climate change
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Impacts of ocean heat wave found in Greater Farallones Nat’l Marine Sanctuary — report
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The effects of a 2014 to 2016 marine heat wave had a cascading effect with impacts that echoed from deep sea krill to shoreline restaurants.Bay Area
Many Berkeley restaurants went without food safety inspections, city auditor says
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Inspectors only completed 29% of required inspections for restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, catering services and similar food facilities in 2023. Nearly half were never inspected at all.Travel
$35.6M in federal funds awarded to expand fleet of lower-emission buses in East Bay
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WestCAT and AC Transit will replace their older diesel buses with hydrogen fuel cell buses and expand their hydrogen fueling stations and maintenance facilities.Bay Area
California has just approved a new blueprint for offshore wind. The massive projects will cost billions
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Harnessing clean energy is a venture of unprecedented scope in California, bringing big changes to Humboldt and the Central Coast, and requiring 26 ports along the coast.Bay Area
The Supreme Court took powers away from federal regulators. Do California rules offer a backstop?
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The effects of those rulings may be a bit more muted, legal experts say. California has an administrative state of its own.Bay Area
California Highway Patrol touts new ‘Flock’ cameras for arrest in road rage shooting
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The suspect was identified through one of the newly installed high-tech cameras, which provide law enforcement with real-time information and alerts to identify and locate vehicles associated with criminal activity.events
Have a party and call me in the morning — when the doctor prescribes joy
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Global Brain Health Institute pairs scientists with cultural workers like artists to explore solutions for aging minds.Bay Area
State reports fewer hate crimes in 2023, but Jewish, Muslim and LGBTQ+ groups saw more
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While hate crimes are historically underreported, report includes data from all cities, including Piedmont.Bay Area
