The Mist Trail report: Videos, waterfalls, and trail conditions in mid May
On May 12th, 2026, we visited Yosemite's Mist Trail and gathered videos and photographs to document its status.
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Life at Home
"How much can my landlord raise the rent?" California rent control laws explained
Do you have state or local rent protection? Learn the difference between the "California Tenant Protection Act" and local stabilization laws, and find out which applies to your home.
Gov't Benefit Guides
How to calculate your taxable Social Security benefits before the April 15, 2026 deadline
Learn how to calculate your taxable Social Security benefits using IRS Worksheet 1. Step-by-step guide and calculator for your Form 1040 and CA state return.
Conservation
How to track California water levels and flood risk with USGS data: Complete guide for 2026
Master the tools used by state officials to monitor California river levels. This 2026 guide explains how to interpret USGS WaterWatch data, including streamflow status and flood monitoring alerts, to help you understand the hydrological impact of recent atmospheric rivers.
Destinations
The Mist Trail report: Videos, waterfalls, and trail conditions in mid May
On May 12th, 2026, we visited Yosemite's Mist Trail and gathered videos and photographs to document its status.
Disasters
LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOOD WARNING extended to 2:00 AM PST in Oxnard, Ventura, and Port Hueneme on Christmas
An atmospheric river of historic proportions has triggered a life-threatening emergency across Ventura County, with the National Weather Service warning of imminent flash flooding for nearly 355,000 residents.
Education
Free mental health care at California schools: Parent's guide to the CYBHI program
A new state initiative (CYBHI) makes it easier for students in public schools and colleges to get mental health support. Here's what you need to know.
Maps
Yosemite has officially been added to the range of the gray wolf, per USFWS tracking data
Updated federal mapping confirms that the gray wolf range in California now extends continuously from the Oregon border into Tulare County. This expansion formally places Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks within the active range of the gray wolf.
Politics
TSA PreCheck remains open (for now), but Global Entry suspended amid DHS shutdown
A partial DHS shutdown has halted Global Entry and temporarily suspended TSA PreCheck this weekend. Here is what the emergency orders mean for travelers and the political fight behind the disruptions.
Business
What, exactly, is "NewBird AI"? Allbirds pivots to AI sixteen days after CEO announces dissolution
Allbirds (NASDAQ: BIRD) announced plans to dissolve and distribute assets to shareholders on March 30, 2026. Sixteen days later, it announced a $50 million AI compute deal from an unnamed investor. A review of the company's SEC filings shows neither move came out of nowhere.
For Animal Lovers
Brian's Birds: The Australia Catalog
I've been spending time in Australia. This is a visual catalog of every bird species I've filmed or photographed. So far.
Consumer
What, exactly, is "NewBird AI"? Allbirds pivots to AI sixteen days after CEO announces dissolution
Allbirds (NASDAQ: BIRD) announced plans to dissolve and distribute assets to shareholders on March 30, 2026. Sixteen days later, it announced a $50 million AI compute deal from an unnamed investor. A review of the company's SEC filings shows neither move came out of nowhere.
Science & Technology
Artemis II launches Wednesday: Everything you should know (including how to watch)
Four astronauts. Ten days. A quarter-million miles. The first crewed lunar flight since 1972 lifts off April 1—here's the full breakdown.
