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Recently Spotted Mountain Lion Captured Near Cottonwood Creek in North Merced
9+ hour, 33+ min ago (116+ words) Wildlife " North Merced" April 4, 2026 " Merced Police Department officials report that they were notified by a resident of a mountain lion spotted in a tree along Cottonwood Creek in North Merced. Merced PD promptly contacted the California Department of Fish and…...
California and National Drought Summary for March 31, 2026, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 38% of State Abnormally Dry, a Weekly Increase of 14%
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (155+ words) No changes were made this week in Puerto Rico. Palau received 2.20 inches of rain last week, bringing their March total to 12.62 inches and the year-to-date total to 29.51 inches. These numbers are both somewhat above normal and over the 8 inches per…...
Governor Gavin Newsom Says California’s Nation-Leading Aerospace Industry Powers NASA’s Historic Artemis II Mission with Over 500 Companies and 16,000 Workers Contributing
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (205+ words) From the Apollo generation to now the Artemis generation, our state continues to lead the nation in reaching new frontiers. California's unparalleled innovation ecosystem, skilled workforce and leading companies are helping power Artemis II and ushering in the next era…...
California Department of Insurance Reports Landmark Study Shows Rebuilding Los Angeles to Wildfire Safety Standards Could Slash Future Fire Losses
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (124+ words) View a presentation with the new data. Out of tragedy, an opportunity to build a more secure future A proven path: The IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home standard The science is strong: A systematic safety approach protects homes and lives Post-disaster…...
April 2026 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (816+ words) April 2026 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar'Sierra Sun Times March 30, 2026 - Wildlife areas, ecological reserves and other properties may be closed due to wildfires or storm damage Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to check for closures before leaving…...
NOAA Ship to Map Potential Critical Mineral Deposits in U.S. Waters of Pacific Ocean
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (311+ words) NOAA Ship to Map Potential Critical Mineral Deposits in U.S. Waters of Pacific Ocean'goldrushcam.com The NOAA Ship Ranier conducts a seabed mapping exercise in the Pacific in 2022. (Image credit: NOAA) March 29, 2026 - In early April, the NOAA Ship Rainier will begin…...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife in Partnership with the National Park Service Find Orphaned Mountain Lion Kitten Following Coordinated Monitoring Effort
1+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) March 27, 2026 - LOS ANGELES " The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), in partnership with the'National Park Service (NPS)'and the Los Angeles Zoo, has'intervened on'an orphaned mountain lion kitten in Southern California following a coordinated, science-based monitoring effort." The approximately…...
California and National Drought Summary for March 24, 2026, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 24% of State Abnormally Dry, a Weekly Increase of 8%
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1101+ words) California and National Drought Summary for March 24, 2026, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 24% of State Abnormally Dry, a Weekly Increase of 8%Sierra Sun Times...
CDFW: The Secret Winter Lives of Lake Tahoe’s Black Bears
1+ week, 3+ day ago (275+ words) March 25, 2026 - Spring is in the air at Lake Tahoe, and black bears are emerging from their winter dens. This includes mother bears with new cubs of the year that are only about 8 to 10 weeks old. " The reproduction cycle began back…...
Cal OES Completes Debris Cleanup in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne County from TCU September Lightning Complex Fire
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (165+ words) On September 2, 2025,theTCULightningComplexFire burned through the historic town, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of residents.The fire burned thousands of acres of land anddestroyedmore than 90homes and buildings. As part of the cleanup process following the fire, Cal OES was…...