Hurricane Priscilla remnants to bring widespread rain/thunderstorms to SoCal, southwest By Daniel Swain | Weather West | October 8, 2025 More widespread precipitation possible with colder NorCal system by mid-Oct
Bay Area September scorcher: Above-average heat sets stage for elevated fire risk this week By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 16, 2025 The potential for dry lightning strikes will elevate the threat of fire impacts.
Environment Air District expands ‘Clean Cars for All,’ offering $12K incentives for zero-emission vehicles By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | September 15, 2025 The program, funded by $10 million from state and local sources, aims to reduce financial barriers to driving zero-emission vehicles.
California Newsom declares state of emergency for 7 NorCal counties following February storms By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 31, 2025 The declaration covers Humboldt, Sonoma, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, and Trinity counties.
Climate Changing the Game: Study quantifies global impact of local carbon-reduction efforts By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | July 22, 2025 Big results can happen when local communities become more energy independent.
Around Town What’s up with the cool start to NorCal coastal summer? By Daniel Swain | Weather West | July 22, 2025 We're having one of the coolest starts to summer in decades.
California Political winds shift for California renewable energy future, as new federal hurdles emerge By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | July 17, 2025 Projects can still be built without tax credits, but it puts more of a financial burden on their investors.
Bay Area Air quality advisory extended to Monday as Bay Area firefighters join fight in NorCal By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 14, 2025 The Green Fire started in Shasta County on July 1 and had burned about 9,563 acres as of Saturday night, and is 5% contained.
Climate SF joins class action lawsuit over more withheld federal funds — this time from EPA By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 7, 2025 The suit seeks grants to resume being transmitted to all 350 recipients who were awarded funds from the Climate Justice program.
climate change Controversial climate rule, which could raise gas prices, takes effect Tuesday in California By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 The new fuel standard is projected to reduce carbon dioxide-equivalent gases by 558 million metric tons through 2046.
Around Town Climate Corner Op-Ed: The truth about plastic recycling By City of Piedmont Climate Fellow Andrew Kaplowitz | June 27, 2025 City of Piedmont Climate Fellow Andrew Kaplowitz shines a light on what happens to your plastic recyclables after the blue bin.