A black bear perched in a backyard tree drew neighbors and cameras in Altadena Sunday, part of ongoing foothills sightings.

Grafton police warn of increased black bear sightings in North Grafton and urge residents to remove bird feeders and secure trash to prevent habituation.

Bright-blue Velella velella have washed ashore in huge numbers along California’s coast, carpeting beaches from the Bay Area to Southern California while experts say they’re mostly harmless.

A California bill would shift state demonstration forests from a logging-first mission toward restoration and invite tribes into co-management of ancestral redwood lands.

A bobcat was spotted near South Holly and East Dry Creek in Centennial; deputies warn residents to keep pets inside and report aggressive behavior.

San Diego County closed the Campland beachline in Mission Bay after water tests flagged contamination. Swimmers, paddlers and pets should avoid water contact while samples are retested.

An off-duty Brisbane officer guided a malnourished sea lion pup off a highway ramp and into The Marine Mammal Center's care. The pup is now in veterinary treatment.

An 11-month-old female mountain lion that spent five months at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue was released back into northern California and fitted with tracking gear.

NOAA and local partners recovered a dead Hawaiian monk seal off Nanakuli; a necropsy is planned and officials urged the public to report sightings to the wildlife hotline.

A coyote was seen sunning in North Beach on Friday; Animal Care & Control responded and reminded residents how to report sightings.

Storms and high water have chewed through Sheridan Park's bluff; neighbors launched a petition and a May 19 town hall could push Milwaukee County to act.

Auburn police warned neighbors after a bear was seen on Marilyn Drive, urging removal of feeders and secured trash to keep wildlife away. Simple yard steps can reduce encounters.

A January Interior directive is prompting managers to roll back hunting limits at dozens of park units, from Cape Cod to Jean Lafitte, drawing cheers and warnings. Officials say safety closures remain but implementation is already underway.