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Category: Science and Nature

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, our communities surround the natural San Francisco Bay, the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, and thousands of acres of wetlands. It is a key region for environmental research, news and activism.

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Bye bye birdies: Parasite taking a deadly toll on band-tailed pigeons across NorCal region

by Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation March 3, 2023February 28, 2023
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‘There’s this perception of fear’: Group seeks park along blighted section of Coyote Creek

by Tran Nguyen, San Jose Spotlight March 1, 2023February 27, 2023
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Regional park district to preserve 768-acre ranch site near Mount Diablo as open space

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation February 28, 2023February 27, 2023
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It’s got a face Mel Gibson would love: SF Zoo welcomes tiny addition to its mandrill family

by Janis Mara, Bay City News February 28, 2023February 27, 2023
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Journey to the STARs: Lick Observatory offers more research opportunities for students

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News Foundation February 26, 2023February 27, 2023
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Tesla returns to Silicon Valley with launch of engineering headquarters at former HP site

by Heather Allen, Bay City News Foundation February 25, 2023February 24, 2023
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Gawking at a winter wonderland: Bay Area sees its first significant snowfall since 2011

by Dan McMenamin, Bay City News February 25, 2023February 24, 2023
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Water board waives Delta rules that protect salmon

by Alastair Bland, CalMatters February 23, 2023February 23, 2023
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UC Berkeley unveils new ‘political economics’ initiative to tackle largest societal challenges

by Keith Burbank, Bay City News Foundation February 23, 2023February 20, 2023
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Sonoma County is sweet on honeybee hives as supes sign lease agreement on vacant plot

by Katy St. Clair, Bay City News Foundation February 22, 2023February 21, 2023

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