As Harmful Algal Blooms pose a recurring threat to Bay Area waters, Oakland takes action with its Lake Merritt Water Quality Management Pilot Project to combat potential negative impacts on the ecosystem.

Neighborhood groups have filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against UC Berkeley over the alleged destruction of trees and vegetation in People's Park.

In the face of extreme wildfires in Maui, several Bay Area animal shelters stepped up to make a big impact, collaborating to save over 40 shelter animals and bring them to the mainland for a chance at new homes.

Everett Kalin, a 93-year-old Oakland man, recently set a record as the oldest known person to climb Yosemite's Half Dome, proving that age is just a number.

A stripped vehicle is left abandoned on a playground in Oakland's Joaquin Miller Park, highlighting the growing crime rates and the pressing issue of a tinderbox park with hazardous trees.

Escalating sea level rise concerns in the San Francisco Bay Area demand a staggering $110 billion for adaptation projects, according to a new report.

As toxic algae blooms continue to shut down swimming areas in the East Bay and affect marine life along the California coastline, concerns grow over human and ecological impacts.

An elusive jellyfish-like creature has been spotted pulsing through Lake Merritt, captivating experts and locals alike.

A 7-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after experiencing symptoms consistent with a rattlesnake bite at Mt. Diablo State Park. Park authorities urge hikers to remain cautious and alert on trails during rattlesnake season.

Oakland Zoo welcomes its first-ever white-handed gibbon baby, as the endangered species sets a milestone at the zoo.

The 35-foot tall steel and wood gramophone sculpture won’t be going to Burning Man anymore, as it is now a permanent art installation to be enjoyed at Richmond's Point San Pablo Harbor.

Sad news for a peregrine falcon that made his home on top of the huge Campanile at UC Berkeley and that had recently made a resilient recovery.

Local "avian celebrity" Grinnell the peregrine falcon is one step closer to being able to return to the fight for his home and mate atop U.C. Berkeley's Campanile, according to Lindsay Wildlife Experience, which treated the bird for injuries after a run-in with rivals.