Concord fire damages reptile business, donut shop
A fire in Concord early Tuesday damaged several businesses, including a donut shop and a reptile store.Video shows smoke coming out of Hoffmann's Reptiles, a donut shop and a hair salon on Concord Boulevard at 3 a.m.
A fire in Concord early Tuesday damaged several businesses, including a donut shop and a reptile store.Video shows smoke coming out of Hoffmann's Reptiles, a donut shop and a hair salon on Concord Boulevard at 3 a.m.
Donations flood in to help model donkey behind 'Donkey' in Shrek movie
A famous but aging donkey is getting an outpouring of support. His medical care, and that of his two pasture-mates, is getting expensive. Now, they're getting a big boost from the Palo Alto city council and from fans around the world.
A famous but aging donkey is getting an outpouring of support. His medical care, and that of his two pasture-mates, is getting expensive. Now, they're getting a big boost from the Palo Alto city council and from fans around the world.
'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
Fishermen in Mississippi pull off dramatic rescue of 38 dogs treading water
Two anglers and their fishing guide heard barking from a distance while fishing in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.
Two anglers and their fishing guide heard barking from a distance while fishing in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.
Animals 'used for beastiality' among dozens rescued from dilapidated school bus in Pennsylvania: SPCA
Animal welfare workers in Pennsylvania say at least two animals "used for bestiality purposes" were among over two dozen rescued from a ramshackle school bus.
Animal welfare workers in Pennsylvania say at least two animals "used for bestiality purposes" were among over two dozen rescued from a ramshackle school bus.
Dead humpback whale washes ashore in Half Moon Bay
A dead humpback whale washed ashore at Cowell Ranch State Beach in Half Moon Bay.
A dead humpback whale washed ashore at Cowell Ranch State Beach in Half Moon Bay.
California woman was harassed by black bear before fatal mauling
Patrice Miller, 71, had been harassed by an aggressive black bear in her small Northern California town for months before it broke into her home and killed her last year.
Patrice Miller, 71, had been harassed by an aggressive black bear in her small Northern California town for months before it broke into her home and killed her last year.
Baby pig runs on the loose through Sebastopol streets
One little piglet gave Sebastopol police officers a run for their money when it ran through city streets Thursday afternoon.
One little piglet gave Sebastopol police officers a run for their money when it ran through city streets Thursday afternoon.
Pit bulls involved in violent attack on SF man euthanized
The two pit bulls that attacked a man walking home from the gym have been euthanized, according to San Francisco Animal Control.
The two pit bulls that attacked a man walking home from the gym have been euthanized, according to San Francisco Animal Control.
The Great Escape: Camels break loose at Ohio amusement park
An Ohio amusement park had to figure out how to corral two camels that broke out of their enclosure at the park’s petting zoo.
An Ohio amusement park had to figure out how to corral two camels that broke out of their enclosure at the park’s petting zoo.
Rare intersex kitten defies feline genetics, surprises vets at Oregon shelter
“It was like spotting a unicorn," Clinic Manager Bailey Shelton said.
“It was like spotting a unicorn," Clinic Manager Bailey Shelton said.
Mama bear, frightened cub rescued from large tree in Northern California
Police and firefighters in Eureka responded to an unusual call on Monday– after a mother bear and her cub ended up in a large tree near a store parking lot.
Police and firefighters in Eureka responded to an unusual call on Monday– after a mother bear and her cub ended up in a large tree near a store parking lot.
End of era: Golden Gate Fields closes after 83 years
Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley has ended its 83-year run, leaving behind a rich history and a flood of memories, as well as some controversy. The horse track is also holding an auction to sell its equipment.
Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley has ended its 83-year run, leaving behind a rich history and a flood of memories, as well as some controversy. The horse track is also holding an auction to sell its equipment.
San Francisco supervisors to vote on panda plan
San Francisco's plan to bring two giant pandas from China to the San Francisco Zoo will be voted on Tuesday at the board of supervisors meeting.
San Francisco's plan to bring two giant pandas from China to the San Francisco Zoo will be voted on Tuesday at the board of supervisors meeting.
'I thought I would die': San Francisco man survives vicious pit bull attack in Potrero Hill
Cameras capture Pablo Rocha knocked to the ground and attacked by two pit bulls on May 25, 2024. The victim, who is 6'6", escaped by scaling a tall fence. The dogs belong to occupants of a nearby RV. Police arrested two suspects in this case.
Cameras capture Pablo Rocha knocked to the ground and attacked by two pit bulls on May 25, 2024. The victim, who is 6'6", escaped by scaling a tall fence. The dogs belong to occupants of a nearby RV. Police arrested two suspects in this case.
New luxury airline for dogs faces lawsuit shortly after its first flight
A brand-new luxury airline designed for dogs was recently sued mere days after its inaugural flight.
A brand-new luxury airline designed for dogs was recently sued mere days after its inaugural flight.
Screaming hairy armadillo pups welcomed at New Orleans zoo
As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.
As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.
Last weekend for Golden Gate Fields amid 2 horse deaths
Golden Gate Fields is hosting its final horse races this weekend, and while animal rights advocates are pleased, they are upset about another horse death reported on Friday.
Golden Gate Fields is hosting its final horse races this weekend, and while animal rights advocates are pleased, they are upset about another horse death reported on Friday.
CHP rescues giant rabbit along Santa Cruz County highway
A CHP officer helped rescue an injured 26 pound rabbit found along Highway 17.
A CHP officer helped rescue an injured 26 pound rabbit found along Highway 17.
Tahoe bear shooting: Witnesses contradict homeowner's account of bear cub death
Witnesses are providing conflicting stories about how and why a baby bear was shot and killed on Memorial Day in South Lake Tahoe, according to SFGate.
Witnesses are providing conflicting stories about how and why a baby bear was shot and killed on Memorial Day in South Lake Tahoe, according to SFGate.