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An update on Oakland's internet-famous duck couple, now settled in at their "forever home" in Marin
They've been called "Oakland's cutest couple" and "Ebony and Ivory" and various other things, but a pair of domesticated ducks that were evidently dropped off at Lake Merritt last year to fend for themselves have officially settled into new digs at a rescue sanctuary for injured or neglected farm animals in Marin County. Read More
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Internet-famous Lake Merritt duck couple gets rescue shelter home to treat their injuries
The bonded, black and white duck couple have become rock stars on Twitter and Reddit, but they’ve been enduring some serious pain and suffering behind the feathers. Read More
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Cat lovers furious that East Bay Regional Park District is shooting feral felines
At least a dozen feral cats have been shot and killed by park authorities at Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline, and animal lovers are up in arms over the aggressive tactics. Read More
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East Bay's new shoreline park opens more than 50 years after conception
East Bay Regional Parks’ newest park opened this week, spanning 45 acres of Oakland’s historic shoreline and reusing some of the old Bay Bridge’s foundation for public space. Read More
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East Bay parks district says trails are open, but hikers say otherwise
Socially distanced hiking is a release valve for Oaklanders sheltered in place, but local trails aren't as open as officials claim they should be. Read More
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New California Trail exhibit opens at Oakland Zoo
Three years in the making, the Zoo's state wildlife exhibit is now open to the public. Read More
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State Commission Approves $52M Caltrans Bay Bridge Park
Caltrans is moving forward with plans to create a recreation area on converted piers of the old Bay Bridge. Read More
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Take Root: OMCA Exhibit Spotlights City's Agricultural Community
The interactive exhibit gathers stories from local farmers and gardeners. Read More
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Officials Sign Lease For Hub Of New Waterfront 'Gateway Park'
Once constructed, the park will connect to the Bay Bridge's pedestrian and bike paths. Read More
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Pollen Nation: Inside 'The Ranch At Dogtown'
At her urban farm, Kathryn Porter keeps bees, chickens and raises fresh vegetables. Read More
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RIP, Tiki: Oakland Zoo Announces Death Of 28-Year-Old Giraffe
Tiki reached 95 in equivalent human years and helped zookeepers create new medical treatments for giraffes. Read More
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As Wildfires Blaze, Air Quality Worsens
The North Bay fires will continue to bring "unprecedented levels of air pollution." Read More
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Scenes From A Foggy Solar Eclipse In San Francisco & Oakland
Despite the fog, skywatchers across the Bay Area did their best to get a glimpse of today's celestial event. Read More
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Third-Graders Lobby For An Oakland First: An Official City Bird
The black crowned night heron is seen all over the city and nests in large groups downtown. Read More
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Toxic Algae Closes Lake Temescal For Swimmers
The algae can lead to skin rashes in humans and can kill dogs and small animals. Read More
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Berkeley-based Earthquake Rattles San Francisco And Oakland
Around the Bay Area, people reacted as they felt the earth move beneath them. Read More
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Lake Merritt's Bonsai Garden Under Renovation
The garden's oldest specimen is more than 1600 years old. Read More
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Some Neglected Animals From City's Nature Center Require Lifelong Care
Some animals have been adopted, but others may never be healthy enough to leave rescue centers. Read More
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After Delays, Oakland Zoo Opens New Gondola, Hilltop Restaurant
The first portion of the zoo's California Trail expansion opens with an electric gondola and hilltop restaurant. Read More
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Rotary Nature Center's Future Unclear Amidst Animal Neglect Investigation
The center has been closed since March as an investigation tries to determine how 13 animals came to be neglected. Read More
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River Otter Pups Make Oakland Zoo Debut
Si'ahl, Imnaha and Talulah are just beginning to eat fish and meat. Read More
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Tiny North Oakland Park To Get A Little Bigger
Thanks to pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects, the little park will expand its footprint. Read More
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Oakland's Black-Crowned Night Herons 'Just About At Their Peak,' Says Wildlife Expert
These highly adaptable birds often eat near Lake Merritt, but they live Downtown. Read More
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Fire Damages Historic Abandoned Library, Shuts Out Community Garden Project
Since the fire, city officials erected a locked gate around the site, restricting access for gardeners and volunteers. Read More
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Police, DPW Crews Clear Homeless Village Near MLK Way & 36th Street
A neighbor said the encampment "trashed" the "one semi-nice thing in this neighborhood." Read More
