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.
climate change Should California’s climate budget pay for high speed rail and firefighters? Newsom’s new plan triggers fiery debate By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | May 19, 2025 The cap and trade proposal came as California faces a $12 billion budget deficit.
City Annual Design and Sustainability Awards to recognize 3 Piedmont homeowners for green home design By City of Piedmont | May 13, 2025 All are welcome to attend the Wednesday, May 14 event at Community Hall.
Bay Area Early fire season forecast fuels concerns about impact federal budget cuts could have By Caio Driver | Bay City News | May 6, 2025 Luckily, the Bay Area is less reliant on federal firefighters than many other parts of the state due to well-staffed local fire departments and Cal Fire.
Bay Area Years in the making, restored Pacheco Marsh now open with trails, nature exhibits By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 2, 2025 The area also has parking and easy access, with experts on site to share its story, the land trust said.
environment Wet winter brings increased water deliveries across state with reservoirs at average levels By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 2, 2025 Currently, nearly all of the state’s major reservoirs are at or above historical averages for precipitation.