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.

Mutant coronavirus strain more dominant worldwide, possibly more infectious

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have identified 14 mutations of SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease. 

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.