Environment

Human Rights Watch hosts kick-off event on February 5

Human Rights Watch Silicon Valley Committee is hosting its 2023 kick-off event in Menlo Park on Sunday, February 5 at 4:00 pm. HRW’s Director of

by Linda Hubbard
on February 1, 2023

Spotted: Flooding caused by King Tide near Dumbarton Bridge in Menlo Park

A roadway near the Dumbarton Bridge was flooded this morning as the result of this month's King Tides. Find out where to see them tomorrow.

by Linda Hubbard
on January 21, 2023

Spotted: Carpet of leaves in Menlo Park backyard

As others have mentioned, the leaves rained down somewhat suddenly in Menlo Park over the past couple of days. The result was a thick carpet

by Linda Hubbard
on November 30, 2022

Ways to use and safely dispose of leaves in Menlo Park

Many local tree species drop their leaves right before the rainy season begins. Storm drains can only hold so much water, and even a little

by Contributed Content
on November 23, 2022

Senator Josh Becker presents $4.5 million check to Menlo Park city officials

Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) presented a $4.5 million “big check” to Menlo Park city officials at a City Council meeting last week, representing the

by Contributed Content
on November 21, 2022

Rep. Anna Eshoo holds climate change town hall on November 3

Join Congresswoman Anna Eshoo for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting to discuss the largest investment to fight climate change in U.S. history. Joined by  former

by Contributed Content
on November 1, 2022

Drought-proof your garden webinar set for October 22

Regardless of what amount of rain we might get this winter, gardening in California now means contending with the risk of drought conditions. Join Flows

by Contributed Content
on October 21, 2022

Peninsula Clean Energy offers interest-free financing and new rebates to install electric appliances

Peninsula Clean Energy is providing homeowners in San Mateo County interest-free financing and new rebates to install electric appliances and make other energy-efficiency upgrades. The

by Contributed Content
on October 17, 2022

“What’s your 2040?” climate movie and community conversation at The Guild on October 9

As eloquently expressed by Amanda Gorman in her poem Earthrise, the challenge of climate change is daunting but not insurmountable. How can we, individually and

by Contributed Content
on October 2, 2022

Green Home Tour highlights all-electric, climate friendly homes

 Project Green Home and the Campaign for Fossil Free Buildings in Silicon Valley are offering a Green and Electrified Home Tour of 20 climate-friendly homes

by Contributed Content
on September 22, 2022