California Says It Detected a Disease-Carrying Bug. So it Destroyed 32,000 Trees, 5 Miles Away. How heavy-handed state regulations led to one farmer suing the state for $3 million in damages Reason · May 4
5 plants that are illegal to grow in California – how to control these invasive species in your yard, plus the native alternatives to use instead These troublesome, invasive species will outcompete native plants and you could face a fine for growing them Homes & Gardens · Apr 25, 2025
Bird flu strikes 1st child in the US — CDC says infection source unknown A child in California caught bird flu amid a recall of raw milk in the state, but investigations have found no evidence that the case was caused by raw milk. LiveScience · Nov 25, 2024
Two million fruit flies being dumped over LA to fight invasive species Around 2.25 million sterile male fruit flies will be dumped over Leimert Park neighbourhood The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Fruit fly invasion puts 79 square miles of Los Angeles County under quarantine It is believed the fruit fly, native to Asia, was introduced to California by travellers with uninspected fruit The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
9-year-old California girl wanted to save her goat from slaughter. Then came the search warrant SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The 15-page search warrant and affidavit was very specific about the target Shasta County sheriff’s officials were after. Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023
Jumping Worms, The ‘Evil Twin’ Of Earthworms, Showing Up In California, Elsewhere Experts warn these invaders — able to leap a foot in the air — have voracious appetites for fallen leaves found in topsoil. Zenger · May 26, 2022
‘Extremely active’ jumping worms that can leap a foot raise alarm in California Earthworm native to east Asia and known for its big appetite poses threat to forest ecosystems, scientists say The Guardian - US · May 21, 2022