UC Davis researchers have discovered swine flu in California elephant seals, but the marine mammals don't exhibit any large runny noses.

UC Davis researchers have discovered swine flu in California elephant seals, but the marine mammals don't exhibit any large runny noses.

Pat Derby, who founded the PAWS sanctuary for wild animals in the country outside Galt before adding two more sanctuaries, died Friday of throat cancer at her home in San Andreas. She was 69.

If I have not offended enough of you with my previous rants, let me try to remedy that today.

It’s the trip that tops most travelers’ lifetime dream lists: an African safari. The words themselves evoke a magic that is unmatched, and conjure visions of lions stalking across the savannah and wildebeest running in thundering, vast herds. It’s not uncommon to think that those amazing sights will remain a distant fantasy, but there’s no need to give up on the dream. In fact, it’s easier than ever to make it a reality.

Mike Swartz was sitting on his sofa at about 12:30 a.m. in early June when, suddenly, he couldn't breathe and fell to the floor.

The Delta: On the Sacramento River, salmon anglers are using Silvertrons, Scarey Lures, Blue Foxes and Kwikfish. Best areas are the mouth of Steamboat and the Old Sac all the way up to Walnut Grove. Marty Morfey caught the winning salmon in the Rio Vista Derby at 23.10 pounds. He caught it in the Walnut Grove area on a Killer Bee lure.

Who: Anne, Jeff, Katie and Sarah McLain and Stan Oberg.

The move of a trio of elephants from the Toronto Zoo to the Performing Animal Welfare Society may be delayed until spring,

1. Lodi Grape Festival

As San Joaquin County officials look for a new manager to replace Ken Nieland at Micke Grove Zoo, the south Lodi animal kingdom is being run by a long-time zookeeper and a curator who has researched exotic animals all over the world.

For elephants to fly, you have to do more than load trunks on a plane.

Media in Canada have reported that the Toronto Zoo elephants expected to be moved to Galt-based Performing Animal Welfare Society could arrive by late summer.

It's a shame, really, that so much has been made about such a big opportunity for these elephants. Anyone and everyone who has visited the PAWS site knows the safety precautions and care they place on all animal care. I have been six times and am always amazed at the policy of "animals come first" and the enforcement of their motto.

Rio Vista is a breeze-washed town on the Sacramento River known for bass fishing, visits by a misguided whale, and a quirky bar-restaurant festooned with dozens of hunting trophies, including the head of an elephant.

Discovering the Lodi area means tasting wine and exploring one of the Central Valley’s most charming downtowns.

This week, we venture even further into “The Cabin in the Woods” with an in-depth examination of the film’s deft deconstruction of gender-based archetypes. I kid, I kid ... as much as it would please me to spend the next many weeks harping on (thus far) the year’s best film, surely it is time to move on.

Two Toronto City Councillors will travel to the Performing Animal Welfare Society on their own dime later this month in an effort to ensure that the city isn't making a mistake by sending three Toronto Zoo elephants there, media in Canada have reported.

A Toronto resident has launched a public attack against the Galt-based Performing Animal Welfare Society, with hopes of thwarting plans to move three elephants from Canada to the San Andreas sanctuary.

The owner of the Galt-based Performing Animal Welfare Society says an African elephant is still welcome after killing the zookeeper who was preparing to move it from New Zealand.

Lodi Lake holds many fond memories for each of us, whether it be a birthday party, a walk around the park, or even celebrating Independence Day there.

The three elephants being moved to the Performing Animal Welfare Society's sanctuary in San Andreas will travel from the Toronto Zoo aboard a private plane thanks to longtime animal activist Bob Barker. The announcement was made Friday.