Wolves are continuing to make a California comeback. State wildlife officials have confirmed the presence of two new gray wolf packs in Northern California, and estimate there are now at …
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Distribution of Raw Farm products suspended amid bird flu concerns
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesState agriculture officials on Thursday banned Fresno-based Raw Farm from distributing its raw dairy products to retailers amid ongoing concerns about possible bird flu infections among its cattle. However, with …
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The owner of the Inglewood Oil Field is suing the state of California in an attempt to invalidate a state law that will require the energy company to cease production …
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The Joshua tree is cherished for its distinctive silhouette and singular role as a linchpin of the Mojave Desert ecosystem. Yet the iconic succulent is losing suitable habitat at a …
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Column: Volunteering where the views are heavenly, the cause is critical, and the sea lions are barking
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones• Volunteers at Pt. Lobos State Natural Reserve are cultivating ‘the next generation of conservationists.’ • ‘The first thing you want [visitors] to do is have fun… and if they …
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Less than a week after California health officers confirmed a finding of bird flu virus in store-bought raw milk, state agriculture officials descended on Mark McAfee’s Raw Farm dairy “like …
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California recalls more raw milk after bird flu test results
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia health officials announced Wednesday that another batch of raw milk from Fresno-based Raw Farm has tested positive for bird flu virus, as dairy farms throughout the state continue to …
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Residents near polluted Tijuana River want more urgent action
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRain is coming in south San Diego, which means higher water levels in the polluted Tijuana River — and, potentially, even worse air quality. Now, residents worry that the home …
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Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSEOUL — What on earth to do about all the plastic polluting the oceans, the food supply, even our bodies? That is the question that the delegates from 175 countries are …
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Partners pitch ‘exclusive’ club at California ski resort, spurring concern
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesProspective new owners intend to revitalize the vintage Mt. Waterman ski resort in the Angeles National Forest — in part by selling exclusive access to coveted powder days to well-heeled …