Living with wildfire: A story of reconstruction and resiliency at Rancho Mariposa
byFor the Monroes and countless other families living in California’s ever-widening fire zones, the question is not whether they’ll stay, but how.
Environment
The ocean is the school: How Pacific Islanders transform higher-education
byMeet Pacific Islanders who are transforming higher education and advancing the field of Critical Pacific Islands and Oceania Studies, driven by the belief that the Ocean is the school.
Baby Great Horned Owl given a second chance
byGreat Horned Owl 4-5, named for his date of admission to Teton Raptor Center, was brought to the world class rehabilitation facility in need of expert care and someone to find him a new home.
Oil Drilling on California’s Federal Lands Set to Resume After 8 Years, Sets up Early Test of Biden Administration
byThe Trump administration had gone ahead with plans to approve new oil drilling leases on public lands in California. The decision opened more than 1.5 million acres to drilling and ended an eight-year moratorium on federal land leasing in the state. The first seven parcels, 35 miles outside Bakersfield total 4,333.58 acres and are slated to go on sale Dec. 10.
Advice from a legendary wildlife photographer: Amos Nachoum
byThere is no right way to become a world-renowned wildlife photographer – Amos Nachoum took up stints as a war photographer in Israel and a cab driver in New York City in his early career. However, success in the field often hinges upon grit, creativity, and a willingness to learn.
State Senate Josh Becker Discusses Ballot Measures, Climate Change, More
byJosh Becker, a Democratic State Senate candidate heavily favored against Republican Alex Glew in California’s 13th district, sat down with the Peninsula Press’ Eric…
Podcast: Exploring the powerful, puzzling connections between climate change and the coronavirus crisis
byClimate in the Coronaverse is a podcast about these two global crises — climate change and the coronavirus pandemic — and the powerful, puzzling connections between them.
Explore tidepools and dive into a California Kelp Forest in 360°
byLocal harvester Ian O’Hollaren shares his knowledge of a California kelp forest and its role in providing habitat and food in the ecosystem.
Pushing code and pulling communities together: how some Bay Area tech workers juggle jobs, advocacy work and public office
bySUNNYVALE — Some Silicon Valley techies are trying to invest in their communities through advocacy work and engagement in local government.
The battle for the Redwood City salt ponds
byREDWOOD CITY — For the past decade, a 1,400-acre salt property in Redwood City has been a community battleground.
New smoking ban aims to end cigarette butt litter on state beaches and parks
byGov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that will ban the use of cigarettes, nicotine and marijuana vapes at state parks and beaches. Starting Jan. 1, the state’s Department of Parks and Recreation will be required to put up no-smoking signs at beaches and parks. There will be a fine up to $25 for a person caught smoking, and it will be considered an infraction.
San Mateo County will have completely green power by 2025, local agency says
bySAN MATEO — By the end of 2019, the Wright Solar Facility in Los Banos will come online, converting that light into renewable energy for more than 100,000 San Mateo County homes. The facility is one local agency’s latest stride toward fulfilling an ambitious promise: supplying enough green power for all of San Mateo County within the next five years.