Mountain storm: Great water supply and skiing with a big dose of danger
California's mountains provide water, natural habitat, recreation, and tourism. That said, the mountains can provide real winter danger. As of Friday afternoon, I-80 westbound traffic is being turned at the Nevada State Line, and eastbound traffic on the same interstate is being turned around at Drum Forebay due to spin-outs, high winds, and low visibility.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Mountain lion spotted in Livermore neighborhood
Home surveillance video shows a mountain lion walking across the front lawn of a home in Livermore Sunday. Experts said the animal is a juvenile male, likely looking for food and to establish its own territory. They said sighting in the East Bay are rare.
Watch: Bear trio gets evicted from building in California's Lake Tahoe
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
Joro spiders known for giant webs poised to invade more US cities, study warns
Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.
Wildlife officials combat Tahoe bear misinformation
California officials are trying to dispel false information about how to interact with black bears near Lake Tahoe.
Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'
A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.
California's chain of storms continue, replenishing reservoirs
While intense snow and rain can be a serious challenge, the silver lining is the color of abundant clear, clean water.
Commercial fishing boat runs aground near Bay Area marine sanctuary
A 58-foot commercial fishing vessel ran aground Friday night two miles southwest of Bodega Bay in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
$50,000 reward offered in deaths of 3 endangered gray wolves by California-Oregon border
The U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering a $50,000 reward for information about the deaths of three endangered gray wolves in southern Oregon.
Stingray pregnancy shocks aquarium, shark lab in NC: 'We have no male'
A stingray's pregnancy could be a miraculous birth: The aquarium and shark lab where she lives has no male stingrays.
California elephant seal pups being born along coast
Northern elephant seal pups are being born up and down the California coast. Breeding season is here, and seals are hauling-out at Point Reyes National Seashore.
Bay Area Dungeness crab fleet could fade away
California’s commercial Dungeness crab fleet is finally selling its catch to consumers, albeit three-months late. This comes well after the peak holiday buying season has come and gone.
Brian Barczyk, reptile expert and YouTuber, dies of pancreatic cancer
Barczyk amassed a large following by creating videos that captured his enthusiasm for reptiles and other wildlife.
2024 is the year of the double cicada emergence, a 'simultaneous explosion of bugs'
“If for 2024 you had the simultaneous explosion of green teenage bugs all across North America on your bingo card, you are in for a treat."
Christmas Eve tragedy: Young bald eagle dies from gunshot wound in Virginia
A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Eve in Virginia as a young bald eagle succumbed to a gunshot wound, causing grief and sparking legal repercussions.
Hungry alligator wolfs down python in thrilling video captured at Florida park: 'Score one for the home team!'
An alligator was spotted devouring an invasive Burmese python in Florida.
These US national parks will require a reservation in 2024
If you’re planning on visiting a national park somewhere in the United States in 2024, be sure to check if you may require a reservation to enter.
Massive 52-foot fin whale washes up on San Diego's Pacific Beach
“We thought it was a tarp from out in the water, but eventually we realized it was a whale and I’ve never seen anything like it," a local surfer told FOX 5 San Diego.
Scientists are hunting urchins to save California's crucial underwater forests
Scientists are in a race right now to save underwater kelp forests along much of the California Coastline that are being devoured by a species of sea urchin. Researchers say the bull kelp forests play an important role in the region's underwater ecosystem and the survival of area fish and wildlife.