Bee News - California, Arizona, & Nevada

Delve into the buzzing world of bee news in the Southwest region at Save TheBees USA Discover the latest updates on bee conservation efforts in California, Arizona, and Nevada. From initiatives addressing pestisides, habitat preservation to community-driven projects, stay informed about the challenges and triumphs our pollinators face in this diverse and vital ecosystem. Join us in safeguarding the bees that play a crucial role in our environment. Explore the hive of information for California, Arizona, and Nevada, and empower yourself to make a difference in bee conservation!

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California city tried to stamp out 10-year-old’s beehive project. Saving the bees was a lesson in love

SANTA ROSA - Santa Rosa ordered 10-year-old Nicholas Bard to remove his colony of thousands of European bees, citing zoning law violations.

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May 02, 2024

Swarm of bees delays Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles game in Arizona. A ‘MVP’ beekeeper came to the rescue

PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks' game against the Los Angeles Dodgers was delayed Tuesday night because of an invasion of bees that formed a hive in the netting behind home plate.

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Feb. 19, 2024

Bee rustling season peaks as California almond trees blossom

The state's annual almond tree blossom in February and March is the world's largest pollination event and requires billions of honey bees, according to the California Almond Board. The world's largest pollination event also is an opportunity for bee rustlers to remove valuable beehives from local farms.

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October 09, 2023

VICTORY: Gov. Newsom signs bill limiting bee-killing pesticides

On Monday October 9, California Governor, Gavin Newsom signed the Pollinator Protection Act (AB 363). Starting in January 2025, the law will limit the sale, purchase, and use of non-agricultural neonicotinoids (neonics) to certified applicators and licensed dealers.

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October 28, 2022

A California court decision—bees are fish—shines new light on the biodiversity crisis

In September, the California Supreme Court left in place a lower-court decision holding that bees are fish—at least for the purpose of protecting them under California's endangered species law.

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