A BOEM draft would put Pacific waters back on the leasing map. Conservationists and coastal businesses warn the move could threaten tourism, sanctuaries and local jobs.

Mountain View has assembled adjacent parcels in Monta Loma and begun public outreach for a tiny new mini‑park. The city is hiring a consultant and plans design workshops next year.

Nearly 900 acres of Henness Ridge were transferred to the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, returning ancestral land and funding for restoration and cultural stewardship.

Santa Clara County expanded its Medfly quarantine after new detections in San Jose, now covering 205 square miles to protect crops and prevent further spread.

The Almaden Quicksilver County Park offers tours to explore the history of mercury mining in San José, highlighting local indigenous mining and the economic boom of the 1840s-1890s.

Santa Clara has closed Nuevo Dog Park due to reports of pet illnesses, including one death. The city is investigating the issue and maintaining open communication with residents.

California's Great America theme park may close after the 2027 season if Six Flags does not extend its lease. The park has already started reducing its seasonal offerings.

Unexpected landslides delay the opening of Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach until summer 2026, with some construction continuing unaffected.

A tegu lizard spotted in Joseph D. Grant County Park was safely captured by park staff and is under Animal Services' care, pending owner claim or adoption.

Hikers at Joseph D. Grant County Park spotted a non-native Argentine tegu lizard, and officials urge reporting sightings to help protect the local ecosystem.

San Jose's Columbus Park is slated for a $24 million renovation to add soccer fields, courts, and a playground, while moving the homeless who currently occupy the park, eliciting varied reactions.

A moderate earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 3.7 magnitude near the San Francisco Zoo. No significant damage was reported.

The City of South San Francisco is set to open Centennial Way Park South with a celebration on September 29, featuring a variety of family-friendly activities and new recreational facilities.