Ella Porter
Ella Porter
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Ella
Mining Benitoite
September 13th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter learns about California’s official state gem, the rarest gem on Earth.
After a Volcanic Eruption, a Tsunami
February 28th, 2022
In January, a volcanic eruption in Tonga, a remote island nation, triggered massive waves thousands of miles away in California.
Kids Learn About Ocean Safety
August 23rd, 2021
In California, junior lifeguard programs help kids learn about water safety, first aid, and sportsmanship while having fun.
A Moon to Remember
June 29th, 2021
On May 26, stargazers got to see a rare “super flower blood moon” lunar eclipse.
Coping With the Pandemic: One Year Later
March 12th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter in California’s Santa Cruz County describes the return to in-person learning at her school.
Hope Buried in the Ashes
November 8th, 2020
A devastating fire in California in August destroyed a beloved church camp.
California Prepares for the Presidential Election
August 4th, 2020
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, most people will be able to vote by mail in this year’s election.
Californians Watch King Tides Roll In
February 14th, 2020
These unusually high tides, which typically occur during a full moon, hit the state’s coastal areas in January.
Soaring Through the Redwoods
December 2nd, 2019
A unique eco-adventure in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California lets visitors experience nature while suspended in air.
Glass Beach
October 2nd, 2019
Years of dumping garbage helped a beach near Fort Bragg, California, became renowned for its sea glass.