Environment Forest fires follow roads. The Trump administration wants to build more By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | 17 hours ago Under a new federal rule, some of California’s most remote backcountry could open to new roads and development.
Environment California lawmakers kill grizzly bear reintroduction bill By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | August 13, 2026 For now, the only place you’ll find grizzlies in California is in a zoo or on the state flag.
Environment Conservation groups’ lawsuit targets state’s delayed review of white sturgeon protections By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | August 12, 2026 The fish’s only California home is through the San Francisco Bay Estuary and up the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River watersheds.
Environment ‘They burn white hot’: Lithium-ion batteries a growing risk for Bay Area recycling centers By Glen Martin | Bay City News | August 12, 2026 If the batteries are ruptured or damaged they can burst into flames, and the resulting fires aren’t easily extinguished.
Environment Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for South, East Bay through Wednesday By Kelcie Lee | Bay City News | August 11, 2026 As of Tuesday morning, Monterey County's Timber Fire had grown to 2,000 acres, with only 5% contained.
California An oil field became California’s first carbon vault. Who’s responsible if something goes wrong? By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | August 10, 2026 California’s first commercial carbon-storage project is operating even though the state has yet to adopt rules required by law, 19 months after a key deadline.
Environment State calls for public voice in federal review of Coastal Management Program By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | August 6, 2026 Federal efforts to expand development along and offshore of California’s coast are at the center of the review, according to a state agency.
Bay Area Climate experts predict high flood risk in Bay Area for super El Niño By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | August 6, 2026 Record-high temperatures in the Pacific Ocean signal a wild winter ahead.
climate change Band-Aid, not a cure: federal Colorado River plan leaves states guessing every two years By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | August 5, 2026 Key agreements for managing the river are expiring at the end of this year.
Environment Controversial swan hunt appears to work: California’s mute swan population drops By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | August 4, 2026 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law last year allowing Californians to kill non-native mute swans.