Here’s what scientists know about the life form and why it could change their understanding of desert ecosystems.

SAPPHIRINE is a principal constituent of certain high grade silica-deficient metamorphic ... it is one of the few rock-forming minerals with unknown crystal structure.

where the Table Rock Complex fires are approaching. There are currently 758 structures under mandatory evacuation and residents should prepare for the possibility of more evacuation orders.

THE TABLE ROCK COMPLEX FIRE. NOW MORE THAN 10,000 ACRES ... and west to West Gate Road. More than 1400 structures have been evacuated so far. There have been no damages to homes.

THIS HAPPENED JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT IN PINE GROVE AT INDIAN GRINDING ROCK STATE HISTORIC PARK. AMADOR FIRE SAYS THE FIRE STARTED AT A STRUCTURE WITH CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THE MIWOK TRIBE.