Representatives Huffman and Schiff, alongside the Bay Area congressional delegates, introduced a bill to designate the Bay Area Ridge Trail as a National Scenic Trail, aiming to enhance its status and connect the remaining parts.

The Oakland Zoo announced the humane euthanasia of Lola the tiger due to a severe infection following a limp, underscoring issues in the cub-petting industry.

A coyote was filmed swimming to Alcatraz, a rare occurrence noted by experts and city cruisers with concerns for its wellbeing and survival prospects.

San Francisco invites residents to submit park improvement ideas, funded by the 2020 Health and Recovery Bond, with $6 million available via the Community Opportunity Fund.

Mountain View Police rescued a malnourished sea lion pup, "Babymac," and ensured its care at The Marine Mammal Center, underscoring the department's multifaceted role.

The Sierra Club sued the Interior Department, saying it withheld FOIA records about Secretarial Order 3431 and a QR-code review that led to removed park signage. The case could force disclosure of internal emails and visitor comments.

Researchers warn H5N1 that ravaged seals abroad could threaten northern elephant seals on California beaches as teams ramp up testing, surveillance and small vaccine trials. Local parks urge visitors to keep their distance.

Herz Recreation Center opened this week in McLaren Park, adding an 11,500-square-foot gym, multipurpose rooms and outdoor amenities to Sunnydale and Visitacion Valley.

An injured sea lion near Pier 39 has a fresh lower‑body wound that rescuers say could be a shark bite. The Marine Mammal Center is monitoring the animal and will only attempt a rescue when it can be done safely.

California State Parks announces controlled burns in Mount Diablo State Park to reduce wildfire risks and support ecosystem health between Jan 15 and Mar 15; timing depends on weather and air quality.

The San Francisco Zoo euthanized two longtime residents — Eno the lemur and Freckles the penguin — after sudden health declines; postmortem tests are pending.

CAL FIRE CZU plans a controlled burn in Huddart County Park to reduce wildfire risks by eliminating dead wood and maintaining fuel breaks. The operation is a preventive measure for community safety.

A BOEM draft would put Pacific waters back on the leasing map. Conservationists and coastal businesses warn the move could threaten tourism, sanctuaries and local jobs.