The public is invited to attend the short ceremony at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the corner of Locust Street and Acequia Avenue.

The Oakland Zoo mourns the passing of Sequoia, an 11-year-old wolf, after his health declined and he was euthanized.

U.S. News Insider Tip: The geographically diverse Alabama Hills are located at the base ... Mount Whitney sits on the border of Sequoia National Park and Inyo National Forest.