New SF rule change for major home renovations mandates all-electric
Peter Belden cooks eggs on an induction cooktop in his kitchen. Belden has embraced such electric appliances ahead…
Is massive Tracy warehouse fire impacting California air quality?
Smoke from a large warehouse fire in Tracy is not expected to move over the Bay Area, public…
California beaches are especially dangerous right now. Here’s why
Large tidal swings and energetic seas will combine for dangerous conditions at California beaches this weekend, the National…
El Niño is officially here — and likely to be historic weather event
El Niño has arrived. It is expected to be particularly strong and to bring more rain and storms to…
First SF Bay Area World Cup match at Levi’s Stadium will be very hot
Young 49ers fans wait for autographs in the heat before a game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara…
S.F. Bay area to see record summer high tide this weekend
The highest summer tide on record is predicted in San Francisco Bay this weekend — a direct consequence…
Gray whale killed near Pier 80 in San Francisco Bay
A gray whale found dead near San Francisco’s Pier 80 was killed by injuries consistent with a vessel…
Bay Area heat wave peaks Thursday. Here’s when it cools
Thursday will feature the first triple digit readings of the year for parts of the Bay Area. Baron/Lynx…
Two huge California unions clash over money, political clout this election season | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
In 1863, just 13 years after California became a state, its superintendent of public instruction, John Swett, founded…
PG&E begins power shutoffs in Northern California, including Bay Area
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. began shutting off power in parts of Northern California on Wednesday night as dry…
Bay Area to warm up rapidly as 100-degree heat looms
High temperatures are forecast to surge to the 90s in interior parts of the Bay Area on Wednesday,…
Climate activists oppose cut to program in Berkeley schools
Berkeley High School students drew murals on Allston Way on Oct. 24 in support of the Sunrise Movement…