Catalina Island foxes nearly vanished. Now they’re a conservation success story

The tiny foxes found only on California’s Channel Islands were once on the verge of disappearing forever. Now, conservationists are celebrating what’s considered one of the fastest recoveries of any mammal protected under the Endangered Species Act. In a post shared Saturday for Endangered Species Day, the Catalina Island Conservancy reflected on the dramatic rebound […]

Long Beach to hold new pride festival after previous one canceled

Long Beach will hold a pride festival this weekend after the one they originally had scheduled was canceled. Long Beach city officials said the celebration was nixed after the nonprofit that organizes it, Long Beach Pride, failed to submit the required information for an event permit.  It was supposed to start on Friday and last through Sunday. “Despite […]