The Legacy of a WNBA Trailblazer; Community Care in the Castro

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Who's the Bear on California's Flag?; A Garden Growing Community in West Sacramento

The Story Behind the Bear on the California Flag is Bigger Than One Legend The grizzly bear on California’s state flag makes it distinctive and recognizable. Many people believe the bear is Monarch, one of the last California grizzlies. Captured in the mountains in 1889, he was h ...  Show more

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The California Governor’s Race; Providing Care in a Rural Maternity Desert

California's Governor’s Race Remains Wide Open. Here’s What to Know Before the Primary From controversies to campaign promises, California’s governor’s race is national news. And with ballots landing in mailboxes already, the race is still a toss-up — with eight candidates vying ...  Show more

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