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.
climate change Dozens of lightning strike fires are burning across California. A warming climate could bring more, according to new study By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | September 4, 2025 Fires in the Sierra foothills have already torched nearly 14,000 acres, and devastated the historic Gold Rush town of Chinese Camp.
Bay Area Evacuation orders lifted for Pickett Fire as Napa County blaze nears full containment By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | September 3, 2025 The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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 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.