The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved $1.8 million for the Kelly Creek Protection Project to expand Helen Putnam Regional Park by 47 acres, while allowing for some residential development.

Rangers and local agencies successfully rescued a horse from a steep ravine in Point Reyes using a low angle ropes system and coordinated efforts to bring the animal to safety.

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.

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

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed commercial Dungeness crab fishing in several zones to protect humpback whales from gear entanglement.

The Marin County Large Animal Rescue Team successfully rescued a horse trapped in a muddy ditch in Novato, working with local agencies to extract the animal unharmed.

Limantour and Mount Vision Roads at Point Reyes are closed through Monday due to storm damage. Drakes Beach Road and Lighthouse Visitor Center are open limited hours, weather permitting, but the lighthouse stairs are closed.

A fishing vessel named The Aleutian Storm ran aground at Salmon Creek Beach in Sonoma County, prompting a temporary closure for a salvage operation coordinated by various agencies. Beachgoers are advised to follow updates and posted signs.

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

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.

Sonoma County invests $14 million from a sales tax increase into park improvements, including playgrounds, sports facilities, and maintenance, with future projects planned.

The endangered California Freshwater Shrimp has been spotted further up Olema Creek by the Point Reyes Fisheries Team, indicating a positive trend in their conservation.

Several pets were reported lost and brought to a Napa County shelter between Dec 21-26, including cats, dogs, and rabbits, with the shelter seeking to reunite them with their owners.