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Solar Panels To Become Mandatory On New Sebastopol Buildings
On Tuesday, Sebastopol became the second city in California to require all newly-constructed residences and commercial buildings to carry a photovoltaic energy system.
Killer Frogs Wiping Out Amphibian Species; 1 Found In SF Golden Gate Park
A frog which carries a deadly infection that kills other amphibian species has been found in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, according to researchers.
Drakes Bay Oyster Company Making Final Appeal To Stay Open
Calling the Drakes Bay Oyster Co. a “shining example of sustainable agriculture,” a lawyer for the business urged a federal appeals court in San Francisco today to allow the company to keep operating.
Tahoe Crawfish Thief Strikes Again (And Again)
Tahoe Lobster Co. Owner Fred Jackson says someone’s been stealing his traps ever since he launched Tahoe’s first commercial crawfish harvest operation last year.
California EPA Proposes Further Protections For Chemical Products Consumers
The California Environmental Protection Agency announced new proposals to reform a decades-old public health law that helped inform consumers about chemicals used in consumer products.
SF Transit Director Wants Future Muni Travel Times Cut In Half
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Director Ed Reiskin said the 50 year plan is ambitious, but is necessary to accommodate for the expected growth in population.
Sonoma County Working On Greener Energy Alternative For Residents
Sonoma County residents will soon have the option for greener electricity, but officials said the program wouldn’t completely replace PG&E.
Feds Postpone California Lease Auctions For Oil, Gas Drilling
Federal land managers are postponing all oil and gas lease auctions in California until October, citing budget problems and low staffing, and the toll of environmental litigation.
Solar-Powered Plane Attempts Historic Flight From Mountain View
A plane with the wingspan of a jumbo jet lifted off from Moffett Field Friday morning to attempt a historic cross-country journey using only solar power..
California High-Speed Rail Contractor Gets Additional $96M
The board overseeing California’s high-speed rail project has voted to give its largest private contractor another $96 million and two more years to perform architectural and engineering work, but warned that it will exercise rigorous oversight.
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