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Op-Ed: Let’s All Protect Coyote Valley So It Can Protect Us
Heading south on Highway 101, the city in our rear view mirror, we’re actually still in San Jose until we reach Morgan Hill, though the open space may deceive us. Looking out our driver-side window,...
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New Map Shows How Climate Change Will Transform San Jose
If emissions continue apace, San Jose will feel more like the SoCal town of Glendale in 60 years—a few degrees warmer and much, much drier. That’s according to a new interactive map published this week...
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Op-Ed: Our Climate Emergency Calls for Drastic Local Actions
During the summer of last year, the Berkeley City Council—in an historic move—unanimously declared a State of Climate Emergency. The declaration spurred a citywide effort to end greenhouse gas...
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Op-Ed: Youth Sunrise Activists Call for Climate Justice
On Aug. 1 the Santa Clara County Democratic Party Central Committee voted unanimously on a resolution in favor of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) holding a climate policy debate. Youth...
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County Supervisor Candidates Square Off Over Housing, Transportation at Dem...
With campaign season kicking into full-gear, contenders for Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese’s seat explored some of the region’s most pressing issues at a candidate Monday night forum hosted...
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Op-Ed: Climate Change is the Defining Struggle of Every Generation Alive Today
Hi, I’m Jamie Minden. I’ve been an environmental activist for a few years now, and it’s worked out pretty well for me. But most people who want to get involved (because they don’t want to live on a...
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State Senate Candidates Discuss Climate Change, Sanctuary Policy at...
Candidates hoping to replace state Sen. Jim Beall (D-San Jose) when he terms out in 2020 faced off for the second time this week at a forum where they tackled a range of issues, including homelessness,...
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SJ Mayor Sam Liccardo Endorses Michael Bloomberg for President
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo offered up his support today to Democratic presidential candidate and ex-New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Liccardo, an early supporter of US Sen. Kamala Harris’...
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Can Sen. Jim Beall’s SB 795 Fix California’s Housing Crisis?
Almost exactly a year ago, the California legislature passed SB 5, a hotly debated affordable housing bill co-authored by state Sen. Jim Beall (D-San Jose). “We fundamentally had two concepts for the...
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Letter to the Editor: If We Don’t Address Climate Change, These Fires Will...
Dear Editor, The part that saddens me the most about the fires is that this is not the end. These fires will keep decimating communities until we get to the root of the issue: climate change. We have...
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‘Triple Threat:’ Santa Clara County Leaders Prep for Drought, Wildfire and...
In commemoration of Earth Day, Santa Clara County leaders gathered to share how the county is preparing for what they call an environmental “triple threat,” and what residents can do to get ahead of...
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Can Santa Clara Valley’s Salubrious Paradise Hold Up in California’s Changing...
Dry lightning, wildfires and drought are bursting the weird meteorological bubble that’s insulated Silicon Valley. The post Can Santa Clara Valley’s Salubrious Paradise Hold Up in California’s Changing...
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Weather Experts Warn California Legislators to Prepare for Impact of Climate...
From housing and health to transportation and education, the Legislative Analyst’s Office provides a litany of sobering climate change impacts for California legislators to address as they enact...
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California and Valley Water to Restrict Water Use June 1
The State Water Resources Control Board and the Santa Clara Valley Water District adopted tough restrictions on water use, as California grapples with a new normal climate that’s drier and hotter. The...
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Poll Respondents Wary of Rising Costs of Santa Clara County Jail
Meanwhile, San Jose Inside Power Poll respondents favor some kind of gas tax rebate—even the environmentalists. The post Poll Respondents Wary of Rising Costs of Santa Clara County Jail appeared first...
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Newsom Calls for More Aggressive Climate Action at State, Federal Levels
Newsom is doubling down on an aggressive strategy to combat climate change, that also appears to involve boosting his national profile. The post Newsom Calls for More Aggressive Climate Action at...
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Decision Day: Which Bills Did California Lawmakers Kill?
State legislators last week killed dozens of bills, including some controversial proposals on health care costs, social media regulation, pay transparency, climate change and much, more more. The post...
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As New Storms Hit California, What About Drought, Wildfires?
As of Wednesday, eight of California’s 12 major state-managed reservoirs were at less than 60% of historical capacity. The post As New Storms Hit California, What About Drought, Wildfires? appeared...
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Newsom’s Budget Threatens Climate Programs, Electric Car Mandate
Environmentalists say the governor’s proposal to slash $6 billion in funding hurts the state more in the long run. The post Newsom’s Budget Threatens Climate Programs, Electric Car Mandate appeared...
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