San Diego's "Parks After Gark" initiative returns with activities at community parks on Thursday to Saturday evenings, offering free entertainment and food for families, aiming to enhance community ties and safety.

The Old Point Loma Lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument is closed until August for restoration, but other park areas remain open. The NPS is working to maintain the structure for future visitors.

Endangered Pacific pocket mice have been reintroduced to their habitat at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton through a partnership led by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

San Diego Humane Society hosts a pet adoption event on June 1, with waived fees and a Prepare Fair offering free microchips, ID tags, and licenses to current pet owners.

Birch Aquarium announces Shark Summer event with activities focused on shark education and conservation, including feedings, dives, and special programs to support shark population sustainability.

Two orphaned California black bear siblings were released into the San Bernardino National Forest after a year-long rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center.

San Diego Zoo celebrates the birth of a rare, bright orange François' langur monkey, marking a positive step for the endangered species' conservation.

San Diego City Council approved the De Anza Natural Plan to improve recreation and wetland restoration in De Anza Cove, pending California Coastal Commission approval.

San Diego celebrated the opening of Four Gee County Park in 4S Ranch with activities and amenities for locals and their dogs, reflecting a commitment to community and sustainability.

An injured mountain lion was rehabilitated by the San Diego Humane Society and released back into the wild in Central California with a GPS collar for monitoring.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps celebrates the hatching of five Little Blue Penguin chicks, marking a milestone in its penguin care and conservation efforts.

San Diego Humane Society declares a state of emergency, with dog populations at shelters reaching critical levels, and calls for community action to adopt, foster, and spay/neuter pets.

The Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego has opened a new Oceanside Trail, offering a safe, scenic hike and access to historic sites and tidepools.