Fake news plagues scientists, too
UC Davis researcher says public perception of GMOs is impacted by inaccurate science information.
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Environment
Life along the pipelines exposed as protesters stand behind Standing Rock
In a message from the women of Standing Rock delivered publicly in San Francisco on Jan. 26, water protectors called attention to sexual assault and trafficking in North Dakota’s oil regions.
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Bair Island attracts visitors looking to escape Bay Area development
An estimated 250,000 visitors annually retreat to Bair Island, a marshland reserve, filled with wildlife and a symbol of victory for open space advocates.
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San Jose begins flood damage clean-up in three neighborhoods
Clean-up efforts are underway after San Jose was hit by a devastating flood that led to the evacuation of hundreds of people across the city.
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The fight over a tree divides San Francisco neighbors
A tree has uprooted the healthy relationship among neighbors on Montclair Terrace in San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighborhood.
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San Mateo County to fight stormwater contamination with new runoff initiatives
San Mateo County is drafting a new Stormwater Resource Plan to combat water pollution and fulfill state water quality mandates.
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Behind the redwoods’ removal on Mountain View’s Shoreline Boulevard
When Google proposed to remove over one hundred trees from Shoreline Boulevard, the response was less than joyous. But when the City Council decided to go ahead with the removal, there was little public outcry.
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Google’s HQ expansion could worsen Mountain View’s traffic problems during construction phase, officials say
The proposed construction of a 600,000-sq. ft. office building near Google’s main campus is worrying local residents, commuters and City Council members who say peak-hour traffic already creates a gridlock on the city’s major traffic routes.
San Jose park competition narrows to two finalists, renewing hope for a destination location
St. James Park in downtown San Jose is moving closer to getting a facelift.
Supporters say environmental damage from marijuana grows will continue even if Proposition 64 passes
Even if recreational marijuana is legalized in California, some supporters worry new regulations won’t stop the environmental damage caused by illegal marijuana farms that could continue to operate.
Facing sea level rise, Pacifica shores up coastline
Pacifica’s battle against coastal erosion is part of a broader discussion about what to do amid rising sea levels.
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Possible North Crestview Park redevelopment divides San Carlos community
A proposal to transform the natural landscape of San Carlos’ North Crestview Park into a sports area and playground has split some of the park’s neighbors between supporters and those who want to preserve it as-is.
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