Pick Up the Poop Bags, People
East Bay park users say there’s a growing problem of dog walkers leaving plastic bags full of poop alongside trails—whether by accident or on purpose.
Whose Trails?
Mountain bikers dream of one day riding throughout the hills on East Bay MUD land. But hikers, equestrians, and plant lovers want to stop the cyclists in their tracks.
Unintended Consequences
Organized labor is using state environmental law to make developers hire union workers. California housing advocates call it “CEQA abuse.”
The Original Cheapskate
Thoughts on environmentalism and the shocking election outcome.
The Door to Narnia
Two naturalists promote the exceptional fauna of Lake Merritt, Oakland’s heart.
Is the Drought Really Over?
For urban water users and agriculture, the answer is yes. But not for fish.
Oakland Steers Away From Cars
Two recent decisions could help encourage smart growth, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce the cost of housing.
From Ban to Butt
After local and state governments banned indoor smoking two decades ago, the Bay Area’s waterways became choked with cigarette butts.
Feds Pull Millions in Funding for Tree Thinning in East Bay Hills
The move by FEMA comes on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the worst firestorm in East Bay history.
Rue Mapp Has Natural Swagger
The dynamic Oaklander and nature lover shares her love of the outdoors through her vibrant nonprofit Outdoor Afro.
