Environment EBMUD board eyes drinking water, wastewater rate hikes as part of budget proposal By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 16, 2025 EBMUD provides drinking water to 1.4 million customers in Alameda and CoCo counties and wastewater services to 740,000 customers.
Environment Why a contentious project to raise California’s Shasta Dam could move forward under Trump By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | May 12, 2025 More water in the Central Valley farmers could mean a tribe loses sacred sites and endangered salmon could lose habitat in wet years.
environment Congressional probe threatens to unravel historic agreement on Point Reyes ranching By Fiona Ulrich | Bay City News | May 6, 2025 The deal had marked a victory for conservationists and a crushing loss for ranching families who have worked the land for generations.
Bay Area Early fire season forecast fuels concerns about impact federal budget cuts could have By Caio Driver | Bay City News | May 6, 2025 Luckily, the Bay Area is less reliant on federal firefighters than many other parts of the state due to well-staffed local fire departments and Cal Fire.
environment Bodega Bay isn’t what it used to be. How an ailing industry transformed the fishing town By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | May 2, 2025 Fishing has increasingly taken a backseat to tourism.
environment Wet winter brings increased water deliveries across state with reservoirs at average levels By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 2, 2025 Currently, nearly all of the state’s major reservoirs are at or above historical averages for precipitation.
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.