Ferret advocates rally to repeal California ban
About 20 ferret supporters gathered outside a Huntington Beach pet store on New Year’s Day to urge Assemblyman Matthew Harper to overturn California’s ferret ban. Advocates say the 1933 prohibition is outdated while officials cite risks to poultry and native wildlife. Harper plans no new ferret legalization this session, focusing instead on climate policies.
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Matthew Harper
California
Hawaii
New York City
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Stephi Snyder
Snyder
San Diego
Pat Wright
Harper
Zoomars Welcomes Zebra Star Mr Fancy Pants
Zoomars Petting Zoo in New Jersey introduces Mr Fancy Pants the zebra from Texas as part of a program to aid endangered species. He joins Liliana the llama, with staff acclimating him to visitors and supervised walks while keeping animal welfare central as attendance grows.
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Mr. Fancy Pants
Zoomars
Franks
New Jersey
Fancy Pants
Texas
Liliana Llama
Llama
Zebra
Liliana
Candace Irons
Irons
Chocolate Chip
Lady de Winter
Bunny
Monster
Red Bull
Johnny Cash
Jeff Gritchen
Zoomars Petting
Meyer retires as Anaheim chief after 12 years of service
Meyer, 50, announces retirement as Anaheim police chief saying he has no regrets and has achieved his goals. Six internal candidates seek replacement. decision to be advised by City Council and city manager. Meyer will join Anaheim Convention Center security leadership. department notes include crime prevention, homeless liaison, and weekly mounted patrols.
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Meyer
Sam Allevato
Anaheim Convention Center
Department
Jeff Halleck
Belardes Remembered For Local History Preservation Work
Belardes longtime advocate of Orange County heritage helped preserve Mission San Juan Capistrano sites and the Blas Aguilar Adobe. He led preservation efforts, taught artifact documentation, and advised on American Indian issues after a career in education. Survived by sister Donna and two sons Domingo and Matias. Funeral services set at Serra Chapel and Mission San Juan Capistrano.
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Jerry Nieblas
Belardes
San Juan Capistrano
Juaneje
Orange County
San Juan Capistrano Historical Society
Tom Ostensen
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Nieblas
Juanesio
Mission Indians
Paul Martin
Juanefios
Blas Aguilar
Ilse Byrnes
Byrnes
Ostensen
Blas Aguilar Adobe
David
Donna Belardes Murphy
Domingo
Matias
Serra Chapel
Mission
Aurora “Cha Cha” Belardes
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Buena Park
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Washington
Golden State
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Carolyn Franks
Camilo Hernandez
Mfleming
Ocregister
Mattfleming
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