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3 days ago
- General
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Rescue officials stunned after spotting massive wild animal far from its natural habitat: 'Like spotting a fish out of water'
Animal rescuers were stunned after being called upon to save an unusual visitor to California's Central Valley. A California brown pelican was found 70 miles away from the sea, prompting a rescue operation. "Talk about a surprise guest!" said the Fresno Humane Animal Services in a Facebook post. "Pelicans are usually beach lovers, so finding one so far from the ocean was like spotting a fish out of water." According to KSEE, the organization was able to get the animal to safety. California brown pelicans play a vital role in the coastal ecosystem. As top-tier predators, they keep fish populations in check. They also regurgitate enough of their food to enrich local plant life, as Eco Migrations observed. The California brown pelican was listed as endangered in California in 1971, per the National Park Service. This was due to the use of the insecticide DDT in crops being flushed out to sea and contaminating the fish that pelicans ate. DDT caused pelican egg shells to thin and break, but following the ban on the substance in 1972 the situation improved. The "endangered" status placed upon California brown pelicans was removed in 2009. Despite progress, the birds are still facing feeding challenges. Meanwhile, on the East Coast, pelicans may be getting intentionally hurt by humans. The coastal range of the California brown pelican extends up to British Columbia, Canada, and all the way down to Nayarit, Mexico. They generally travel no further than 5 miles inland and rarely go up to 40 miles inland. There are a number of factors that can lead animals to veer this far away from their natural habitat. Sound and light pollution can disorient animals, for starters, while violent weather patterns can thrust them into unfamiliar environments. Additionally, a lack of feeding or mating opportunities in native habitats may push them further afield. Should the U.S. invest in building more wildlife overpasses? Absolutely Depends on how we do it Depends on where we do it Nope Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Whatever the case, protecting wild habitats can help ensure animals have somewhere they can feed, mate, and live with all the resources they need. Reducing atmospheric pollution and, in this case, seaborne pollution can further protect ecosystems from damage. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
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‘The people's voice was heard': GOP lawmaker slams Gov. Newsom over Prop 36 funding
(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — California State Senator Tony Strickland is slamming Governor Gavin Newsom for not funding Proposition 36 in his recent budget proposal. 'I think the most essential role of government is public safety. Prop 36, passed by 70% of the vote in California, in all 58 counties, including the most liberal counties in California, San Francisco and Marin, voted in the affirmative on Prop 36 to make crime illegal again. But this governor hasn't put the money in the implement the will of the people,' Strickland told Nikki Laurenzo on this week's edition of Inside California Politics. The Huntington Beach Republican has served in the state capitol since 2012. When asked about what has changed in his time as a lawmaker, Strickland noted there is not as much awareness in terms of subject matter on major issues. 'Its not easy, because we're dealing with 5,000 different bills, to be experts on all these different issues,' Strickland said. 'Elected leaders need to go out and in their community and hear from the citizens of their districts and people from around the state of California. And that's why I'm really in shock that this governor has not funded Prop 36. The people's voice was heard. They want to make crime illegal again in California, and now the governor is not funding that initiative. I am shocked.' Strickland also pushed back against Gov. Newsom's claim that the state's $12 billion deficit is due to President Donald Trump's tariff policies. He did, however, praise Newsom for allocating more funds toward water management and resources for firefighters. Nikki Laurenzo also sat down with democratic strategist Kevin Liao to discuss the party's weaknesses going into the 2026 elections. Inside California Politics airs this weekend during the following times: KTLA: Sunday, May 18 at 5:30 a.m. KRON: Saturday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. KSEE: Saturday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 8:30 a.m. KSWB: Sunday, May 18 at 5:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. KGET: Sunday, May 18 at 11:30 p.m. KTXL: Saturday, May 17 at 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 7:30 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Sport
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Fresno State women's hoops advances to semifinals in MW Tournament
LAS VEGAS (KSEE/KGPE) — The Fresno State women's basketball team is headed to the semifinals in the Mountain West Tournament. The No. 6 Bulldogs defeated No. 3 Colorado State in the quarterfinals 54-52. Colorado State had a first-round bye in the tournament. Advertisement The 'Dogs were fueled by junior forward Mia Jacobs who scored a team-high 20 points and collected 18 rebounds. The junior recorded her 19th double-double of the season. The Bulldogs will face No. 2 Wyoming on Tuesday in the semifinals at 7:30 pm at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to CBS47 and KSEE24 | News from
