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Donald Terry (Bank of the Sierra)
Donald Terry is the Senior Vice-President & Community Development Officer for Bank of the Sierra and a member of GSEC's Board of Directors. Learn more about why he values economic development, wor...
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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.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Goats and Sheep Are Roaming Elk Grove Grasslands. Hereâs Why and How to Check Them Out
Each year, a herd of 7,000 sheep graze and goats tend to the grass with their kids, or baby goats, in creeks and channels throughout the city, clear vegetation grow during the wet season to cut down on wildfire dangers.
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 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 .
From Elk Grove News Net...
'By Any Means Necessary' Sacramento Zoo Officials Say They Will Raise $50 Million for Relocation to Elk Grove
Although Elk Grove taxpayers will shoulder most of the $302 million cost of the initial phase of the relocation and construction of a new Sacramento Zoo, other parties including the Sacramento Zoological Society will share the burden.
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 â or possibly canceled for a second year.
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.
From CapPublicRadio...
You Might Spot a Mountain Lion in California, but Attacks Like the One That Killed a Man Are Rare
If hikers, bikers, campers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts haven't encountered a mountain lion while in the California wilderness, they might know somebody who has.
From Village Life...
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.
âIncredibly Strongâ Steelhead Returns This Year
Unlike the record low Chinook salmon returns on the Sacramento River this year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife noted a new record for the number of steelhead returning to the Mokelumne River.
Information About Sacramento Zoo Relocation Project to Elk Grove Released
The City of Elk Grove has released information about the financing for the $400M multi-phase project to move the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove, but questions remain.
From Monterey Herald...
Awaiting the CountâGray 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 arenât warm enough for mosquitoes to run rampant, nowâs the time to prevent breeding grounds.
From YubaNet...
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.
New âToothlessâ 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 Californiaâs 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.
From CapRadio...
Largest Dam Removal in U.S. History Begins
The removal entered a critical phase with the lowering of dammed reservoirs on the Klamath River. âThis is historic and life-changing,â tribal attorney Amy Cordalis said. âAnd it means that the Yurok people have a future.â
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 mineâits 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 Worldâs 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 zooâs 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 âNo Killâ 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 wasnât 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.
Millions of Birds Lose Precious Energy Due to New Yearâs Eve Fireworks
Birds are affected by the mass use of fireworks on New Yearâs Eve up to a distance of 10 km away, reports an international team of researchers.
Coyotes More Likely To Turn Up at Wealthier Properties in San Francisco
A coyote recently was found at the $27 million Russian Hill home of AI mogul Sam Altman. This relates to a study, which found that coyote sightings were more frequent in higher-income areas of San Francisco.
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