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.

SpaceX breaks space shuttle's record for rocket turnaround time

The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX successfully launched and then landed a Falcon 9 rocket on Monday at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

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.

Astronomers discover huge galactic wall hidden behind Milky Way

It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.

Light Show: Newly discovered comet streaking past Earth, providing spectacular display

With the pandemic shutting down movie theaters, canceling summer concerts, and putting spectator sporting events on hold, mother nature has stepped up, putting on a show for those looking for a visual treat.

Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft

The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.

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.