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28-01-2025
- Health
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First US case of H5N9 bird flu strain found in California
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The country's first case of H5N9 bird flu has been identified in Merced County, California, officials say. This H5N9 strain, which was identified earlier this month, is different from the H5N1 strain that had already been documented in multiple cases across the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been more than 60 people who have been sickened and one person who was killed by H5N1. 2 cats die from suspected bird flu traced to raw milk in California In a notification, the World Organisation for Animal Health confirmed that the strain detected in Merced County is a new strain in the country. The investigation began on Nov. 23, 2024, and it was confirmed on Jan. 13 that 'this is the first confirmed case of HPAI H5N9 in poultry in the United States.' The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in conjunction with State Animal Health and Wildlife Officials, are conducting comprehensive epidemiological investigations and enhanced surveillance in response to the HPAI related events. World Organisation for Animal Health This strain of H5N9 was found in a commercial duck premises in Merced County. The specific location of the facility was not officially released. The announcement states that control measures have been undertaken in an attempt to contain the virus, including control of movement, surveillance and quarantine. The report from the World Organisation for Animal Health also stated that a total of 118,954 birds were killed in December after state officials quarantined the affected area. 'Bird flu symptoms': Online searches spike after first severe case in US Bird flu is primarily spread by wild birds such as ducks and geese as they migrate. While it is fatal to a variety of animals, those species can generally carry it without getting sick, which offers the virus a chance to mutate and thrive. The virus can be spread through droppings or any interaction between farm-raised poultry and wild birds. It's also easily tracked into a farm on someone's boots or by vehicle. Unlike previous outbreaks, the one that began in 2022 didn't die out in high summer temperatures. The virus found another new host when dairy cattle started getting sick last March. That creates more opportunities for the virus to linger and spread and unlike poultry, cattle aren't slaughtered when they get sick because they rarely die from bird flu. Nearly all of the people infected with bird flu worked around sick animals. Health officials haven't yet found evidence of the disease spreading from person to person. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-01-2025
- Health
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New H5N9 bird flu strain found in California, first case in the US
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The country's first case of H5N9 bird flu has been identified in Merced County, California, officials say. This H5N9 strain, which was identified earlier this month, is different from the H5N1 strain that had already been documented in multiple cases across the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been more than 60 people who have been sickened and one person who was killed by H5N1. Central Valley dairy farmers concerned with avian flu spread In a notification, the World Organisation for Animal Health confirmed that the strain detected in Merced County is a new strain in the country. The investigation began on Nov. 23, 2024, and it was confirmed on Jan. 13 that 'this is the first confirmed case of HPAI H5N9 in poultry in the United States.' The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in conjunction with State Animal Health and Wildlife Officials, are conducting comprehensive epidemiological investigations and enhanced surveillance in response to the HPAI related events. World Organisation for Animal Health This strain of H5N9 was found in a commercial duck premises in Merced County. The specific location of the facility was not officially released. The announcement states that control measures have been undertaken in an attempt to contain the virus, including control of movement, surveillance and quarantine. The report from the World Organisation for Animal Health also stated that a total of 118,954 birds were killed in December after state officials quarantined the affected area. Bird flu is primarily spread by wild birds such as ducks and geese as they migrate. While it is fatal to a variety of animals, those species can generally carry it without getting sick, which offers the virus a chance to mutate and thrive. The virus can be spread through droppings or any interaction between farm-raised poultry and wild birds. It's also easily tracked into a farm on someone's boots or by vehicle. Unlike previous outbreaks, the one that began in 2022 didn't die out in high summer temperatures. The virus found another new host when dairy cattle started getting sick last March. That creates more opportunities for the virus to linger and spread and unlike poultry, cattle aren't slaughtered when they get sick because they rarely die from bird flu. Nearly all of the people infected with bird flu worked around sick animals. Health officials haven't yet found evidence of the disease spreading from person to person. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
