Video shows elephants shielding calves during California earthquake
A video shows the older elephants — Ndlula, Umngani and Khosi — scramble to encircle and shield the two 7-year-old calves, Zuli and Mkhaya, from any possible threats.
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A video shows the older elephants — Ndlula, Umngani and Khosi — scramble to encircle and shield the two 7-year-old calves, Zuli and Mkhaya, from any possible threats.
Mary, a 59-year-old Asian elephant, was compassionately euthanized after age-related joint ailments began to impact her life, the San Diego Zoo said.
There is now a waitlist to adopt the dog. Chris Holmstrom reports.
The two-story puppet named Percy was unveiled Tuesday morning at Griffith Park. Percy was built by the Jim Henson Creature shop and is the world's largest puppet, with certification pending from Guinness World Records.
Satu, a male orangutan at the San Diego Zoo, died on Wednesday at age 26.
Born to first-time Mom Kianga and father J. Gregory on August 22, the still-unnamed calf is said to be adventurous and without much fear... as long as mom is by her side
Wildlife care specialists at the zoo noticed the snow leopard had a cough and nasal discharge Thursday, officials said. Fecal samples from the snow leopard tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, and were confirmed by the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System.
The video shows a man made his way into the enclosure with a little girl and stop for a picture. He then runs back toward enclosure fence, dropping the daughter at one point, as an elephant approaches and seems to trumpet a warning.
The four orangutans and five bonobos received an experimental vaccine developed by drug giant Zoetis.
At least two members of the troop of eight western lowland gorillas were infected with the disease in early January, showing symptoms such as congestion, mild coughing and lethargy.
The troop had been infected with the B.1.429 variant of coronavirus, which is on the rise in California and officials say is more contagious than other strains.
The zoo says two of its gorillas began coughing on Wednesday, Jan. 6, prompting zoo officials to test their fecal samples for SARS-CoV-2. Preliminary tests detected the virus on Jan. 8, according to the zoo.
People visiting the recently reopened San Diego Zoo will get a first look at two endangered Amur leopard cubs born on April 26.
The 40-pound calf was named Akobi moved into the larger main pygmy hippo habitat in the Lost Forest area of the zoo with his mother, Mabel, this week.
The two zoo facilities closed in mid-March along with most of the state to slow the spread of coronavirus. Its reopening at 9 a.m. on June 20 will come with major changes.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park has another big baby to take care of.
Researchers are hoping to use artificial insemination to resurrect the northern white rhino, of which only two exist in the world.
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The pandas at the San Diego Zoo were treated to a snow day this weekend and it was all caught on video.
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Spend some quality time with the kids before they go back to school at some of these fun places.
Three of the San Diego Zoo's star attractions are ordering their meals to go from a local garden.
The venomous white monocled cobra that spent several days roaming a Thousand Oaks neighborhood a few months ago made its debut Tuesday at the San Diego Zoo.
Visiting a popular amusement park or attraction is something your child will never forget. Here are five of the best American cities to visit while traveling with kids under five, all guaranteed to provide memories that will last a lifetime.
A deadly cobra that mysteriously appeared in a Thousand Oaks neighborhood this week is now residing at the Los Angeles Zoo.
This year marks the 21st San Fernando Valley Veterans Day parade, the largest of its kind in Los Angeles County, drawing nearly 20,000 people each year.
Gianna Kneepkens scored 20 points, and No. 3 UCLA used a big third quarter to pull away from sixth-ranked Oklahoma for a 73-59 victory in an early matchup of power programs.
Vit Krejci scored a career-high 28 points off the bench, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks opened a four-game road trip with a 105-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
Tyler Bilodeau scored 21 points as No. 15 UCLA beat West Georgia 83-62 and improved to 3-0 on the season.
Luka Doncic had 38 points, Rui Hachimura scored 13 of his 21 points in a pivotal third quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the second half to beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-111.
It's not yet clear what happened to the suspect after crossing the border.
This year marks the 21st San Fernando Valley Veterans Day parade, the largest of its kind in Los Angeles County, drawing nearly 20,000 people each year.
The off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer who died over the weekend during a crash in Santa Clarita was identified on Monday as Officer Bailey Magana.
Sophomore Lauren Turner collided with a box truck while riding an electric scooter more than a month ago.
The Cosio family lost their business, Tacos La Herradura, when they were struck by a DUI driver on the 15 Freeway near Lake Elsinore last week.
This year marks the 21st San Fernando Valley Veterans Day parade, the largest of its kind in Los Angeles County, drawing nearly 20,000 people each year.
The off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer who died over the weekend during a crash in Santa Clarita was identified on Monday as Officer Bailey Magana.
A federal jury found five LA County men guilty of a string of murders tied to MS-13.
The Baldwin Park police officer allegedly stole more than $100,000 from his union, according to the LA County District Attorney.
The rain will hit all parts of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
Sophomore Lauren Turner collided with a box truck while riding an electric scooter more than a month ago.
The rain will hit all parts of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
The crash left a 71-year-old man from La Verne dead on Friday afternoon.
Mission Viejo animal control used a drone to reunite a lost dog with its owner.
Orange County was given a two-week extension to find beds for two mentally ill inmates accused of violent crimes.
The Cosio family lost their business, Tacos La Herradura, when they were struck by a DUI driver on the 15 Freeway near Lake Elsinore last week.
The rain will hit all parts of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
The shooting happened at around 8:40 p.m. on Lakeshore Drive, according to Riverside County deputies.
Firefighters said some of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries when the bus overturned on Highway 330 late Sunday night.
The shooting left a 17-year-old boy dead in Jurupa Valley on Wednesday.
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
Some fans booed as Mr. Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony during the break in the game.
Matthew Stafford throws four touchdown passes, setting a Rams franchise record for the most in a three-game span.
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to overturn its landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
Some fans booed as Mr. Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony during the break in the game.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
Gianna Kneepkens scored 20 points, and No. 3 UCLA used a big third quarter to pull away from sixth-ranked Oklahoma for a 73-59 victory in an early matchup of power programs.
Vit Krejci scored a career-high 28 points off the bench, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks opened a four-game road trip with a 105-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
Tyler Bilodeau scored 21 points as No. 15 UCLA beat West Georgia 83-62 and improved to 3-0 on the season.
Luka Doncic had 38 points, Rui Hachimura scored 13 of his 21 points in a pivotal third quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the second half to beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-111.
Rookie Beckett Sennecke had his first two-goal game, Leo Carlsson scored two power-play goals and the Anaheim Ducks stretched their winning streak to seven games with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Southern California will still have some temperatures above normal, but a cooling trend is developing. Forecasters predict wet and windy weather beginning Thursday through Saturday.
A woman allegedly stole a minivan in Thousand Oaks, leading law enforcement on a multi-county chase to the US-Mexico border. Full Pursuit.
Nicole Comstock reports from Santa Ana, where the congregants of a church gathered on Monday to pray for the teenagers and staff members of a church youth retreat who were injured when their bus overturned in the San Bernardino Mountains on Sunday night.
Desmond Shaw flies to Pasadena for tonight's Look At This!
A Los Angeles County Superior judge rejected a defense motion to dismiss murder charges against Fraser Michael Bohm, who is accused of killing four Pepperdine University students during a crash on Pacific Coast Highway in 2023. Gio Insignares reports.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
