From CalMatters...
Uber, Lyft Drivers Could Unionize Under New Proposal
04/09/2025California Democrats are backing a legislative proposal that would allow gig workers to form unions. Expect big pushback from companies like Uber, Lyft and Doordash.
From The Mercury News...
California to Use Satellites to Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions
03/28/2025The California Air Resources Board is going to spend $100 million to track greenhouse gas emissions with satellites.
This article was written by BenitoLink intern Meghan Lee. Lea este artĂculo en español aquĂ.The Board of Supervisors and county staff discussed various strategies for handling San Benito Countyâs waste management at its March 25 meeting. The John Smith Road âŠ
The goats at the Santa Clara County Animal Services Center in San Martin have a new source of shade: an array of solar panels that generate power for the 37,000-square-foot shelter.
Information provided by Wildfarmers. Lea este artĂculo en español aquĂ.Wildfarmers is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting and strengthening wildlife, wilderness and human communities, through the enhancement of native habitat, aquifers, and forest lands; specifically pertaining to the ancient Blue Oak âŠ
Information provided by Scout Troop 436. Lea este artĂculo en español aquĂ. The Scouts of Troop 436, Troop 2436, Troop 428, and Troop 2428 will once again be offering their beloved Christmas Tree Recycling service this January. For over 35 âŠ
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – California's 30×30 goal was a topic at the Sierra Nevada Alliance Conservation Conference held at Lake Tahoe Community College, Nov. 7-8. In 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom committed the state to conserving 30% of lands âŠ
Information provided by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lea este artĂculo en español aquĂ.The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list the western burrowing owl under the âŠ
Lea este artĂculo en español aquĂ.As the regionâs overall water supply and demand for municipal and industrial uses are almost on par at current usage levels, the San Benito County Water District is working on expanding resources to account for âŠ
Local agencies finally have enough money to complete the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project, about 70 years after the massive infrastructure project was initially planned.
Lea este artĂculo en español aquĂ.Green Foothills, an organization dedicated to preserving open space and farmland in San Mateo, San Benito and Santa Clara counties, held a forum Aug. 21 to pose a simple question: How did the mountain lion âŠ
Information provided by Central Coast Community Energy. Lea este artĂculo en español aquĂ.