climate change The dark side of pinot noir: Climate change forcing Napa vintners to make hard choices By Glen Martin | Bay City News | August 23, 2025 Things are changing, and fast.
Environment Bay Area to see warmest weather of summer this week, with health alerts for some areas By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 19, 2025 “Moderate Heat Risk” conditions expected in the East Bay and other areas Thursday through Saturday.
Environment Walnut Creek crow is second bird in Contra Costa to test positive for West Nile virus By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 18, 2025 Transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, the virus has also been reported in birds in Alameda county.
animals Valley fever on the rise: Cases of dangerous fungal infection spread throughout California By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 17, 2025 Know the symptoms -- it is often under- or misdiagnosed because its symptoms resemble other illnesses that are more common.
Environment Commission takes initial step to tap brakes on vacation rentals along Monterey coast By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 16, 2025 Commercial vacation rentals in Big Sur and the Carmel Highlands are impacted by the decision.
Environment California’s newest invaders are beautiful swans. Should hunters kill them? By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | August 14, 2025 Some believe the California legislation is motivated by hunters looking for an excuse to have yet another bird to legally shoot.
Environment Bay Area Air District reaches agreement with Argent Materials over air quality violations By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 13, 2025 Under the agreement, they will install air quality monitors and track emissions in real time at both facilities for the next three years.
Environment East Bay park district acquires 140 acres near Antioch for future Deer Valley Regional Park By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 12, 2025 "This acquisition reflects the Park District’s ongoing commitment to protecting critical habitat and expanding access to nature for all."
climate change California cut coal from its energy supply. Why state might plug back into fossil fuels By Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | August 10, 2025 Critics said this is the worst time to gamble with California’s clean energy future.
Environment California Supreme Court hands victory to rooftop solar panel owners By Malena Carollo | CalMatters | August 7, 2025 Justices did not rule on whether the changes to the solar program were legal, requiring the court of appeals to determine this.