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.

Low‑50s at dawn, clearing to sunny skies with highs near 67°F and breezy waterfront gusts; Small Craft Advisories affect parts of Monterey Bay this evening.

A swarm of small quakes rattled the South Bay near Gilroy and San Jose. Seismologists say swarms are common; officials urge preparedness and monitoring.

A short-lived severe thunderstorm warning swept parts of northern Siskiyou County Wednesday evening; the NWS warned of 60-mph gusts and possible hail.

Light rain and a Beach Hazards Statement hit San Francisco on May 28, 2026. Expect slick streets, scattered showers and dangerous sneaker waves along the Pacific coast.