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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
See it: Shark falls out of sky on unsuspecting disc golfers in South Carolina
The unexpected disc golf hazard was actually a bird's lost lunch.
1st Spare the Air alert of the year issued in Bay Area to accompany Friday's heat wave
Air quality officials have issued the first Spare the Air alert of the year for ozone in the Bay Area for Friday, when triple-digit inland temperatures are expected to combine with motor vehicle exhaust to create high levels of the harmful pollutant.
California's $2,000 e-bike voucher sign-up goes for round 2
It's back. California's popular $2,000 e-bike voucher program is set to hold its much-anticipated voucher giveaway on Thursday night.
Newsom to sue Trump after Senate blocks California EV rules
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to block a California clean air rule that would ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. But before lawmakers even took that vote, California Governor Gavin Newsom was already fighting back.
California officials seek help from Trump amid threat to avocado crops
California officials are appealing to President Donald Trump for help with a possible fruit infestation that threatens the avocado crop.