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Pete Thomas
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Journalist & blogger (USA Today), reader, amateur photographer, outdoors enthusiast.
Face-to-face grizzly bear encounter yesterday at Grand Teton National Park.
May 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Let's be clear: the Medicaid portal went offline because of Donald Trump's orders.

The only reason it is back on is due to outrage from the American people.

Now, they are trying to lie about it.

Medicaid was never taken away from Americans under President Biden.
January 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Seasonal employees help keep parks like #yellowstone running smoothly, so this is awful news. ftw.usatoday.com/2025/01/trum...
Trump hiring freeze puts hold on seasonal jobs at national parks
At least 400 seasonal positions have been rescinded, but the number could be much higher as parks prepare for the busy season.
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January 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A look back at one of the most stunning catches ever made in Mexico's Guaymas region. #sharks ftw.usatoday.com/2025/01/mass...
Yes, massive great white sharks are found in the Sea of Cortez
Catch of a shark said to measure 20 feet offered glaring proof that the legendary apex predators inhabit the region.
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January 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
“The young whale approached our boat multiple times, likely in a desperate attempt to nurse from our hull.” Video shows the encounter. ftw.usatoday.com/2025/01/hear...
'Heartbreak in San Diego' as baby whale found with no mom; video
“The young whale approached our boat multiple times, likely in a desperate attempt to nurse from our hull.”
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January 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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These 44 Republicans voted against forest management wildfire prevention in December.
44 Republicans Voted Against Forest Management Wildfire Prevention in December
The funds allow states like California to create barriers to stop the spread of fires
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January 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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LA restaurants offering free meals to fire evacuees:

Yeastie Boys (Multiple locations)

Bar Etoile (East Hollywood)

Fiorelli Pizza (Venice)

Bé Ù (Silver Lake)

Danny Boy's (Downtown + Westwood)

Oy Bar (Studio City)

Sunday Gravy (Inglewood)

Dudley Market (Venice)

LaSorted's (Silver Lake)
January 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
View of the #sandiego skyline from the bike path on Coronado Island today. A mild Santa Ana wind made for perfect conditions.
January 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Feeling lucky to live on the coast, even if it is Friday the 13th. #sandiego
December 14, 2024 at 1:20 AM
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When you can't let the cat go out because he might invade Poland
December 5, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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If you don’t think this is exactly what we’re up against, then you haven’t been paying attention.
November 30, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Exotic #orcas near my home town of #SanDiego on Saturday. Would have loved to have been there for this awesome spectacle. ftw.usatoday.com/2024/11/orca...
Watch: Orca launches 20 feet high while pursuing prey off San Diego
Footage from the rare encounter shows the orca “channeling his inner Top Gun” with an acrobatic assault on a common dolphin.
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November 25, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Who needs a drone? If you're lucky while hiking the cliff trails in Torrey Pines State Park in #SanDiego County, you might spot a great white #shark swimming in the surf. I photographed this juvenile white shark last fall.
November 21, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Friendly competition at the water cooler, or in this case a leaky faucet at one of the horse camps at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. #acornwoodpeckers
November 14, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Nice parking spot at the trailhead today. #sandiego #fallcolors
November 14, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all. (John F. Kennedy)(Google photo)

Happy Wednesday, everyone.
November 13, 2024 at 12:12 PM