California to return 40 acres in Inyo County -- including historic hatchery -- to Paiute people
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be returning over 40 acres of land to the Indigenous Paiute people, including a fish hatchery.
This is the department's first-ever land return to a California tribe, marking a milestone in partnership with Indigenous peoples.
2 Bay Area mountain lion cubs rescued after mother killed by vehicle, officials say
Two mountain lion cubs are in the care of the Oakland Zoo after their mother was hit by a car.
The cubs are estimated to be six to 10 weeks old and were given medical treatments at the zoo.
They will stay at the zoo until they can be placed in permanent homes.
California wildfire grows closer to popular wildflower reserve
The Thompson Fire threatens the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, known for wildflowers. The reserve's habitat is resilient to fire, with plants expected to recover quickly.
As California's climate grows ever more hostile, a Joshua tree rescue plan takes shape
Conservation dilemma: balancing solar development with Joshua tree preservation.