Carjacking suspect leads police on wild high-speed chase in Merced County
A carjacking suspect in Winton led law enforcement on a high-speed chase Tuesday morning on Highway 99 before crashing outside a fast-food restaurant. The driver, Andrew J. Ramirez, 23, of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wild oysters in San Francisco bay are threatened by climate change
Climate change could supercharge the powerful storms often hailed for bringing drought-busting rains to California. The storms, called atmospheric rivers, are long stretches of water vapor that “flow” from the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wild West comes back to life in downtown mural
Anne Whitehurst says the professional mural she created for Los Banos is not only an homage to the community’s history, but also reflects a past that, for her, is deeply … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Meet nice wild bergamot and not-nice kudzu
If you are curious about how to identify the native perennial wild bergamot, just look for the plant with lavender flowers that look like ragged pompons, says native plant expert Helen Hamilton. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gawkers hampering firefighters as wild grass fire threatens buildings in Merced
Firefighters are battling a large grass fire on the outskirts of Merced that has damaged one building and is threatening several others. Flames were spotted shortly after 10 p.m. at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Wild petunia provides pretty summer flowers
Petunias produce pretty summer flowers, and the native Carolina wild petunia is no exception. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Blauert on Outdoors: Zoo view of wild animals lasts longer
The most exciting encounters I’ve ever had with wildlife have occurred while hiking or camping – deer, elk, coyotes, eagles, newts, snakes, bobcats, bears, a wide range of birds and … Click to Continue »
Read More »On the Wild Side: Big Momma the Lizard
Big Momma’s breed of lizard is known for her maternal instincts, proving no matter what species you are — mom’s are the best! The Fresno Chaffee Zoo introduces us to her.
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