It’s a girl! Point Defiance Zoo welcomes baby tapir
It’s a girl! Point Defiance Zoo recently welcomed a rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf. Her name is Ume, which means plum blossom and apricot in Japanese. The zoo says her keeper staff chose the ...
California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage needs $1 billion more to pay out claims related to the Los Angeles wildfires, the state ...
California man finds 'Barry' the 525-pound bear living under his home after Los Angeles fire
Barry,” as local residents call the bear, has been a recurring visitor in the neighborhood for quite some time.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens up for Best Zoo in USA TODAY’s 10Best readers’ poll
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is once again up for national recognition. The zoo is nominated for Best Zoo in USA TODAY’s ...
California man finds 525-pound bear living under his home after Los Angeles wildfires
The California wildfires burned over 14,000 acres and are ranked among the state's three most destructive fires, according to ...
Adorable baby elephant takes first steps at Oregon Zoo
A baby Asian elephant took his first steps at the Oregon Zoo shortly after his birth. This is the video of that heartwarming ...
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Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: January 31 - February 2
Enjoy Lunar New Year eats, see 'Gwyneth Goes Skiing,' head outdoors for the Griffith Park Run and more of the best things to ...
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Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued to more than 31,000 people in the vicinity of two new wildfires north of Los Angeles on Wednesday. The Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake in northern Los ...