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1 million young Chinook salmon released into San Pablo Bay
VALLEJO -- State wildlife officials hope one million fall-run Chinook salmon will think of San Pablo Bay as home after they were introduced there this week.Truckloads of the fish, known as smolts, were released Monday but only after sunset to reduce predation by birds, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a press release Friday."Our hope is for these fish to contribute to harvest and inland spawning returns over the next several years," said Jason Julienne, a senior environmental scientist for the agency.California has increased its hatchery production to compensate for poor environmental conditions in recent years that have contributed to low salmon stocks and closed recreational and commercial salmon fishing seasons, according to the wildlife agency.The salmon were borne in tanker trucks from the Feather River Fish Hatchery in Oroville to the waterfront campus of the California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo.Twenty-five percent of the smolts carry coded-wire tags and a small dorsal fin is clipped to mark their hatchery origin. The coded-wire tags will help CDFW scientists and hatchery managers evaluate the release, the agency said.
Smoke from Point Fire drifting toward delta, San Joaquin County
VACAVILLE, Calif. — Areas like Suisun City and Vacaville might be smelling smoke for a while due to the Point Fire in Sonoma County. According to the National Weather Service, northwesterly winds are pushing wildfire smoke into the delta and northern San Joaquin Valley. Vacaville Fire Department, Suisun City...
Lamorinda Safety Fair June 22
The Lamorinda Safety Fair will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 9:00am-4:00pm at the Lafayette Reservoir off Mt. Diablo Blvd. presented by Lafayette Police, East Bay Municipal Utilities District, Amateur Radio Communications and Lafayette CERT Foundation. Meet your local first responders and see their equipment. Get up close to...
Urged on by LGBTQ+ Activists, California Cities Weigh Stricter Smoking Rules
California has long been at the forefront of the fight against smoking, but some local officials in the San Francisco Bay Area, backed by activists who are especially concerned about high rates of smoking in the LGBTQ+ community, are spearheading proposals to further restrict how tobacco is sold and where it is smoked.
Berkeley Fire home inspections are underway in high-risk areas
In Berkeley’s neighborhoods with high wildfire risk, the fire department’s Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Division sends inspectors and interns to document potential ignition risks, from annual grasses that can dry and ignite to vulnerable windows, among other work the division does. They also give recommendations for mitigation work, focusing on what is known colloquially as “zone zero” — or, more generally, an “ember resistance zone” — and warn residents when their homes are out of joint with the fire code.
Concord: Traffic delays from construction on Walnut Creek Desilt Project begin Monday
For 3 ½ months on the portion of the creek that runs through northern section of Concord. Drivers should expect delays of 5-15 minutes at Meridian Park Boulevard and Willow Way, Via de Mercados to Concord Avenue, and Waterworld Parkway to Willow Pass Road and should consider alternate routes during construction. Message boards will alert drivers about the work. Traffic control will be used. Restrictions will be in place to minimize impacts during commute hours.
Army exercises at Military Ocean Terminal Concord have neighbors questioning
We have been receiving calls from community members regarding loudspeaker announcements heard from the area of the Concord Naval Weapons Station. Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) will be conducting a U.S. Army led exercise from June 10-18. This exercise is being conducted with several units that will require travel throughout the local area. You will see an increase in uniformed service members during this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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