Environment East Bay Regional Park District buys 82 acres at Point Molate to create new shoreline park By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | August 29, 2025 The property includes Native American sacred sites, a historic Chinese fishing village, and Winehaven, once the world’s largest winery.
Environment Pickett Fire could cost an estimated $65M in damage to vintners and other agriculture By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 28, 2025 As of Wednesday evening, the Pickett Fire was 29 percent contained.
Environment Napa County declares health emergency as Pickett Fire threatens water, air quality By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 26, 2025 Officials reported that the fire, which started on Thursday in Calistoga, had burned 6,803 acres and was 13% contained as of Monday.
Environment Marin County eyes Point Reyes lot for homeless shelter as families face displacement By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 25, 2025 The site is two blocks from Shoreline Highway and the downtown business district.
climate change The dark side of pinot noir: Climate change forcing Napa vintners to make hard choices By Glen Martin | Bay City News | August 23, 2025 Things are changing, and fast.
Environment Bay Area to see warmest weather of summer this week, with health alerts for some areas By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 19, 2025 “Moderate Heat Risk” conditions expected in the East Bay and other areas Thursday through Saturday.
Environment Walnut Creek crow is second bird in Contra Costa to test positive for West Nile virus By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 18, 2025 Transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, the virus has also been reported in birds in Alameda county.
animals Valley fever on the rise: Cases of dangerous fungal infection spread throughout California By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 17, 2025 Know the symptoms -- it is often under- or misdiagnosed because its symptoms resemble other illnesses that are more common.
Environment Commission takes initial step to tap brakes on vacation rentals along Monterey coast By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 16, 2025 Commercial vacation rentals in Big Sur and the Carmel Highlands are impacted by the decision.
Environment California’s newest invaders are beautiful swans. Should hunters kill them? By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | August 14, 2025 Some believe the California legislation is motivated by hunters looking for an excuse to have yet another bird to legally shoot.