Early winter counts put western monarchs near historic lows, with mid‑season tallies in the low thousands and local groves logging only a handful of butterflies.

Baykeeper sued Alco Iron & Metal Co. for alleged Clean Water Act violations, asserting stormwater runoff from their San Leandro scrapyard pollutes the San Francisco Bay. Alco defends their environmental commitment.

A multi‑university team is sampling fog along California’s coast to map pollutants, water inputs and how fog affects redwood forests and wildlife.

Flood warnings remain near Mark West Creek in Sonoma even as the Bay Area dries out. Hazardous surf and a late-week chill are on the way.

A Monday storm will bring the heaviest rain to the North Bay, with up to 4 inches possible in mountain terrain and coastal advisories in effect.

Starting Jan. 1, Californians will pay a 1.5% recycling fee (capped at $15) on products with non‑removable batteries. Officials say proceeds will fund safer collection and recycling.

Rain returns Wednesday through the weekend while king tides Wed–Sun raise coastal flood risk. A cold advisory hits early Tuesday and winds may pick up late week.

Oakland approved a Lind Marine contract, backed by NOAA funding, to remove dozens of sunken boats and fund shoreline cleanups through 2027.

NOAA's 10‑foot sea‑level visualization shows neighborhoods from the Bay Area to Florida in potential inundation zones, and new research warns thousands of hazardous sites could flood by 2100.

Analysis shows the Forest Service treated under 1.7M acres through Sept.—well below recent averages. Senators and firefighters are demanding staffing and mitigation plans.

Dense morning fog will slow some Bay Area commutes before clearing to mostly sunny skies with highs near 63°F.

A coalition of Richmond groups submitted a community cleanup plan calling to drain Lauritzen Channel and excavate DDT-tainted sediments after years of stalled EPA action. The EPA says it is reviewing the proposal.

The Port of Oakland reported 86% of its electricity in 2024 came from renewable and zero-carbon sources, almost doubling California's target. They've also agreed to a 20-year energy storage deal to support clean energy goals.