CA: Animal Welfare
'Humane' and 'sustainable' fish labels may be misleading
By Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Coll…
Report: CA factory farms perilously close to your produce
By Gabriella Sotelo for Sentient.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collab…
Sonoma County ballot measure would ban large livestock farms
This November, voters in Sonoma County will decide on a first-of-its-kind proposal, known as "Measure J," to ban large concentrated animal feeding …
Fishing industry combines AI, ancient process for humane handling
By Grace Hussain for Sentient.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public N…
CA farm animal cruelty law takes full effect
Pork sold in California will now have to comply with Proposition 12. The law bans some types of extreme confinement of farm animals, specifically …
Bill to Build More CA Wildlife Crossings Gets Hearing Tomorrow
Between 2016 and 2020, more than 44,000 Californians reported hitting a wild animal with a vehicle. So tomorrow, state lawmakers will consider a …
Groups Look to Expand Jaguar Habitat After Victory Against Proposed Mine
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The battle against copper mining the Santa Rita Mountains outside of Tucson continues - even though the feds just handed a …
Los ciudadanos toman medidas para el Día de las Especies en Peligro de Extinción
Los Angeles, Calif. - Hay eventos planeados en todo el país en esta semana, para celebrar el 16º Día de las Especies en Peligro de …
Otters at Risk for Boat Strikes as CA Salmon Season Opens
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. -- Salmon season starts this coming weekend, and it's expected to draw hundreds of fishing boats to the central coast. …
President Vetoes Bill to Ban Fishing Gear Harmful to Dolphins, Other Sealife
MONTEREY, Calif. -- Groups that fight for healthier oceans are vowing to fight on after President Donald Trump vetoed a bill to ban an outdated type …
Report: Wildlife Trafficking Jeopardizes Vulnerable Species
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A new report calls for a crackdown on the booming illegal wildlife trade - activity that's been linked most recently to the …
CA Law to Improve Conditions for Farm Animals Takes Effect
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A new California law to improve living conditions for certain farm animals goes into effect Wednesday - and it is expected to …