Park fire threatens critical salmon habitat in California
California's spring Chinook salmon were already in the midst of a population decline before the park fire erupted in the…
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Another California fish joins the list of endangered species
The longfin smelt, a finger-sized fish that once filled San Francisco Bay, has suffered such a drastic decline that the…
There is nothing enriching about protecting the Ballona wetlands
To the editor: The Times has been publishing misleading letters to the editor from reader David Kay about the Ballona…
Why California should allow hunters to kill more bears
At a recent riverside gathering, a friend and I served wild game tacos. Each of our 40 guests ordered two:…
A mountain lion was killed on the 405 freeway on July 4th.
A mountain lion was found dead along the center divider of the 405 Freeway Thursday afternoon, the second time a…
Shasta Tribe to Reclaim Homeland in Record California Land Return
Governor Gavin Newsom has launched the largest land return in California history, declaring his support for returning ancestral lands to…
'Fresh is boring': fishmonger Liwei Liao's new take on an ancient art
The fish from your favorite restaurant with a buttery texture and pronounced flavor may not be fresh. and that's by…
Man shoots bear cub to death near Lake Tahoe, angering residents
The recent killing of a young black bear by a landowner near Lake Tahoe has angered residents, including neighbors who…
How Sushi Note in Beverly Hills is redefining wine pairings for your next omakase.
Why is it so difficult to combine sushi with wine? Most sushi bars focus on sake, and while fine wine…
Baby cougar roaming Thousand Oaks? The authorities say: it's a cat.
Neighbors along the Los Padres Trail in Ventura County were convinced they saw a baby cougar on their security cameras…