Officials will close Grizzly Peak Boulevard from 4 a.m. July 4 through 5 a.m. July 5 to reduce wildfire risk tied to dry brush, Diablo winds and illegal fireworks. The coordinated closure affects several lookouts and will be enforced by multiple agencies.

A live‑cam scare in Big Bear ended with both eaglets safe: Sandy tumbled out of the nest but was later seen in a nearby tree, and brother Luna flew the next day. Locals are watching ahead of the July 4 holiday.

San Diego County placed Avenida Lunar beach in Coronado under an advisory effective July 1; officials advise avoiding water contact while tests continue.

HawkWatch International is searching for Stax, a missing Harris's hawk last seen in Sugar House. Neighbors are being asked to watch for the bird and report sightings.

Snook Haven’s riverfront rebuild is nearing substantial completion, with a new pier, pavilion and concession area in place and a fall 2026 reopening expected. The project aims to protect the site from future floods while keeping its Old Florida vibe.

Dashcam shows a young black bear running through Wilsonville late Monday as officers guided it toward the Willamette River. Wildlife officials say yearlings often roam this time of year.

Park rangers seek help identifying a tourist who damaged a Hopi headpiece inside the Desert View Watchtower on June 17. The artifact, by Fred Kabotie, is now secured while investigators gather tips.

Galveston's only private beach is closed for the first time in about 70 years after owners blamed a nearby drainage project for leaving the sand unstable.

APD says jet skis, wet bikes and motorized surfboards are banned on Lake Austin from sunset July 3 to sunrise July 5. Lake Patrol will enforce.

A 4-year-old male panther, UCFP507, was struck and killed on Corkscrew Road in Lee County. Officials are urging drivers to slow down and support panther conservation efforts.

Lawmakers approved funds and 54 staffing lines for the North Carolina Zoo’s 12.5‑acre Asia Continent, but zoo leaders warn more hires may be needed before it opens.

Freedom Plaza reopened with a refurbished fountain and a new statuary installation — including a returned Caesar Rodney statue and a Prison Ship Martyrs tribute.

Photos posted June 29 show a drone closing on a wild horse in Corolla. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund and Currituck County say operators must give the herd at least 50 feet of space.