Bay Area
climate change
California sues Trump for blocking its clean-air rules for cars, trucks
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Before now, the federal government has never blocked any of California’s dozens of rules.Environment
Livermore recreation district heads to court in quest to exit tax-sharing deal with EBRPD
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Over the past several years, LARPD has made repeated efforts to update and clarify the agreement, but no resolution has been reached.Bay Area
Air district issues health advisory for smoke from Canada wildfires; no Spare the Air alert
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A Spare the Air advisory has not been issued; pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard.Environment
Bay Area Air District issues air quality advisory due to flaring at Chevron refinery
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Residents are advised to stay inside with doors and windows closed until smoke levels subside.Environment
Newsom declares state of emergency over Victoria Island levee collapse last year
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No injuries were reported but the failure endangered over 6,000 acres of farmland.Environment
First Spare the Air alert of the year due to ozone issued in Bay Area for Friday
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People can find out when a Spare the Air alert is in effect by signing up for text alerts by texting “START” to 81757.Environment
Ship with environmental mission sinks in Oakland Estuary
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The ship began sinking on Sunday night and a boom around the vessel was deployed Monday afternoon by the Oakland and Alameda fire departments to contain any spilled fuel.Nonprofit
SF mayor orders halt to grants for parks nonprofit as officials open investigation
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The investigation will determine whether funds controlled by the organization can still be used for their intended projects.Education
