Elephant seals have returned to Point Reyes for breeding, with viewing areas set up for visitors during designated hours as part of efforts to protect the seals and their pups.

The Point Bonita Lighthouse in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is temporarily closed due to a landslide blocking the access trail, with reopening expected by Sunday, January 12.

A malnourished spider monkey was rescued from a DUI suspect’s Rolls Royce and is now recovering at Oakland Zoo, with authorities addressing both DUI and illegal exotic pet possession charges.

Northern fur seal pups thrive on the Farallon Islands off San Francisco, rebounding from past hunting pressures since their re-colonization in 1996, as shared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Point Reyes National Seashore celebrates the birth of the season's first elephant seal pup, urging visitors to respect the critical nursing period by observing beach closures and guidelines.

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.