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Abandoned Boats Being Cleared From CoCo Waters

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery was teaming up with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's office Thursday to remove abandoned boats from waterways in eastern Contra Costa County.

Oakland Airport Terminal Certified Green

On the inside, Oakland International's Terminal 2 looks like most airports. Electronic message signs, wide corridors, row upon row of seating and places to eat. But there is a difference, this building is now certified as the first green air terminal in America.

Utility Regulators Hear Testimony On Prop. 16

State regulators on Wednesday questioned supporters of an initiative that would make it harder for local governments to create public power agencies, as opponents argued the measure would make it too difficult for communities to provide residents with renewable energy choices.

Contra Costa Cities Chip In To Buy Open Space

More than 20 acres of land atop a central Contra Costa County ridge is one step closer to being set aside as open space.

Study Finds 'Green' Consumers Are Mean Consumers

According to a study published in the Journal of Physiological Science, being green makes you mean. Researchers found people who purchase eco-friendly "green" products are more likely to lie, cheat, and steal.

New Protections For Twain's Calif. Jumping Frog

Mark Twain celebrated them, hungry gold prospectors ate them, and rural landowners cursed the name of the California red-legged frog. Now, the jumping frog, whose dwindling numbers empowered anti-sprawl advocates while thwarting farmers, ranchers and developers across California, is getting an established habitat to protect its recovery. Maybe.

Storms Mean Calif. Farms, Cities To Get More Water

A series of drenching storms have replenished many of California's reservoirs, freeing up more water for parched farms and cities throughout the state, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced Tuesday. Just in time for planting season, growers in the dry south-western part of the Central Valley will get at least 25 percent of the water they seek each year from federal pipes and canals — an improvement on the 5 percent announced last month.

Enviro Groups Win Ruling On LA Refinery Upgrade

A coalition of environmental groups, unions and citizens won a ruling from the California Supreme Court in San Francisco Monday requiring further study of a Los Angeles oil refinery upgrade.

Recent Rains Ease Bay Area Drought Fears

Friday brought more rain to the Bay Area. It may be a hassle to keep pulling out the umbrella, but after 3 years of drought, it's hard to complain. The future forecast looks dry, so it's time to take a look at the water reserves.

Lawmakers Probe Poor Slaughterhouse Practices

The knives at the slaughterhouse weren't properly sanitized, a government investigator said, and employees at the meatpacking plant didn't know how to test the carcasses of days-old veal calves for a dangerous pathogen. Food safety conditions were so poor at the Vermont processing facility that it should close before someone got sick, officials warned.

From Twitter

  • Was sad to see former Mayor Willie brown testify for PG&E yesterday. To think I voted for him and was once a big fan. http://ow.ly/1oDJx — 24 weeks 1 day ago
  • Upcycled and Vintage fashion show. Check out the pics. http://ow.ly/1oBoC Would love to see more green designers and shows in SF but where? — 24 weeks 1 day ago
  • New post: Google Adds Bike Routes to Maps http://tinyurl.com/y9wzdyp — 25 weeks 3 days ago
  • New post: Finding a Green Job in the Bay Area http://tinyurl.com/ycd2kmt — 25 weeks 4 days ago
  • New post: EPA Snaps Up Blumenfeld http://tinyurl.com/ycfq32p — 43 weeks 1 day ago
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