A Chimney Rock webcam captured two people throwing rocks at a resting elephant seal; park officials are asking for help to identify them. Investigators are reviewing livestream footage.

Corte Madera approved up to $335,000 to replace the fenced Town Park playground. The project combines a nearly $83K grant with town funds and could begin in February.

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.

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.

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.

A newly opened 547‑acre Sonoma Coast preserve is overflowing into the Bodega Harbour neighborhood, prompting town halls and possible 'No Parking' rules. Neighbors want quick fixes.

Gray whales have been seen in San Francisco Bay weeks earlier than usual; researchers are tracking the visitors and training mariners to reduce ship strikes.

A Bolinas citizens group filed an alternative petition to protect Duxbury Reef that emphasizes education, signage and adaptive management instead of a full fishing ban. State staff will review competing filings ahead of regional hearings this spring.

A dead gray whale was found near the Golden Gate Bridge and towed to Angel Island for a necropsy. Scientists will test tissue samples to determine cause.

Bay Area redwoods are showing thinning crowns and brown foliage as summertime fog and water supplies shrink. Scientists and conservation groups warn coordinated protection and restoration are needed.