September scorcher: Above-average heat sets stage for elevated fire risk this week By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | 19 hours ago The potential for dry lightning strikes will elevate the threat of fire impacts.
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.
California PG&E is hiring an executive bodyguard. Combat shooting experience required By Malena Carollo | CalMatters | June 23, 2025 The move raises questions about the threats it faces.
Environment Bay Area Air District raises cash incentive for drivers to retire their high-polluting vehicles By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | June 17, 2025 Beginning on July 1, vehicles that are model year 2000 and older can qualify for the $2,000 buy-back.
Environment First Spare the Air alert of the year due to ozone issued in Bay Area for Friday By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | May 29, 2025 People can find out when a Spare the Air alert is in effect by signing up for text alerts by texting “START” to 81757.
Bay Area June whiplash to come: Brief surge of record NorCal heat before sudden cooler/unsettled shift By Daniel Swain | Weather West | May 27, 2025 Piedmont should escape the worst of the heat, but a rapid warm-up is expected Thu-Sat in the East Bay.
climate change US Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic vote By Alejandro Lazo and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | May 22, 2025 Some experts say Congress’ move is illegal and is likely to trigger a legal battle.