business EV-maker Tesla’s Fremont factory is a vehicle for unmitigated pollutants, air regulators say By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 4, 2024 The Fremont plant’s paint shop is the target of the abatement order issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Bay Area Biden signs expansion of Berryessa Snow Mountain Nat’l Monument, honoring tribes By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | May 3, 2024 Area includes 330,000 acres of the California Coast Ranges in Napa, Yolo, Solano, Lake, Colusa, Glenn and Mendocino counties.
animals Gray whale recovered near Alameda beach likely suffered deadly encounter with ship By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 1, 2024 The adult female had injuries consistent with blunt force trauma.
Bay Area Creating defensible space around your home can prevent catastrophic loss this fire season By Janis Mara | Bay City News | May 1, 2024 Keep it clear: The first five feet around the home is the most important, according to Cal Fire.
California Californians are protecting themselves from wildfire. Why is there still an insurance crisis? By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | May 1, 2024 Lawmakers want mitigation measures to be tracked, updated and accounted for to help insurance availability and affordability.
commentary New battlegrounds emerge in California’s endless housing conflict By Dan Walters | CalMatters | May 1, 2024 Insights into why a wealthy South Bay community had its housing element decertified, after it had been approved only months before.
Bay Area Plan for youth vote in Oakland, Berkeley school board elections moves forward By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 30, 2024 The Alameda County Board of Supervisors' approval comes many years after voters in each city agreed to lower the age limit.
Bay Area East Bay Regional Park District issues rattlesnake advisory By East Bay Regional Park District | April 30, 2024 Hikers and dog-walkers should stay alert on park trails as warm weather draws the snakes out.
safety Leave those seals alone | Marine Mammal Center urges beach-goers to keep their distance as rescue calls rise By Aly Brown | Bay City News | April 26, 2024 The Marin County organization says too many humans and their dogs are harassing marine mammals on local beaches.
Bay Area 8 Bay Area projects receive state grants to move homeless residents off the streets By Pete Young | Bay City News | April 25, 2024 Oakland is among the recipients.