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Marine Mammal Center tracks humpback whale sightings
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The whale entered the San Francisco Bay this week and has been traveling eastward toward the Delta.wildfires
New California law sets first-in-nation standards for smoke damage in homes
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The signed laws that detail insurers’ responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes.Environment
San Francisco supervisors seek 45-day pause on new data centers as AI fuels concerns
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Several facilities have already been approved, including in the Bayview and South of Market neighborhoods, according to the supervisors.Environment
Oakland launches drones to identify trash on streets
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$9.275 million investment from an SF nonprofit is funding expanded enforcement to address illegal dumping and a broader clean-up strategy.Environment
NWS heat advisory warns of potentially dangerous temperatures midweek
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Plus: Spare the Air Alert issued for Wednesday.Arts & Entertainment
Marin author addresses climate concerns in magical ‘Open the Floodgates’
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Nina Schuyler's novel imagines a 3-million-year-old river going to court to seek protection from polluters and uncaring townspeople.California
Fact check: Is Sam Altman right that almonds use more water than ChatGPT queries?
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Limited public data makes it difficult to verify data center water use.Around Town
Spotted a western monarch? Conservationists are asking public to report sightings
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The crowd-sourced observations will help scientists understand where these butterflies are at different times of the year.California
