California
Environment
Danville mayor, East Bay park district officials cut ribbon at new Magee Preserve trails
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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
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Shutoffs could affect about 11,500 customers in parts of 15 counties, including Alameda County.berkeley
New fire standards require some Berkeley homeowners to maintain fire-resistant landscapes
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Berkeley is one of the first cities to enact new regulations ahead of new statewide standards set to come out in 2026.Environment
‘Not improving’: Lake Tahoe had one of its murkiest years on record
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Clarity last year was about 40 feet worse than in the late 1960s. Runoff from roads and air pollution are leading causes.Bay Area
Commercial crab fishing season comes to end in effort to prevent whale entanglements
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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there were 24 confirmed whale entanglements off the California coast in 2024.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
