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Category Archives: Animals and Wildlife
Videos: Whales, Porpoises Visit San Francisco Area
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Gray whales are migrating from Alaska to Baja California, and passing the San Francisco Bay Area along the way. Wildlife photographer David Cruz posted this video of gray whales over the weekend. This video from SilverCTguy shows another … Continue reading
Modoc Coyote Hunt Raises Concerns About California's Lone Wolf
California only has one known wolf, and now wildlife activists are worried that he will die in a storm of bullets. The Pit River Rod and Gun Club is holding a coyote hunting contest in Modoc County where the wolf … Continue reading
News Pix: Oakland Shootings Humanized, LGBT Band at Inauguration, Richmond Basketball Win
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Richmond Oilers head coach Rob Collins dances with his team in the locker room after they defeated the Kennedy Eagles Friday night. “Winning is very addictive,” he told his players. “Right now you're starting to get a taste of it. … Continue reading
Drake's Bay Oyster Farm Challenges Eviction From Park in Court
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Update: The court did not issue a ruling on Friday, said Mary Beth Hutchins of Cause of Action, the public interest group representing Drake's Bay Oyster Company, and it gave no indication of when the ruling might come. OAKLAND, Calif. … Continue reading
News Pix: Dolphins Jump, Tankers Crash and a Cold Snap Grips the Bay
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Dolphins from an Ocean Beach pod were spotted leaping from the waves near Sutro Baths Tuesday, December 8th. (David Cruz/Ocean Beach Bulletin) An oil tanker struck the Bay Bridge "Echo" tower on Monday, but did not do serious damage to … Continue reading
News Pix: Best Images of 2012
It's been an eventful year in the Bay Area. There were big protests, incredible views, intriguing wildlife, a World Series title, environmental disasters and many touching moments in the diverse communities that call this place home. Here are some of … Continue reading
Photos, Video: First River Otter Seen in San Francisco in Decades
Our ace financial/tech reporter Aarti Shahani was given yet another tough assignment: to check out the river otter that's been frolicking at the remains of Sutro Baths by San Francisco's Ocean Beach. Aarti spoke to Keenan Saiz, who was doing … Continue reading
News Pix: Cold Weather, Christmas Bird Count, and Holiday Joy
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Never mind Berkeley in the 60s, Wednesday December 19th saw Berkeley in the 30s — most likely the coldest day of the year so far. (Ira Serkes/Berkeleyside) On the last day of school before winter break, the nearly 325 children … Continue reading
News Pix: Double Rainbows, Holiday Lights, Ocean Art and King Tides
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Wednesday, December 12th, brought both sun and clouds to the skies above San Francisco's Ocean Beach, and the combination produced spectacular scenes including a bright rainbow. Depending on the timing and location, some people even saw a double rainbow. (Jim … Continue reading
Dispute Over, Crab in Stores by Thursday, Maybe
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As the holidays approach, more crab, less crabbiness on the way… Larry Collins, president of the San Francisco Crab Boat Owners Association, has told us that fishermen have reached an agreement with wholesalers to settle a weeklong quarrel over price. … Continue reading
