California Political winds shift for California renewable energy future, as new federal hurdles emerge By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | July 17, 2025 Projects can still be built without tax credits, but it puts more of a financial burden on their investors.
Environment Taylor Mountain trail expansion opens more of Sonoma County’s forests to hikers, bikers By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 15, 2025 The new trails will give parkgoers a different experience on the land, which is more forested than the open space on the western side.
Environment A new invader threatens California water supplies. Can the state stop its spread? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 15, 2025 Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel.
climate change California’s wind and solar projects face new federal hurdles By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | July 14, 2025 Clean-energy projects have new deadlines for federal tax credits and limits on foreign parts, taking aim at California’s climate agenda.
Climate SF joins class action lawsuit over more withheld federal funds — this time from EPA By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 7, 2025 The suit seeks grants to resume being transmitted to all 350 recipients who were awarded funds from the Climate Justice program.
Arts & Entertainment Centuries of history, great hiking at Novato’s Olompali State Historic Park By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News | July 7, 2025 To truly understand the history of Olompali, it’s best to visit on Fridays and Saturdays, when a museum inside a Victorian house is open.
climate change Cleaning up smog is suddenly much harder. Reined in by Trump, what will California do next? By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | July 7, 2025 Experts and advocates say California will have to approach clean air policy from many angles — mandates and incentives.
animals SPCA Monterey County wildlife center sets record with 172 wild animal rescues in one day By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | July 1, 2025 The nonprofit’s staff and volunteers are working around the clock to feed and care for the animals.
climate change Controversial climate rule, which could raise gas prices, takes effect Tuesday in California By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 The new fuel standard is projected to reduce carbon dioxide-equivalent gases by 558 million metric tons through 2046.
berkeley Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way in Berkeley to be closed for fire danger By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 29, 2025 No stopping will be allowed along Grizzly Peak, where all turnouts will be closed, according to city officials.