Art imitates life: Bear moves under California home of retired 'Yogi Bear' animator

A black bear named "Junior" has taken up residence in the crawl space of the home of Bob and Susan Nesler, a retired animator who worked on Yogi Bear. While Junior has been a benign tenant, efforts are underway by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to encourage him to leave. This unusual encounter highlights the interaction between wildlife and local residents in Sierra Madre, California.

California sues ExxonMobil for its part in plastic crisis in landmark lawsuit

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has initiated a landmark lawsuit against ExxonMobil, accusing the oil giant of misleading the public regarding the viability of plastic recycling and its contribution to the global plastic pollution crisis. The lawsuit follows an extensive investigation into the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries, aiming to hold ExxonMobil accountable for its alleged decades-long campaign of deception.