The federal court that touched off a furor in 2002 by declaring the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance to be an unconstitutional endorsement of religion took another look at the issue Thursday and said the issue Thursday and said the phrase invokes patriotism, not religious faith. Bob Egelko

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A huge swath of Wine Country, including vineyards where some of the world's best grapes are grown, was quarantined this week after an invasive moth was discovered. Peter Fimrite

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Salmon fishermen can dust off their poles, sponge off their boats and get ready to hook some chinook for the first time in three years. There will be at least limited ocean salmon fishing this year, according to almost of the options laid out Thursday by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. Peter Fimrite

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