7th rattlesnake bite reported in Ventura County since March
Ventura County officials report the seventh rattlesnake bite since mid-March as an early heat wave increases venomous snake activity on local trails.
Ventura County officials report the seventh rattlesnake bite since mid-March as an early heat wave increases venomous snake activity on local trails.
California county declares emergency over 'out of control' invasive species
San Joaquin County supervisors declared a local emergency to secure funding and mitigation for the invasive golden mussel infestation in the Delta.
San Joaquin County supervisors declared a local emergency to secure funding and mitigation for the invasive golden mussel infestation in the Delta.
Great white shark sightings along OC coast
Lifeguards in Huntington Beach say they spotted a 10-foot tall great white shark in the water.
Lifeguards in Huntington Beach say they spotted a 10-foot tall great white shark in the water.
Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply
Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation.
Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation.
Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
Huntington Beach shoreline closed following 'aggressive' great white shark activity
Portions of the Huntington Beach shoreline are closed for the next 48 hours following what city officials described as "aggressive behavior" by a great white shark.
Portions of the Huntington Beach shoreline are closed for the next 48 hours following what city officials described as "aggressive behavior" by a great white shark.
These are the top rattlesnake hot spots in Southern California: LIST
Southern California's hiking season is back, but so is a venomous hidden danger.
Southern California's hiking season is back, but so is a venomous hidden danger.
World's largest wildlife crossing sets opening date
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills is scheduled to open on December 2, 2026, creating a safe passage for mountain lions over the 101 Freeway.
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills is scheduled to open on December 2, 2026, creating a safe passage for mountain lions over the 101 Freeway.
Shark sighting in Huntington Beach temporarily pauses popular surfing competition
The Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro 2026 in Huntington Beach was suspended for 24 hours after an aggressive 10-foot shark sighting triggered a water closure.
The Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro 2026 in Huntington Beach was suspended for 24 hours after an aggressive 10-foot shark sighting triggered a water closure.
California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
California officials warn of increase in tiny black flies known for painful bites
Black flies, also known as "buffalo gnats", are known for biting around the eyes and necklines of humans and domestic animals.
Black flies, also known as "buffalo gnats", are known for biting around the eyes and necklines of humans and domestic animals.
Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
California reports 3rd rattlesnake death as record heat triggers aggressive season
A string of rattlesnake bites, including a third fatality in Northern California, is prompting safety warnings amid record heat.
A string of rattlesnake bites, including a third fatality in Northern California, is prompting safety warnings amid record heat.
Mountain lion kills two large dogs in Yucaipa
A mountain lion killed two large dogs in Yucaipa.
A mountain lion killed two large dogs in Yucaipa.
Redondo Beach wildlife alert: Why you should leave grounded owl fledglings alone
Learn why owl fledglings are often found on the ground and how to safely respond to protect local wildlife in Redondo Beach.
Learn why owl fledglings are often found on the ground and how to safely respond to protect local wildlife in Redondo Beach.
Southern California rattlesnake surge: Hiker rescued in Montecito as attacks rise
This incident marks at least the seventh rattlesnake bite in Southern California since mid-March, fueled by a record-breaking heat wave pushing snakes toward trails and residential areas.
This incident marks at least the seventh rattlesnake bite in Southern California since mid-March, fueled by a record-breaking heat wave pushing snakes toward trails and residential areas.
Help name Jackie and Shadow's new Big Bear eaglets: Naming contest now open
Join the Friends of Big Bear Valley's eaglet naming contest for Jackie and Shadow's new chicks! Entries are open until April 26.
Join the Friends of Big Bear Valley's eaglet naming contest for Jackie and Shadow's new chicks! Entries are open until April 26.
DNA proves California's rodent invasion was assisted by humans
The 20-pound rodents threaten California’s infrastructure by weakening levees to the point of failure and consuming up to 25% of their body weight in wetland vegetation daily.
The 20-pound rodents threaten California’s infrastructure by weakening levees to the point of failure and consuming up to 25% of their body weight in wetland vegetation daily.
6th rattlesnake bite in 30 days triggers safety warning in Ventura County
A man was hospitalized Sunday after a rattlesnake bite in Camarillo, the sixth such incident in Southern California since mid-March amid record heat.
A man was hospitalized Sunday after a rattlesnake bite in Camarillo, the sixth such incident in Southern California since mid-March amid record heat.