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A Beginner’s Guide to Mountain Biking at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is not just a haven for skiers and snowboarders. It’s also gained a reputation as one of the nation's premier destinations for mountain biking enthusiasts.
Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe
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From YubaNet...
Rattlesnake Season is Back
Expert advice on staying safe during rattlesnake season.
From Los Angeles Times...
California Wants Better Animal Shelter Conditions, Stray Population Curbed
Several bills making their way through the California Legislature seek to address overcrowded animal shelters and streamline how animals receive care.
As Salmon Are Released Into the Klamath River, Tribal Leaders See a 'Symbol of Hope'
California has released 500,000 salmon into the Klamath River. As dams are removed, the fish will be some of the first to return to a free-flowing river.
From Mountain Democrat...
Residents Share Mountain Lion Sightings
Local county residents recount recent sightings of mountain lions near schools in populated areas.
From SF Gate...
Officials Search for Gray Whale Seen Trapped in Fishing Net Off Bay Area Coast
Obstacles are mounting for officials who are attempting to rescue a young gray whale that was discovered entangled in a gillnet off Laguna Beach was recently sighted off the coast of Thornton State Beach in Daly City .
Salmon Populations Are Struggling, Bringing Economic Woes for California's Fishing Fleet
Captains of fishing boats on the California coast are bracing for salmon fishing to be severely restricted — or possibly canceled for a second year.
From Village Life...
Pine Hill Preserve Tours Offered in April and May
The Bureau of Land Management and the El Dorado Chapter of the California Native Plant Society are leading free guided bird and plant tours April 13 through May 26 at the Pine Hill Preserve.
Sandhill Cranes Return to Lake Tahoe
The annual migration of Sandhill Cranes is taking place, and more are choosing to nest in the Lake Tahoe region after nearly vanishing from the area.
Feds Propose Killing Nearly 500,000 'Invasive' Owls to Save Calif. Native Owls
The goal is to eliminate habitat competition between "invasive" owls and native owls.
Mountain Lion Attack in El Dorado County
A man was fatally attacked and his brother injured by a mountain lion in a remote area near Georgetown.
From Monterey Herald...
Awaiting the Count—Gray Whales Population Has Been Declining
There was a time not so long ago when trained observers were overwhelmed by the number of whales migrating through Monterey Bay.
Central Coast Ranch That Is Home to Endangered Species to Be Preserved
The Wildlife Conservation Board voted to award $10.3 million to the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County to preserve the 27,000-acre Camatta Ranch in Santa Margarita.
All This Rain Could Invite Mosquitoes Into Your Backyard
While temperatures aren’t warm enough for mosquitoes to run rampant, now’s the time to prevent breeding grounds.
Conservation Groups Initiate Legal Action Against Feds for Failing to Protect Wolves
Ten conservation groups filed an intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for its failure to list western wolves under the Endangered Species Act.
SCLAR Trains for Large Tasks
South County Large Animal Rescue volunteers and representatives from El Dorado County came together Jan. 27 for a hands-on wildfire evacuation simulation training.
New ‘Toothless’ Walrus Discovered Along California Coast
An extinct species of walrus was unearthed in Santa Cruz County, evoking a time when California was teeming with odd creatures that feel closer to fantasy than reality, researchers said.
From California Healthline...
Possibility of Wildlife-to-Human Crossover Heightens Concern About Chronic Wasting Disease
Each fall, millions of hunters across North America bag deer. Over the winter, people chow down on the venison steaks, sausage, and burgers made from the animals.
From CalMatters...
Saving Salmon: Newsom Unveils Blueprint for Ending Decades-Long Decline
Chinook and other salmon runs are collapsing. Conservation groups call it too little, too late. Plan includes dam removals and restoring river flows.
Imperiled Monarch Butterflies Cling to Survival in California
Monarch butterflies have a long way to go before reaching stable population numbers.
From KFF Health News...
A Record Number of Californians Are Visiting Emergency Rooms for Dog Bites
Those pandemic puppies are growing up to be a public health concern.
Invasive Flies Are Inching Closer Toward Ruining California’s Economy
For months, the California Department of Food and Agriculture has been waging war on the oriental fruit fly, a voracious pest that can attack hundreds of types of fruits and vegetables.
New Year Brings Protections for Deep-Sea Corals and Ocean Fishing Opportunities
New rules took effect Jan. 1 permanently protecting the most fragile deep sea corals off Southern California. Simultaneously, more than 4,500 square miles of ocean waters are now reopened to fishing after more than 20 years of closures.
The Chickadee in the Snowbank
Research shows that a mountain chickadee facing deep snow is like a canary in a coal mine—its survivability tells us about the challenges ahead.
From SFGate...
Avian Flu Outbreak Hammers California Poultry Industry
An outbreak of the avian flu that began in California in October has killed 5.5 million birds throughout the Golden State. About 20% of the deaths have come in Sonoma County.
From San Joaquin Valley Sun...
San Diego Zoo Displays World’s Rarest Insect
Visitors can see the critically endangered Lord How Island stick insect, on display for the first time in North America, in a special habitat at the zoo’s Wildlife Explorers Basecamp.
From The Mercury News...
Collisions With Buildings Are Killing Millions of Birds Nationwide
A dark-sky movement to save birds from window strikes is sweeping the San Francisco Bay Area. Several cities have passed or are drafting laws restricting light pollution while making windows easier for birds to see.
From The New Yorker...
A Deeper Look at ‘No Kill’ Animal Control in Los Angeles
Novelist Jonathan Franzen looks at how trap-neuter-release policies in feral cat colonies have troubling consequences for city residents, local wildlife and even the felines themselves.
How Gruesome Seal Deaths on the California Coast Revealed a Surprise Predator
Sarah Grimes investigates reports of dead marine mammals up and down the coast. So when she began finding the decapitated bodies of harbor seal pups just a few miles north of Fort Bragg in 2016, she was on the case. Grimes wasn’t able to pin down the culprit until last year, with the help of a UCSC student.
Ranchers, Tribes Clash Over Water, Salmon Ahead of Sweeping New Irrigation Regulations
Salmon populations in the Scott and Shasta rivers have crashed, so state officials are about to restrict irrigation again. And the controversial rules may even become permanent.
CDFW and Tule River Tribe of California Name Recently Discovered Wolf Pack
The wolf pack discovered this summer in Tulare County will now be called the Yowlumni Pack. The pack was found in the Sequoia National Forest near the Tule River Tribe of California’s reservation.
CDFW Releases Beavers Into the Wild for First Time in Nearly 75 Years
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has conducted the first beaver conservation release in nearly 75 years, working with the Maidu Summit Consortium to release a family of seven beavers into Plumas County.
Millions of Birds Lose Precious Energy Due to New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Birds are affected by the mass use of fireworks on New Year’s Eve up to a distance of 10 km away, reports an international team of researchers.
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