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.
Climate Bay Area rain to clear out, low temps to linger; more storms possible in coming days By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | February 20, 2026 A cold weekend with very strong coastal winds and chance of more rain next week.
Bay Area Suit says historical exhibits illegally removed from national parks, including Muir Woods By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 18, 2026 The lawsuit argues the Trump administration is unlawfully reshaping public history through changes to park educational materials.
Bay Area Winds, rain, coastal flooding, and snow on peaks this week in Bay Area By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | February 16, 2026 On Tuesday Interstate Highway 80 was closed from Colfax in Placer County to the Nevada state line.
Environment Widespread rain forecast as storm systems move through Bay Area this week By Pete Young | Bay City News | February 15, 2026 As the first storm moves out on Sunday, a second one moves in from the north bringing colder temps.
California Facing ‘extinction vortex,’ California grants new protections to some mountain lions By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 12, 2026 Officials declared Central Coast and Southern California mountain lions threatened under the state’s endangered species act.
Environment West Oakland BART lot closes partially as preparations begin for transit village project By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | February 12, 2026 Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2026 and will close an estimated 300 spaces out of the 440 at the station.
California Trump scraps a cornerstone climate finding, as California prepares for court By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 12, 2026 California is preparing to sue — and may try to write its own rules.
Bay Area Soaking rain expected across Bay Area through midweek By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | February 10, 2026 Clear skies expected again on Thursday.
Bay Area ‘Little death bombs’: Illegal cannabis farms poison California’s forests. Who’s cleaning them up? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 9, 2026 An environmental research group sounds the alarm on lasting consequences of pollution on public land.