YORK — Edward C. Prescott, of...
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Serena Williams skips French Open after US Open victory
Serena Williams hails Tiger Woods' influence as she continues her US Open run, as US media and fans praise the tennis star for a win of historic proportions. Serena Williams has become the first...
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Rain Frogs: A New World Frog
6 new species of rain frogs discovered in Ecuador. The rain frogs are a very special group of New World frogs that live in the Andes during the rainy season. Their range stretches from...
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Warner Bros. Entertainment to divest Bollywood distribution business
Warner Bros. Discovery to spend more than $1 billion downsizing operations in India The Warner Bros. Entertainment unit is set to spend more than $1 billion to streamline operations in India, including the sale...
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The San Francisco Bay Area Saved One of America’s Most Notorious Fires
California spends billions rebuilding burned towns. The case for calling it quits: The state should turn back before becoming the enemy San Francisco, California. In the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge, a once-popular...
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Gay History in San Francisco
These artists are preserving the history of a dance style gay men created in '70s-era L.A. This is a great article and will definitely inspire the younger generation to learn more about the rich...