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4.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Berkeley, felt across Bay Area
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3 a.m. shaking jolts Piedmonters awake.construction
Oakland implements new streamlined permit process for certain types of housing
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The new “ministerial” approvals apply to market-rate single-family homes and multifamily projects with up to 30 units.climate change
Newsom taps climate ‘architect’ to lead California air board as Trump fights heat up
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Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated his senior climate advisor, Lauren Sanchez, to replace Liane Randolph, who had held the job since 2020.Bay Area
Big Sur’s Pfeiffer Falls Trail reopens after storm damage resulted in two-year closure
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In January 2023, the trail bridge, which carries hikers over a gorge to a 60-foot-tall waterfall, was destroyed when a redwood tree fell on it during a winter storm, closing the trail.Environment
Coastal Cleanup Day aims for world record while turning trash into treasure Saturday
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To participate, you can go online to find an interactive map with exact pick-up locations and event information.Technology
Permit puts Waymo in the driver’s seat to test three-phase autonomous service at SFO
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The first phase entails allowing the vehicles to self-drive on designated roads at the airport with a trained specialist behind the wheel.California
Oakland resident, Newsom advisor named chairperson of state air resources board
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If confirmed by the state Senate, Lauren Sanchez will start the job October 1.Bay Area
September scorcher: Above-average heat sets stage for elevated fire risk this week
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The potential for dry lightning strikes will elevate the threat of fire impacts.Environment
