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.
California's e-bike program to give away more $2K vouchers, in a ‘revamped’ process
Next week, residents will have another shot at receiving up to $2,000 toward a new e-bike under a wildly popular state program that ended up abruptly canceling its last sign-up session amid extreme demand.
Bay Area beach ranked as bacteria 'hot spot'
We've reported on this before, but unfortunately for beach-goers, a popular Bay Area beach has once again made this top 10 list for the wrong reasons.
Following glitch, California's popular e-bike $2,000 voucher program has a new date
After a technical problem prompted the abrupt cancellation of the last application window, a new date has been set for California’s wildly popular e-bike voucher incentive, with additional funding to boost the program.
Underwater volcano off Oregon's coast inching closer to eruption, scientists say
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
Technical problems cancel highly anticipated $2,000 e-bike voucher drawing
California's $2,000 e-bike voucher give-away is being held Tuesday night, and applicants have a one-hour window to sign up.
San Francisco unveils 1st EV curbside charging stations through grant program
New curbside chargers for electric vehicles are in place in San Francisco, as part of a program to bring innovators to San Francisco called Yes SF.
Californians can get $2K toward a new e-bike. Tips on how you can take advantage
California’s hugely popular e-bike voucher program is returning next week for round two, with new rules in place designed to help provide fair distribution and equal access to potential applicants.
'Kiss of death': 84% of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
Contra Costa County's $19-million EPA grant abruptly canceled by Trump administration
The Trump administration has abruptly canceled more than 100 EPA Community Change grants nationwide, including a $19.1 million grant to Contra Costa County for community projects that were already approved by the EPA in January.
Al Gore criticizes Trump administration at San Francisco Climate Week kickoff
At the launch of San Francisco Climate Week, former Vice President Al Gore criticized the Trump administration for rolling back climate progress and called for urgent collective action, warning that the fossil fuel industry remains a major obstacle to a clean energy future.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
Union Square transforms into massive garden for Tulip Day celebration
Union Square was transformed into a colorful garden for Tulip Day, with 80,000 tulips on display for attendees to pick their own bouquets, free of charge. The one-day event drew thousands of people, some arriving as early as 6 a.m., to celebrate the arrival of spring and take part in the floral festivities.
Watts metal company ordered to stop operating as owners face felony charges
A long-sought victory for residents in Watts as the owners of a metal salvage and recycling yard face felony charges of knowingly disposing hazardous waste at a site next to a school with no permit.
Mystery solved as 'crazy gross rain' dirties cars across hundreds of miles
Reports of vehicles mysteriously coated in dirt ranged from St. Louis and Missouri, through Illinois and even as far away as Charleston, West Virginia.
You can eat these 5 invasive animals to help population control, US Fish & Wildlife Service says
An invasive species is an introduced non-native organism that begins to spread or expand its range from an original introduction and can possibly harm the environment, economy or human health.
Chinook salmon returns to NorCal river after 80 years
Chinook salmon swim in a northern California river for the first time in more than 80 years.
Trump targeting showerheads, LED light bulbs in next environmental order
President Trump has long complained of showerheads that use less water and other energy-efficient appliances.
SF mayor marks 1 month on job with street clean-up, additional promises
Mayor Daniel Lurie, (D) San Francisco, marked his first month on the job on Saturday by participating in street cleaning along a mile-long stretch of the Van Ness corridor.