Environment
California
Trump’s ‘roadless rule’ repeal could remove protections for 4M acres of California forests
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But experts are divided about whether allowing road development and timber harvest in national forests will help prevent wildfires.Environment
A ‘poison pill’ in California’s budget deal ties state spending to construction
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Details have been kept under wraps, even as California is now set to adopt sweeping changes to how it builds without much public notice.Around Town
Climate Corner Op-Ed: The truth about plastic recycling
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City of Piedmont Climate Fellow Andrew Kaplowitz shines a light on what happens to your plastic recyclables after the blue bin.California
New website promotes California agritourism with travel guides and interactive features
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From vineyard tours to U-pick orchards, the Experience California Agriculture website features hundreds of opportunities to explore.Environment
Danville mayor, East Bay park district officials cut ribbon at new Magee Preserve trails
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3.5 miles of new trails now connect with the Sycamore Valley Open Space Regional Preserve just south of Mount Diablo.Environment
PG&E power shutoffs begin in Bay Area, expected to last into weekend amid wildfire risk
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Shutoffs could affect about 11,500 customers in parts of 15 counties, including Alameda County.berkeley
New fire standards require some Berkeley homeowners to maintain fire-resistant landscapes
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Berkeley is one of the first cities to enact new regulations ahead of new statewide standards set to come out in 2026.Environment
‘Not improving’: Lake Tahoe had one of its murkiest years on record
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Clarity last year was about 40 feet worse than in the late 1960s. Runoff from roads and air pollution are leading causes.Bay Area
