Environment As California demands less plastic in packaging, manufacturers say you’ll pay more for stuff By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | August 20, 2026 California’s law to slash plastic packaging is running into a fight over who pays — and how much.
Environment Forest fires follow roads. The Trump administration wants to build more By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | August 18, 2026 Under a new federal rule, some of California’s most remote backcountry could open to new roads and development.
climate change California Coastal Commission approves renovation of Stinson Beach public area By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | August 14, 2026 Proposed changes include renovations, adjustments to three public parking lots, drainage systems and pedestrian paths.
Environment California lawmakers kill grizzly bear reintroduction bill By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | August 13, 2026 For now, the only place you’ll find grizzlies in California is in a zoo or on the state flag.
Environment These drops kill fleas — but they’re getting into everything By Roger Coryell | Bay City News | August 13, 2026 The monthly flea control you squeeze between your dog’s shoulder blades is built to spread.
Environment Conservation groups’ lawsuit targets state’s delayed review of white sturgeon protections By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | August 12, 2026 The fish’s only California home is through the San Francisco Bay Estuary and up the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River watersheds.
Environment ‘They burn white hot’: Lithium-ion batteries a growing risk for Bay Area recycling centers By Glen Martin | Bay City News | August 12, 2026 If the batteries are ruptured or damaged they can burst into flames, and the resulting fires aren’t easily extinguished.
Arts & Entertainment Perseid meteor shower peaks over Bay Area Wednesday night — how and where to watch By Adam Sutro | Bay City News | August 11, 2026 The Perseids are an annual meteor shower that occurs when Earth passes through a meteor stream left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle.
Environment Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for South, East Bay through Wednesday By Kelcie Lee | Bay City News | August 11, 2026 As of Tuesday morning, Monterey County's Timber Fire had grown to 2,000 acres, with only 5% contained.
Environment San Jose airport creating sensory room for young neurodivergent travelers By Keith Menconi | San Jose Spotlight | August 10, 2026 Stress and anxiety from crowded airports and unfamiliar sights and sounds can be pronounced for children with autism or other sensory sensitivities.