Ghost, SoCal’s beloved giant Pacific octopus in Long Beach, has died
Ghost, the Long Beach Aquarium’s beloved giant Pacific octopus, has died, the aquarium announced in a news release.…
Sacramento Zoo set to discuss expansion plans with city council
The Sacramento Zoo is proposing to expand its footprint by approximately 5.8 acres, with city leaders set to…
Bear swipes woman walking dog in Monrovia; incident reported as ‘unusual’
An adult black bear swiped a woman with its claw on Saturday in Monrovia in what police described…
Habitat for Humanity volunteers build custom playhouses for children on Giving Tuesday
It looks a lot like Santa’s workshop inside a massive warehouse in downtown Sacramento, where Habitat for Humanity…
Sacramento veterans receive home improvement help from volunteers
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento launched a special program on Veterans Day that will both help and…
Wild bear breaks into California zoo, is found communing with the captive bears
A wild, very “polite” and possibly lonely black bear recently paid a visit to its neighbors at a…
California Condors are making a comeback in East Bay
The elusive and illustrious California Condor is making a major comeback in the Bay Area, stretching its wings…
California Condors are making a comeback in East Bay
The elusive and illustrious California Condor is making a major comeback in the Bay Area, stretching its wings…
Plan to prevent fires with fuel breaks is ‘counterproductive’
Oct. 18, 2025 7 AM PT To the editor: The decision by Los Angeles County to bulldoze, chain-saw…