The California Dungeness crab fishery opens on January 5, with a 50% trap reduction to protect marine life, impacting California's lucrative crab market.

The San Francisco Zoo welcomes a new Bactrian camel to its Asian Conservation Zone, aiding in the effort to conserve the critically endangered species.

The San Francisco Zoo closed its African and South American aviaries as a precaution against bird flu after finding an infected wild hawk on its property.

The Point Reyes National Seashore will remove the tule elk fence at Tomales Point, favoring wildlife over ranching concerns, following a Finding of No Significant Impact decision.

The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park has renovated its Pagoda Plaza, incorporating a new design that includes two pathways, historical stones, and 60-year-old pines, enhancing this San Francisco cultural site.

CDFW maintains crab trap restrictions in certain zones to protect whales and delays Dungeness crab season due to high domoic acid levels and entanglement risks.

The East Bay Regional Park District celebrated its 90th anniversary with state officials recognizing its contribution to park conservation and public service.

Napa County plans to buy 874-acre Skyline Wilderness Park from California for $7.26 million, ensuring its continued use as a recreation and conservation area.

Mayor London Breed announced a plan to transform Embarcadero Plaza into a vibrant park in downtown San Francisco in collaboration with BXP Inc. and the Downtown SF Partnership.

The Ninth and Lincoln entrance of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco has been upgraded with new plazas, landscaping, and safety features, enhancing the gateway to the park.

Tilden Regional Park's South Park Drive is closed to vehicles from Nov 1 to Mar 31, 2025, for newt migration, allowing safe crossing for the amphibians.

Pond Farm Pottery was celebrated as a National Historic Landmark with a plaque dedication, recognizing Marguerite Wildenhain's influence on the American Studio Pottery Movement.

California's commercial Dungeness crab season start has been postponed until at least December 1 to protect migrating humpback whales, while recreational crabbing begins November 2 with restrictions.