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California's 2024 Dungeness crab season postponed to protect whales

California delays Dungeness crab season for the sixth year due to concerns about humpback whale entanglements and advocacy for safer fishing gear.

Young bears saved after mom's death return to wild, California video shows

Two rescued black bear cubs returned to the wild after being raised by San Diego Humane Society.
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Officials confirm first documented fatal black bear attack in California history

First fatal black bear attack in California confirmed in Sierra County.

Man shoots bear that bit him while he was looking for his dog, California deputies say

A Sierra County man shot and killed a bear that bit him and got into a standoff with his dog.
The injured bear had to be euthanized and will be tested for rabies.

Officials confirm first documented fatal black bear attack in California history

First fatal black bear attack in California confirmed in Sierra County.

Man shoots bear that bit him while he was looking for his dog, California deputies say

A Sierra County man shot and killed a bear that bit him and got into a standoff with his dog.
The injured bear had to be euthanized and will be tested for rabies.
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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.

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.
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