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Gas prices march toward 4-year high
Gas prices in California are expected to climb as the summer months approach, although Bay Area drivers are already paying gas prices slightly higher than statewide average.Read More
Study confirms pesticides threaten honey bees
A new, comprehensive report from European scientists confirms what many researchers have already been warning about: a class of pesticides called neonicotinoids poses a danger to wild bees and...Read More
Drinking straws targeted in proposed bill
For California Assemblyman Ian Calderon, it was apparently the last straw. Read More
Study: Seagull bellies packed with trash
Seagulls examined in a new study had stomachs full of glass, metal, and even building materials.Read More
Railroad cars leaking liquid carbon dioxide relocated
Two railroad train tanker cars that were leaking carbon dioxide Monday have were relocated Tuesday to a private facility in Benicia.Read More
Longshoremen sue over racial harassment
Four longshoremen who work at the Port of Oakland have filed suit against the Pacific Maritime Association and SSA Marine, alleging that they're tolerating racial harassment.Read More
SF bans flame retardants from furniture
San Francisco is banning the sale of upholstered furniture and children’s products that contain flame retardant chemicals.Read More
Oakland protestors rally against Charlottesville violence
For the second night in a row, residents and visitors to Oakland are protesting the violence that broke out Saturday in Charlottesville where three people died before the violence...Read More
Students sue SF State over alleged anti-semitism
Six Jewish students and visitors sued San Francisco State University in federal court Monday, alleging the university and its administrators "have knowingly fostered" an anti-Semitic environment.Read More
Nooses trigger Port of Oakland walkout
Longshoremen at one of the Port of Oakland's four active marine terminals have returned to work after walking off the job Thursday morning in response to nooses that were...Read More
San Francisco cuts greenhouse gases faster than planned
Francisco has reached an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gases locally two years ahead of schedule.Read More
Goodwill to test electric trucks in Bay Area
San Francisco Goodwill will start using electric trucks as part of a test project that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Read More
Residents demand to keep L-Taraval stops
Parkside residents are asking officials from The City’s transportation agency to keep nine train stops proposed for removal.Read More
Residents reminded of risks of disposing used motor oil
San Francisco officials are reminding residents that dumping used motor oil is not safe for the water system and the environment.Read More
Bay Area voters pass Measure AA conservation tax
A regional ballot initiative proposing a $12 parcel tax to fund Bay conservation and flood protection projects appears to have been narrowly approved by voters.Read More
Solar plane completes flight from Hawaii to Bay Area
A Swiss pilot successfully completed a three-day flight from Hawaii to Santa Clara County in a solar-powered plane.Read More
SF judge floats penalty for VW diesel cheating
A federal judge announced a proposed settlement in which Volkswagen would repair or buy back 480,000 vehicles.Read More
Supervisor Wiener aims to make City responsible for street trees
San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener today introduced a ballot measure that would require the city to take responsibility for all street trees and create a dedicated fund and parcel...Read More
Supervisor Breed introduces potential ban on styrofoam
Styrofoam could soon become prohibited in San Francisco, according to legislation introduced Tuesday by President of the Board of Supervisors, London Breed.Read More
Supes approve legislation requiring solar panels on new buildings
San Francisco today became the first major city in the country to approve legislation requiring solar panels on new buildings.Read More