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Apr 30, 2014

Morel Mushroom Hunters blockedin Sierra Nevada after Rim Fire

State forest officials block mushroom hunters from potentially dangerous, bountiful harvest
Mar 12, 2014

All Tapped Out

Year-plus drought has California in a state of emergency, but a new drinking water supply could be on the way.
Sep 26, 2012

Hound Hunting

California hunters may need to leave man's best friend at home if Gov. Brown signs off on canine hunting ban.
Jul 26, 2012

Newby Island Landfill

'City of San Jose weighs expansion of Newby Island Landfill while some Milpitas residents fight back in court. Read the latest features and columns from the South Bay's Metro Newspaper, and find information on upcoming events, lifestyle, the arts and more.
Jul 3, 2012

Chinook Salmon andthe Peripheral Canal

'Chinook salmon are abundant this year in one of the best seasons of local fishing memory, with sport and commercial fishermen reeling in easy boatloads of the most prized food and game fish on the Pacific Coast. Read the latest features and columns from the South Bay's Metro Newspaper, and find information on upcoming events, lifestyle, the arts and more.
May 18, 2011

Leopard Sharks Under Attack

Scores of leopard sharks have been found thrashing and dying in the shallows of San Francisco Bay from Palo Alto to Marin, as the...
Apr 27, 2011

Frankenfish

California braces for the arrival of a fast-growing genetically engineered salmon.
Sep 1, 2010

How Low Can You Go?

Read the latest features and columns from the South Bay's Metro Newspaper, and find information on upcoming events, lifestyle, the arts and more.
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