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Año Nuevo State Park elephant seal viewing to resume after avian flu cases wane

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Ano Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County will once again allow the public access to viewing elephant seals on Saturday after about six weeks of restricting access amid an outbreak of avian flu that killed over a dozen seals. The disease, HPAI H5N1, was detected in late February by field researchers with the University […]

State says cormorants, pelicans among seabirds starving along California coast

by Pete Young, Bay City News April 1, 2026March 30, 2026

Sonoma County 2024 crop report shows gains in organic milk, challenges for wine, poultry

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

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‘Listen in Marin’ radio show: March 10, 2025

by Local News Matters March 10, 2025July 11, 2025

UC Berkeley’s famous falcons are missing — which has fans and experts fearing the worst

by Dan McMenamin, Bay City News February 26, 2025February 25, 2025

Bill aimed at stiffer penalties for cockfighting takes on new urgency amid bird flu outbreak

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News February 22, 2025February 21, 2025

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‘Listen in Marin’ radio show: Jan. 20, 2025

by Local News Matters January 20, 2025July 11, 2025

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San Joaquin County at center of bird flu crisis with over 627,800 egg-laying hens infected

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‘Listen in Marin’ radio show: Dec. 16, 2024

by Local News Matters December 16, 2024July 14, 2025

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San Joaquin County agriculture industry sees fewer jobs, less production in annual survey