County warns of exposure after rabid bat crashes Vista lunch
VISTA — San Diego County Public Health Services officials are looking for anyone who may have come into contact with a bat that recently startled...
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Escondido Creek Conservancy buys more land to protect local wildlife
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Creek Conservancy closed escrow on two properties in early December, a move that will help protect wildlife corridors in the region....
Solana Beach veterinarian opens wildlife hospital
SOLANA BEACH — When veterinarian Erica Ellis joined Academy Animal Hospital as the new medical director in early 2025, she had one stipulation — that...
Commentary: Why corporations should tithe for wildlife
To tithe, traditionally, refers to giving one-tenth of one’s resources to support a religious community or institution. In researching the term, I found another definition:...
Mountain lion cub hit by vehicle on the mend
RAMONA — A young male mountain lion struck by a vehicle the night before Thanksgiving is on the mend at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona...
Three orphaned bear cubs transferred to Ramona Wildlife Center
RAMONA — Three orphaned California black bear cubs have been transferred to San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center for rehabilitation over the past two...
Preserving open spaces in Encinitas at forefront of local debate
ENCINITAS — As candidates for the Encinitas City Council make early gains in their respective campaigns, it’s become clear that one issue is at the...
Momma mountain lions and San Diego County wildlife corridors
By Carrie Alidaee & Aida Rodriguez Picture this: A mother stretches luxuriously in the warm sunshine while her three children play rambunctiously nearby. Sounds like...
Oceanside advances plans for Loma Alta Wetlands project
OCEANSIDE — With more than $500,000 in combined state and federal funding and the conceptual restoration planning for the Loma Alta Wetlands Enhancement Project complete,...
New campaign to support in North County Wildlife ‘Missing Lynx’ promotes wildlife corridors
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Creek Conservancy has launched “The Missing Lynx” campaign to establish permanently protected wildlife corridors in North San Diego County. After successfully...
Tracking group offers firsthand look at local wildlife
REGION — A group gathered around a circle drawn in the dirt. Using charts, measuring tools and field experience, they determined the four-toed track was...
Carlsbad to track large mammals in land preserves
CARLSBAD — Thanks to a more than $100,000 state grant and city and Center for Natural Lands Management funds, Carlsbad will be monitoring the movement...