Gulls winning wetlands battle
California gulls have multiplied at a dizzying rate -- from 24 adult gulls in 1980 to 46,800 in 2008 -- a 2,000-fold increase. Their numbers jeopardize the success of a key goal of a $1 billion wetland restoration project under way in the South Bay.

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Raj Salwan

Dr. Salwan is a veterinarian at American Animal Care. His column appears on alternate Wednesdays.

Jaime Richards

Jaime Richards is a teacher in Fremont. His column appears on alternate Saturdays.

Dave Ellison

David Ellison teaches fourth grade at Kitayama Elementary School in Union City. The Fremont resident's column appears on alternate Mondays

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