Seven lumbering elephants - four of them newcomers - are the star attractions in the San Diego Zoo's biggest, most costly expansion in its 90-plus years. ...more

June 19, 2009

Someday soon, the grass may be greener for people laid to rest in a section of one Lawrence, Kan., cemetery. ...more

May 7, 2009

Preserving the area's character was foremost on the minds of residents who gathered to discuss their community's future. ...more

March 30, 2009

Preserving the community's character was foremost on the minds of residents attending an open house of the Brandon Community Plan last night. ...more

March 27, 2009

Officials at a wildlife conservatory are blaming the loud noise from New Year's Eve fireworks for the death of a rare parrot. ...more

January 2, 2009

Back when row crops dominated the landscape along the shores of Cockroach Bay, there wasn't much there to attract birds winging their way toward South America for winter. ...more

December 31, 2008

The carrier door swung open and the otter took a cautious step before breaking into a trot toward the water and disappearing with a splash. ...more

December 10, 2008

Did you find someplace for your vacation this summer where you could get away from it all and immerse yourself in nature, or whatever it is that you like to do with a free week or two? ...more

September 7, 2008

Summer is here again and the same people driving boats and wave runners are out of control on the main canal in Leisure Lakes. ...more

July 2, 2008