Rochester Junior Women’s Club celebrates 70 years of service – The Oakland Press
For nearly 70 years, the Rochester Junior Women’s Club has quietly woven service, philanthropy and friendship into the…
Meet Lab Becker, your handsome, loyal sidekick – Orange County Register
Breed: Labrador retriever Age: 3 years Sex: Neutered male Size: 80 pounds Becker’s story: Becker is a striking…
What’s causing a dearth of snails in an Oakland garden?
DEAR JOAN: Decades ago, garden snails were ubiquitous. They would leave tiny silver trails of slime on the…
What’s causing a dearth of snails in an Oakland garden?
DEAR JOAN: Decades ago, garden snails were ubiquitous. They would leave tiny silver trails of slime on the…
Siamese Coco captivates with her eyes of blue – Orange County Register
Breed: Siamese Age: About 5 years Sex: Spayed female Coco’s story: Coco has overcome a lot in her…
Oakland Zoo’s two tigers rescued together from a roadside zoo die just months apart – Times Herald Online
Oakland Zoo’s last rescued tiger, Mia, died on Wednesday after her veterinary team determined she had cancer that…
Oakland Zoo’s two tigers rescued together from a roadside zoo die just months apart – The Press Democrat
Oakland Zoo’s last rescued tiger, Mia, died on Wednesday after her veterinary team determined she had cancer that…
Why are crows pecking away at a freshly painted wall in Alameda?
DEAR JOAN: We have been noticing an odd behavior with the crows. Our local senior center was painted…
5 fantastic Whale Festivals in Northern California for spring 2026 – Monterey Herald
It’s that time of year, when beautiful, barnacle-covered behemoths migrate right off the coast of California. To celebrate…
Lab Apple is a wise old soul looking for a quiet home – Orange County Register
Breed: Labrador retriever Age: 7 years Sex: Spayed female Size: 50 pounds Apple’s story: Some animals don’t ask…
Yolo Basin Foundation set to host California Duck Days wildlife festival on April 25 – Daily Democrat
Yolo Basin Foundation is hosting Northern California’s wetlands and wildlife festival, California Duck Days, on Saturday, April 25,…
Oakland animal shelter’s euthanasia crisis abates for now
Earlier this month I started getting emails from animal lovers saying, “Did you know that the Oakland city…