San Jose prepares for potential El Niño storms, flooding
San Jose is laying out its preparations for what could be a historic El Niño storm season as the city works to avoid the kind of extreme flooding seen in 2017.
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Terminated contractor sues Cal OES over Next Gen 911 upgrade
California’s troubled Next Generation 911 upgrade is now embroiled in a lawsuit. A contractor that the state fired, NGA 911, is suing the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
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Sonoma County declares local emergency ahead of expected El Niño flooding
Even before the first winter storm of the year, Sonoma County is declaring a local emergency in anticipation of above-average flooding expected from this season’s El Niño weather pattern. Sonoma
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Newsom talks climate with world leaders in New York, accuses Trump of abdicating that responsibility
Saying President Donald Trump has abdicated his responsibilities on climate change, California Gov. Gavin Newsom met with world and business leaders Wednesday to advance climate action and clean energy on
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Capitola woman says she was attacked by a sea lion
A Capitola woman says she fought off a sea lion that attacked her on Tuesday. The incident happened around 8 a.m. between Capitola Warf and Privates Beach by Pleasure Point.
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Video shows sea turtle nesting on the sand in Seal Beach, a West Coast first
Video shows the first-ever natural nesting on record of a sea turtle on the U.S. West Coast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The olive ridley sea turtle
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How Graphene Could Help Make Water Safer: A Mexican Material at the Center of International Research
A study conducted between Mexico and France found that graphene oxide can enhance light-driven water disinfection. The material used in the research was supplied by Mexican company Energeia-Graphenemex. Water treatment
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Disabled train prompts major BART delay
A disabled train between the Fremont and Union City stations caused delays on the Berryessa line on Saturday, according to BART. At 12:15 p.m., BART said a disabled train between
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Bay Area students turn old tennis balls into eco-friendly toolsENVIRONM
A group of local high school students in the Bay Area is serving the planet by turning old tennis balls into useful community tools. Thousands of used tennis balls are
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Laws ban surprise medical bills. But you might still get one if you call 911
One woman’s medical emergency might open your eyes to a costly “gap” in health coverage. “I probably would have died if the ambulance did not show up,” said Sophia, who
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