Controversial swan hunt appears to work: California’s mute swan population drops
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law last year allowing Californians to kill non-native mute swans.
Environment
Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest
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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
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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?
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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
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State officials argue the agreement violates the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.climate change
California restricts utility shutoffs as dangerous heat ripples across state
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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
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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
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King tides are expected to be “higher-than-normal,” according to officials.Bay Area
FireSat satellites launched to improve wildfire detection, tracking across California
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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
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Find a sandy beach, like Crown Memorial in Alameda, to observe the mating event that is timed with the high tide and full moon.Around Town
