California condors, a symbol of renewal and rebirth for native tribes, reached a new population high after facing near-extinction from lead poisoning.

A once beautiful lake teeming with water, fish, and tourists has become California’s smelliest environmental challenge.

Music history professor Mark Clague describes the national anthem as a song of victory, relief, hope, and pride for the country.

Store owners Carole Demkowski says rent has doubled and shopping habits have changed.