climate change California spends billions based on this pollution tracker. Who benefits from its latest update? By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | February 6, 2026 CalEnviroScreen helps determine which communities get environmental grants.
climate change California’s instant EV rebates would require automakers to match state funds By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 3, 2026 New budget language lays out how Newsom plans to structure a $200 million electric vehicle rebate program.
Bay Area Shake, rattle and roll: Quake swarm near San Ramon jangles nerves By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | February 2, 2026 The largest jolt, at magnitude 4.2, was felt around 7 on Monday morning.
City Nominate a neighbor to be recognized for sustainable home improvements By City of Piedmont | January 27, 2026 Nomination deadline is February 18; awardees will be recognized at the city's Design Awards Gala on April 15.
climate change Newsom wants $200M to fix EV slump but experts say it’s not enough By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 23, 2026 Newsom’s proposal would reach only a fraction of buyers amid a slowing market.
Environment Flooding plays havoc on Corte Madera traffic, more woes likely Saturday as rain continues By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | January 2, 2026 High tide is around 11 am Saturday.
Bay Area Tilden Fungus Fair: Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 By East Bay Regional Parks | January 2, 2026 View hundreds of local mushroom specimens on display and hear from guest speakers.
California New California fee targets batteries in PlayStations, power tools and singing cards By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | January 2, 2026 Consumers will have to pay a 1.5% fee on all products with an embedded battery as the result of a new law aiming to curb risk of battery fires.
animals California plans to GPS-collar elk, deer, wolves amid rising wolf–livestock clashes By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | January 1, 2026 In January, deer and elk will be captured in several counties, including Alameda and Santa Clara counties in the Bay Area.
Bay Area Spare the Air alert issued for New Year’s Day By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | December 30, 2025 Local agency nixes wood burning indoors and/or outdoors due to expected increase in air pollution levels over the holiday.