Bay Area Bird flu kills more elephant seals, other marine mammals at Año Nuevo State Park By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 12, 2026 Outbreak spares most adult females.
Environment Solar panel reimbursements to remain low under California appeals court ruling By Malena Carollo | CalMatters | March 10, 2026 Environmental groups may appeal to the state Supreme Court.
Environment Bay Area’s next 25 years: Remote work, sea level rise here to stay, planning forecast says By Pete Young | Bay City News | March 9, 2026 New regional planning report calls for building more homes, reducing commute times and creating “vibrant downtowns.”
Environment Agreement concludes 12-year redevelopment battle over Strawberry seminary campus By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | March 8, 2026 Marin County Planning Commission stunned by outcome as settlement ends a 12-year campaign by residents to stop or alter the development.
Around Town Nominate a Piedmont Heritage Tree by March 20 By The City of Piedmont | March 6, 2026 Do you have a favorite tree in Piedmont’s parks and public spaces? Let the city know!
Environment Is California’s ski season deadlier than usual? Here’s why we don’t know By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 6, 2026 The state doesn't track resort injuries or deaths.
Environment Who pays for AI’s power? California watchdog urges new data center rules By Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters | March 5, 2026 The report lands at a critical moment as lawmakers in Sacramento prepare another round of proposals aimed at regulating the rapidly expanding industry.
California 66% of normal: Sierra snowpack continues to lag historical average as winter winds down By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 27, 2026 Only one month to go until the typical peak to the snow season -- meanwhile last month's storms haven't made up for a dry start to winter.
Environment Elephant seals at famed Año Nuevo colony test positive for highly infectious bird flu By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 26, 2026 Though only seven animals have been confirmed by lab tests as having the virus, 30 animals have already died at the park.
Bay Area California wants millions of heat pumps. High power bills might get in the way By Ben Christopher and Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 23, 2026 The state aims to install six million heat pumps in homes by 2030.