How deep is the Titanic? And other things to know as sub search continues
The ocean is a vast, mysterious place, with only 20% believed to be mapped and explored. Here’s a look at some significant points in the ocean.
Missing Titanic sub has 'very limited' options for rescue, experts say
Nine hundred miles east of Cape Cod, and 12,500 feet down, lie the remains of the Titanic shipwreck. It has become a high-end tourist attraction and the destination of a private submersible vehicle with five people onboard, which is now missing with a limited supply of oxygen.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
New California clean air rules may force many port truckers leave
California aims to replace all diesel trucks with zero-emission vehicles by 2035. However, for port truckers, the deadline is closer.
In-N-Out Burger, Meta fight California climate change bill
In-N-Out Burger and Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook are lobbying against a bill that would force them to reveal their greenhouse gas emissions.
Crow divebombing people in Oakland's Preservation Park
Perched at the top of a towering pine tree in Oakland’s Preservation Park is a pair of crows that witnesses say, have been divebombing people in the plaza for the past week.
Energy Sec., EPA Admin, highlight Silicon Valley Leadership Group energy summit
Touting renewable energy and zero-emission vehicles, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Environmental Protection Administration Administrator Michael Regan spent Thursday afternoon eyeing a fleet of electric cars outside Oracles’ Redwood City office.
Man gaining notice for picking up trash across East Bay
Andy Wang of Livermore spent hours Friday picking up trash in East Oakland. Lots of it.
Strawberry moon: June's full moon peaks Saturday night
Known as the Strawberry Moon – a name given by the Algonquin tribes – the full moon will begin to appear Friday evening and last through Monday morning, according to NASA.
California goats grazing to prevent wildfires could lose their jobs due to state labor law
Goats are used to graze CA vegetation which could dry out during the summer, provide tinder for wildfires
See some of the 5,000 new species found in planned mining zone of the deep Pacific
The Clarion-Clipperton Zone is a vast 2.3 million square-mile region located between Hawaii, Kiribati and Mexico in the central and eastern Pacific. It is regulated by the International Seabed Authority.
Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve phone he dropped while taking selfie
In videos that went viral on social media, the official is seen sitting under a red umbrella as diesel pumps run to drain water from the reservoir.
FBI and EPA investigating particles found in neighborhoods near the Martinez oil refining plant
The Federal Bureau of Investigations is teaming up with the Environmental Protection Agency to investigate dust and ash found covering neighborhoods in Martinez last year after large amounts of the particles were found near the Martinez Refining Company.
First-of-its kind, mass timber apartment high rise going up in Oakland
Construction was underway in Oakland for a first-of-its-kind high rise apartment building described as the tallest beamless mass plywood panel structure in the world.
Mexico City airports shut down due to spewing ash from Popocatepetl volcano
Mexico City’s two main airports were temporarily shut down Saturday due to ash spewing from the nearby Popocatepetl volcano.
Contra Costa County Health lifts health advisory from mercury spill
Contra Costa County has lifted a health advisory for downtown Martinez, eight days after a mercury spill was discovered near the Amtrak station.
Biden plan would open leases to conservation land, not just oil and grazing
More than a century after the U.S. started selling oil leases on public lands, the Biden administration is seeking to let conservationists lease government property to restore it.
11 most endangered historic sites in the US: See preservation society’s list
From individual buildings to entire neighborhoods, a preservation society says these are the most endangered historic sites in America right now.
Martinez Amtrak station to remain closed through the weekend as mercury spill cleanup continues
Health officials in Contra Costa County say they are making progress on a hazardous substance spill in Martinez, but that the downtown Amtrak station will remain closed through the weekend as cleanup continues.
Palo Alto gas ban may keep Jose Andres from opening new restaurant
Starting this year, the city of Palo Alto has banned construction of gas lines to new buildings. And while the rule has the support of some environmentalists, it's causing problems at the Stanford Shopping Center. Lawyers for the mall say it may keep one of the world's most famous chefs from coming to town.