California’s biggest heat wave of the year heightens drought and fire fears
With a worsening drought gripping the West and wildfire season looming, California is bracing for the most severe heat wave of the year — one...
Can bud grafting help vintners stand their ground with climate change?
A plant surgeon of sorts, Marcelo Robledo cuts into a vine with precision. After adding a pinot noir bud to fill the incision, he bandages...
Marin officials: Bridge water pipeline could be permanent
Officials are raising the prospect of a permanent water pipeline over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge as a potential drought-fighting strategy for Marin County.
Marin County ag deal protects land for Hog Island oyster operation, beef production
It’s no coincidence that grass fed beef burgers are usually on the menu at Hog Island Oyster Company restaurants.
Drought: MMWD might suspend water hookups, complicating housing
The Marin Municipal Water District might temporarily ban new service hookups for the first time in nearly three decades in response to historic drought conditions.
Sebastopol council endorses Climate-Safe California Campaign goals
The city of Sebastopol united with 700 other agencies, nonprofits and electeds to advocate for bolstering state action on climate change at the March 2...
California city bans construction of new gas stations in climate-fight first
A Northern California city is believed to be the first in the country to ban all new gas stations in an effort to curb carbon...
Petaluma bans new gas stations in effort to cut emissions
A Sonoma County city has banned new gas stations in an effort to cut carbon emissions. Petaluma is believed to be the first city in...