Morning high tides continue through the new moon of Feb. 4, peaking at 6.1 feet on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day. This East Coast tradition serves as an omen for future winter weather, but here on the Western coast, warm, dry days have jump-started the wildflower season. The very first wildflowers, milkmai

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