Sea otters take a bite out of invasive green crabs in Elkhorn Slough
When an invasive species of crab was threatening an entire ecosystem in Monterey County's Elkhorn Slough, an unexpected hero stepped in to save the day.
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When an invasive species of crab was threatening an entire ecosystem in Monterey County's Elkhorn Slough, an unexpected hero stepped in to save the day.
People who live and work in Guerneville and Forestville said they are enduring long detours after portions of a major road was washed into the Russian River from last week's storm. A looming bridge retrofit could make trips even longer.
Contra Costa Health on Tuesday responded to a Martinez Refining Company report that chemicals and combustion byproducts from the three-day fire earlier this month included those that can cause cancer, and heart and lung disease.
With California's often tenuous water supply continually a topic of debate, a state Senate bill would ease restrictions on recycled wastewater use.
A family in Marin County still can't return to their home due to damage from storms that rolled through last week. Now, another atmospheric river storm is set to bring even more rain.
A Marin County Sheriff's deputy helped save a driver who became trapped when her vehicle ended up in a flooded creek during Tuesday's atmospheric river storm, in a rescue caught on camera.
Martinez Refining Company filed a required preliminary report with Contra Costa Health on Wednesday afternoon about last weekend's refinery fire, saying air monitoring for contaminants "resulted in no significant levels above background readings."
Flooding remains a concern, particularly in the North Bay, as the Bay Area receives additional rain from the third atmospheric river storm in less than a week on Thursday.
Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston on Tuesday called for a full facility audit of Martinez Refining Company after a large explosion and fire at the facility prompted surrounding communities to shelter in place Saturday.
An East Bay community is still feeling the effects from a weekend fire at the Martinez Refining Company that emitted huge plumes of smoke and injured six refinery employees.
With more rain expected in the forecast some communities are being impacted more than others, especially those dealing with coastal erosion, including one Daly City neighborhood.
The second peak of an ongoing atmospheric river storm arrived in Northern California Monday afternoon, prompting flood watches and a winter storm warning up in the Sierra.
More than 24 hours a large fire broke out at the Martinez Refining Company, Contra Costa health officials continue to urge nearby residents with respiratory sensitivity to stay indoors if possible, as concerns about air quality persist.
There has been "recent intermittent flaring" at Chevron's Richmond refinery, but the flaring does not represent a threat to the community, according to a public safety alert issued Sunday morning.
The Contra Costa Fire Protection District said six workers at the refinery were injured, and four needed to be hospitalized.
