‘They’re everywhere’: Rodent boom overwhelms California farms San Francisco Chronicle October 4, 2025 Last month, the California Almond Board said rodents had racked up more than $300 million in damages to the state’s almond orchards between fall 2023 and fall 2024. The main culprit was roof rats, a species that has also plagued homes and restaurants in the South Bay. … Read More from ‘They’re everywhere’: Rodent boom overwhelms California farms Read Article
Resident tests positive for plague in New Mexico, health officials say USA Today September 24, 2025 A New Mexico resident has tested positive for the plague, making it the second case in the state this year, health officials confirmed on Wednesday, Sept. 24. … Read More from Resident tests positive for plague in New Mexico, health officials say Read Article
‘Very mean squirrel’ seeking food has sent at least 2 people to the ER in a California city AP September 24, 2025 Residents of a San Francisco Bay Area city are on the lookout for an aggressive squirrel that has sent at least two people to the emergency room for medical treatment. … Read More from ‘Very mean squirrel’ seeking food has sent at least 2 people to the ER in a California city Read Article
