The Bay's Crab Fishing Season Is Closing Early to Protect WhalesCommercial crab fishing will be closed in the Bay Area by May 1 to protect whales.A new bakery focused on English muffins will open in the Castro.
Mountain lion cub was hit by car. See his 'promising recovery' in CaliforniaA mountain lion cub is recovering well after trauma and nearing readiness to return to the wild after a car accident.
More than a dozen sea lions along the Malibu coast are reported sick. What's making them ill?At least 14 sea lions are ill off Malibu due to harmful algal blooms' neurotoxin, domoic acid.
'Gentle giant' rarely seen in Southern California waters stuns boaters. See videoA rare basking shark sighting occurred during a whale-watching tour in Southern California, highlighting the unusual presence of these gentle giants in warmer waters.
Seabirds fatten up on anchovies near Santa Cruz Wharf, harborSooty shearwaters congregate off the Santa Cruz coast each summer, relying on anchovies for sustenance during their migration.
More than a dozen sea lions along the Malibu coast are reported sick. What's making them ill?At least 14 sea lions are ill off Malibu due to harmful algal blooms' neurotoxin, domoic acid.
'Gentle giant' rarely seen in Southern California waters stuns boaters. See videoA rare basking shark sighting occurred during a whale-watching tour in Southern California, highlighting the unusual presence of these gentle giants in warmer waters.
Seabirds fatten up on anchovies near Santa Cruz Wharf, harborSooty shearwaters congregate off the Santa Cruz coast each summer, relying on anchovies for sustenance during their migration.
California bill would allow hounding' of bears by pursuers with dogsCalifornia lawmaker proposes legalizing hounding bears to manage population and reduce human encounters.
A dozen wolves collared in California as officials seek to track the growing populationCalifornia officials collared 12 gray wolves to enhance monitoring and support for ranchers dealing with livestock predation.
Gray wolf population growing fast in California up sixfold in the past five yearsThe gray wolf's resurgence in California represents a significant ecological recovery and reflects changing perceptions about wildlife in the region.
California's Monarch Butterfly Population Plummets to Second-Lowest Ever in Latest Annual CountCalifornia's monarch butterfly population has drastically declined to just over 9,000 in 2024, raising serious conservation concerns.
'Amazing': New data shows endangered Calif. animal's record-breaking comebackThe gray wolf population in California has rebounded significantly, with 30 new pups born this spring and a total of seven packs now present.
Gray wolf population growing fast in California up sixfold in the past five yearsThe gray wolf's resurgence in California represents a significant ecological recovery and reflects changing perceptions about wildlife in the region.
California's Monarch Butterfly Population Plummets to Second-Lowest Ever in Latest Annual CountCalifornia's monarch butterfly population has drastically declined to just over 9,000 in 2024, raising serious conservation concerns.
'Amazing': New data shows endangered Calif. animal's record-breaking comebackThe gray wolf population in California has rebounded significantly, with 30 new pups born this spring and a total of seven packs now present.
Man jogs past bear cub - and angry mama bear charges him in California neighborhoodA jogger was chased by an adult bear while jogging in California, sustaining injuries before escaping by climbing onto a parked SUV.
After car kills Mountain Lion in Portola Valley, wildlife workers rescue 3 cubsThree lion cubs were rescued after their mother was killed in a car accident on Portola Valley Road.The cubs are currently recovering at the Oakland Zoo and cannot be re-released into the wild.
Man jogs past bear cub - and angry mama bear charges him in California neighborhoodA jogger was chased by an adult bear while jogging in California, sustaining injuries before escaping by climbing onto a parked SUV.
After car kills Mountain Lion in Portola Valley, wildlife workers rescue 3 cubsThree lion cubs were rescued after their mother was killed in a car accident on Portola Valley Road.The cubs are currently recovering at the Oakland Zoo and cannot be re-released into the wild.
Tarantulas are on the move in California. Here's why you might see more giant spidersTarantula mating season in California is from September to mid-November, increasing sightings of these large spiders on trails.
A deadly fungus that has killed millions of bats may have arrived in Southern CaliforniaThe spread of a cold-loving fungus in California poses a serious threat to bat populations across the state.
Rare Bay Area owls earn temporary legal protectionThe California Fish and Game Commission has voted to protect the burrowing owl temporarily under the state Endangered Species Act.
The beloved banana slug becomes California's official state slugThe banana slug is now California's state slug, highlighting its ecological and cultural importance.
Officials seek information about sea lion shot dead on scenic Calif. beachA sea lion found shot in Orange County has prompted a $20,000 reward for information, highlighting ongoing illegal shootings of marine mammals.
4 wolves spotted near Lake Tahoe amid uptick of reported sightings in the areaRecent wolf sightings in Hope Valley have prompted monitoring actions by California wildlife officials due to the wolves' endangered status.
'It's really sad': River dries up abruptly in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fishRapid desiccation of the Kern River astonishes residents and ecologists, revealing significant ecological consequences after court ruling on upstream water management.
How do I keep rattlesnakes out of my California backyard? Stay safe with these expert tipsSnakes, particularly rattlesnakes, thrive in California during spring and summer. Understanding their behavior and eliminating water sources can help keep them out of your backyard.
Deadly brain disease found in two California deerThe presence of chronic wasting disease in California deer poses a threat to the state's wildlife populations and warrants increased surveillance efforts.