‘Scary’: Fuel shortage could ground firefighting aircraft
Airport officials facing jet fuel shortages are concerned they’ll have to wave off planes and helicopters that drop fire retardants during what could be a ferocious wildfire season, potentially endangering surrounding communities.
Oakland rolls out volunteer safety program in Chinatown as fallout from police budget deepens
"We walk to Chinatown with them, back and forth to make sure our seniors are safe. Not scared of going out," said Sky Liang, a community volunteer.
Safety violations found 2 years before unexplained explosion at power plant
Corrosion, leaks, broken equipment and fire equipment defects were among the problems found two years before a massive explosion and fire at a power plant in Hayward.
PG&E to begin removing trees in wildfire scar zones in Sonoma County
PG&E will begin a tree hauling program in the burn scar zones of the Glass and LNU Lightning Complex wildfires in Sonoma County and is notifying property owners who have fallen trees on their parcels of land.
Death Valley temperature hit 130 degrees, close to world record
If verified, the 130 degree Fahrenheit temperature would be among the hottest ever measured on the planet.
California oil regulators deny issuance of 21 new fracking permits
California denied 21 oil drilling permits this week in the latest move toward ending fracking in a state that makes millions from the petroleum industry but is seeing widespread drought and more dangerous fire seasons linked to climate change.
California Geological Survey issues new tsunami hazard maps for these Bay Area counties
The California Geological Survey released new tsunami hazard maps for San Francisco, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties, replacing those published in 2009.
Lightning strikes truck in shocking video — Here's why the driver survived
A dashcam on a trailing vehicle captured footage of lightning striking a truck on a Chinese road on Sunday.
Residents demand action to clear trash in East Bay reservoir
Residents of Mountain House are outraged by the trash blown into the Bethany Reservoir.
Meth addiction in fish poses threat to ecosystem balance, study says
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change, study says
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
EPA commits additional $50M to improve air pollution monitoring
The Environmental Protection Agency committed an additional $50 million in American Rescue Plan funds to improve air quality monitoring in communities across the United States.
Sonoma County officials to launch 'long overdue' Russian River revitalization project
Officials with Sonoma County announced on Tuesday the launch of the Russian River Revitalization project this summer, aimed at improving the river's health in spite of recent wildfires and ongoing drought conditions.
Gulf of Mexico fire happened after lightning strike and gas leak, company says
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
Hunting, poaching led to 30% reduction in Wisconsin gray wolves, study says
Poaching and a hunt in February that exceeded kill quotas led to an estimated 30% reduction of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, according to a new study.
Home builders fined $18K for destroying dozens of Joshua trees
The home builders dug up and destroyed 32 Joshua trees on the property that they own in San Bernardino County to make room for a house they want to build there.
San Mateo County flood protection project set to begin later this month
Construction is set to begin this month on a project to prevent flooding at the Bayfront Canal and Atherton Channel, which drain into the communities of Redwood City, Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside.
Strawberry moon: See the 1st full moon of the summer this week
Stargazers can enjoy the first full moon after the summer solstice this week, called the “strawberry moon.”
Earth trapping ‘unprecedented’ amount of heat, NASA, NOAA study says
NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.
Heat wave 2021: Dangerous temperatures, drought impact western US
A dangerous heat wave continues to impact the western United States, placing much of the region in jeopardy of breaking more records.