Follow ancestors' footsteps at Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island
The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island stand not only as testaments to the country's past but also as a piece of family history for millions of Americans. They offer a chance to see how immigrants began their lives in America.

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TRAVEL


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GREEN LIVING


	California Legislature passes long-awaited water reforms Good for more than the environment Sweeping cuts imposed on more than half of California state parks

PETS & ANIMALS BLOG: GARY BOGUE


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TEENS


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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS


	Tony Hicks: Sarah Palin, why have you forsaken us? It's app time -- college that is, not iPhone Kid Tips: Kids, go read to your dog

RELIGION


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FOOD BLOGS: ALL YOU CAN EAT l CORKHEADS l WHAT'S ON TAP


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HOME & GARDEN


	Mrs. Obama, How Did Your Garden Grow? At Home: Turning something old into something new Garden as Art: Coffee plant

REAL LIFE


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HEALTH


	East Bay officials rush to keep up with demand for swine flu vaccine Scientists propose a "genome zoo" of 10,000 vertebrate species, to be stored at University of California-Santa Cruz Scientists propose a "genome zoo" of 10,000 vertebrate species, to be stored at University of California-Santa Cruz

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Upload a pic of your own creation to enter our contest. Categories include: Celebrity, most terrifying, most original, and kids' creation. Submit your photo now.

Our Garden: Come help us plant and learn

Our Garden, a project to teach people gardening techniques and to help feed the hungry, is now underway. Check out our videos, stories and more.

Life in the wild

Follow the seasons at the SF wildlife refuge with photo slide shows and more on our ongoing interactive map.