Martinez refinery fire overnight prompts public health advisory
A fire at Marathon Martinez refinery early Sunday morning prompted a public health advisory. An all-clear followed at around 4 a.m.
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A fire at Marathon Martinez refinery early Sunday morning prompted a public health advisory. An all-clear followed at around 4 a.m.
Federal lawmakers are seeking to expand the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area by annexing dozens of acres of public lands, including a decommissioned army base.
More fall-run Chinook salmon are returning to spawn in the Mokelumne River this year than in any year since 1940.
A federal program is giving a second shot at life to shelter dogs while ensuring the protection of California farmlands.
Looking to offer an outdoor alternative to crowded shopping malls and stores this Black Friday, the East Bay Regional Park District has announced free entry to all parks on the day after Thanksgiving.
Emperor penguins are not simply majestic. These birds are tough creatures who manage to survive in some of the harshest weather conditions imaginable.
The agencies with various environmental and legal complaints against Martinez Refining Company are teaming up to seek a common penalty against the refinery for issues going back to last year's Thanksgiving weekend release.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is signaling that China will send new pandas to the United States.
Two young mountain lion cubs who were found orphaned on the Peninsula were taken to the Oakland Zoo on Tuesday, after officials said their mother was hit and killed by a driver over the weekend.
As the Bay Area braces for the first significant rainstorm of the season, city and water officials in the South Bay say they are prepared to work in a unified fashion if and when heavy rains start to fall.
The U.S. Secretary of Energy, California's Lt. Governor and other officials visited Tracy Thursday to open the nation's first commercial direct-capture carbon dioxide facility.
The San Francisco waterfront is home to some of the most iconic landmarks, historic districts, and stunning views in the world, but the critical gateway and economic backbone to the city is threatened by rising sea levels.
Paradise is still recovering five years after a wildfire destroyed most of the northern California town.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority said Monday it authorized the purchase of the transit tunnel boring machine to complete the five-mile underground section of the VTA BART Silicon Valley extension into downtown San Jose and Santa Clara.
Some California entrepreneurs and farmers are betting agave could be a promising crop for the state.
