Department of Fish and Wildlife

Investigation so far suggests Benicia Port fire unintentional

Although the investigation is ongoing, nothing so far indicates the 24-hour Benicia Port fire was intentionally set.

2 years ago

Orphaned mountain lion cubs form bond at Oakland Zoo

Two recently orphaned mountain lion cubs from different locations in Northern California are now playing and bonding at Oakland Zoo.

6 years ago

Nine-foot long great white shark washes ashore

A great white shark that washed up on a beach in Santa Cruz County Sunday will get a necropsy this…

6 years ago

Sailboat sinks off Pacifica beach during recovery

The U.S. Coast Guard is working with state and local authorities on the salvage of a 33-foot sailboat that ran…

6 years ago

Noe Valley mountain lion released into wild

A mountain lion that was spotted by residents in San Francisco's Noe Valley Friday morning was tranquilized, captured and released.

6 years ago

Marauding mountain lion snatches family dog

A mountain lion may have gotten away with a dog Monday morning from the bedroom of a home in unincorporated…

7 years ago

California extends commercial rock crab season

California's commercial rock crab season was extended Wednesday to include the entire coastal area from Pillar Point Harbor in San…

7 years ago

Harmful toxin thrives in SF Bay mussels

San Francisco Bay mussels contain high levels of a toxin that can cause liver damage, according to a new study.

7 years ago

Massive dry dock sinks 40 miles off coast

A 528-foot dry dock on its way to Mexico from Seattle sank early Wednesday morning about 40 miles west of…

8 years ago

Rabid fox bites woman, dog near Sea Ranch

A wild fox that bit a woman and a dog in the Sea Ranch area of Sonoma County tested positive…

8 years ago

Reward offered for arrest of sea otter shooter

A minimum $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the fatal shootings of…

8 years ago

Four-foot alligator spotted, shot and killed in Fremont creek

State Department of Fish and Wildlife officers shot and killed a four-foot long alligator near Alameda Creek.

8 years ago

Agents seize $2M worth of pot in Napa bust

Two were arrested at an alleged illegal marijuana grow site in Napa County.

8 years ago

Bear spotted walking on Napa County highway

A bear was seen walking on state Highway 128 east of Healdsburg Thursday.

8 years ago

Caltrans: Bay Bridge implosion didn’t harm wildlife

Initial analysis of the implosion of the largest pier of the old Bay Bridge eastern span shows that there was…

8 years ago

Toxic ocean algae could worsen with warming waters

Toxic algae blooms that have been blamed for the indefinite postponement of this year's Dungeness crab season could only get…

8 years ago

Crab season delayed over neurotoxin

The start of recreational crab season has been delayed just days before its scheduled start.

8 years ago

Caltrans cleared to blast Bay Bridge pier

Caltrans has secured the final of several permits necessary to demolish the largest pier of the old eastern span of…

9 years ago

Downed eagle recoups at Morgan Hill ICU

A 9-pound golden eagle found injured in Morgan Hill one week ago is in an intensive care unit at an…

10 years ago

Mountain lion attacks child near winery

Authorities are searching for a mountain lion in Cupertino that sent a 6-year-old boy to the hospital this afternoon, according…

10 years ago

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