Warm weather means venomous snakes are more active. Snakebites are uncommon but can be dangerous.
Tag: East Bay Regional Park District
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10 best wildflower hikes in East Bay and nearby
Here are some of the best places to see Bay Area wildflowers. Many are just a short drive away from Richmond.
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Golden Gate Fields could soon turn into a public park
A San Francisco-based nonprofit agreed to buy the former race track for $175 million and transfer it to the East Bay Regional Park District, creating a huge new shoreline park.
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Can the East Bay Parks help save this cute endangered shorebird?
The California least tern, which look like ‘little angels hovering above the waves,’ have been on the endangered species list since 1970. A wildlife biologist and 8,000 volunteers have created nesting habitats in Oakland and Hayward.
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Wildcat Canyon bicycle flow trail: How to tell EBRPD what you think
The East Bay Regional Park District will meet Tuesday to hear public comments as it prepares to do environmental impact study.
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Anyone missing an emu?
East Bay Regional Park District officers say they rescued an emu that was roaming around Wildcat Canyon Regional Park last week.
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East Bay parks general manager resigns, considers legal action against EBRPD
Sabrina Landreth resigned last week, claiming EBRPD’s board demanded she violate open government and personnel laws.
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Point Isabel dog park project ruffles some feathers over bird-friendly fencing
East Bay Regional Park District project, which is set to temporarily close half of the park in 2027, aims to protect birds from dogs, fix past damage and combat sea level rise.
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Yay or nay? East Richmond residents join Wildcat Canyon bike trail debate
East Richmond residents meet with East Bay Regional Park District staff to share bike trail concerns while bicycling advocates say it’s sorely needed.
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Accessing Richmond’s Point Molate will be easier once new trail is built
After decades of waiting, residents will soon enjoy scenic trails, restored habitats, cultural programming and eventually a regional park with the Richmond-San Rafael bridge as a backdrop.
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Rattlesnake season is here. Here’s how to stay safe
Warm weather means venomous snakes are more active. Snakebites are uncommon but can be dangerous.
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East Bay Regional Park District moves closer to purchase of Point Molate
The EBRPD board unanimously approved a letter of intent to begin the process of acquiring the Richmond property for $40 million.
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Richmond City Council approves agreement for $40M Point Molate park
Council meeting attendees cheer for deal allowing East Bay Regional Park District to acquire historic waterfront property, ending decades of development disputes.
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Point Molate could become regional park
The Richmond City Council will meet Friday morning to vote on a Letter of Intent that could lead to the creation of a regional park at Point Molate, ending decades of questions about how the shorefront area should be developed. The intent letter also needs to be agreed upon by the East Bay Regional Park […]
