Environment Bipartisan bill in Congress aims to address hidden groundwater threat to infrastructure By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | August 1, 2025 Meanwhile the sea rises, and local governments need help finding and mitigating the dangers of contamination with groundwater rise.
California Newsom declares state of emergency for 7 NorCal counties following February storms By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 31, 2025 The declaration covers Humboldt, Sonoma, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, and Trinity counties.
Bay Area Tsunami waves reach SF coast after massive quake off Russia By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 30, 2025 Tsunami activity in San Francisco was detected early Wednesday morning.
animals State’s mallard population takes off, growing nearly 50% in CDFW’s latest waterfowl count By Pete Young | Bay City News | July 28, 2025 It’s a good year for ducks.
Bay Area Bay Area elected officials call for NOAA investigation into rising whale deaths By Samantha Kennedy | Bay City News | July 27, 2025 Scientists this year have responded to at least 21 gray whale deaths in the region, the highest since 2000.
Environment Key player in California’s water wars embraces controversial pact By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 24, 2025 State officials say that they expect this approach will engender more cooperation and avoid lawsuits that could delay action.
Climate Changing the Game: Study quantifies global impact of local carbon-reduction efforts By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | July 22, 2025 Big results can happen when local communities become more energy independent.
Around Town What’s up with the cool start to NorCal coastal summer? By Daniel Swain | Weather West | July 22, 2025 We're having one of the coolest starts to summer in decades.
Environment Air District, Alameda County DA sue Radius Recycling over 2023 West Oakland fire By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | July 22, 2025 Radius Recycling was fined $575,000 in 2024 for startup violations but is now operating in compliance.
Bay Area Gray whale deaths in Bay Area hit 25-year high, raising alarm among scientists By Pete Young | Bay City News | July 21, 2025 The latest washed up July 7 in Richmond after a suspected vessel strike.