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The California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation aims to enhance the ecological value of California rice fields to sustain waterbirds and other wildlife in the Sacramento Valley.

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Sacramento Zoo Move Approved

05/13/2024

The Elk Grove City Council voted to approve the move of the Sacramento Zoo to a 100 acre lot at Kammerer Road and Lotz Parkway.

California Wants Better Animal Shelter Conditions, Stray Population Curbed

04/24/2024

Several bills making their way through the California Legislature seek to address overcrowded animal shelters and streamline how animals receive care.

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Inspire an Appreciation for the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

Yolo Basin Foundation’s Discover the Flyway is seeking passionate volunteers to become docents and help inspire young minds through environmental educationOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Birds and Mosquito Test Positive for West Nile Virus

On June 10, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Confirmed that the First Mosquito Sample of the Season has Tested Positive for West Nile Virus (WNV)Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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West Sac Goats Are Back in Town!

Have you seen the goats yet? Head over to the Clarksburg Branch Line Trail!Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

Image caption: A beaver dam and pond in the eastern Sierra.
Beavers Can Help Stop Wildfires

Beavers create unburned islands where plants and animals can shelter from megafires, research has confirmed. A movement is afoot to reintroduce the rodents to the state's waterways.

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Yolo County Animal Services Hold Successful Clear the Shelter Event

Clear the Shelter Event Takes Place in Yolo CountyOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Fourth Annual Bumble Bee of the Year Contest Begins

UC Davis Bohart Museum Sponsors Entomology ContestOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

Image caption: California is considering an end to a program that gives tax credits for cow poop–based biofuels.
Climate Credits for Cow Manure: Program May End Soon

California grants climate credits for fuel made from cow manure, but there’s a paradox: The state’s program encourages collection of methane yet promotes natural gas.

Image caption: The snow-lined South Fork of the American River on March 3, 2023.
Too Much, Too Early

When warm storms melt snowpack early, reservoir managers must release water to prevent flooding—which sends this precious resource into the ocean.

Image caption: Explaining California is hard work! But at California Local, we were up for it throughout 2022.
Explaining California in 2022: Our 10 Best Explainers of the Year

2022 was a year that needed a lot of explaining. And California Local was there. Here are our 10 most important explanatory journalism stories from the year gone by, from immigration to cryptocurrency to wealth inequality and more.

Image caption: Dogs and cats will no longer be subject to cruel toxicity testing in California, under a new law.
California’s New Slate of Animal Welfare Laws

New laws banning toxicity testing on dogs and cats, and making rental housing more pet friendly are among a slate of new animal welfare legislation signed by Gov. Newsom in September.

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RCDs look after the land, whether it’s used for grazing, growing, or getting out into nature.
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RCDs were created to avoid a repeat of the Dust Bowl. Now they work with landowners to preserve the air, water and natural habitats that sustain us all.
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