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California Time Melt: Summer Solstice Shines

June 21, 2023by Bruce MauldenEnvironment, Health, History, Media, Politics, Weather

Bright sunshine and chilly temperatures this mid-day Wednesday here in California’s Central Valley — the summer solstice today, the opening round of summer. The clock spun from spring to summer reportedly at 7:58 this morning PDT, and we’re now well into the cycle. Except summer is nowhere to be seen/felt here in California. Unlike a…

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Long ‘Strawberry’ Monday

June 20, 2016by Bruce MauldenCloud Gazing, Environment, History

Fog mingled with low clouds overcast this early Monday on California’s north coast — a chilled ocean breeze indicates the marine layer is yuuge… Today, too, is the beginning of Summer Solstice, reportedly actually starting at 3:34 PDT this afternoon, and also supposedly the longest day of the year. If interested, there’s a handy, localized…

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