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California lawmaker introduces bill to protect wildlife from euthanasia, create coexistence program
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (491+ words) Updated on: April 20, 2026 / 11: 14 PM PDT / CBS LA A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman…...
New World screwworm now 60 miles from US. -Mexico border
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (31+ words) According to the Texas Agriculture Commissioner, this flesh-eating parasite is now about 60 miles from the U. S. -Mexico border. New World screwworm now 60 miles from US. -Mexico border...
Oakland puts together pilot program to tackle illegal dumping in the city
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (25+ words) Kenny Choi reports on Oakland's plan to crack down on illegal dumpers. Oakland puts together pilot program to tackle illegal dumping in the city...
Miami residents demand halt to tree removal permits as city defends process amid flooding fears
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (522+ words) Updated on: April 20, 2026 / 7: 41 PM EDT / CBS Miami A growing group of Miami residents is urging city leaders to immediately pause tree removal permits, warning that widespread tree loss could worsen flooding and heat, while officials insist current policies remain intact…...
San Francisco cannabis cafes could soon become reality
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (17+ words) CBS News San Francisco cannabis cafes could soon become reality...
Nearly 230 deer harvested in Baltimore's deer reduction program: "Very good feedback"
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (308+ words) Updated on: April 20, 2026 / 8: 05 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore Nearly 230 deer were harvested in Baltimore parks within the past month through the city's effort to reduce the deer population. U. S. Department of Agriculture sharpshooters killed 132 deer at Druid Hill Park, 36 in Herring Run…...
Activists demand Wisconsin governor take action to free beagles from research facility
9+ hour, 35+ min ago (50+ words) Animal activists aren't letting up in their fight to free thousands of beagles from a breeding and research facility in Wisconsin. They gathered Monday afternoon outside Gov. Tony Evers' office at the state capitol in Madison, demanding action. Activists demand…...
California officials raise alarms over early mosquito season due to unusually warm winter
9+ hour ago (40+ words) California state officials are sounding the alarm over an early mosquito season" due to an uncharacteristically warm winter, leading to an explosion in population. Michele Gile reports. California officials raise alarms over early mosquito season due to unusually warm winter...
Experts explain how to prevent bear sightings as video shows bear frequenting Waltham backyard
10+ hour, 30+ min ago (400+ words) Updated on: April 20, 2026 / 6: 20 PM EDT / CBS Boston A Waltham family was shocked when their new furry neighbor visited their backyard twice in a month. The bear's shenanigans were caught on the home's Ring camera." "He must be getting used to…...
Bear seen frequenting Waltham family's backyard
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (33+ words) A Waltham family was shocked when their new furry neighbor visited their backyard twice in a month. The bear's shenanigans were caught on the home's Ring camera. Bear seen frequenting Waltham family's backyard...