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Recent Examples of slabsPersistent slabs are one of nine types of avalanches, which include storm slab, deep persistent slab, wet slab, wet loose, dry loose, cornice fall and glide avalanche.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
The chase stretched into Yolo County before looping back, with the driver traveling on Interstate 5, Interstate 80 and Highway 99 before Sacramento police deployed spike strips near Freeport Boulevard and Sutterville Road.
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Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2026
After entering westbound Highway 50, the driver encountered multiple attempts by officers to deploy spike strips.
Arrowwood Viburnum Another native shrub, arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) sports snowy white blooms in spring and dark blue berries in late summer and fall.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
6 Sep. 2026
Temperatures are at record highs, currents are shifting and stronger storms wash more pollutants into the water, including sewage and fertilizers, which can trigger huge algae blooms.
Original barn torn down The original barn was torn down and replaced with a rustic white structure with high ceilings, natural wood beams and enough space to accommodate around 200 guests.
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2026
These structural feats culminate at the building’s center, where arched steel beams span 185 feet over a public plaza — opening to Expo Park and the neighborhood — to frame a 90-foot-diameter oculus, floating four stories up.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Sep. 2026