History of San Ramon earthquake swarms stretches back decades
San Ramon sits atop the Calaveras Fault, and for some reason that scientists don't quite understand, tiny earthquakes happen there on a fairly regular basis.
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San Ramon sits atop the Calaveras Fault, and for some reason that scientists don't quite understand, tiny earthquakes happen there on a fairly regular basis.
Fire crews are revealing new details about what happened during the devastating September Lightning Complex Fire.
The Trump administration is renewing its intention to open the state's coast to offshore oil drilling, and local forces are gearing up for the struggle.
In a recent survey, the vast majority of surfers feel a personal responsibility for the health of the ocean. Now, a Santa Cruz company hopes to provide them with one way to surf in a more eco-friendly manner.
A necropsy has revealed the apparent cause of death of Claude, the beloved albino alligator and unofficial mascot of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.
Marin County has passed some new regulations to prevent wildfires that will take effect on Jan. 1.
Claude the albino alligator, a beloved figure at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, has died, the museum announced.
The State's "Clean Air Vehicle Decal Program" ended at the beginning of October, but the CHP gave a 60-day grace period to allow drivers to get used to the idea, and tickets would now be issued to violators.
A coastal flood advisory has been issued for low lying parts of the Bay Area through early next week, ahead of anticipated higher-than-normal tides.
California is beginning the annual water planning process for the upcoming year with a conservative estimate of the water it will deliver across the state, while noting that the recent wet weather is helping out, authorities said Monday.
The Bay Area Air District announced a Winter Spare the Air alert and a ban on wood burning is in effect beginning Wednesday and through the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday.
Years of shortened seasons have led many to leave the industry. But that's not stopping some younger generation fishermen.
Three pest control companies in California will pay millions to settle a lawsuit alleging illegal disposal of pesticides and hazardous waste in trash bins destined for municipal landfills not authorized to accept the waste, prosecutors said.
The nonprofit is able to run on a shoestring budget of $100,000, thanks to the help of volunteers. But it also means they don't have a lot of extra money for emergencies.
California has emerged as a leader in the field of sustainable agriculture with its focus on creating and maintaining healthy soils, and one small Bay Area farm is reaping the benefits.
