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climate change
San Francisco resumes its annual battle with nature to keep sand off the Great Highway
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In recent years sand buildup has worsened due to climate change.Bay Area
Wildlife officials release 1 million Chinook salmon into San Pablo Bay to boost harvest
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Poor environmental conditions in recent years have contributed to low salmon stocks and closed recreational and commercial salmon fishing seasons.Elections
‘Automatic’ registration would boost California’s voter rolls. What’s the downside?
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The bill aims to capture the state’s 4.7 million residents who are unregistered but eligible to vote — and who are predominantly Black, Latino, Asian or younger.housing
These cities have a new tactic to evade California housing laws. Legal experts are dubious
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A recent court ruling exempted five charter cities from a controversial housing law. That’s given anti-density advocates across California an idea.Bay Area
Sonoma declares emergency for Point Fire; red flag warning issued across North Bay
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The Point Fire began Sunday afternoon above Dry Creek Valley near Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road.Bay Area
Expert panel focuses on how climate change has affected home insurance, seeks solutions
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Insurance providers are raising their premium rates or withdrawing entirely from climate-vulnerable regions (e.g. certain neighborhoods in Piedmont).Bay Area
California pushes insurers to cover more homes in these areas. Is your ZIP included?
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The Insurance Department considers counties distressed if more than 20% of homes, condos, mobile homes and dwellings with fewer than five units are classified as high risk or very high risk.commentary
Supreme Court could weaken environmental law used in California housing conflicts
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A recent Supreme Court ruling could curtail misuse of the California Environmental Quality Act by those who oppose development.California
