Paul Rogers
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Journalist covering science and environment news for the San Jose Mercury News
Central Coast beach covered with intricate sand art murals www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/10/c...
Central Coast beach covered with intricate sand art murals
Artists from as far away as Europe turned the sand into a huge canvas as thousands watched
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Central Coast beach covered with intricate sand art murals www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/10/c...
San Andreas, Cascadia faults could combine to set off huge double earthquake, new study finds www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/07/s... #earthquake
San Andreas, Cascadia faults could combine to set off huge double earthquake, new study finds
West Coast’s two most notorious faults have potential to spark back-to-back calamity, scientists say
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October 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
San Andreas, Cascadia faults could combine to set off huge double earthquake, new study finds www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/07/s... #earthquake
AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California — often before humans call 911 www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/19/a...
AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California — often before humans call 911
From the Bay Area to San Diego, a growing network of high-tech devices searches for smoke and calls it in.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California — often before humans call 911 www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/19/a...
Electric vehicle access to carpool lanes is ending - How it will affect you www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/08/e...
Electric vehicle access to carpool lanes is ending – How it will affect you
One of California’s top perks for EV drivers expires on Sept. 30
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September 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Electric vehicle access to carpool lanes is ending - How it will affect you www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/08/e...
Trump administration cancels nearly half a billion dollars for Northern California offshore wind project www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/02/t...
Trump administration cancels nearly half a billion dollars for Northern California offshore wind project
$426 million grant was to begin effort to build hundreds of turbines in the Pacific Ocean, 20 miles offshore
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September 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Trump administration cancels nearly half a billion dollars for Northern California offshore wind project www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/02/t...
"Leno's law" to ease smog checks on older cars stalls out in California legislature www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/29/l... #SB712
“Leno’s law” to ease smog checks on older cars stalls out in California legislature
Former Tonight Show host sought to end smog checks for vehicles 35 years and older
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August 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
"Leno's law" to ease smog checks on older cars stalls out in California legislature www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/29/l... #SB712
Landfill that closed 47 years ago continues to leak trash into Pacific Ocean www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/26/o...
Landfill that closed 47 years ago continues to leak trash into Pacific Ocean
Mussel Rock, near the Daly City-Pacifica border, could cost $350 million to clean up
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August 27, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Landfill that closed 47 years ago continues to leak trash into Pacific Ocean www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/26/o...
Plans for the largest new Bay Area reservoir since 1998 collapse amid cost overruns, delays www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/26/p...
Plans for the largest new Bay Area reservoir since 1998 collapse amid cost overruns, delays
Santa Clara Valley Water District halts work on $3.2 billion Pacheco Reservoir after already spending $100 million
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August 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Plans for the largest new Bay Area reservoir since 1998 collapse amid cost overruns, delays www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/26/p...
Moss Landing battery fire: Work begins to remove and recycle 55,000 burned batteries from wrecked oceanfront power plant www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/13/t...
Moss Landing battery fire: Work begins to remove and recycle 55,000 burned batteries from wrecked oceanfront power plant
Jan. 16 fire caused evacuations and raised safety questions about California’s renewable energy push
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August 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Moss Landing battery fire: Work begins to remove and recycle 55,000 burned batteries from wrecked oceanfront power plant www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/13/t...
New national monument along Santa Cruz coast opens to the public for hiking, biking
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New national monument along Santa Cruz coast opens to the public for hiking, biking
The Cotoni-Coast Dairies property is five times the size of Golden Gate Park, along six miles of oceanfront.
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August 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
New national monument along Santa Cruz coast opens to the public for hiking, biking
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Cost to build largest new reservoir in California in 50 years increases by $2 billion to at least $6.2 billion www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/16/c...
Cost to build largest new reservoir in California in 50 years increases by $2 billion to at least $6.2 billion
Sites Reservoir would be 8th largest in California, providing water to Bay Area, farms, LA
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July 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Cost to build largest new reservoir in California in 50 years increases by $2 billion to at least $6.2 billion www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/16/c...
Wildfires: Which parts of California are at highest fire risk this summer? www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/14/w...
Wildfires: Which parts of California are at highest fire risk this summer?
After three mild years in a row, 2025 began with the devastating LA fires. How high is danger this summer?
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June 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Wildfires: Which parts of California are at highest fire risk this summer? www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/14/w...
State funders criticize pace and progress on $2.7 billion plan to build new reservoir in Santa Clara County www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/21/s...
