California is waiving the $50 Historian Passport fee for a limited time, offering free entry to more than 30 state historic parks from Juneteenth through the end of 2026.

Dozens of shopping carts were spotted in the Colma Creek marsh along the Bay Trail; locals and Save The Bay say cleanup is needed.

A mountain lion that wandered into Redwood City's Roosevelt neighborhood was tranquilized and taken by wildlife crews Monday morning. Officials urged neighbors to keep pets inside while crews worked.

A fawn kept in a dog crate outside a Sonoma County home was seized by wildlife officers; one person cited and the animal sent to a licensed rehab center.

Yosemite has declared the start of its 2026 fire season and is urging visitors to follow campfire, smoking and parking rules as fuels dry. Park officials warn restrictions could tighten as conditions worsen.

A young Yurok condor known as B9 flew into Oregon in mid‑May, the first documented free‑flying condor in the state since 1904, marking a milestone for the tribal restoration program.

Trail camera footage captured three mule deer using California’s first state‑highway wildlife overpass in Siskiyou County. Officials say the crossing and fencing aim to reduce deadly collisions and reconnect habitat.

A new PNAS study finds climate predicts whether invasive plants mimic natives or diverge and flower earlier, giving managers a clear triage tool.

A one-year-old wallaby found abandoned in a carrier is now safe at San Francisco Animal Care & Control and being evaluated for adoption.

Oakland Zoo says its newborn southern pudu died on Wednesday; veterinarians are monitoring parents Riley and Gizmo as staff investigate a suspected illness.

An adult gray whale about 12 meters long washed ashore near Marina Park; the city says scientists will perform a necropsy and agencies are coordinating the response.

Animal Control officers responded to two aggressive wild turkey encounters in Alameda this week; officials urge residents to keep pets leashed and remove food attractants.

As it marks 50 years, the Land Trust of Napa County names a new CEO, backs a half‑cent wildfire tax and shifts toward strategic acquisitions and stewardship.