One of the last vestiges of the American West, the wild mustang, is so flourishing that federal land managers say they're going to have to rein it in. The debate rages anytime anyone makes a move to protect, round up or otherwise discuss the fate of the horses and burros that roam free across parts of 10 states in the West. East Bay critters fighting to survive home shortage Human activity, development threaten area's native residents Someone was poking around in your back yard last night.
Deer wander the streets after dark looking for tasty gardens.
A barn owl swoops down and grabs a gopher on your front lawn when you aren't looking. The spring harvest is under way here in Contra Costa County's horn of plenty. With more than 38 farms and thousands of acres of produce, growers are gearing up for weekend harvesters looking for the choicest fruits and vegetables. While the valley's suburbs continue to swell and developers hungrily eye land on cities' fringes, a recent deal will ensure that 100 acres of wine country won't become another subdivision. Mom continues fight against plant San Jose resident believes proposed facility doesn't belong in her area How quickly the tables turned for Elizabeth Cord.