Environment
Environment
Newsom declares state of emergency over Victoria Island levee collapse last year
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No injuries were reported but the failure endangered over 6,000 acres of farmland.Environment
First Spare the Air alert of the year due to ozone issued in Bay Area for Friday
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People can find out when a Spare the Air alert is in effect by signing up for text alerts by texting “START” to 81757.Environment
Ship with environmental mission sinks in Oakland Estuary
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The ship began sinking on Sunday night and a boom around the vessel was deployed Monday afternoon by the Oakland and Alameda fire departments to contain any spilled fuel.Nonprofit
SF mayor orders halt to grants for parks nonprofit as officials open investigation
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The investigation will determine whether funds controlled by the organization can still be used for their intended projects.Education
Oakland Unified school board reverses course on afterschool, summer program cuts
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Dozens of OUSD students, parents and afterschool program providers urged the board to repeal the spending cuts.Environment
East Bay Parks embarks on $10.9M campaign to remove dying trees to reduce wildfire risks
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One of the key pieces of equipment used during the project will be a “carbonizer” that uses little oxygen and produces very low emissions.climate change
US Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic vote
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Some experts say Congress’ move is illegal and is likely to trigger a legal battle.construction
New water storage tanks to boost capacity, resilience of Mount Tamalpais Watershed
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Construction is set to begin in June on phase two of a multi-year infrastructure project.animals
