Greta Thunberg removed by German police from site of mass-climate change protest at coal mine
German police reportedly removed 20-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg from the site of a mass protest over the demolition of an abandoned village for the expansion of a coal mine.
Bay Area storms: rain continues to wallop area, taking homes with it
As rain continued over the weekend, the Bay Area dealt with mudslides, downed trees, and disappearing roads. Many residents have had to leave their homes due to the destruction.
Some Monterey County residents warned not to consume water due to contamination
Monterey County authorities released a notice Saturday warning some residents not to consume water in their area due to contamination from recent flooding.
Evacuation orders remain in Monterey County as new storms expected
Evacuation orders remain in Monterey County as new storms are expected this weekend. Officials continue to monitor the Salinas River but, so far, the two main highways leading to the Monterey Peninusla has avoided closure.
Major rains along with record snow pack could amount to danger
California has not seen rain like we're having in many years. That's extremely helpful to filling the Golden State's water starved dams. But too much of a good thing requires intense oversight and management, round the clock, by reservoir and dam operators.
30-foot fin whale found stranded, dead off Mississippi Gulf Coast: ‘A very rare species’
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.
Two-thirds of glaciers could disappear by 2100, study finds
he study in Thursday’s journal Science examined all of the globe’s 215,000 land-based glaciers.
Health department refers Thanksgiving refinery release to D.A.'s office
There could be legal fallout stemming from the Thanksgiving weekend release of metal-laden dust at the Martinez Refining Company.
Think those bags are recyclable? California says think again
Since California adopted the nation’s first ban on single-use plastic shopping bags in 2014, most grocery stores have turned to thicker, reusable plastic bags that are supposed to be recyclable.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Polar bears near 'Polar Bear Capital' dying at alarming rate, new survey found
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
Spare the Air alerts banning wood burning issued through Christmas
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is issuing Spare the Air alerts that will last through Christmas Day, banning the burning of wood or other solid fuel because of excessive pollution in the region.
Iconic Berlin Christmas tree decapitated by climate activists
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
Work progressing on Anderson Dam retrofit
Rarely is great grazing land for cattle found in a spot like the bottom of a reservoir…
Contra Costa County calls for independent investigation of Martinez Refinery chemical release
Health officials in Contra Costa County on Wednesday notified Martinez Refinery Company that last month's hazardous materials release will be recommended for an independent investigation.
Twitter suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private jet
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
Breathtaking real estate on San Mateo County coast to become park
A breathtaking section of real estate along the San Mateo County coast that had been scheduled to become luxury homes will soon be available for the general public to enjoy.
Company that operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods ordered to pay over $2M for unlawful disposal of waste
The Massachusetts-based company that operates T. J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods was ordered to pay over $2 million in a stipulated judgment for the unlawful disposal of hazardous waste, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday.
Fusion ignition at Livermore lab advances clean energy solution
A nuclear fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is considered a scientific breakthrough that could lead to a clean, renewable, never-ending form of energy.