State funders criticize pace and progress on $2.7 billion plan to build new reservoir in Santa Clara County
After seven years, Valley Water lacks permits, environmental studies and partners for Pacheco Reservoir
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May 25, 2025 at 6:42 AM
State funders criticize pace and progress on $2.7 billion plan to build new reservoir in Santa Clara County www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/21/s...
The next big earthquake: When is the Bay Area due? www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/23/t...
The next big earthquake: When is the Bay Area due?
It’s been more than 10 years since the the big Napa quake and 35 since Loma Prieta. Should you worry?
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May 25, 2025 at 6:41 AM
The next big earthquake: When is the Bay Area due? www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/23/t...
Santa Cruz wharf collapse: Plans take shape for rebuilding as summer beach season begins www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/24/s...
Santa Cruz wharf collapse: Plans take shape for rebuilding as summer beach season begins
Damaged landmark is open for summer, $1 million repair could begin in October.
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May 25, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Santa Cruz wharf collapse: Plans take shape for rebuilding as summer beach season begins www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/24/s...
Bay Area Ridge Trail adds 14 scenic miles near San Jose for hiking, biking, horse riding www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/17/b...
Bay Area Ridge Trail adds 14 scenic miles near San Jose for hiking, biking, horse riding
New stretch through Calero County Park completes 427 miles of 550-mile route through nine counties
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May 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Bay Area Ridge Trail adds 14 scenic miles near San Jose for hiking, biking, horse riding www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/17/b...
Where are gray wolves roaming in California? New online map lets you see www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/15/w...
Where are wolves roaming in California? New online map lets you see
At least 50 gray wolves live in California now, a success story for environmentalists and headache for ranchers
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May 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Where are gray wolves roaming in California? New online map lets you see www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/15/w...
Jay Leno pushes bill to end smog checks in California for vehicles 35 years or older / Car enthusiasts love it, environmentalists say it will increase air pollution www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/08/j...
Jay Leno pushes bill to end smog checks in California for vehicles 35 years or older
Comedian says it would benefit auto enthusiasts, while environmentalists say it would increase air pollution
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May 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Jay Leno pushes bill to end smog checks in California for vehicles 35 years or older / Car enthusiasts love it, environmentalists say it will increase air pollution www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/08/j...
House votes to block California from banning the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035 www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/01/h...
House votes to block California from banning the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035
Landmark Newsom rule is designed to reduce smog and greenhouse emissions, but many motorists oppose it
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May 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
House votes to block California from banning the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035 www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/01/h...
You can learn now when farmers are spraying pesticides near your home. Here's how. www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/25/y...
You can learn now when farmers are spraying pesticides near your home. Here’s how.
First-in-the-nation “Spray Days” system sends California residents emails and texts, shows maps
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April 26, 2025 at 6:45 AM
You can learn now when farmers are spraying pesticides near your home. Here's how. www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/25/y...
Cal Fire adds huge new firefighting tool as summer fire season approaches www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/24/c...
Cal Fire adds huge new firefighting tool as summer fire season approaches
Retrofitted C-130 cargo plane can fly farther, faster and carry more fire retardant than other Cal Fire aircraft
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April 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Cal Fire adds huge new firefighting tool as summer fire season approaches www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/24/c...
Famous Bay Area nude beach preserved in $10 million deal www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/22/f...
Famous Bay Area nude beach preserved in $10 million deal
Scenic property on San Mateo coast sits adjacent to San Gregorio State Beach, has au naturel history dating back to 1966.
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April 22, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Famous Bay Area nude beach preserved in $10 million deal www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/22/f...
Earth Day: How Trump's environmental decisions are affecting California www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/21/e... #Earthday2025
Earth Day: How Trump’s environmental decisions are affecting California
Environmentalists and Newsom administration on defense, but pledge to use state laws and lawsuits to fight rollbacks
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April 22, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Earth Day: How Trump's environmental decisions are affecting California www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/21/e... #Earthday2025
Underwater robots, great white sharks and glowing jellyfish: New $50 million high-tech ship arrives to unlock ocean mysteries www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/15/u...
Underwater robots, great white sharks and glowing jellyfish: New $50 million high-tech ship arrives to unlock ocean mysteries
The ‘David Packard’ is named for Silicon Valley pioneer who donated more than $1 billion to ocean research
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April 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Underwater robots, great white sharks and glowing jellyfish: New $50 million high-tech ship arrives to unlock ocean mysteries www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/15/u...
Spring has sprung on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz....
April 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Spring has sprung on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz....