around town Grazing goats are part of strategy to reduce fire-fuel hazards By City of Piedmont | Kiley Russell, Bay City News | July 2, 2025 Hungry goats are back -- devouring the fuel that can lead to deadly conflagrations in the dry hills around Piedmont and Oakland.
animals SPCA Monterey County wildlife center sets record with 172 wild animal rescues in one day By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | July 1, 2025 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 By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 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 By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 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 By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | June 29, 2025 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 By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | June 27, 2025 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 By City of Piedmont Climate Fellow Andrew Kaplowitz | June 27, 2025 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 By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | June 26, 2025 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 By Samantha Kennedy | Bay City News | June 24, 2025 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 By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | June 20, 2025 Shutoffs could affect about 11,500 customers in parts of 15 counties, including Alameda County.