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…
Coco is a stunning Siamese with a sweet heart – Orange County Register
Breed: Siamese Age: About 5 years Sex: Spayed female Coco’s story: Coco has overcome a lot in her…
Headline: Why is a little bird tapping on a Los Gatos window?
DEAR JOAN: I live in the foothills and for the past two weeks, every morning between 7 and 7:30,…
Santa Cruz mountain lions among those now considered ‘threatened’ in California – Santa Cruz Sentinel
By Rachel Becker Just weeks after a mountain lion wandered into San Francisco, state officials voted to permanently…
Protection for California mountain lions could become permanent – The Mercury News
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS — The Santa Cruz Mountains are home to plenty of iconic species, from banana slugs…
How do animals know it’s safe to eat mushrooms in Sunnyvale yard?
DEAR JOAN: Recently I noticed mushrooms growing at the base of one of the juniper trees in the…
California snake endangered since the 1960s prepares to make a comeback
In an unassuming building at the San Francisco Zoo, 115 brilliantly colored baby snakes are being fattened up…
Coyote Valley’s plan for wildlife crossings – Monterey Herald
From Highway 101 to Monterey Road, traffic in Silicon Valley has become deadly for wildlife trying to move…
Older San Jose dog’s late-night barking keeping her owners awake
DEAR JOAN: Stella, our 14-year-old Havanese dog, has always been an easy dog to live with but she…