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The Mercury News - Environment

Sunnyvale residents can deck the curb with Christmas trees

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Swimmer who vanished at Lovers Point was wearing a shark deterrent. What science says about what they do — and don't do

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Northern California sees king tides rise again, boosted by super moon

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California homeowners could qualify for grants for new roofs and fire safety

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The 14 global trends that will shape the climate in 2026

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Strong winds, flooding expected as Bay Area rain likely through Monday

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California needs more snow accumulation to bolster 2026 water supplies, officials say

4 days ago

Trump Administration intervenes in PG&E dam controversy

11 days ago

No rain is forecast through Christmas. Is it time to worry about drought?

27 days ago

Water district picks five projects totaling $3.9 billion to boost water supplies by 2050

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Every police officer is a firefighter – and an EMT – in this South Bay city. Is that the 'magic sauce' to being one of America's safest cities?

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Infographic: How the land was cleared after the L.A. fires

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Infographic: A timeline of the L.A. fires

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Warriors sweatshirt is a slam dunk for Campbell blood donors

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Guns marketed for personal safety fuel public health crisis in Black communities

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Incarcerated women often don't have enough period products

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Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

3 days ago

Could a sugary-drink tax fund San Jose's parks? Voters may decide in 2026.

13 days ago

People of the Parks: Meet the folks committed to preserving and celebrating Bay Area parks

16 days ago

California's first Black-led land trust is building a new NorCal park

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Donation saves part of Mount Diablo from future development

24 days ago

Hiker killed in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado

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East Bay man charged with felony for hunting turkey, authorities say

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Reader wants to know: Is LiMu Emu real or AI?

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Where to go whale watching on the Sonoma Coast

7 days ago

Wind-battered Lick Observatory rushes to shield historic telescope after dome damage

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The year's first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies

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The cold moon, the last supermoon of the year, is visible tonight

1 month ago

November supermoon to rise over the Bay Area this week

1 month ago

The moon and sun figure big in the new year's lineup of cosmic wonders

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'Super-Jupiter' exoplanet is not so Jupiter-like, UCSC study finds

9 days ago

Upcoming Pandora Mission is Bay Area's latest contribution to the search for life on other planets

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Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk's conquering of space

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