Modern day ‘bird seers’ track environmental health at longest running avian field station
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On the front lines of habitat conservation: avian biologists in Bolinas are often the first to see the impact of climate change.
Bay Area
Wind, flood advisories in effect as atmospheric river continues to dump rain on region
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Storm system moves through the region with rain easing toward the end of the week.California
Sierra snowpack drastically below normal — and no one’s turning on the pumps, DWR says
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State water officials were “perplexed” by president's claim which didn't align with actual facts.nature
Dry January puts ‘significant dent’ in state’s water delivery forecast; storms on the way
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The deliveries affect 29 public water agencies that serve 27 million people and 750,000 acres of farmland.Bay Area
Elevated levels of heavy metals measured in Elkhorn Slough following battery plant blaze
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The slough is home to a diverse number of plant and animal species, including sea otters.Bay Area
Frosty overnight and morning temps this week to give way to chance of rain Friday
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Forecasted rain signals relief after a long dry month.Fires
CPUC approves plan to require frequent inspections of PG&E fire safety practices
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One of the things California Public Utilities Commission will ask PG&E: can safety concerns be raised without fear of retaliation?commentary
Commentary | As LA fires rage, Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass are targets in the blame game
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Newsom and Bass couldn't have prevented wind-propelled flames from igniting homes and businesses around the city.California
Following historic wildfire disasters, a statewide dry spell intensifies and extreme fire weather conditions persist in SoCal
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Current outlook suggests little if any relief for the foreseeable future.California
LA fires could drastically drive up insurance premiums — and test California’s new market rules
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A preliminary estimate of the economic toll from this set of fires is $52 billion to $57 billion — and they are continuing to burn.wildfires
Climate Corner: Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions
By Andrew Kaplowitz | Climate Fellow, City of Piedmont