Climate Conservation | ‘No Mow May’ to protect bees and butterflies By Indira Balkissoon | reader submission | May 8, 2026 Give your lawn a rest this month to help pollinators.
Environment Nutria study suggests giant invasive rodents were deliberately introduced to Delta By Chris Woodyard, Stocktonia | Local News Matters | April 23, 2026 The giant amphibious rodents, measuring up to 3 feet in length and weighing more than 30 pounds, are environmental troublemakers.
climate change Climate Week panel says neighborhood parks, schools key to global climate goals By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | April 22, 2026 California's diverse ecosystems — including school yards and neighborhood parks — can help buffer the impacts of wildfires, droughts and hazardous air quality.
Environment ‘Earth friendly’ company to pay $176K to settle alleged false ‘plastic-free’ claims By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | April 21, 2026 Prosecutors allege that laundry and dishwasher detergent sheets labeled “zero plastic” contained polyvinyl alcohol, which is a form of plastic.
Around Town Leave ‘abandoned’ baby deer alone. They’re OK, wildlife experts say By Pete Young | Bay City News | April 13, 2026 Fawns removed from the wild lack the survival skills their mothers would have taught them and can't be released back into nature.
climate change California salmon fishing poised to finally reopen. Can the industry recover? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | April 11, 2026 State and federal decisions could reshape California’s water systems and rivers.
climate change California wants to fund green jet fuel — by raiding your road repair budget By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | April 8, 2026 UC Berkeley economists warn it could raise California gas prices.
Bay Area Gray wolf from SF Zoo heads to New Mexico for conservation breeding By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 5, 2026 Mexican gray wolves nearly went extinct due to hunting and were designated an endangered species in 1976.
climate change Endangered salmon returned to California’s far north — then the money dried up By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | April 5, 2026 State officials say the one-time funds were tied to the state’s drought response and have now been used up.
Environment Golden Gate Fields site could be redeveloped as 161-acre bayfront park in proposed deal By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 1, 2026 The park would expand shoreline access, restore vital ecosystems, and create a place where residents can connect with the outdoors.