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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Environment
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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Fate of Milpitas residents’ garbage up in the air with Measure L
Milpitas residents might soon be able to breathe a little easier if voters pass a measure this Election Day that would send their trash to a landfill farther away from town.
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College teams think big and build tiny in house competition
Ready to downsize? Nine college teams proved the possibilities of living in a space less than 400 square feet in a sustainable way at a recent tiny house competition.
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Local resident works to save threatened Surfer’s Beach near Half Moon Bay
The jetty that protects Pillar Point Harbor near Half Moon Bay has stopped the flow of sand along the coast to the south, destroying the community’s most popular beach and creating erosion that threatens Highway 1.
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From spore to plate — Exploring California’s wild, edible mushrooms
Reporter Isabel Jones participated in an ancient tradition of wit and survival that has been reduced in modern times to a rare hobby: the gathering and preparing of wild, edible mushrooms.
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Winter’s liberations — Healing in backcountry snow
For Maddy Olsen, the mountains are where she feels the most alive.
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How eDNA will change the way we see the ocean
Environmental DNA may make the lives of scientists easier or less costly or more efficient, and the implications for policy and environmental management could be significant.
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Waste Management, Recology use different strategies to raise rates
Two of the Bay Area’s largest solid waste management companies employ different strategies to arrive at similar results: nearly doubling residential curbside waste pickup rates over the past decade.
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Bountiful Churchyards cultivates community through urban farming
At University Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, the garden located at the back of the property makes this church unique in its mission and its everyday actions.
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East Palo Alto looks to wells for economic growth
Faced with a severe shortage, the city is beginning construction on two wells that it hopes will together provide about half of East Palo Alto’s projected water needs.
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Is the birthplace of mountain biking destined to become the worst place for mountain biking?
In Marin County, mountain bikers clamor for trail openings and increased access, while hikers and other open-space users push back on environmental and safety grounds.