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The latest Sierra snowpack survey shows that water levels in the Sierra Nevada are less than half what they need to be at this time of year.

Snow Survey Finds Less Than Half the Usual Amount of Snowpack at Key Monitoring Point

Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, which supplies about one-third of California's water needs, was far…

In the wake of the battery storage fire in Moss Landing, the CPUC has proposed new standards for battery energy storage facilities.

New Safety Standards, Oversight Proposed for Battery Storage Facilities After Moss Landing Fire

In the wake of the fire earlier this month at Vistra Corporation's Moss Landing Power…

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The body that regulates the air quality across the Bay Area including Santa Clara County has recently rebranded to call itself BAAD.

Bay Area Air Quality Management District Shortens Name, Launches New Logo

The regional body that regulates and monitors air quality in the Bay Area has a…

The recent outbreak of bird flu that led to a state of emergency in California has resulted in an egg shortage across the state.

Where are the Eggs? How Shortages Reflect a Contagion

If you have tried to bake a cake recently, you might have had a hard…

Social media influencers accuse Silicon Valley tech company PayPal of stealing their commissions from the coupon app Honey.

Online Influencers Accuse PayPal of Using Coupon-Finder App to Steal Their Commissions

A spate of new Bay Area class action lawsuits accuse San Jose's PayPal Inc. of…

The state's first Sierra snowpack survey found that climate change has created a disparity between Northern and Southern California water reserves.

January 2025 Sierra Snowpack Survey Uneven

According to the state's first snow survey of 2025, Northern California has much more precipitation…

Santa Clara Police Arrest Six People After Lengthy Investigation

After a lengthy investigation, Santa Clara police in October arrested six people on suspicion of…

Humane Society Waives Adoption Fees After Fire

The Humane Society of Silicon Valley, or HSSV, is waiving adoption fees for all animals…

Bay Area Tolls Increase in January and Rise Steadily Through 2030

The regional body that sets toll rates for the Bay Area's seven state-owned bridges voted…

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Santa Cruz Wharf Could be Closed for Weeks as Heavy Equipment and 10 Miles of Debris Need to be Removed from the Ocean

City officials in Santa Cruz are working with state and federal partner agencies to clear…