Florida man’s morning commute halted by bear wandering through his yard
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
Trump administration sues 2 Bay Area cities over natural gas ban
The cities of Morgan Hill and Petaluma are facing a lawsuit by the Trump administration over their decision to ban natural gas in most new buildings.
The cities of Morgan Hill and Petaluma are facing a lawsuit by the Trump administration over their decision to ban natural gas in most new buildings.
Plastic bag ban, school cell phone crackdown among new California laws in 2026
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
List: New California laws taking effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
King tides flood roadways, give Bay Area preview of sea levels in 2050
The King Tides made their way into the Bay Area this week, and they will be staying around this weekend.
The King Tides made their way into the Bay Area this week, and they will be staying around this weekend.
Trump auto industry plan announced scuttling Biden era mileage, emissions standards
President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.
President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.
Community meeting turns tense over delayed Navy disclosure of plutonium test at Hunters Point Shipyard
A packed and at times tense community meeting in San Francisco’s Hunters Point on Monday drew frustration from residents after learning the U.S. Navy waited 11 months to alert regulators about a test that detected airborne plutonium at the former shipyard.
A packed and at times tense community meeting in San Francisco’s Hunters Point on Monday drew frustration from residents after learning the U.S. Navy waited 11 months to alert regulators about a test that detected airborne plutonium at the former shipyard.
These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
Plastics recycler, Resynergi, leaving Rohnert Park and California
Resynergi, a highly controversial plastic recycling company in Rohnert Park, has announced it's leaving California for better opportunities in another state.
Resynergi, a highly controversial plastic recycling company in Rohnert Park, has announced it's leaving California for better opportunities in another state.
California is about to end its popular EV carpool lane decal program
California’s long standing initiative allowing eligible clean-air vehicles access to carpool lanes, is coming to an end, after the Trump administration opted against an extension of the state's popular decal program.
California’s long standing initiative allowing eligible clean-air vehicles access to carpool lanes, is coming to an end, after the Trump administration opted against an extension of the state's popular decal program.
Senior gardening group in San Francisco sowing seeds, growing food and building bonds
San Francisco's Recreation and Park Department manages 41 gardens and farms. For this senior gardening group, they're building a sense of community.
San Francisco's Recreation and Park Department manages 41 gardens and farms. For this senior gardening group, they're building a sense of community.
Oakland neighbors fight golf course's plan to remove nearly 200 redwood trees
There is a key deadline Thursday for a proposal to remove nearly 200 redwood trees on a golf course in East Oakland. A growing group of neighbors is fighting back, to try to preserve the trees that have been there for decades.
There is a key deadline Thursday for a proposal to remove nearly 200 redwood trees on a golf course in East Oakland. A growing group of neighbors is fighting back, to try to preserve the trees that have been there for decades.
Rohnert Park residents concerned about new plastic processing plant
Residents in Rohnert Park sounded off Wednesday night on a new recycling facility in town. The plant, which melts plastic into oil, could be up and running in a matter of weeks, and some neighbors are concerned about the environmental impact.
Residents in Rohnert Park sounded off Wednesday night on a new recycling facility in town. The plant, which melts plastic into oil, could be up and running in a matter of weeks, and some neighbors are concerned about the environmental impact.
Vallejo rat infestation eases after Sacramento group swoops in
Businesses around the Vallejo Ferry Terminal are dealing with the aftermath of dozens of rats seen scurrying around the buildings.
Businesses around the Vallejo Ferry Terminal are dealing with the aftermath of dozens of rats seen scurrying around the buildings.
EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
Greenland village comes face-to-face with a giant iceberg
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
Supergoop reaches $350K settlement in South Bay court over 'misleading' sunscreen claims
The lawsuit was filed over claims about chemical sunscreens claiming to be healthy for reefs. I
The lawsuit was filed over claims about chemical sunscreens claiming to be healthy for reefs. I
Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.