Saturday’s blaze at the Martinez oil refinery belched over half a ton of sulphur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere. The noxious fumes triggered a Level 2 Hazmat alert that progressed to Level 3. Residents nearby received warnings to seal doors and windows as they shelter in place until further notice.

A herd of 32 goats and 4 sheep owned by East Bay Goat Grazing played a crucial role in limiting the impact of the Oakland Keller fire by creating a defensible space, which helped firefighters stop the fire at the ranch.

Martin Olive, owner of the oldest dispensary in San Francisco, has survived two near-death experiences, including a recent shooting, and is currently recovering.

Elon Musk has made a name for himself in a number of ways, he’s a tech entrepreneur, a geriatric shitposter, and most recently, a Sieg Heiling Trump supporter, but long before he and his supporters used autism as a defense against allegations of Nazism, he was an outspoken hater of

Daniel Lurie, San Francisco’s newly elected mayor, has expressed his commitment to making the city a hub for AI innovation, while also addressing issues such as public safety, housing, and corporate partnerships.

447 Battery Might Be Stripped of Historic Designation What might happen if the precedent of removing historic designation succeeds? What’s the historic designation program? What does it entail? And why? In San Francisco, historic preservation has a reputation corroded by bad neighbors who want to preserve views. Armchair spectators imagine

A look at some of the local farms in the Bay Area and what they’ve got available during these weird winter months.  Tender perpetual spinach. Lucky Daisy and Kishu mandarins. Fractal Roman cauliflower. All of them grown in the same fog that you can see from your kitchen window. We

Kota Ezawa explores the intersection of memory, politics, and identity through his signature digital animations. Known for his unique approach to news-based art, Ezawa transforms recent historical moments into distilled, visually arresting pieces that invite reflection