Annie the falcon at UC Berkeley has a new mate after Lou's disappearance, as the breeding season commences, and bird watchers eagerly observe signs of nesting.

The Oakland Zoo provided a haven for a rescued marmoset named Estrela, emphasizing the struggle against illegal pet trade and the challenges of accommodating such animals.

San Francisco officials broke ground on the new $59 million Gene Friend Recreation Center, which will feature expanded facilities and is set to open by mid-2026.

A study by Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley found that coastal wetlands emit more methane than expected, challenging the belief that increased salinity reduces methane production.

San Francisco beaches are increasingly polluted with plastic waste, believed to originate from the city's sewer system and an old landfill, prompting local cleanup efforts and environmental concerns.

Napa County sells Calistoga Fairgrounds to the City of Calistoga for $2 million, allowing the preservation and rejuvenation of the historic community site.

The Conservation Fund acquires 3,654-acre Richmond Ranch in California for $16 million to preserve wildlife habitats and provide public recreational space.

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park's Stow Lake has been renamed Blue Heron Lake to shed its antisemitic ties to William W. Stow. The name change includes the roadway and boathouse, and follows community outreach and polling.

Two potential new lamprey species have been discovered in California by UC Davis researchers, prompting reconsideration of conservation efforts due to their significant genetic diversity.

Coyote Point Recreation Area faces closures including Magic Mountain Playground for maintenance, Eucalyptus Playground for repairs, parts of the Bluff Trail due to a landslide, and Knoll parking for storm debris storage.

Tunitas Creek Beach in San Mateo County is undergoing construction to add visitor facilities and stabilize the beach access trail. The iconic pink house was demolished to create new amenities.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has reduced the number of traps in the commercial Dungeness crab fishery to protect whales, effective January 18, with a 64-hour pre-soak starting January 15.

Several trails at Junipero Serra Park are temporarily closed for tree removal and storm damage assessment, and visitors are advised to heed signs and exercise caution on affected paths.