'World's loneliest elephant' living in abysmal conditions gets new chance at better life
An animal welfare group says that Kaavan the elephant, who has become a cause celebre for animal activists around the world, will be allowed to leave his Pakistani zoo and transferred to better conditions.
An animal welfare group says that Kaavan the elephant, who has become a cause celebre for animal activists around the world, will be allowed to leave his Pakistani zoo and transferred to better conditions.
Spare the Air alert extended through for Labor Day
The alerts, which ban the burning of wood or other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, are the 20th and 21st consecutive alerts issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
The alerts, which ban the burning of wood or other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, are the 20th and 21st consecutive alerts issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Spare the Air alerts issued through Saturday due to wildfire smoke
The alerts, which ban the burning of wood or other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, are the 18th and 19th consecutive alerts issued.
The alerts, which ban the burning of wood or other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, are the 18th and 19th consecutive alerts issued.
United Airlines layoffs to start next month
These job losses could rise even further as the virus keeps most people frightened and grounded.
These job losses could rise even further as the virus keeps most people frightened and grounded.
Study: Fewer wildlife deaths as traffic dips during pandemic
A study by the Road Ecology Center at the University of California, Davis found traffic declined by about 75% after the emergency health regulation went into effect in March.
A study by the Road Ecology Center at the University of California, Davis found traffic declined by about 75% after the emergency health regulation went into effect in March.
Elevated risk for West Nile virus in Brentwood after more dead birds, mosquitoes test positive
Five of six dead birds testing positive were picked up in Brentwood.
Five of six dead birds testing positive were picked up in Brentwood.
Japan's 'flying car' gets off ground, with a person aboard
Japan’s SkyDrive Inc., among the myriads of “flying car” projects around the world, has carried out a successful though modest test flight with one person aboard.
Japan’s SkyDrive Inc., among the myriads of “flying car” projects around the world, has carried out a successful though modest test flight with one person aboard.
U.S. Coast Guard shoots shark to protect swimmers, video shows
A U.S. Coast Guard crew had a frightening encounter with a shark earlier this week as they were taking a refreshing dip in the Pacific.
A U.S. Coast Guard crew had a frightening encounter with a shark earlier this week as they were taking a refreshing dip in the Pacific.
Fate of California condors unknown after sanctuary burns
A blaze began last Wednesday in Los Padres National Forest northwest of Los Angeles. By Friday, it had destroyed the 80-acre sanctuary in Big Sur that since 1997 has been used to release captive-bred condors into the wild.
A blaze began last Wednesday in Los Padres National Forest northwest of Los Angeles. By Friday, it had destroyed the 80-acre sanctuary in Big Sur that since 1997 has been used to release captive-bred condors into the wild.
Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
California wildfires and dwindling water supply threatening Tule elk
Four elk were found dead in the last week.
Four elk were found dead in the last week.
Asteroid scheduled to pass by Earth the day before Election Day
Scientists say they recently spotted an asteroid expected to zoom uncomfortably close to earth on the day before Election Day.
Scientists say they recently spotted an asteroid expected to zoom uncomfortably close to earth on the day before Election Day.
From chickens to llamas, Cow Palace sheltering animals displaced by Bay Area wildfires
In a move likened to Noah's Ark, Daly City's Cow Palace Arena and Event Center is housing animals.
In a move likened to Noah's Ark, Daly City's Cow Palace Arena and Event Center is housing animals.
California's oldest state park, Big Basin, suffers extensive damage because of wildfire
The raging fire damaged the park’s headquarters, historic core and campgrounds, the park district said. As of Thursday, the fire, spanning Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties, had scorched 40,000 acres.
The raging fire damaged the park’s headquarters, historic core and campgrounds, the park district said. As of Thursday, the fire, spanning Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties, had scorched 40,000 acres.
Dramatic photos: Rare lightning show streaks across Northern California skies
Already on Monday, a second round of lightning strikes was already hitting areas including Sonoma, Rohnert Park and the San Mateo County coastline.
Already on Monday, a second round of lightning strikes was already hitting areas including Sonoma, Rohnert Park and the San Mateo County coastline.
Success! SpaceX completes historic 100th launch with another round of Starlink satellites
Liftoff is set for 10:31 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Liftoff is set for 10:31 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Yale’s rapid COVID-19 saliva test receives FDA emergency use authorization
The Yale School of Public Health expects labs to only charge about $10 per sample.
The Yale School of Public Health expects labs to only charge about $10 per sample.
California’s Death Valley hits 130 degrees, could be among hottest ever
The National Weather Service tweeted Sunday that the temperature in Death Valley on Sunday hit 130 degrees, which, if confirmed, would be the hottest temperature officially verified since July 1913 in Death Valley.
The National Weather Service tweeted Sunday that the temperature in Death Valley on Sunday hit 130 degrees, which, if confirmed, would be the hottest temperature officially verified since July 1913 in Death Valley.
A bald eagle downed an EGLE drone, sending it into Lake Michigan
An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan
An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan
Marine biology experts concerned following series of animal entanglements
The Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands has admitted eight California sea lions and Guadalupe fur seals since June 1 with entanglements of varying degrees.
The Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands has admitted eight California sea lions and Guadalupe fur seals since June 1 with entanglements of varying degrees.