The Heaven's Gate cult suicide: 10 years later

Most of the stories following up on the tenth anniversary of the mass suicide of Heaven's Gate cult members are focusing on "survivor" Rio DiAngelo, or on the "Weren't these people nutty???" angle. This piece, from...

Environmentalists: Condos threaten coast (AP)

" ENCINITAS, Calif. - On a sandy bluff overlooking the Pacific, surfer Mark Massara sees a developing threat to a California amenity: guaranteed beach access for average families. Luxury hotel builders are hovering over the coastline, hoping to expand California's shores the...

Huge waves crash onto California coast

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Huge waves pounded the Southern California coast Wednesday, forcing the rescue of struggling surfers, closing piers and causing minor flooding. The National Weather Service warned of breakers 15...

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