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California
fromKqed
15 hours ago

Bay Area Weather Turns the Corner With More Late Spring Rain | KQED

A storm is expected to increase Sierra Nevada snowpack, but drought concerns persist despite good reservoir conditions.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

480 ducks find homes after an emergency rescue operation in Riverside County

This large-scale operation required extensive teamwork and coordination across our department, highlighting the collaborative effort needed to address the urgent situation of the ducks.
Pets
Fundraising
fromwww.7x7.com
20 hours ago

13 Bay Area Clean Beauty Brands to Give Your Routine a Sustainability Makeover This Earth Day

95% of discarded beauty packaging ends up in landfills or oceans, with only 9% being recycled.
Mission District
fromThesanjoseblog
1 day ago

Monterey Corridor Safety Initiative Signals Stronger Future for San Jose Commerce

The Monterey Corridor Business Association launched a safety initiative to enhance visibility and support law enforcement across 1,500 businesses.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Vallejo looks to revitalize waterfront as new plan targets shipbuilding, economic growth

"The best thing about Vallejo is this waterfront, and it's underutilized as it is," Patrick said, emphasizing the potential of the area.
Silicon Valley real estate
SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

Mayor Gloria's Budget Has Deep Cuts for Safety and Bicycle Program for the San Diego Department of Transportation - Streetsblog California

San Diego's draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposes significant cuts to city services, including critical transportation safety programs.
Agriculture
fromKqed
3 days ago

Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden | KQED

Growing your own food is healthier, fresher, and empowers individuals while saving money.
US politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: San Ramon Earthquakes Causing Widespread Leaks

Bail amounts in the Esparto fireworks explosion case remain unchanged, while Utah faces a significant measles outbreak affecting 600 individuals.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
Mission District

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Education
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support dipping into reserves?

San Francisco school district used $400 million reserve funds to meet teachers' demands, risking future financial stability.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Custom-made rubbish bins have finally been installed in San Francisco after a lengthy selection and design process that began in 2018.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Hazardous empty San Francisco tree wells finally filled in after years of complaints

Public Works has repaired the dangerous sidewalk on Davis Street, providing a smooth and safe path for pedestrians.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

San Francisco proposes major water, sewer rate increases by summer to upgrade infrastructure

San Francisco residents may face a 23% increase in water and sewer bills to fund infrastructure upgrades.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Layoffs, service cuts, sales tax hike: How Berkeley plans to close a nearly $30M budget deficit

Without the half-percent sales tax increase, which would generate an estimated $9 million per year for the city's general fund if voters approve it this November, Berkeley could face deeper cuts including shuttering a fire station, laying off police officers and reducing hours at city pools and recreation centers.
East Bay real estate
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind

Toilet flushing methods in the US and Europe differ significantly, impacting water conservation efforts amid increasing water scarcity concerns.
Science
fromKqed
5 days ago

Pleasanton Innovation Fair Brings Robots, Drones, Electric Buses and More This Weekend | KQED

The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair showcases science and technology through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiments for families and young people.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Earth Day 2026 Volunteering with East Bay Regional Parks

Earth Day on April 25, 2026, invites volunteers to participate in meaningful projects across East Bay Parks.
#california
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
Environment
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Why California's in a 'snow drought' even after a wet winter

California's April 1 snowpack is the second lowest on record due to warm temperatures melting snow quickly.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Trump administration takes emergency step to prop up key Colorado River reservoir

The Trump administration is implementing emergency measures to manage water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead amid a severe water crisis.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Safeway's new paper bags infuriate San Francisco customers

Safeway stores in San Francisco have switched to paper bags without handles, causing customer dissatisfaction and complaints about their usability.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Sunset Dunes opponents appeal S.F. court decision to keep Great Highway a park

Residents are appealing a court decision that upheld a ballot measure closing the Great Highway to vehicles for a new city park.
California
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

San Mateo County officials live it up this weekend in Wine Country

San Mateo County taxpayers are funding city officials' attendance at a $1,196 conference focused on housing, AI, and transit tax.
Environment
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

Growing public anger over data centers' environmental impact and resource consumption is prompting calls for moratoriums on new constructions.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloroadway mural, and more

New initiatives in the Tenderloin include custom trash bins and a mural funded by a beautification grant.
#tijuana-river
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago
California

San Diego official demands Gavin Newsom clean up heinous river stench, sewage coming from Tijuana: 'It feels like hell'

fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Environment

County official demands Newsom declare state of emergency for Tijuana River

California
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

San Diego official demands Gavin Newsom clean up heinous river stench, sewage coming from Tijuana: 'It feels like hell'

Tijuana River pollution causes severe health issues in South Bay, prompting calls for a state of emergency from local officials.
Environment
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

County official demands Newsom declare state of emergency for Tijuana River

San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre urges Governor Newsom to declare a state of emergency due to severe pollution from the Tijuana River.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

A gas that causes climate change is bubbling out of reservoirs

Reservoirs are a significant, unmonitored source of methane emissions in California, impacting climate goals and energy decisions.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Surge of underground leaks across San Ramon Valley possibly linked to earthquake swarm

Seismic activity in San Ramon Valley is linked to a surge in underground water leaks, prompting increased calls for leak detection services.
#public-transit
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
#sea-level-rise
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

