San Francisco's Waller Street Skate Park has been renamed Zion Skate Plaza in honor of the late skateboarder and community advocate, Zion Williams Gaines.

San Francisco's UN Skate Plaza expands with new features, continuing its legacy as a vibrant community hub, including an inclusive skate space and various free events and classes.

The Oakland Zoo euthanized Sequoia, an 11-year-old wolf, due to health decline, marking his loss with tributes and reflections on his life and legacy.

The San Francisco Rec and Park Department, with volunteers and partners, launches a dune replanting project at Ocean Beach to combat erosion and climate change effects.

Oscar Jonesy, a 43-year-old male gorilla at San Francisco Zoo, died unexpectedly after a medical procedure despite revival efforts. His death affects the zoo's gorilla troop dynamics, and the cause awaits necropsy results.

The UN Skate Plaza in San Francisco is expanding to include new features for young and beginner skaters, with skateable art by Alexis Sablone. The project is a part of efforts to revitalize the Civic Center area.

A moderate earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 3.7 magnitude near the San Francisco Zoo. No significant damage was reported.

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.