'Unusually aggressive' coyote behind five East Bay attack caught and euthanized
Fish and Game Capt. Patrick Foy said the coyote walked into a trap on Thursday, which had been set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture off Calle de Montana in Moraga.
Fish and Game Capt. Patrick Foy said the coyote walked into a trap on Thursday, which had been set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture off Calle de Montana in Moraga.
Resident finds fox running loose inside Los Altos Hills home
Sheriff's deputies were called in to assist a homeowner who found fox running around their home.
Sheriff's deputies were called in to assist a homeowner who found fox running around their home.
Oakland firefighters create safety zone for baby humpback whale
Firefighters protected the baby whale, creating a safety zone around it, and stayed with the young whale until it safely swam back out into the bay.
Firefighters protected the baby whale, creating a safety zone around it, and stayed with the young whale until it safely swam back out into the bay.
Satellite images show kelp forest off California coast almost gone
In looking at satellite images of the Sonoma and Mendocino coast going back to 1985, researchers from the University of California, Santa Cruz found the kelp forest declined by an average of 95% since 2013.
In looking at satellite images of the Sonoma and Mendocino coast going back to 1985, researchers from the University of California, Santa Cruz found the kelp forest declined by an average of 95% since 2013.
The moon has a tail that sends beams across Earth, researchers say
When the New Moon shifts between the Earth and the sun, the downflowing structure's "beam" shoots around the Blue Marble's atmosphere as well as out into space.
When the New Moon shifts between the Earth and the sun, the downflowing structure's "beam" shoots around the Blue Marble's atmosphere as well as out into space.
Asteroid Apophis: Huge space rock to pass by Earth, even closer in 2029
A huge asteroid called Apophis will make its closest approach to Earth, but pass safely by our planet Friday evening.
A huge asteroid called Apophis will make its closest approach to Earth, but pass safely by our planet Friday evening.
Humans are likely cause of shift in Atlantic hurricane cycles, climate study suggests
The new study found that humans — not nature — are likely the primary cause of changes in Atlantic hurricane patterns.
The new study found that humans — not nature — are likely the primary cause of changes in Atlantic hurricane patterns.
Orbital Assembly Corp. hits $1M fundraising goal, aims to have luxury space hotel open in 2027
Orbital Assembly Corp., a California-based startup that wants to pioneer construction and infrastructure in outer space, has hit its $1 million fundraising goal and aims to open an operational luxury hotel in orbit in 2027.
Orbital Assembly Corp., a California-based startup that wants to pioneer construction and infrastructure in outer space, has hit its $1 million fundraising goal and aims to open an operational luxury hotel in orbit in 2027.
'Space hurricane' seen in Earth's upper atmosphere for first time
For the first time in history, astronomers have detected what they've deemed a "space hurricane" in Earth's upper atmosphere.
For the first time in history, astronomers have detected what they've deemed a "space hurricane" in Earth's upper atmosphere.
Jupiter and Mercury conjunction to light up sky on March 5 — here’s how to watch
Sky-watchers have a chance to observe another astronomical event — the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury.
Sky-watchers have a chance to observe another astronomical event — the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury.
UK meteor flashes across night sky, stuns hundreds of residents
UK residents were treated to an astronomical show Sunday when a meteor lit up the night sky.
UK residents were treated to an astronomical show Sunday when a meteor lit up the night sky.
Spacewalking astronauts prep ISS for new solar wings
Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.
Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.
ISS spacewalk focuses on solar panel repairs
Sunday's International Space Station spacewalk focused on solar panel repairs.
Sunday's International Space Station spacewalk focused on solar panel repairs.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to prepare ISS for new solar wings
NASA's Kate Rubins and Victor Glover ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.
NASA's Kate Rubins and Victor Glover ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.
Mountain lion spotted in backyard of Belmont home
A mountain lion was spotted late Friday in the backyard of a Belmont home on the 2300 block of Coronet Boulevard.
A mountain lion was spotted late Friday in the backyard of a Belmont home on the 2300 block of Coronet Boulevard.
Full ‘Snow Moon’ will appear in night sky this week: When and how to see it
Get ready for February’s full moon — nicknamed the “Snow Moon” — which will reach its peak and shine bright on Feb. 27.
Get ready for February’s full moon — nicknamed the “Snow Moon” — which will reach its peak and shine bright on Feb. 27.
Monarch butterflies typically found in winter resting grounds in Mexico declined by 26%
The number of monarch butterflies that showed up at their winter resting grounds in central Mexico decreased by about 26% this year, and four times as many trees were lost to illegal logging, drought and other causes, making 2020 a bad year for the butterflies.
The number of monarch butterflies that showed up at their winter resting grounds in central Mexico decreased by about 26% this year, and four times as many trees were lost to illegal logging, drought and other causes, making 2020 a bad year for the butterflies.
Latest coyote-bite victim speaks out, chalks it up to 'life experience'
John Stevenson says he was taking a break from skateboarding in Lafayette when a coyote came out of nowhere and bit him in the thigh. He shot video after the attack showing the animal calming trotting away afterward.
John Stevenson says he was taking a break from skateboarding in Lafayette when a coyote came out of nowhere and bit him in the thigh. He shot video after the attack showing the animal calming trotting away afterward.
East Bay man bitten by coyote speaks out
The same coyote bit four other people, attacking them without warning.
The same coyote bit four other people, attacking them without warning.
Round-the-clock effort to catch coyote after 5th East Bay attack
Contra Costa Animal Services said the latest incident happened on Friday near a Quik Stop in Lafayette.
Contra Costa Animal Services said the latest incident happened on Friday near a Quik Stop in Lafayette.