climate change Newsom taps climate ‘architect’ to lead California air board as Trump fights heat up By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | September 19, 2025 Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated his senior climate advisor, Lauren Sanchez, to replace Liane Randolph, who had held the job since 2020.
Environment Coastal Cleanup Day aims for world record while turning trash into treasure Saturday By Sarah Stierch, Bay City News | September 18, 2025 To participate, you can go online to find an interactive map with exact pick-up locations and event information.
California Oakland resident, Newsom advisor named chairperson of state air resources board By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | September 17, 2025 If confirmed by the state Senate, Lauren Sanchez will start the job October 1.
Bay Area September scorcher: Above-average heat sets stage for elevated fire risk this week By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 16, 2025 The potential for dry lightning strikes will elevate the threat of fire impacts.
Environment Air District expands ‘Clean Cars for All,’ offering $12K incentives for zero-emission vehicles By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | September 15, 2025 The program, funded by $10 million from state and local sources, aims to reduce financial barriers to driving zero-emission vehicles.
gavin newsom California lawmakers deliver major Democratic climate, housing and labor wins to Newsom By Yue Stella Yu and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | September 13, 2025 This year's legislative session is a wrap; but the last-minute backroom deals sparked frustration among some lawmakers.
Bay Area State grant launches Point Reyes restoration design, free-range future for native tule elk By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | September 13, 2025 Tule elk will now have access to areas previously designated for cattle.
environment In last-minute scramble, California lawmakers fail to deliver promised environmental reform By Yue Stella Yu and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | September 12, 2025 The pro-development Assembly has pushed to cut red tape to build more housing faster.
Environment Newsom strikes climate deal extending California cap and trade, boosting oil production By Maya C. Miller, Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | September 10, 2025 The goal is stable gas and electricity prices as well as progress toward the state’s ambitious climate goals.
Bay Area We belong outdoors: Bay Area groups battle inequity to make nature accessible for all By Anna Tran | Bay City News | September 7, 2025 Bay Area’s great outdoors often mirrors its difficult history of systemic inequality, revealing who gets access to nature and who doesn’t.