A fawn kept in a dog crate outside a Sonoma County home was seized by wildlife officers; one person cited and the animal sent to a licensed rehab center.

Five orphaned black bear cubs released in November 2025 hibernated successfully and returned healthy, state wildlife officials say. The fall release was an experimental test.

As it marks 50 years, the Land Trust of Napa County names a new CEO, backs a half‑cent wildfire tax and shifts toward strategic acquisitions and stewardship.