- California Gov. Jerry Brown signs bill aimed at controlling the invasion of quagga and zebra mussels. [Association fo California Water Agencies]
- California Gov. Jerry Brown signs bill placing two year moratorium on state park closures, injects $30 million into parks and another $10 million in matching grants [San Jose Mercury News]
- First case of West Nile virus since 2005 appears in SF [SF Weekly]
- Growing acidity in oceans are harming oysters and other species with shells; scientists studying oceans off CA for answers. [KQED Climate Watch]