Are reusable mugs really the best choice for eco-friendly coffee?
Given the water needed to wash them and the resources needed to create them, are reusable mugs really more eco-friendly than paper coffee cups? SAGE answers the question.
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San Bruno residents remember local heroism during PG&E explosion (VIDEO)
After the Sept. 9 PG&E gas-line explosion in San Bruno, residents received an outpouring of community support. In this video, victims, volunteers and city leaders recount acts of heroism on the night of the fire.
Freecycle gains popularity in Palo Alto – website helps locals exchange free items (VIDEO)
Freecycle is a website that connects local residents who want to get rid of old furniture and household items with people in the community who will take them. Everything listed on the site is free.
San Mateo County Transitional Facility teaches inmates how to cook
Thanks to the passion of two chefs, the San Mateo County Transitional Facility now teaches inmates cooking skills that prepare them for possible jobs when they re-enter society.
LED bulbs are the best lighting choice
LED light bulbs are more efficient than compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, and cost less in the long run. New package labeling will soon make buying light bulbs easier.
Santa Clara County program cleared 346 criminal records; now lacks operating funds
Criminal record clearance assistance is in high demand in Santa Clara County; however, the programs that provide it are struggling to find the money and support to stay afloat.
Medicinal marijuana delivery employees arrested in Santa Clara County insist they’re not criminals
In September, 22 medicinal marijuana delivery employees were arrested in “Up in Smoke,” a Santa Clara County sting operation. They claim innocence, expressing frustration with unclear medical marijuana laws.
Water attractions to replace E. coli contaminated sandboxes in Redwood City (VIDEO)
After identifying sandboxes in two Redwood City parks that were contaminated with E. coli bacteria, the city is renovating the parks, removing the sandboxes and replacing them with water attractions.
Peninsula independent bookstores try to compete by selling e-books
Independent bookstore customers are increasingly curling up with Kindles, iPads and Nooks. Google Editions allows independent stores to sell e-books from their websites.