Climate experts predict high flood risk in Bay Area for super El Niño By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | August 6, 2026 Record-high temperatures in the Pacific Ocean signal a wild winter ahead.
climate change California fire season has been quiet. A heat wave could change that fast By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 29, 2026 California has so far escaped devastating fires this summer, but a coming heat wave increases the potential for dangerous conditions.
Environment Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | July 24, 2026 Rhys Williams has worked as a lobbyist for a firm that represents clients that handle toxic materials.
climate change California can’t replant its forests fast enough to keep up with wildfires By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 24, 2026 Climate change and more than a century of overzealous fire suppression are fueling severe wildfires.
Environment They’re on our flag, but do long-gone grizzly bears belong in modern California? By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | July 23, 2026 The California agency that would be responsible for studying grizzly bear reintroduction does not appear eager to take it on.
Environment California threatens lawsuit over federal offshore wind lease buyout By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | July 20, 2026 State officials argue the agreement violates the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.
climate change California restricts utility shutoffs as dangerous heat ripples across state By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | July 17, 2026 In a 4-0 vote, the CPUC lowered the temperature at which utilities must stop shutting off power to delinquent customers, from 100 to 90 degrees.
Environment Environmental groups lose legal challenge to Oakland airport expansion By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 16, 2026 Oakland’s airport intends to modernize its facilities and build a new terminal with up to 25 additional gates.
Bay Area Flood advisory issued for Bay Area shorelines, coast through next week By Adam Sutro | Bay City News | July 10, 2026 King tides are expected to be “higher-than-normal,” according to officials.
Bay Area FireSat satellites launched to improve wildfire detection, tracking across California By Lloyd B. Davis | Bay City News | July 9, 2026 The satellites are a collaboration project between California and the Earth Fire Alliance, a global nonprofit coalition that works to deliver wildfire data to fire agencies across the globe.
Bay Area Under full moon, native fish dance on Bay shores in annual spawning ritual By Ruth Dusseault and Josephine Tsai | Bay City News | July 1, 2026 Find a sandy beach, like Crown Memorial in Alameda, to observe the mating event that is timed with the high tide and full moon.