Alice Kaufman

East Palo Alto aerial photo

Únase a un taller comunitario relacionado al Plan específico para Ravenswood

  Favor de unírsenos el martes, 9 de julio, de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m. para un taller comunitario virtual en...

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East Palo Alto aerial photo

Join a Community Workshop on the Ravenswood Specific Plan

  Please join us on Tuesday, July 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for an online community workshop to learn about East...

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Photo of Lehigh Quarry

Protecting Our Groundwater From Mining Contamination

Santa Clara County has enacted a new ordinance requiring mining operations to maintain a 50-foot protective buffer from groundwater. We’re...

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path through trees at Alum Rock Park in San Jose

Tell San Jose City Council Not to Cut Park Fees

Update: Unfortunately, on June 18 the San Jose City Council voted both to cut park impact fees for downtown high-rises,...

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Tell Redwood City Council Not to Cut Parks Funding

Update: We’re pleased to report that the Redwood City Council voted 4-3 not to cut parks funding. (The vote happened...

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Pleasant Hills Golf Course site

Advocating for Green Space in East San Jose

What is the desired vision for new development on the Pleasant Hills Golf Course site in East San Jose? According...

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Proposal for Giant Artificial Lagoon Threatens Bay Water and Wildlife

A local agency has proposed creating a giant artificial lagoon in San Francisco Bay that could result in deadly algae...

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Species Spotlight: Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse

The story of the salt marsh harvest mouse is the story of the San Francisco Bay wetlands – once abundant,...

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“Builder’s Remedy” Projects Threaten Local Nature

The builder’s remedy, a provision of state housing law that allows some residential developments to bypass local zoning, is threatening...

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Six Decades of Protecting the Stanford Foothills

Green Foothills celebrated an important victory in October 2023, when Santa Clara County approved a 99-year extension of the requirement...

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Ask San Jose Parks Commission to Protect All Parks

On Thursday, January 25, the San Jose Parks and Recreation Commission will hear a report from city staff concerning the...

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huge wave crashing onshore during a King Tide in Pacifica

King Tides Show the Future of Sea Level Rise

Dramatic surf crashing against the rocks. Monster waves looming over surfers as they ride their boards. The power of the...

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