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Thousands of volunteers across California's Bay Area will gather this Saturday to clean coastal areas for the state's annual Coastal Cleanup Day. The grassroots effort removes trash from beaches and waterways while protecting marine life.
The drone delivery service that started at Google's campus is finally bringing 30-minute deliveries to Bay Area homes. Wing now serves residents across Silicon Valley with groceries, meals, and packages delivered straight from the sky.
California's Bay Area is building a new kind of flood protection that looks more like a nature preserve than a wall. These "horizontal levees" spread gently across the landscape, filtering pollution while creating homes for endangered species.
A Bay Area company is preparing the next generation for green jobs by training young workers to help homeowners make the switch to clean energy. These trainees are gaining real-world skills while helping families reduce their carbon footprint.
Scientists in the Bay Area are using artificial intelligence to unlock the secrets of healthy aging, predicting how cells change over time and identifying disease years earlier. The research could help millions stay healthier longer.
A Bay Area energy company just hit a milestone that's getting thousands of people out of cars and onto electric bikes. Ava Community Energy has now distributed over 15,000 e-bike rebates, and riders have already pedaled more than a million miles.
A scientist searching for frog habitats in a San Mateo County creek discovered the most complete Ice Age mastodon tooth ever found in the Bay Area. The ancient fossil is helping researchers understand California's vanished Ice Age giants and protect ecosystems today.
The East Bay punk legends will kick off the NFL's 60th championship game at Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium with a celebration honoring football's greatest players. It's a full-circle moment for the hometown heroes playing one of sports' biggest stages just miles from where they started.
A hiker discovered a rare Pacific mastodon molar in pristine condition while walking through a San Mateo County forest. The tooth, over 11,000 years old, offers scientists a window into prehistoric life in the Bay Area.
Google is giving Bay Area residents up to $10,000 to install smart heat pumps that can power themselves during peak demand. The tech giant's new program turns homes into mini power plants instead of building new transmission lines.
California newts crossing roads to breed were dying by the thousands under car tires. Now volunteers are carrying them to safety while a $650,000 tunnel project promises a permanent solution.
A new company is solving two problems at once by matching college students who need affordable housing with older homeowners who want help and companionship. Students get cheaper rent while seniors get support staying independent at home.
Four everyday heroes just received $50,000 each from the Tampa Bay Lightning to support local nonprofits making a difference. Since 2011, the program has now granted over $35 million to 721 organizations across the Tampa Bay area.
A California hospital is using AI to create detailed 3D brain scans in minutes instead of hours, giving stroke patients precious time to receive treatment. Every minute saved means millions of brain cells protected.
A major business solutions center is opening in the Tampa Bay area, creating 180 new career opportunities for local residents. Philip Morris International is investing in Florida's growing workforce with this strategic expansion.
Four elementary schools in the Green Bay area just earned state recognition for helping students thrive despite economic challenges. Wisconsin named 95 schools statewide that are proving every child can succeed with the right support.
Five everyday heroes just received $300,000 in grants to support causes transforming Tampa Bay. The Lightning Foundation honored them in February, bringing its 15-year giving total to $35.57 million.
The Tampa Bay Lightning is now accepting nominations for everyday heroes making their community better. One nonprofit will win $50,000 to continue their life-changing work.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy spent Super Bowl week coaching high school girls at a glow-in-the-dark flag football game inside Moscone Center. The event brought young athletes to the same field where the Pro Bowl was played just days earlier.
Scientists at a Menlo Park laboratory may have detected dark matter for the first time ever, potentially unlocking secrets about how our universe works. Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory are cautiously optimistic about findings that could revolutionize our understanding of space.
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