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.
11 missing or dead scientists draw federal scrutiny, including 4 tied to LA County
The Trump administration is reviewing 11 cases of missing or deceased scientists, including Southern California researchers Monica Jacinto Reza, Carl Grillmair, Frank Maiwald, and Michael David Hicks.
The Trump administration is reviewing 11 cases of missing or deceased scientists, including Southern California researchers Monica Jacinto Reza, Carl Grillmair, Frank Maiwald, and Michael David Hicks.
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.
Artemis II splashdown: NASA astronauts back on Earth after historic moon flyby
After its historic 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night.
After its historic 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night.
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.
Artemis II live tracker, day 9: Crew prepares Orion spacecraft for return to Earth
NASA's Artemis II mission is nearing its end as the Orion spacecraft prepares for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday.
NASA's Artemis II mission is nearing its end as the Orion spacecraft prepares for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday.
Artemis II live tracker, day 8: Crew makes trek back to Earth
The Artemis II crew will spend the eighth day of their mission conducting tests as the Orion spacecraft makes its way back to Earth.
The Artemis II crew will spend the eighth day of their mission conducting tests as the Orion spacecraft makes its way back to Earth.
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.
Artemis II live tracker, day 6: Track NASA's moon mission
Astronauts are expected to hit a major milestone in the Artemis II mission with a historic flyby of the moon on Monday afternoon.
Astronauts are expected to hit a major milestone in the Artemis II mission with a historic flyby of the moon on Monday afternoon.
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13 record, now farthest distance in space from Earth in history
The Artemis II crew has now traveled farther from Earth than any other human ever on its way to the moon.
The Artemis II crew has now traveled farther from Earth than any other human ever on its way to the moon.
Big Bear's Jackie and Shadow welcome two eaglets
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Artemis II live tracker: Follow NASA's mission to the moon
Artemis II and its crew aboard the Orion spacecraft are more than halfway to the moon and preparing for a lunar flyby on Monday, NASA said.
Artemis II and its crew aboard the Orion spacecraft are more than halfway to the moon and preparing for a lunar flyby on Monday, NASA said.