Entangled humpback whale freed in Monterey Bay

The whale had been trapped under three separate sets of crab fishing gear, including three crab pots and multiple attached fishing lines and buoys.

Great white shark fatally attacked surfer off Santa Cruz coast, forensic scientists confirm

On Tuesday, California State Parks, the California Department Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Long Beach State University’s Shark Lab revealed the new details into Ben Kelly's death. 

Surfer, 26, killed in Santa Cruz County attack remembered as gifted craftsman

As a safety precaution, authorities closed the water 1 mile north and south of the attack until Thursday. Signs have been posted warning beachgoers about the attack.

Fremont residents advised to be cautious after bobcat sighting

A resident reported seeing the cat crossing Mission Boulevard around noon and submitted photos to the department.

26-year-old man killed by shark off Santa Cruz coast
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Officials say the victim, who has not been formally identified, was surfing at the time and was declared dead at the scene.

Oakland Zoo welcomes new female giraffe named Kijiji

Kijiji, a nearly 2-year-old giraffe standing 11 feet tall, came to Oakland from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas City on April 29 as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan that is promoting genetic diversity in captive giraffe.

Asia's 'murder hornet' bee lands in US for first time

Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches long have been found for the first time in the U.S., with researchers worried that the insects are colonizing, the New York Post reported Saturday.

Tiger at NYC Bronx Zoo positive for coronavirus, first known animal infection in US

The 4-year-old Malayan tiger, and six other tigers and lions that have also fallen ill, are believed to have been infected by a zoo employee, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.

Osprey nested on shipyard crane lays first egg of season

A famed osprey nested on a historic shipyard crane on the Richmond shoreline has laid the first egg of the season, the Golden Gate Audubon Society announced Wednesday.

Mountain Lion spotted at Edgewood county park in San Carlos

The animal was not aggressive, but hikers should be vigilant this weekend in the area of the park, located at 2195 Edgewood Road, authorities said.