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Animal welfare activists protest outside Bay Area Safeway

Nov 27, 2025

The Bear League

Advocates want to give bears rights in South Lake Tahoe

Nov 21, 2025

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CA hunters will soon be allowed to kill up to 2 bears per season

California is seeing bear populations surge, and the state is changing how we hunt them. A unanimous vote Thursday by the California Fish and Game Commission allowed hunters to purchase a second black bear tag per season, meaning they can hunt not one but two bears. Meanwhile, advocates are looking to stop the practice for good.

Apr 17

The Bear League

Some South Lake Tahoe residents want to make city a 'bear sanctuary'

Oct 25, 2025

Activist on trial over chickens taken from Bay Area slaughterhouse

Oct 18, 2025

Battle to save Lake Tahoe bear from being euthanized continues

Sep 28, 2025

Officials back off on plan to euthanize Lake Tahoe mama bear

Aug 23, 2025

Advocates trying to save Lake Tahoe bear set to be euthanized

Aug 21, 2025

Trophy hunter kills lion in Zimbabwe that was part of research project

Aug 1, 2025

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CA hunters will soon be allowed to kill up to 2 bears per season

Apr 17

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Animal welfare activists protest outside Oakland Safeway ahead of Thanksgiving: Here's why

Nov 27, 2025

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Advocates want to give bears rights in South Lake Tahoe sanctuary city proposal

Nov 21, 2025

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Some South Lake Tahoe residents want to make city a 'bear sanctuary'

Oct 25, 2025

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Animal rights activist on trial over chickens taken from Petaluma slaughterhouse

Oct 18, 2025

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Battle to save Lake Tahoe mama bear from being euthanized continues

Sep 28, 2025

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Officials back off on plan to euthanize Lake Tahoe mama bear

Aug 23, 2025

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Advocates trying to save Lake Tahoe bear set to be euthanized

Aug 22, 2025

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PETA sues American Kennel Club over standards for French bulldogs, other breeds

The animal rights group PETA sued Tuesday to try to force the American Kennel Club to abandon the standards it backs for hyper-popular French bulldogs and some other breeds, contending that the influential club is promoting unhealthy physical features.

Jul 9, 2025

Fugitive wanted in the US for Bay Area bombings arrested in UK after 20 years on the run

Animal rights activist Daniel Andreas San Diego has been caught in the UK after more than 20 years on the run. He's suspected of detonating bombs outside two Bay Area biotech companies in 2003.

Nov 27, 2024

Last horse race at Golden Gate Fields brings mixed reactions from fans, animal advocates

Last year, owners of the track announced the track was closing. Some are applauding the closure, while others are reminiscing.

Jun 10, 2024

Final weekend of horse races at historical Golden Gate Fields begins before permanent closure

"Together we have watched thoroughbreds become champions, jockeys become icons, and meets become memories," track organizers said in a social media post. "Now join us as we close this chapter."

Jun 7, 2024

The lives of San Francisco's unhoused pet owners, and the support they need

Many of the unhoused in San Francisco have animal companions that were once surrendered or brought in from perfectly solid homes. Even with limited funds, they choose to spend for the pets and make sure they're healthy. "They need just as much love as we do," said one woman living on the streets with two dogs.

Apr 11, 2024