Strawberry Moon and more: The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for June 2026
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A compendium of useful information for local residents.
Environment
California bill moves to make cheaper alternative fuel available to more drivers
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California lawmakers want to make it easier for drivers to convert their cars to run on cheaper ethanol fuel.climate change
South Bay data center boom sparks questions about water and climate impacts
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Report shows 80 data centers currently operating in Santa Clara County with another 16 projects set to be developed in the coming years.climate change
$6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions
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The fight over California’s carbon market has exposed the political tensions at the heart of Newsom’s energy transition agenda.climate change
Data centers are guzzling California’s water. We have no idea how much
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Data centers are the ganglia of artificial intelligence — and they are spreading to regions reliant on overtapped groundwater.Bay Area
California has 6 weeks of gas supply. After that, it gets expensive
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At an average of $6.15 a gallon, California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the nation.Environment
California’s new plastic recycling rules spark fights from all sides
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Plastic producers have until 2032 to make all their packaging recyclable or compostable.environment
Buzzkill: Why West Marin’s scenic ranchlands have become a ‘food desert’ for honey bees
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Bees and cows want different things.Environment
Lost sea lion named ‘Sierra’ rescued near busy Highway 101 in Brisbane
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The young pup was taken to the Marine Mammal Center in Marin County.Environment
Oakland couple hit with nearly $1M fine for cutting down 38 protected trees
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The council voted 5-3 to impose a record fine of over $915,135.40 on property owners Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner for removing the protected trees in 2021 and 2022.Around Town
