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Ojai Raptor Center releases young hawk, once found emaciated, injured

Ojai Raptor Center releases young hawk, once found emaciated, injured

Found emaciated and injured, a young red-tailed hawk spent weeks at the Ojai Raptor Center. Here's what happened next.
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Metro Atlanta's Urban Wildlife Program Addresses Human-Wildlife Conflicts

Metro Atlanta's Urban Wildlife Program Addresses Human-Wildlife Conflicts

The Urban Wildlife Program in metro Atlanta is actively working to help residents manage and prevent conflicts with local wildlife. This initiative focuses on providing technical guidance, on-site responses, and educational outreach to communities across nine core counties: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale. As urban and suburban areas expand, human-wildlife interactions become more frequent, necessitating programs that promote coexistence. The program aims to educate the public on how to prevent conflicts before they arise and to foster an appreciation for wildlife conservation within backyards and developed areas. This includes offering advice on specific wildlife issues and conducting outreach programs to inform residents about urban wildlife behavior and management strategies.
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Hurricane Rachel swell brings hazardous conditions to SoCal beaches

Hurricane Rachel swell brings hazardous conditions to SoCal beaches

Hurricane Rachel is sending elevated surf and dangerous rip currents toward Southern California beaches through the end of the week.
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SpaceX eyes 2 rocket launches in 3 days in California after scrubs

SpaceX eyes 2 rocket launches in 3 days in California after scrubs

SpaceX could be eyeing two rocket launches in three days from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Here's where to see them.
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Linkin Park documentary 'Unshatter' tracks band's emotional return to recording, touring

Linkin Park documentary 'Unshatter' tracks band's emotional return to recording, touring

Linkin Park is revealing the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind its return in the new documentary “Linkin Park: Unshatter.”
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Rabid raccoon found in Westlake Village causes concern for SoCal

Rabid raccoon found in Westlake Village causes concern for SoCal

A rabid raccoon was found in Westlake Village, the first time in decades. What should Californians know about the infection?
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Mexican Gray Wolf 'Flor' Crosses U.S.-Mexico Border, Highlighting Habitat Connectivity Needs

Mexican Gray Wolf 'Flor' Crosses U.S.-Mexico Border, Highlighting Habitat Connectivity Needs

A U.S.-born Mexican gray wolf named 'Flor,' previously translocated to Chihuahua, Mexico, has crossed back into New Mexico through the state's remote Bootheel region. This movement underscores the critical need for maintaining and protecting cross-border habitat connectivity, particularly in areas without border wall construction. Flor, a former breeding male of the Hardcastle Canyon pack, returned to his home state via one of the last unwalled stretches of the international boundary. This event highlights ongoing concerns from conservation groups regarding the ecological impact of border infrastructure, with protests against border wall construction continuing in southern Arizona. Conservationists argue that such barriers devastate ecological functions, sever habitat connectivity, and deplete aquifers, impacting numerous wildlife species beyond wolves.
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Charlotte Activists Battle to Preserve Abandoned Chimney for Migrating Birds Amid Safety Concerns

Charlotte Activists Battle to Preserve Abandoned Chimney for Migrating Birds Amid Safety Concerns

In south Charlotte, an abandoned Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools building has become the focal point of a dispute between nature conservationists, local parents, and city officials. Avian activists are advocating for the preservation of a specific chimney on the property, which serves as a crucial roosting site for migrating chimney swifts. Conservationist Alden Picard described the nightly roosting as a "swiftnado," a swirling cloud of birds. The North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Mecklenburg Audubon, and Charlotte Wildlife Stewards have gathered to observe this phenomenon. However, local parents have voiced concerns about the abandoned building and the presence of squatters, citing safety risks to the nearby Collinswood Language Academy. The county's office of asset and facility management has stated they are working to save the chimney, but without guarantees, as the rest of the building is slated for demolition.
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Extreme Heat Warnings Persist Across California

Extreme Heat Warnings Persist Across California

California is experiencing a prolonged October heat wave, with Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories issued across much of the state. Temperatures are forecast to remain significantly above average, with highs reaching up to 43°C (110°F) in Death Valley and 41°C (106°F) in inland Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Overnight lows are also unusually warm, limiting relief from the heat. The National Weather Service attributes the conditions to strong high pressure and anomalously high mid-level heights over the western United States. Alerts are expected to remain in effect through October 7 or 8, with cooling anticipated later in the week.
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Voting starts in Ventura County. How to register, where to vote

Voting starts in Ventura County. How to register, where to vote

Early voting for the midterm election started in Ventura County on Oct. 5. Here's what to know, how to track your ballot, more.
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Hurricane Rachel Brings High Surf to Southern California

Hurricane Rachel Brings High Surf to Southern California

Hurricane Rachel, currently located approximately 500 miles off the coast of Mexico, is generating significant swell energy that will impact Southern California beaches this week. Although the hurricane is not expected to make landfall, its effects include elevated surf, beach erosion, and potentially dangerous rip currents. The National Weather Service has issued beach hazard statements for Los Angeles and Ventura counties from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night, and for Orange and San Diego counties through Friday evening. Additionally, a coastal flood advisory will be in effect from Wednesday morning through Friday night, with tides expected to remain high into the weekend.
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National Parks Conservation Association Leads Efforts to Reconnect Wildlife Corridors in Greater Yellowstone

National Parks Conservation Association Leads Efforts to Reconnect Wildlife Corridors in Greater Yellowstone

The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), through its Yellowstone connectivity program manager Pat Todd, is actively working to remove and modify barbed-wire fencing in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This initiative aims to reconnect crucial wildlife corridors, as the more than 16,000 miles of barbed-wire fencing in the region pose a significant barrier to animal movement. Since 2010, the NPCA has mobilized approximately 1,700 volunteers to help modify or remove 93 miles of fencing for over 40 landowners, including projects on both federal and state public land. The Madison Valley is a key focus area due to its importance as a habitat for elk, pronghorn, mule deer, grizzly bears, and wolves. The project prioritizes areas where fence removal or modification can have the greatest impact on wildlife migration, using state wildlife data and anecdotal accounts from landowners.