The Port of Oakland joins the BWBS program as an Ambassador to protect marine life and air quality by encouraging ships to slow down, reducing whale strikes, noise, and emissions.

A controlled burn is planned by the Contra Costa County Fire District in the Rossmoor area to reduce wildfire risks, affecting eight acres on June 14th from 9 am to 5 pm. Residents are advised about smoke and to avoid unnecessary outdoor exposure.

An air quality advisory was issued for Richmond due to flaring at the Chevron Refinery. Residents are warned of possible health risks and advised to stay indoors. Chevron is working to minimize flaring and informs the public of safety measures.

Northern California is set to experience an atmospheric river, bringing heavy rainfall and potential flooding across the region, particularly in the North Bay midweek.

The $1.5 billion Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion in California has been halted due to rising costs, regulatory hurdles, and lack of consensus among water agencies.

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck near UC Berkeley, with tremors felt in the Bay Area, but no reported damage. BART service was briefly delayed for safety checks.

Berkeley agrees to repeal its ban on natural gas in new buildings after a U.S. appellate court decision and a lawsuit by the California Restaurant Association.

State Senator Nancy Skinner introduces the 2024 Climate Package, aiming to decrease California's industrial greenhouse gas emissions, promote green cement and concrete, and create a market for recycling rare metals used in clean energy tech.

San Francisco faces allegations of dumping millions of gallons of sewage into the bay, potentially violating the Clean Water Act, according to environmental group Baykeeper.

The Martinez Refining Company is temporarily shutting down a unit for maintenance, involving controlled flaring as a safety procedure, with community updates promised.

Officials traced an odor in Point Richmond to the local wastewater treatment plant, with elevated hydrogen sulfide levels detected amid construction activities.

Joint civil action against Martinez Refining Company for environmental violations a collaborative effort towards compliance and safer communities.

Air District disapproves Bay Area refineries Fenceline Air Monitoring Plans, demands better compliance with Refining Emissions Tracking Rule.