Sunday Links: Bird Flu Found in California Elephant Seals, Beachgoers Urged to Take Caution
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Sunday Links: Bird Flu Found in California Elephant Seals, Beachgoers Urged to Take Caution
"Bird flu was detected in elephant seals near Santa Cruz. This is the first time the virus has been found in mammals in California, but the risk of human transmission is still low. Beachgoers are urged to avoid wildlife on the beach and keep pets away."
"Climate advocates say that the San Francisco Environment Department could be gutted under Mayor Daniel Lurie's proposed plan for balancing the city's budget. The plan would reduce the department's city funding by 80%, and federal and state grant funding, which have historically accounted for a large portion of the department's budget, have also dried up."
"The Tenderloin and Lower Nob Hill now have the highest number of Airbnbs in the city, beating the Mission, which held the title for a decade, due to their proximity to downtown."
Bird flu has been detected in elephant seals near Santa Cruz, representing the first confirmed case in California mammals, though human transmission risk remains low. Beachgoers and pet owners are advised to maintain distance from wildlife. San Francisco's Environment Department faces potential 80% budget cuts under Mayor Lurie's proposal, compounded by reduced federal and state grant funding. An Ebony Alert was issued for three missing teenagers from San Leandro. The Chinese New Year Parade drew hundreds of thousands of spectators with lion dancers performing citywide. Two Berkeley High School students tested positive for mumps with potential exposure alerts issued. The Tenderloin and Lower Nob Hill now host the most Airbnbs in San Francisco, surpassing the Mission District. Two shooting incidents occurred in the Tenderloin early Saturday morning.
Read at sfist.com
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