There have been fewer animals run-over on California’s roadways in some of the spots usually known for a lot of roadkill.  

But as KCBS Radio's Megan Goldsby reports, UC Davis researchers say that’s not the good news it sounds like.

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There have been fewer animals run-over on California’s roadways in some of the spots usually known for a lot of roadkill.  
But as KCBS Radio's Megan Goldsby reports, UC Davis researchers say that’s not the good news it sounds like.
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The decreasing rate of roadkill has become a cause for concern

Scientists have concluded that painted lady butterflies have flown across the Atlantic Ocean. 

KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer tells us about the research that is being described as a "brilliant piece of biological detective work."

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Scientists have concluded that painted lady butterflies have flown across the Atlantic Ocean. 
KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer tells us about the research that is being described as a "brilliant piece of biological detective work."
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Butterflies have flown across the Atlantic Ocean

Marine biologists say some of the biggest creatures in the ocean are getting smaller - at least in the Pacific Northwest.  

KCBS Radio Reporter Eric Thomas explains.

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Marine biologists say some of the biggest creatures in the ocean are getting smaller - at least in the Pacific Northwest.  
KCBS Radio Reporter Eric Thomas explains.
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Whales in the Pacific Northwest appear to be shrinking

Homeless advocacy groups are scrambling for solutions, now that a vital hot meals program in Santa Clara County will no longer be funded.

KCBS Radio's Mary Hughes reports.

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Homeless advocacy groups are scrambling for solutions, now that a vital hot meals program in Santa Clara County will no longer be funded.
KCBS Radio's Mary Hughes reports.
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The decreasing rate of roadkill has become a cause for concern

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