Contra Costa Fire will conduct prescribed burns in Lafayette and Walnut Creek starting May 1 to reduce wildfire risks, potentially affecting air quality for locals.

A 40-foot female gray whale was found dead in Alameda, marking the first such incident in the Bay Area this year. Officials plan a necropsy to determine the cause of death.

Santa Clara County celebrates 100 years of parks with new programs, including a hiking challenge, tree planting, and an aquatic festival to raise awareness about invasive species.

Smoke from a controlled burn on Angel Island is managed by fire officials, with Bay Area residents advised to monitor air quality and limit exposure if sensitive.

Golden Gate Park in San Francisco celebrated its 154th birthday with festivities and an encouragement to vote for it in a contest for Best City Park by U.S.A. Today. Mayor Breed and officials highlighted the park's features and history.

San Francisco receives an $8.1 million federal grant for the Buchanan Street Mall Project, which will enhance the Western Addition with a performance stage, picnic areas, and sports facilities.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed commercial Dungeness crab fishing in several zones to protect humpback whales from gear entanglement.

A mountain lion sighting in South San Francisco prompted a police search and a warning to residents to avoid and not feed the wildlife, emphasizing safety measures.

The Marin County Large Animal Rescue Team successfully rescued a horse trapped in a muddy ditch in Novato, working with local agencies to extract the animal unharmed.

The California Supreme Court is set to hear a case regarding housing development at Berkeley's historic People's Park, following legal disputes over UC Berkeley's project plans.

Stanford's Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve conducts pile burning to reduce wildfire risk and advance fire management research, in coordination with local fire experts and agencies.

UC Berkeley has spent $16.1 million on security and closure costs for People's Park since August 2022, as the university plans student and homeless housing and park renovations amid controversy.

The California Academy of Sciences’ corpse flower, Mirage, bloomed, emitting a foul scent compared to decomposing flesh, attracting visitors and pollinators in San Francisco.