4 bears hit by vehicles, 2 killed, in Yosemite National Park

The surviving bears were believed to be seriously injured after being hit by vehicles going faster than the 25 mile-an-hour speed limit, the Fresno Bee reported Saturday.

Washington state dams will not be removed to save salmon

The decision thwarts the desires of environmental groups that fought for two decades to breach the structures.

Mountain lion spotted near College of San Mateo

The sighting was reported around 5:40 a.m. by officers on routine patrol in the area of the college at 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.

California's only wolf family welcomes new pups

California's Lassen wolf pack had its fourth litter of pups, and embraced the wolf father into the family, according to a release from the Center for Biological Diversity.

Lassen National Park campsites close due to foraging bears

There are roughly 30 black bears in the national park, which is located about 180 miles north of Sacramento, California and 151 miles from Reno, Nevada.

Animal lovers who can't visit Golden Gate Park can check out the new Bison Cam

Animal lovers interested in seeing the bison at San Francisco's  Golden Gate Park can view a new Bison Cam online, the city's Recreation and Park Department announced this week. 

Peacock polarizes Oakland neighborhood with shrill shriek

In a society already filled with discord and friction, the residents of one North Oakland neighborhood can add one more polarizing problem to the list: A wild peacock who recently moved in.

Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back

New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.

Coyote approaches residents in Moraga

At approximately 7:45 p.m., the coyote approached a person walking in the area of Rimer Drive. The coyote then ran toward a nearby bicyclist. 

San Francisco Zoo to reopen Monday

On Friday, Breed said the zoo will be allowed to reopen with its new safety procedures in place.

Moraga park closing early Friday due to coyote attack on child

Moraga Commons Park will close early Friday in the wake of a coyote attack that happened Thursday afternoon, according to police. 

Mountain lion sighting at San Mateo's Laurelwood Park

San Mateo police are alerting the community of a mountain lion sighting in Laurelwood Park Thursday morning. 

Pared-down Muir Woods experience means less visitors

Muir Woods, the National Monument in Marin County, has created a pared-down experience to keep staff and visitors safe. The pandemic means instead of admitting as many as 5,000 visitors daily, Muir Woods is letting in about 1,800.