For This Bay Area Island City, Water Is Coming From All Sides | KQED

Alameda is developing an adaptation plan to address sea-level rise by 2028, incorporating various solutions including nature-based strategies.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Environment

After King Tides Swamp Marin, San Rafael Weighs Billion-Dollar Defenses Against the Bay | KQED

East Bay (California)
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

For This Bay Area Island City, Water Is Coming From All Sides | KQED

Alameda is developing an adaptation plan to address sea-level rise by 2028, incorporating various solutions including nature-based strategies.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Environment

After King Tides Swamp Marin, San Rafael Weighs Billion-Dollar Defenses Against the Bay | KQED

fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

San Jose residents rally to save railroad trestle - San Jose Spotlight

"San Jose was an agricultural wonderland. They called it the Valley of Heart's Delight, and most of it has been paved over and turned into high tech now. But this is a connection to our past."
California
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

As precious groundwater vanishes, a few in California find ways to bring it back

The Arvin-Edison Water Storage District effectively recharges groundwater using ponds to manage river water, countering groundwater depletion.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

An answer to America's drought may be hiding in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Pilot Extended - Streetsblog San Francisco

Alameda secured 19 months of additional funding for the Woodstock water shuttle, increasing weekly departures 84% since launch and supporting non-car transportation between Oakland and Alameda.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California will get $540 million for water projects, Trump administration announces

The largest share, $235 million, will be used to rehabilitate the Delta-Mendota Canal, which carries water to farmlands. An additional $200 million will help continue repairs on the Friant-Kern Canal, another key conduit for water in the valley. Sinking ground, an effect of heavy groundwater pumping, has damaged segments of the Friant-Kern Canal and reduced its capacity.
Environment
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

City talking about an 8% water rate increase

Palo Alto's water bills will increase 8% starting July due to rising Hetch Hetchy water costs from San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Making wastewater drinkable is a growing trend as water resources become more strained

Treated wastewater recycling for drinking water is becoming a viable solution in water-scarce regions, with Florida, Arizona, California, and Colorado now allowing direct potable reuse through regulated pilot programs.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California's largest new reservoir in decades secures federal approval

The proposed 1.5 million acre-foot Sites Reservoir would store water from the Sacramento River and distribute it during droughts to several parts of California, including the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys, Southern California and the Bay Area. Stretching about 4 miles across and 13 miles north to south, it's meant to provide water to approximately 24 million people, and it would mark California's first major reservoir project since 1979, when New Melones Lake was completed.
California
#coastal-flooding
fromKqed
2 months ago
Environment

After King Tides Swamp Marin, San Rafael Weighs Billion-Dollar Defenses Against the Bay | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
Environment

After King Tides Swamp Marin, San Rafael Weighs Billion-Dollar Defenses Against the Bay | KQED

Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Price tag drops on project to expand massive reservoir near Bay Area to increase water supplies

San Luis Reservoir dam will be raised 10 feet, adding 130,000 acre-feet and lowering project cost from $1.06 billion to $847 million.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Residential customers in SJ should push for civic utility

San Jose residents should pursue a public municipal utility to secure reliable residential power and reject candidates funded by wealthy tech donors.
#flood-advisory
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SF scientists build robotic storm samplers to track pollutants before they reach the Bay

Environmental scientists deploy robotic water samplers throughout San Francisco Bay watersheds to monitor stormwater pollution and contaminants in real time before they reach the Bay.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

How a California desalination plant could help solve water shortages on the Colorado River

San Diego County Water Authority may sell surplus Colorado River water to Arizona and Nevada to help offset their drought-driven supply cuts.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Heated debate over California water plan as environmentalists warn of 'ecosystem collapse'

The question of how to protect fish and the ecological health of rivers that feed California's largest estuary is generating heated debate in a series of hearings in Sacramento, as state officials try to gain support for a plan that has been years in the making. "I am passionate that this is the pathway to recover fish," said state Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot. "This is the paradigm we need: collaborative, adaptive management versus conflict and litigation."
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Deadline nears for closure of Point Reyes National Seashore ranches and dairies

A group of ranches and dairies in the Point Reyes National Seashore has about two months left to close down under an agreement with the Nature Conservancy. The federal park announced on Jan. 8, 2025, that six dairies and six beef ranches operating there would cease operations within 15 months following a confidential legal settlement with environmental organizations that had long sought to ban agricultural uses of the park.
Environment
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Calif. nonprofit opens coastal Bay Area preserve. Neighbors hate it.

It was off-limits to the public for a century until recently, when a nonprofit land trust called the Wildlands Conservancy liberated the coastline following 10 years of planning. Accessing the preserve is allowed after reaching the farthest end of Bodega Harbour, a scenic coastal community of 700 homes linked within an 18-hole golf course. But once word about the hike began to spread last month, locals began saying their neighborhood was upended overnight by hundreds of cars.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Contra Costa's ecosystem being restored, one indigenous plant at a time

Waterways across Contra Costa County are increasingly threatened by invasive plant species that engulf canals and drains, decreasing biodiversity and reducing safe habitats for wildlife. In an effort to address and restore the environment, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is working to reverse that trend. The district hosted its recent 12th annual Giving Natives a Chance event at the Clayton Valley Drain near Concord's Hillcrest Community Park, inviting volunteers from across the county to plant native species around waterways and drains.
Environment
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