EBMUD extends boat launch closures through 2025 to prevent the spread of invasive golden mussels in reservoirs, impacting local boaters but safeguarding the ecosystem and water infrastructure.

A juvenile Minke whale trapped in Emeryville mudflat was euthanized due to poor health and little chance of survival. Despite efforts to save it, the Marine Mammal Center deemed it necessary to alleviate its suffering.

Sonoma County Regional Parks will begin a $4 million renovation of Larson Park in Boyes Hot Springs on April 14, 2025, with funding from diverse sources.

San Francisco's Presidio closes trails to dogs during coyote pupping season to prevent encounters, with local dog owners showing understanding of the measures.

CAL FIRE LNU is planning a controlled burn in Solano County to reduce wildfire risks as part of the Green Valley Shaded Fuel Break project, with safety and environmental stewardship in focus.

San Francisco's renaming of the Upper Great Highway as a new oceanfront park moves forward with finalist names like Playland Parkway and Sunset Dunes, further highlighting tensions over the removal of vehicle access.

San Francisco's Fulton Plaza will soon feature SPECTRA, an LED public art piece, aimed at enhancing the city's cultural vitality and developed in collaboration with arts nonprofit Illuminate and SF Rec & Park.

CAL FIRE LNU announced a road closure in Boggs Mountain State Forest from April 1st for road improvements, reopening May 1st, 2025. Access is restricted but alternative outdoor areas are suggested.

Mayor Daniel Lurie and State Senator Scott Wiener broke ground on the Buchanan Street Mall renovation project, aiming to revitalize the area with features honoring local history.

San Francisco seeks a name for its new green space. Residents submitted 4,263 ideas, with diverse suggestions from tributes to satire, reflecting strong opinions and community culture.

Maggie, a 55-year-old chimpanzee at the San Francisco Zoo, died from lymphoma just before her 56th birthday. She was known for her colorful blanket nests and subtle matriarchal role within the troop.

Marin County Parks and local fire will conduct controlled burns in Maurice Thorner Preserve and San Geronimo Park to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk, asking residents not to call 911 for smoke reports.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a revitalization plan for Embarcadero Plaza, with funding from both public and private entities, aiming to transform it into a world-class park.