The Arizona Diamondbacks have optioned right-handed pitcher José Cabrera to Triple-A Reno, bringing the team’s 40-man roster to its full capacity. The move creates an immediate opening for an additional bullpen arm, as the team does not require a fifth starter until July 21st. This roster flexibility allows the Diamondbacks to address immediate relief needs … Read more
Global Pokemon Go Fest marks the 10th anniversary of the franchise’s mobile phenomenon, featuring a weekend-long event on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. According to organizers, the event introduces Super Mega Raids, including Mewtwo X and Mewtwo Y, alongside a Mythical Pokemon encounter with Zeraora available via Special Research for all … Read more
VCA Animal Hospitals is laying off nearly 200 employees across its corporate and clinical divisions as the company restructures its operations in California. The layoffs include 100 corporate staff members in Los Angeles and 90 clinical workers following the closure of a San Leandro hospital, according to filings with the state’s Employment Development Department and … Read more
Cliff swallow populations in San Juan Capistrano are gradually recovering through targeted habitat restoration and community-led conservation efforts. After a significant decline in the late twentieth century due to urban development and habitat loss, researchers and mission staff have used artificial nesting towers and insect-friendly landscapes to encourage the birds’ return to their historic California … Read more
San Joaquin kit foxes are finding refuge within California’s Topaz Solar Farms and the California Valley Solar Ranch due to predator-proof fencing and solar panel cover. According to a 2019 report by researchers from California State University, Stanislaus and Althouse and Meade, these facilities shield the endangered canids from coyotes, bobcats, and golden eagles. How … Read more
AI-generated wildlife hoaxes are increasing the burden on California wildlife officials and fueling public panic, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). A recent viral image of a “mountain lion” in a Sacramento neighborhood was revealed to be an AI-doctored photo of a house cat, sparking unnecessary fear and wasting taxpayer resources. … Read more
A Fourth of July weekend pyrotechnics display at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles malfunctioned Friday, sending mortars into the crowd and forcing spectators to scramble for cover. While no major injuries were reported following the Angel City postgame show, multiple witnesses described the scene as “terrifying,” with reports of fireworks striking a stadium security guard … Read more
A juvenile red-tailed hawk survived a 200-mile journey after becoming lodged in a vehicle’s front grille. The bird was struck near the I-5 and 505 interchange near Dunnigan and discovered by a driver at a Chevron gas station in Weed, California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has since taken the bird to … Read more
The South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF) expects to provide more than $1 million in support to the South Pasadena Unified School District, marking a milestone for the nonprofit. SPEF President Rob Clyde said the achievement reflects decades of community investment in local public education. How does SPEF fund local schools? The foundation generates revenue through … Read more
A decaying whale carcass off the coast of Martin’s Beach, south of Half Moon Bay, has drawn a gathering of juvenile and adult great white sharks, serving as a visual indicator of shifting marine behavior along the California coastline. Drone operator Sammy Rigling documented between six and eight sharks feeding on the remains, with some … Read more