Development projects in California are generally more difficult than elsewhere because the state has tough environmental laws. As a result, Redwood City’s Saltworks development project may require a public vote.
Milpitas residents say sewage fumes from the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant are wafting into their city. The San Jose City Council will vote whether to pay for renovations.
Sewage fumes from San Jose plant waft into Milpitas; fix would cost San Jose millions Read More »
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.
Are reusable mugs really the best choice for eco-friendly coffee? Read More »
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.
LED bulbs are the best lighting choice Read More »
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.
Water attractions to replace E. coli contaminated sandboxes in Redwood City (VIDEO) Read More »
The El Palo Alto historic tree may threaten the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s plans to construct the high-speed rail line. Widening the tracks puts the tree in jeopardy.
Historic tree stands in the way of Palo Alto high-speed rail Read More »
Early returns indicate that California voters are rejecting a ballot initiative that would suspend a state climate-change law.
Voters reject Prop 23 Read More »
Karen Morss, a self-proclaimed “Orchardess,” pilots airplanes, pens children’s books and is inventing an iPad application. Yet few things match her devotion to the Meyer lemon.
Former tech entrepreneur tries her hand at lemon orchards and children’s books Read More »