Environment Is California’s ski season deadlier than usual? Here’s why we don’t know By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 6, 2026 The state doesn't track resort injuries or deaths.
Environment Who pays for AI’s power? California watchdog urges new data center rules By Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters | March 5, 2026 The report lands at a critical moment as lawmakers in Sacramento prepare another round of proposals aimed at regulating the rapidly expanding industry.
California 66% of normal: Sierra snowpack continues to lag historical average as winter winds down By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 27, 2026 Only one month to go until the typical peak to the snow season -- meanwhile last month's storms haven't made up for a dry start to winter.
animals Elephant seals at famed Año Nuevo colony test positive for highly infectious bird flu By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 26, 2026 Though only seven animals have been confirmed by lab tests as having the virus, 30 animals have already died at the park.
Bay Area California wants millions of heat pumps. High power bills might get in the way By Ben Christopher and Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 23, 2026 The state aims to install six million heat pumps in homes by 2030.
Climate Bay Area rain to clear out, low temps to linger; more storms possible in coming days By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | February 20, 2026 A cold weekend with very strong coastal winds and chance of more rain next week.
Bay Area Suit says historical exhibits illegally removed from national parks, including Muir Woods By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 18, 2026 The lawsuit argues the Trump administration is unlawfully reshaping public history through changes to park educational materials.
Bay Area Winds, rain, coastal flooding, and snow on peaks this week in Bay Area By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | February 16, 2026 On Tuesday Interstate Highway 80 was closed from Colfax in Placer County to the Nevada state line.
Environment Widespread rain forecast as storm systems move through Bay Area this week By Pete Young | Bay City News | February 15, 2026 As the first storm moves out on Sunday, a second one moves in from the north bringing colder temps.
California Facing ‘extinction vortex,’ California grants new protections to some mountain lions By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 12, 2026 Officials declared Central Coast and Southern California mountain lions threatened under the state’s endangered species act.