climate change California cut coal from its energy supply. Why state might plug back into fossil fuels By Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | August 10, 2025 Critics said this is the worst time to gamble with California’s clean energy future.
Environment California Supreme Court hands victory to rooftop solar panel owners By Malena Carollo | CalMatters | August 7, 2025 Justices did not rule on whether the changes to the solar program were legal, requiring the court of appeals to determine this.
Bay Area Hikers keep getting hurt—or worse—on this deceptively dangerous Solano County trail By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 5, 2025 The location is also far from available help.
Environment Bipartisan bill in Congress aims to address hidden groundwater threat to infrastructure By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | August 1, 2025 Meanwhile the sea rises, and local governments need help finding and mitigating the dangers of contamination with groundwater rise.
California Newsom declares state of emergency for 7 NorCal counties following February storms By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 31, 2025 The declaration covers Humboldt, Sonoma, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, and Trinity counties.
Bay Area Tsunami waves reach SF coast after massive quake off Russia By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 30, 2025 Tsunami activity in San Francisco was detected early Wednesday morning.
animals State’s mallard population takes off, growing nearly 50% in CDFW’s latest waterfowl count By Pete Young | Bay City News | July 28, 2025 It’s a good year for ducks.
Bay Area Bay Area elected officials call for NOAA investigation into rising whale deaths By Samantha Kennedy | Bay City News | July 27, 2025 Scientists this year have responded to at least 21 gray whale deaths in the region, the highest since 2000.
Environment Key player in California’s water wars embraces controversial pact By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 24, 2025 State officials say that they expect this approach will engender more cooperation and avoid lawsuits that could delay action.
Climate Changing the Game: Study quantifies global impact of local carbon-reduction efforts By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | July 22, 2025 Big results can happen when local communities become more energy independent.