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U.S. wildlife managers announced Wednesday that they will investigate whether a bird that is inextricably linked to the piñon and juniper forests that span the Western United States warrants protection under the Endangered Species Act. The pinyon jay’s numbers have declined over the last half-century as persistent drought, more severe wildfires and other effects of climate change have intensified, leaving the birds with less food and fewer nesting options as more trees die or are re...

The Tecuya Ridge Shaded Fuelbreak project in Los Padres National Forest was cleared to proceed after U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Phillips on Dec. 5 ruled against a lawsuit.

As Twin Warriors & Santa Ana in New Mexico prepares to host next week’s Senior PGA Professional Championship, we look back at past events held in the area.

The game was briefly delayed as the players scurried back to the bullpen.