Environment

California's water year is off to another dry start

State Water Project anticipates only 10% allocation for retailers like Zone 7 in 2024

Dec 7, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

California reduces payments for rooftop solar power -- for second time in a year

Nov 23, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Shelter pups turned AG inspectors work to keep California crops safe

Dog teams tasked with sniffing unmarked parcels for plants, seeds, produce, soil or animals that could be harboring invasive pests

Nov 20, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Winter rains are coming: Is your property ready?

How to prepare your yard before El Nino arrives

Nov 15, 2023 10:27 AM Read more >

EBCE rebrands, now known as Ava Community Energy

Alameda County's community choice power agency expanding to Stockton in 2025

Nov 13, 2023 5:57 PM Read more >

LARPD debuts restored trails after winter storm damage

'Our primary goal for these projects was to safely get the community and visitors back to enjoying the beauty and accessibility of our parks and trails'

Nov 6, 2023 9:21 PM Read more >

State water officials present $16 million grant check to Zone 7

Money will help cover costs of Stoneridge Ion Exchange PFAS Treatment Facility

Nov 6, 2023 8:04 PM Read more >

East Bay Regional Park tackles fire-fuel reduction with 'biochar' project

Smokeless incinerator will burn 60-80 tons of biomass every 12 hours

Nov 4, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

State's public health department receives grant to help transition away from leaded aviation gas

Nov 2, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Notes on the Valley: Owl be there for you

Oct 22, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >