WildCare, a wildlife rehabilitation center in San Rafael, has started relocating temporarily for a $24 million renovation, coordinating animal care with partners during the move.

A young humpback whale was seen in Half Moon Bay's harbor, believed to have made a navigational mistake. Officials are monitoring it, urging the public to keep their distance.

The Old Saint Hilary's Open Space Preserve in Marin County expanded by acquiring the 110-acre Easton Point, preventing development and preserving the land for $42.1 million.

Tourist spending in California's 28 national parks generated $3.2 billion in 2023, supporting nearly 40,000 jobs and contributing $5.1 billion to the state economy.

Invasive shothole borers, small beetles capable of damaging trees, have been confirmed in San José, threatening local flora. The County of Santa Clara Agriculture Division urges public help in identifying and managing the infestation.

The Point Bonita Lighthouse Bridge in the Bay Area closes indefinitely for inspection and repairs due to corrosion. Visitors can still view the lighthouse from a distance but can't enter it.

An Oakland science teacher and his friend encountered a 14-foot great white shark while kayaking in Half Moon Bay. The peaceful encounter was captured on video and widely shared on social media.

The San Francisco leaf-cutter bee, not seen since 1980, was recently rediscovered in Marin County by the Tamalpais Bee Lab's community science program.

Maxwell Farms Regional Park's first renovation phase is complete, featuring new sports fields, expanded parking, disability access, and environmentally friendly infrastructure.

Castro Street will soon have six fewer palm trees after the San Francisco Department of Public Works held a hearing on removing them last week.

Golden Gate Park's Middle Lake has undergone an environmental revival, increasing its size and enhancing local wildlife habitats, with new trails and amenities for visitors.

Sonoma County Regional Parks acquired the 100-Acre Ranch, expanding Hood Mountain Regional Park to over 3,700 acres, which benefits conservation and recreation.

San Francisco's Embarcadero Plaza is slated for redevelopment, potentially turning it into a park with lawns, kiosks, and art, with multiple stakeholders involved in the planning.