Nationwide sanitation strike brings trash collection delays across Bay Area
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The strike comes days after Republic Services workers in Boston, near Chicago and near Atlanta went on strike.
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SPCA Monterey County wildlife center sets record with 172 wild animal rescues in one day
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The nonprofit’s staff and volunteers are working around the clock to feed and care for the animals.climate change
Controversial climate rule, which could raise gas prices, takes effect Tuesday in California
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The new fuel standard is projected to reduce carbon dioxide-equivalent gases by 558 million metric tons through 2046.Environment
CEQA, one of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing, has now vanished
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With the passage of a state budget-related housing bill, the forces of housing won.California
Trump’s ‘roadless rule’ repeal could remove protections for 4M acres of California forests
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But experts are divided about whether allowing road development and timber harvest in national forests will help prevent wildfires.Environment
A ‘poison pill’ in California’s budget deal ties state spending to construction
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Details have been kept under wraps, even as California is now set to adopt sweeping changes to how it builds without much public notice.Around Town
Climate Corner Op-Ed: The truth about plastic recycling
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City of Piedmont Climate Fellow Andrew Kaplowitz shines a light on what happens to your plastic recyclables after the blue bin.California
New website promotes California agritourism with travel guides and interactive features
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From vineyard tours to U-pick orchards, the Experience California Agriculture website features hundreds of opportunities to explore.Environment
Danville mayor, East Bay park district officials cut ribbon at new Magee Preserve trails
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3.5 miles of new trails now connect with the Sycamore Valley Open Space Regional Preserve just south of Mount Diablo.Environment
PG&E power shutoffs begin in Bay Area, expected to last into weekend amid wildfire risk
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Shutoffs could affect about 11,500 customers in parts of 15 counties, including Alameda County.berkeley
