Green bags don’t cut it. Here’s how to compost in Oakland instead
Last week, we published a story advising Oakland residents that the city’s curbside compost collectors don’t accept those…
Oakland won’t accept green ‘compost’ bags. Here’s why SF still does.
For years, I’ve been buying green “compostable” bags to line my little kitchen compost bin. Composting is great for…
Don’t put green ‘compost’ bags in green Oakland compost bins
In Oakland, we have access to some of the freshest produce in the country. But what’s a home…
Bulky trash block parties return to Oakland starting July 25
Some of the worst, most pervasive littering in Oakland is bulk litter, with large items like couches, beds,…
Sacramento deploys trash spies to snoop on homeowners so they comply with Newsom vision
Sacramento residents are bracing for tight supervision of what they throw in their trash as Gov. Gavin Newsom’s…
Misery for California shoppers as grocery bills set to spike due to new law
Misery on the menu? California shoppers could soon be paying even more at the checkout line as a…
California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste and confusion
SAN FRANCISCO — In Kimberley Kausen’s home, a passed “sell by” date on a jug of milk means…
California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In Kimberley Kausen’s home, a passed “sell by” date on a jug of milk…
Former mayor concerned over Lindsay city manager’s reported role with Caglia | News
BY CHARLES WHISNAND cwhisnand@portervillerecorder.com The City of Porterville’s and Lindsay City Manager Kuyler Crocker’s communications with a Central…
How California’s ban on ‘sell by’ dates will impact grocery shopping
Californians are about to notice a major change the next time they stroll through the grocery store. Starting…
A week in the life of Oakland City Councilmember Rowena Brown
An old Oakland City Council district map is tacked to the wall across from Rowena Brown’s desk on…
Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility – San José
The San José – Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF), one of the largest advanced wastewater treatment plants…