Point Reyes beach closed for elephant seal breeding season
The annual ritual has brought the bulls back to Drakes Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Are salmon native to San Jose? South Bay volunteers are hopeful for an answer
After a few years of recording the salmon that have spawned and died in San...
San Jose mom worried her daughter isn’t being realistic about dog’s quality of life
And a reader wonders whether hummingbird feeders are better or worse for the birds' diets...
Santa Cruz Wharf collapse: Gulls, the Coastal Commission and construction limitations
Repairs on the wharf, damaged by last winter’s storms, were delayed by strict permitting requirements,...
“Friendly” pod of orcas, CA51, make another appearance off California coast
The family is well-known among California whale-watching enthusiasts, with a reputation for playfully interacting with...
Why bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemic
The poop, or guano, of infected birds is teeming with viruses. Out of all known...
How do you ‘grow’ an endangered starfish? Bay Area scientists are finding out
The return of kelp forests in northern California will depend in part on the return...
Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu
An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu,...