A new acoustic study found zero spotted owl calls in Washington's Cascades north of Seattle, as invasive barred owls dominate the region.

Over 250 neighbors signed a petition to save the McDonald District redwood, and one wheelchair user says she'd rather navigate the buckled sidewalk than lose the tree.

A judge dismissed neighbors' challenge to Petaluma's plan for Lafferty Ranch, clearing a legal hurdle for docent‑led access to the 270‑acre preserve.