Controversial Oakland marine terminal gets permits as city loses ‘coal war’
OAKLAND — City officials have granted permits to an East Bay developer seeking to build a large marine…
Trump again sides with agriculture in CA’s water wars
By Dan Walters, CalMatters A view of the San Joaquin River and nearby farmland in Stockton, Oct. 23,…
California’s last nuclear plant clears key hurdle to stay open
By Nadia Lathan, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s last…
Group tracks sounds beneath Bay Area waters to protect whales from ships
Fog clings to the Golden Gate, swallowing the booming horns of cargo ships as they attempt to warn…
California again delays wildfire protection rules for homes – The Mercury News
By Todd Woody, Bloomberg A California state agency won’t meet Governor Gavin Newsom’s year-end deadline to finish long-delayed…
Who’s seeking fire aid for Los Angeles, candidate Newsom or Gov. Newsom? | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, an all-but-certain candidate for president in 2028, jumped at the chance to address a…
County, city fire officials warning of holiday fire dangers
LOS ANGELES — It’s that time of year again when caroles and the sounds of silver bells fill…
Los Angeles man quits job to clean city streets
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles resident who quit his full-time job to clean city streets says the…
Golden Gate Ferry advances fleet overhaul, plans service expansion
Marin’s ferry system is moving into a new era. Last month, the board governing Golden Gate Ferry approved…
Congressman Jimmy Panetta endorses Eric Swalwell for California governor
Congressman Jimmy Panetta endorses Eric Swalwell for California governor Updated: 7:00 PM PST Dec 6, 2025 Editorial Standards…
Dog rescued by San Diego lifeguards after getting swept out to sea
The black Labrador retriever-mix probably just wanted to go for a little ocean swim. Sadie slipped out of…
How a San Diego politician is fighting to save the Tijuana River
By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre stands along Saturn Boulevard near a section of…