Bay Area Elevated levels of heavy metals measured in Elkhorn Slough following battery plant blaze By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | January 28, 2025 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 By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 27, 2025 Forecasted rain signals relief after a long dry month.
Fires CPUC approves plan to require frequent inspections of PG&E fire safety practices By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | January 20, 2025 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 By Dan Walters | CalMatters | January 14, 2025 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 By Daniel Swain | Weather West | January 12, 2025 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 By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | January 9, 2025 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 LA fires underscore how much California has to lose if Trump withholds disaster aid By Ryan Sabalow and Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | January 9, 2025 The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster.
wildfires California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating By Julie Cart | CalMatters | January 8, 2025 Whatever NIMBYism that gave comfort to some Californians — never having a fire in their community before — no longer applies to most areas.
California Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | January 8, 2025 This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies.
Bay Area Wind advisory in effect for East Bay hills, among other Bay Area regions By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | January 7, 2025 Expect gusty winds, up to 50 mph, through Wednesday morning.