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Jennifer Olney | Reporter

Jennifer Olney, our Senior Reporter, is a nine-time Emmy-winning journalist and Stanford alum, known for her investigative reporting and impactful storytelling. At California Today, she focuses on local news, conservation, and special projects.

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Elephant seal guided walks return to Año Nuevo State Park for 2025–2026 season post image
Lifestyle Wildlife State Parks Beaches Destinations Day Trips

Elephant seal guided walks return to Año Nuevo State Park for 2025–2026 season

by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
What is "California’s Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future", and how's it going? post image
Conservation Guides Wildlife Water Climate

What is "California’s Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future", and how's it going?

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by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
California bee protection laws: Complete guide (2025) post image
Wildlife Guides Bees Climate Legal

California bee protection laws: Complete guide (2025)

by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
Coyotes in California: Explore biology, habitat, conflicts, and coexistence post image
Wildlife Guides Lifestyle Conservation

Coyotes in California: Explore biology, habitat, conflicts, and coexistence

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by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
Every animal that's endangered or threatened in California in 2025 post image
Wildlife Guides Lifestyle

Every animal that's endangered or threatened in California in 2025

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by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
How to help birds and animals safely during California wildfires post image
Lifestyle Guides Wildlife Wildfires Climate Disasters

How to help birds and animals safely during California wildfires

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by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
Use this official map to check if you're in a tsunami hazard zone on the California coast post image
Weather Guides Climate Disasters Tsunamis Maps

Use this official map to check if you're in a tsunami hazard zone on the California coast

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by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
Bay Area Clean HEET grant program opens applications for expanded funding—even as clean-energy tax credits face elimination post image
Grants Energy Lifestyle Home Renovations Climate Tax

Bay Area Clean HEET grant program opens applications for expanded funding—even as clean-energy tax credits face elimination

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by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
NASA satellites show wildfire smoke from Canada reaching deep into U.S. post image
Climate Weather Wildfires NASA Maps International Disasters

NASA satellites show wildfire smoke from Canada reaching deep into U.S.

by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
How to burn debris safely in California: Official guidelines and regulations for 2025 post image
Climate Guides Wildfires Lifestyle

How to burn debris safely in California: Official guidelines and regulations for 2025

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by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
Planning to burn dead vegetation this summer? Here's what to know about California burn permits in 2025 post image
Climate Guides Wildfires Legal

Planning to burn dead vegetation this summer? Here's what to know about California burn permits in 2025

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by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
Know these rules before bringing your dog to a California restaurant in 2025 post image
Lifestyle Guides Dog Friendly Pets Restaurants

Know these rules before bringing your dog to a California restaurant in 2025

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by Jennifer Olney | Reporter