San Joaquin County deputies pulled submerged cars from the Delta that were thickly coated in invasive golden mussels, officials say.

Nightly high tides could push minor flooding into low‑lying bayside spots through June 17 while inland heat and gusty winds affect the commute Saturday.

Cal Fire wrapped a planned prescribed burn on the San Andreas Dam; crews, biologists and a drone team are monitoring for residual hot spots. Smoke may be visible locally.

Sunny Friday with highs near 76°F and breezy WSW winds; Heat Advisory inland. High tides through the weekend could push water into low‑lying bayshore spots.

A bentonite‑laden drilling slurry turned stretches of Redwood Creek milky and reached the South Fork Eel River. State agencies and fishery officers are investigating where thousands of gallons of return fluid were placed and who’s responsible.

Sunshine today, but inland heat builds Thursday. Low-lying bayshore areas could see minor flooding at high tide.

Light coastal drizzle this morning gives way to sun and a high near 69°F. Midweek warming inland may push highs into the 90s; mariners should watch advisories.

Low‑50s Monday with breezy onshore winds; light coastal drizzle possible tonight. Midweek warming inland into the 80s–90s with elevated fire‑weather concerns in the North Bay.

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.