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This over 300-mile US road trip is called the 'Death Drive'—and it passes ghost towns and a stunning national park

After visiting the basin, it’s best to call it a day and spend the night at the Oasis at Death Valley, near Zabriskie Point.
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Experts stunned by return of 'ancient' feature in US national park: 'Exciting'

Record autumn showers in Death Valley National Park ushered in the return of an "ancient lake" from the Ice Age.

California insurance chief keeps ‘chin up’ ahead of FAIR Plan, policy reforms

This year the insurance chief is working on legislation to expand FAIR Plan options while at the same time reducing its ...

‘Largest outbreak that we’ve seen in California.’ Death cap mushrooms linked to deaths, hospitalizations

California officials are warning Northern and Central Coast residents against foraging for mushrooms amid an outbreak of ...

From death trap to lifeline: Coyote Valley’s plan for wildlife crossings

VTA and conservation groups are taking first steps to add wildlife crossings south of San Jose to prevent crashes and protect ...

Federal court upholds California’s new congressional districts in a victory for Democrats

In a victory for Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democratic Party, a federal court ruled California can use its newly configured ...