A newly completed shaded fuel break along Lockhart Ridge aims to reduce wildfire risk in Scotts Valley one year after the Hermon Fire.

SFEI monitoring shows 6PPD-Q from tire wear in San Francisco Bay after storms, raising concerns for steelhead and other fish.

Cool, breezy Sunday with highs near 68°F and gusts up to 21 mph. Small craft advisories are in effect for nearby waters.

Cool, breezy Saturday with gusty west winds and a Beach Hazards Statement through 9 a.m. Saturday.

Environmental groups filed petitions asking regulators to require stormwater permits for big-box stores and warehouses, arguing parking‑lot runoff is a major source of toxic pollution.

New research shows wildfire smoke is eating into years of smog improvements, raising ozone and public‑health risks across the U.S. and straining monitoring systems. Experts say more sensors and better models are needed to protect communities.

Sunny Friday with highs near 76°F and breezy afternoons. A Beach Hazards Statement warns of sneaker waves through Saturday morning.

Sunny Thursday with highs near 72°F and gusty onshore winds; marine advisories are in effect offshore through Friday morning.

Inspectors at the Meyers station found four golden mussels on a boat arriving from the Sacramento area. Agencies have tightened mandatory decontaminations and are monitoring the vessel.

Dense fog this morning will clear to mostly sunny, breezy afternoons with highs near 68°F. Morning commuters and flyers should plan for reduced visibility.

Sunny inland highs near 72°F today, but the NWS warns sneaker waves and strong rip currents at Pacific beaches through Tuesday morning.

A wildfire named the Gold Fire was reported in El Dorado County on May 30; containment is unknown and the cause remains under investigation.

Sunny and mild in the city, but a Beach Hazards Statement warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents through Tuesday. Keep off rocks and stay out of the water.