Bay Area Bay Area heat wave may push temperatures near record territory this week By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | March 17, 2026 Temperatures at many oceanside areas will also be unseasonably warm.
California California bets on an obscure tool to replace clean air authority Trump revoked By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | March 16, 2026 The rules would hold pollution magnets like warehouses, ports and railyards accountable for the trucks and ships they attract.
climate change Citing Iran crisis, Trump orders Santa Barbara oil pipeline restart. California will fight it By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | March 14, 2026 Order marks the most aggressive federal intervention yet in a years-long dispute.
California California passed a law to curb spikes in gas prices. Why isn’t it using those powers now? By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | March 14, 2026 A global oil shock tied to the war with Iran hits California.
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.
Around Town Alameda County ‘Clean Water’ grants offer up to $6000 for community stewardship programs By Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program | March 10, 2026 Grants toward preventing stormwater pollution and promoting the health of local watersheds.
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!