climate change East Bay Parks invites public to participate in survey as it begins creating long-term vision By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | May 1, 2025 The next District Plan will reflect the values, priorities, and aspirations of the communities they serve.
Housing Welcome to the first fire-resistant neighborhood. Now what about the rest of California? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 30, 2025 This is the first time the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety plans to give its stamp of approval to an entire neighborhood.
construction How a high-tech water recycling facility is fueling Treasure Island’s sustainable future By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | April 25, 2025 The award-winning facility will recycle the island's wastewater -- without emitting any odor or discharging pollutants into the Bay.
environment Residents, advocates rally for full cleanup of toxins at Bayview Hunters Point shipyard By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 25, 2025 "It should not have to be a privilege to be able to have your window open and breathe clean air in your home," protesters exclaim.
Bay Area Bay Area commercial Dungeness crab fishing ends next week to protect migrating whales By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | April 24, 2025 Crab season comes to a close with precautions to prevent whales from fishing net entanglements.
animals Dead gray whale washes ashore in Alameda, will be towed to Angel Island for necropsy By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | April 23, 2025 The whale is the fourth dead gray whale found in the Bay Area so far this year.
environment Bay Area Air District board considers retaliating against EPA deregulations By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | April 4, 2025 The federal Clean Air Act grants CA the authority to implement stricter vehicle emissions standards than federal requirements, but these regulations require a waiver from the U.S. EPA.
California The high cost of fixing Lake Tahoe: Famed alpine lake still murky after decades of efforts By Julie Cart and Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett | CalMatters | March 19, 2025 Billions of state and federal dollars are spent on Lake Tahoe, but pollutants still pour in, while development continues.
climate change ‘It will not be survivable’: Lake Tahoe could be a deathtrap during major wildfires By Julie Cart | CalMatters | March 19, 2025 Evacuating the Tahoe basin in summer could take 14 hours, and 99% of properties are at risk.