San Francisco's annual picnic possibly sets a world record for the largest gathering of three-legged dogs, with 94 attendees. The event focuses on community and celebrating dogs' resilience.

Biologists at Point Reyes have discovered new snowy plover nests, boosting the season's total to 33, with 14 chicks fledged. Predation by ravens is a concern, prompting new conservation strategies.

A dead juvenile humpback whale washed ashore at Cowell Ranch State Beach in Half Moon Bay, prompting concerns over marine life safety in the Bay Area.

San Francisco's Recreation and Park Department begins its annual sand redistribution at Ocean Beach to prevent sand encroachment onto the Great Highway, with temporary road closures in effect during the maintenance.

27 malnourished Brown pelicans were released in Sausalito after rehabilitation, marking progress in the effort to address their starvation crisis linked to environmental issues.

CDFW released nearly one million Chinook salmon into San Pablo Bay, marking the first such event in 40 years to help rebuild salmon populations affected by drought and deficiencies.

Golden Gate Fields racetrack in Northern California has closed after 83 years, with fans and employees expressing sadness, and animal rights activists seeing it as progress.

A leading wolf researcher told a San Francisco audience about the baffling transformation of wolves into dogs tens of thousands of years ago. New evidence suggests wolves may have domesticated themselves—but the "how" remains a mystery.

San Francisco celebrates the opening of Panorama Park on Yerba Buena Island, featuring art and panoramic views, as part of the city's sustainable development plans.

A new 13-month-old male giraffe arrived at the Oakland Zoo from Louisiana, joining the African Savanna exhibit. The zoo is hosting a public naming contest, with choices including Enzi, Nuru, and Kovu.

Alcatraz Island has a new falcon webcam showcasing peregrine falcon chicks, providing viewers with a live HD look into their growth and daily activities.

The necropsy of a gray whale found in Alameda indicates a vessel strike as the cause of death, with details of its injuries and ongoing research shared by the California Academy of Sciences and The Marine Mammal Center.

The sea lion population at San Francisco's Pier 39 hits a seven-year peak with 820 individuals, linked to a rich food supply from nearby Farallon Islands.