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The Bay Area Now Has Its First-Ever Regional Sea Level Rise Plan
California state regulators approved the plan to protect the bayshore from sea level rise, but success will hinge on the buy-in of cities and counties around the Bay Area.
What Would a Tsunami in the Bay Area Actually Look Like?
Here's How a Major East Bay Sewage Leak Could Harm Fish and Wildlife
California Expands Raw Milk Recall After More Bird Flu Virus Detected
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Nearly 30% of US Drugstores Closed Over the Last Decade, Study Shows
Massive Sewage Leak in East Bay Marsh Resumes as Crews Try to Fix Pipe
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California Has a New Plan to Save Imperiled Joshua Trees
Rivers in the Sky: What You Need to Know About Atmospheric River Storms
Proposition K Victory: Closing Part of the Great Highway Sparks Debate and Delight
What Is Fluoride and Why Is It in Tap Water? Fact-Checking RFK Jr.’s Claims
12 Peaceful Bay Area Hikes and Nature Spots For This Week
Halloween Candies’ Hidden Risks: Food Dyes Linked to Hyperactivity in Kids
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Lacewing Love Is Noisier Than You Think
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These Bees Hustle to Put Food on the Table
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California Has a New Plan to Save Imperiled Joshua Trees

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change.
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Map: Current PG&E Power Outages in Northern California

A map of the latest power outages in the Bay Area and beyond, displayed by incident and outage area, and per county.
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How Do You Protect a Species That Lives Across a Continent? Monarch Butterfly Decision May Soon Try

The monarch butterfly is widely recognized and widely dispersed across North America and it's in trouble. Federal officials decide soon whether it gets protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Rivers in the Sky: What You Need to Know About Atmospheric River Storms

If you live in California, you've likely heard the term 'atmospheric river' thrown around recently. Atmospheric rivers produce up to 50% of California's precipitation annually – and the first one of the season is hitting Northern California this week.
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Why the Oakland Zoo Said Goodbye to Osh the Elephant

The Bay Area’s last remaining elephant is gone. He joins an old friend at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. Elephant caretakers are increasingly recognizing these intelligent animals’ social needs.

Lacewing Love Is Noisier Than You Think

Lacewings have babies that are prized as pest control. But before they can mate, they have to vibrate their bodies and sing to each other, making noises like purring cats or growling stomachs.

What Is Fluoride and Why Is It in Tap Water? Fact-Checking RFK Jr.’s Claims

Research has generally shown that drinking fluoridated water at the recommended levels is safe and beneficial for oral health, especially in children. However, many people feel that more research is needed to better understand whether and when health risks kick in.