Rattlesnakes are becoming more active in the East Bay Regional Park District with warmer weather; visitors are advised to be cautious and respect wildlife laws. If bitten, seek medical help without using improper first aid.

San Francisco unveils the first permanent breast cancer memorial garden in the U.S., offering a place for remembrance and inspiration in the fight against the disease.

A dead gray whale was found at Alameda South Shore Beach, marking the fourth such incident in the Bay Area this year. The Marine Mammal Center plans a necropsy.

San Jose's Columbus Park is slated for a $24 million renovation to add soccer fields, courts, and a playground, while moving the homeless who currently occupy the park, eliciting varied reactions.

San Francisco opens Sunset Dunes, a 50-acre park on a former highway, featuring art, bike lanes, and a skate park, with future plans for community engagement and sustainability.

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.