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Sierra Club endorses Kate Harrison for Berkeley District 4 special election
February 8, 2017
The Sierra Club endorses Kate Harrison for the City of Berkeley District 4 special election to fill the seat vacated by Jesse Arreguín when he became Berkeley Mayor.
Is it a golf course or a wetland? The emperor goose says wetland
February 1, 2017
In late January, the emperor goose descended on the 18th fairway of the Sharp Park Golf Course and treated Pacifica residents with a rare sighting. Perhaps while circling the sky, the goose could see what the City of San Francisco continues to deny...
Accessory Dwelling Units: A resource-efficient way to add housing
January 31, 2017
Also known as in-law units or granny flats, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are small homes added to lots that already have a house. They might be backyard cottages or basement or garage conversions. Compared to apartments, ADUs use fewer...
Richmond City Council protects 430 hillside acres in unanimous vote
January 31, 2017
On January 24th, the Richmond City Council voted 6-0 to adopt the Richmond Hills Initiative, thereby protecting from development 430 acres of beautiful hillside land in the El Sobrante Valley of Richmond.
On Monday: a milestone for clean energy in Alameda County
January 27, 2017
This Monday, January 30th, the governing body of the new East Bay Community Energy program (EBCE) will meet for the very first time. This is a major milestone in our long campaign for local clean energy, and it's all thanks to the support of...
Three ways to help our Oakland Tree Team this weekend
January 24, 2017
The forecast looks good for a productive weekend of planting and other activities with the Bay Chapter's Oakland Tree Team!
Resist new challenges to refinery-emissions cap—Turn out Jan. 30!
January 24, 2017
The next critical mobilization in support of a cap on refinery emissions is at the next meeting of the Stationary Source Committee of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). Once again, mass turnout is essential for...
Volunteer leadership opportunities with Marin Group
January 24, 2017
The Bay Chapter's Marin Group is looking to fill three open leadership positions: Treasurer, Secretary, and Executive Committee member.
Bay Area's BAWSCA water agency to discuss freshwater flows to Bay-Delta
January 18, 2017
This Thursday, January 19th, the Board of the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA)—the umbrella group that purchases Tuolumne River water from the SFPUC to serve many communities in the East and South Bay Area and on the...
Environmental groups appeal SF plan to redevelop money-losing Sharp Park Golf Course
January 17, 2017
On Tuesday, January 17th, a coalition of environmental groups filed an appeal of a plan to redevelop Sharp Park Golf Course. The Recreation and Park and Planning Commissions recently approved the project, which is one part of a citywide...