Name: ‘Chonkers’ the Massive Steller Sea Lion Makes Port in San Francisco
Uploaded: 2026-05-02T03:48:51.000Z
Description: A surprise guest at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf is quite literally making waves.

Bringing you the latest videos, livestreams, and premieres.


NTD Video

NTD Plus

Shorts

Today's Top Stories

Oman Assured US No Plans to Toll Hormuz Strait: Bessent

Fun &amp; Viral

Smithsonian's National Zoo Welcomes Baby Porcupine

Rare Baby Otter Pups Begin Swimming Lessons at UK's Chester Zoo

USPS Names Top Cities for Dog Attacks Ahead of Dog Bite Awareness Campaign

JD Vance Tells Air Force Graduates He Worries About AI Changing Warfare

Bouncing Tire Whizzes Past Patrol Car

King Arthur Manuscript Goes Up for Auction

‘Donald Trump,’ the Buffalo Spared From Sacrifice in Bangladesh

Suspected Geyser Erupts on Pig Farm in Mexico

UFC Stage Under Construction at White House

The Associated Press is an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. 

The Associated Press

News

US News

State News

California

More Than 17,000 Under Evacuation Orders as Southern California Wildfire Threatens Homes

Joseph Lord is a congressional reporter for The Epoch Times.


Joseph Lord

Aldgra Fredly is a freelance writer covering U.S. and Asia Pacific news for The Epoch Times.

Aldgra Fredly

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition: Spokesman

Rudy Blalock is a Southern California-based daily news reporter for NTD. Originally from Michigan, he moved to California in 2017 and the sunshine and ocean have kept him here since. In his free time, he may be found underwater scuba diving, on top of a mountain hiking or snowboarding, or at home meditating—which helps fuel his active lifestyle.

Rudy Blalock

40,000 Ordered to Evacuate as Chemical Tank Leaks, Threatens Explosion in California

Video of US Fighter Jet Shooting Down UFO Over Lake Huron Emerges in New Pentagon Files

Ryan Morgan is a reporter for The Epoch Times focusing on military and foreign affairs. He was previously a news writer for NTD. 


Ryan Morgan

Mari Otsu is NTD's White House correspondent based in Washington. 

Mari Otsu

World News

Middle East

Iran

3 US Warships Fend Off Iranian Attacks, Trump Says Ceasefire Still Holds

NTD Newsroom comprises teams of reporters, editors, and producers assigned to cover breaking news and other stories.


NTD Newsroom

News you can trust from the U.S. and around the world. Critical information and insight. We cover the stories that others don’t. NTD News Today airs Monday–Friday at 11 a.m. ET.

NTD News Today

US Government Sues Chick-fil-A Over Religious Rights

Health News

3 Dead in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship in Atlantic Ocean: WHO

Sports News

Kyle Busch, Two-Time NASCAR Champion, Dies at 41

Haika Mrema

Medical Plane Crash in New Mexico Mountains Kills 4, Sparks Wildfire

Daniel Monaghan is a reporter for NTD News covering culture, social issues, and education. He holds a BA in Political Science and Government.

Daniel Monaghan

California Mayor Resigns, Will Plead Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent

China Watch

Piero Tozzi: CCP's Ideology Is Legalism, Not Just Marxism

Grant Newsham: CCP Sees Political Activity as ‘You Die, I Live’ Situation

The Crime Is Unthinkable, But the Evidence is Too Much to Deny: David Matas

Chinese Spy Tried to Turn the IRS on Shen Yun: Levi Browde

The Evidence NYT Refused to Hear: Shen Yun Conductor

History Says the CCP Is Wrong About Individual Rights: Piero Tozzi

If Taiwan Falls, America’s Prestige and Influence Go With It: Tony Hu

How Shen Yun Exposes What the CCP Wants to Bury: Dancer

CCP Hunts Peaceful Meditators on US Soil: Martha Flores Vazquez

A 4-Month Taiwan Blockade Could Cost the World Trillions

Runaway Kangaroo Leads Texas Police on Chase

11 Ducklings Rescued From New York Storm Drain

Bear That Was Stuck in Tree Rescued in Nevada

Pony Rescued After Getting Stuck in Tractor Tire

Arkansas Firefighters Rescue ‘Rocket,’ the Dumpster-Diving Raccoon

Rare Pygmy Hippo Born at Berlin Zoo Enjoys First Outdoor Bath

Inspiring Stories

Officer Saves Baby From Flooded Car in Texas

Why I Devoted Myself to Chinese Dance as a Westerner: Lillian Parker

Why Family Titles in K-Dramas Are So Confusing

Can Your Family Survive a Water Hack?

Your Brain Can Change at Any Age

John Rigolizzo is a writer from South Jersey. He previously wrote for the Daily Caller, Daily Wire, Campus Reform, and the America First Policy Institute.


John Rigolizzo

Florida

Florida Woman Without Hand Has Traffic Charges Dropped

Large Dust Tornado Blows Through Mexico

Rescue Teams Find 5 Trapped in Laos Cave, Search Continues for 2 More

Trump: Washington Has Become a 'Safe and Beautiful Place'

Americans Honor Fallen Heroes

Do You Think Cell Phones and Tablets Do More Harm Than Good to Kids?

How Do People View the Teen Takeover in DC?

It Seems Like Cuba Is on Its Way Out. What Do Citizens Make of That?

What Role Should Faith Play in Public Life?

Citizens React to Overprescription of Psychiatric Drugs

Citizens React to Trump Reviving the Presidential Fitness Test

What the People Say: Should Race Play a Role in Drawing Districts?

What the People Say: How Does Social Media Affect Youth Mental Health?

Citizens React: DOJ Indicts SPLC on Fraud Charges

A surprise guest at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf is quite literally making waves.

Latest

Videos

Latest and breaking news, documentaries, movies, and lifestyle content on NTD+.
 
Empower your knowledge and elevate your spirit with NTD+, your go-to destination for truthful news, insightful documentaries, and captivating lifestyle content that enriches your life.

‘Chonkers’ the Massive Steller Sea Lion Makes Port in San Francisco

Business News

Trump Gives Spirit Airlines Final Rescue Proposal

Trump Reacts to Reports of ‘The Apprentice’ Reboot With Donald Trump Jr.

New Video Footage Shows Trump Assassination Attempt

Shen Yun Artists Respond to New York Times Articles

Citizens React to Third Trump Assassination Attempt

In Beijing’s Eyes, Chinese Americans Are Not Americans

Ukrainian Military Video Shows Robot Evacuating Elderly Woman From Front Line Village

Bus Pulled From River Seine After Plunge Near Paris

Jacob Burg reports on the state of Florida for The Epoch Times. He covers a variety of topics including crime, politics, science, education, wildlife, family issues, and features. He previously wrote about sports, politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.