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Pelicans are starving and dying along California coastline
FAIRFIELD, Calif. - A surge of injured and starving pelicans are showing up at wildlife centers in California and those that don't make it are dying in high numbers. Since April 20, an "unusually high number" of the water birds have been arriving at wildlife rehabilitation centers along the Santa Cruz to San Diego coastlines, according to the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Wildlife experts highlight brown pelicans problem after viral appearances at Giants games
A wayward pelican that landed on the field during Saturday’s San Francisco Giants game instantly became a fan favorite, but wildlife experts say the surprise visit is a sign of a big problem with the state’s brown pelicans. Wildlife experts at Fairfield’s International Bird Rescue have been working...
The Bay Area Butterfly Festival Is Happening This Weekend in Vallejo
When Vilma Aquino first moved to Mare Island back in 2007, she would see hundreds of butterflies as she drove along the main drag of Vallejo’s peninsula. “I thought I had died and gone to heaven,” she said, recalling the beautiful black and orange hues of the winged insect, fluttering against the backdrop of the San Francisco Bay.
A Rare Family-Owned Napa Winery Could Go Up For Sale Following Years of Drama
Paolo Bicchieri is a reporter at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, coffee and cafes, and pop-ups. A reality TV-level breakdown is dividing a longtime wine country establishment. Monticello Vineyards, one of the few family-owned wineries in Napa since 1970, is at risk of being sold. There are seven siblings in the Corley family each with a stake in the company; Carolyn Corley, the only daughter, says she believes two of her brothers share her wish to keep the business. The Chronicle reports a big drama is at play as older siblings look to sell while younger siblings claim their older siblings, alongside the winery’s board of directors, are misleading shareholders to make it happen.
John Legend, Jill Scott & More Set for Blue Note Jazz Festival Presents: The Black Radio Experience
Blue Note Entertainment Group and Black Radio Productions have unveiled the lineup for their newly announced Napa Valley event, Blue Note Jazz Festival Presents: The Black Radio Experience, hosted by Sway Calloway, Aug 30 to Sept 1.'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 Officially Has a Premiere Date Inspired by the event’s Artist in Residence — Grammy-winning pianist, artist, producer and jazz great Robert Glasper — The Black Radio Experience “is an immersive journey into the soul of music, transcending boundaries and celebrating the rich tapestry of Black culture,” a press release announcing its launch explains. “Every year our festival in...
Starving brown pelicans overwhelm bird rescue facility in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD -- A wildlife crisis is playing out in the Bay Area and along the California coast. Thousands of brown pelicans are starving to death and scientists don't seem to know why. Now, one local rescue center is desperately appealing to the public for help. On Saturday, a public open house at the International Bird Rescue Center in Fairfield almost didn't happen but they decided to go through with it anyway because they thought it was important for the public to understand the crisis they're dealing with. The rescue center is accustomed to dealing with injured or sick birds but what...
This Summer’s Hottest Pizzas Are in Napa
Pizza is more than just a slice of pepperoni; it’s an art. From Neapolitan and Roman-style to Chicago deep dish, from New Haven to Sicilian, pizzaioli from around the world will be sharing their unique takes on sauces, toppings and, most importantly, dough during the Endless Summer of Pie at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia.
Bay Area Tesla Superchargers Vandalized in Vallejo, Reflecting Rising Trend of Metal Theft
Vandals have struck again in the Bay Area, this time aiming for Tesla supercharging stations in Vallejo, as drivers discovered last weekend that charging cables had been severed, an act that inconveniences electric vehicle owners and reflects a worrying trend of metal theft. On Mother's Day morning, citizens like Josh...
Fairfield Official's Wife Returns Money From Campaign for New California City
A Fairfield City Council member’s wife, who was paid $4,000 by California Forever, the investor-backed group trying to gain approval to build a new city in Solano County, has returned the money after reporting by KQED. Sue Vaccaro received the fee from California Forever earlier this year, according to...
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