Following the magnitude 8.9 earthquake that struck last night off the eastern coast of Japan, locals gathered at Half Moon Bay beaches, hoping to catch glimpses of the expected tidal surge.
Tsunami fails to make waves Friday morning in Half Moon Bay (VIDEO) Read More »
Many locals don’t realize Santa Clara County is home to about two dozen Christmas tree farms. But with the growing popularity of artificial, pre-lit trees, tree farmers’ sales drastically decreased in last 20 years.
Santa Clara County Christmas tree growers sell only 15% of trees they sold in 1990s Read More »
Environmentalists on one side of the Saltworks development debate want to restore the site to bay wetlands. Others insists the community and environment would benefit more from smart-growth housing.
Debate over developing Redwood City’s Saltworks continues, Peninsula seeks more housing Read More »
The salt marsh harvest mouse and the California clapper rail are both endangered species living near East Palo Alto’s Cooley Landing. Their presence may slow plans to turn the vacant property into a park.
Endangered species in East Palo Alto may slow construction of Cooley Landing park Read More »
The average shower uses less than a third of the water required to fill a bathtub, but there are many other ways people can save water and add more green products to their bathrooms, showers and linen closets.
Showers use less water than baths; plus more ways to be clean and green Read More »
Data centers – warehouses full of computer servers that host websites – require vast amounts of electricity and emit more CO2 than small countries. And half a dozen of them are located in the city of Santa Clara.
Palo Alto selected local artist Michael Szabo’s fountain design as a centerpiece of proposed renovations to California Avenue. The street, which has always taken a backseat to University Avenue, wasn’t always part of the city.
Palo Alto chooses local artist’s fountain design to beautify neglected California Avenue Read More »
A new program is limiting how much of certain fish West Coast fishermen can catch. Fishermen mush hire observers to judge quotas, so small fishing operations fear they won’t be able to afford the system.
New fishing quota rules may prove too costly for local fishermen Read More »
Not all electronics recyclers are equal. Some depend on dangerous or unethical dumping and labor practices. The Environmental Protection Agency has compiled a list of the safest ways to recycle old equipment, and which manufacturers are the most eco friendly.
Not all electronics recyclers are green; learn the best way to get rid of an old laptop Read More »
