In the Sacramento area, there are a few different non-venomous species that people will see, like our Pacific gopher snakes ... and actually all of Northern California, we only have one type ...

California poppies are one of the state's natural treasures, and any visitor should make it a point to see them in full bloom ...

MAMMALS come in all sizes from the largest of all, blue whales, to the smallest like the Least shrew. Whales are entirely ...

A few days ago, one of my dogs started barking out in the front yard. It was way too early (to me) and I hadn’t even had ...

A few days ago, one of my dogs started barking out in the front yard. It was way too early (to me) and I hadn’t even had ...

Often mistaken for the rattlesnake because of its patterned scales and intimidating hiss, the Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer) is one of California’s most important nonvenomous reptiles.

As the weather warms up in Northern California ... attributing the information to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. “Most snake bites occur when a rattlesnake is handled or ...

Warmer weather means more active snakes, according to California State Parks. With summer approaching, Mount Diablo State ...

BUT THE TAKEAWAY IS MEMORIAL DAY. IF YOU’RE GOING TO AN OBSERVANCE CEREMONY OR SOMETHING LIKE THA Northern California can expect to see another warmer day on Wednesday as temperatures remain ...

Several earthquakes with epicenters beneath the ocean surface rattled the Northern California coastline early Monday. The quakes occurred off the shore of Humboldt County and were all located ...

Lassen Volcanic National Park, about three hours from Reno in Northern California, was named a hidden gem among U.S. national parks, according to a recent report by HomeToGo. The vacation ...