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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Bear attacks two 87-year-olds inside their home near South Lake Tahoe

One of the homeowners found the bear as he entered his garage around 4:30 a.m., according to a news release from the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The man subsequently backed away, but the bear scratched his hand and followed him into the house, the department said. While in the house, the bear also scratched the other homeowner. Eventually, the bear left the house. Both residents had minor injuries and were released from the hospital, the department said.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Lake Tahoe skating rink gets visit from unusual local - a black bear named Charlie

The ice had probably just frozen over when one of our employees, Danny, spotted Charlie skating and got that photo,
Environment
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

8 Stunning Desert Resorts in the UAE

UAE desert resorts combine dramatic dune vistas, abundant wildlife, private pool villas, luxury amenities, dining variety, and activities for romantic, family, and eco-minded stays.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Labor Day Headlines: Woman Stabbed Near Civic Center

Bay Area news: apartment stabbing, three fatal gunshot victims in Carmichael, AI-related job cuts, overdose vigil, coastal rip current warnings, and rising mountain lion sightings.
Bicycling
fromBikemag
4 months ago

Cougar Sightings and Attacks Near Popular Trails have this Community on Alert

Increased cougar sightings prompt alerts for mountain bikers, highlighted by an attack on a child in Olympic National Park.
National Football League
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Famous Yosemite viewpoint overrun with rodents on holiday weekend

Wildlife encounters at Yosemite reveal problems with tourists feeding animals, exemplified by an aggressive squirrel incident.
Agriculture
fromCyclingnews
4 months ago

An unexpected fan: wild bear surprise spectator of race convoy at Sibiu Tour stage - video

A wild brown bear observed the Sibiu Tour stage but left before the stage completed.
Pets
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Cindy Adams: Connie Stevens is in need of some healing tunes

Connie Stevens, now 86 and in a nursing home, won't perform again, highlighting the passage of time and the unpredictability of life.
San Jose Sharks
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Surfer survives shark bite to board in rare encounter at Bay Area beach

A surfer's close encounter with a shark left him shaken but unharmed, highlighting the unpredictability of ocean encounters.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago

Mountain lion sightings rattle Bay Area neighborhoods

Mountain lion sightings in northern Fairfield neighborhoods have prompted officials to issue warnings and residents are advised to exercise caution.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Rattlesnake advisory issued for huge swath of Bay Area parklands

Residents in the East Bay are urged to be cautious of rattlesnake encounters as warmer weather increases snake activity.
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