An almost extinct species, the Santa Cruz kangaroo rat, critical to the local ecosystem, has recently been rediscovered in the Sierra Azul Open Space after more than 75 years, leaving researchers hopeful for the species' future.

The search ended Thursday for the missing Titanic-exploring submersible, OceanGate's Titan, with the Coast Guard confirming that it had identified a piece of the vessel among a debris field spotted by a remote-controlled device near the site of the famous ship's wreckage. 

Despite the wet winter, wildfires have already started in the Bay Area and beyond. Cal Fire is urging preparation for the season ahead.

Visit the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers and experience the smell (and sight!) of a rare Corpse flower, which is set to bloom in the next two weeks!

Family of Palo Alto embark on sailboat voyage only to be attacked by a pod of orcas in the Gulf of Gibraltar, leaving them stranded and needing rescue.

Black bear spotted in Marin County front yard, as captured on security camera. WildCare director explains how to help keep bears away and protect homes.

A 7-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after experiencing symptoms consistent with a rattlesnake bite at Mt. Diablo State Park. Park authorities urge hikers to remain cautious and alert on trails during rattlesnake season.

Experience the power of water as two of California's largest reservoirs, Lake Oroville and Lake Shasta, reach full capacity and put their newly renovated spillways to the test.

San Jose's Happy Hollow Zoo welcomes critically endangered baby lemurs, raising awareness of their shrinking wild population.

Oakland Zoo welcomes its first-ever white-handed gibbon baby, as the endangered species sets a milestone at the zoo.

Discover the remarkable return of the wolverine to California, an animal not seen in the state for 100 years! Enjoy video of this rare creature spotted in Yosemite and the Sierras in May 2021.

Witness the rare sighting of 24 orcas off the Farallon Islands, believed to be preying on seal and baby whale pups.

A plan to reintroduce sea otters to the Bay Area is gaining momentum, with hopes of restoring crucial links in the San Francisco Bay's food chain and rebuilding kelp forests along the coast.