Santa Clara County Environment Overview

California stands as America’s agricultural powerhouse, growing half of its fruits and vegetables. Here’s how California farming has shaped the state, from the early missions to today’s “factories in the field.”

As the first blooms of spring adorn Morgan Hill, we invite you to be part of the 42nd Annual Wildflower Run, a cherished tradition offering participants of all ages and abilities a family-friendly, healthy and fun activity, among scenic routes, …

“One man’s rubbish may be another man’s treasure.” —Hector Urquhart

Three prominent Cupertino government buildings are set to switch to green energy as the city warms up to the idea of solar power.
The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 Feb. 4 to install solar panels at the Quinlan Community Center, …

Trump backs Newsom's Delta plans in a big way, but are the President's sweeping anti-environmental orders so broad that the Governor and other California leaders...

Karen Noryko had not lived in Mountain View for long before she started to notice a lot of items that she wanted to recycle were not eligible for curbside pickup outside her home.
So, Noryko looked into options other than …

Santa Clara has paused its ban on natural gas in new buildings and is looking for other ways to lower its greenhouse gas emissions.
The Santa Clara City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to suspend the city’s ban on natural gas …

What does it mean when firefighters call a fire "contained?" Here's a brief guide to commonly used fire prevention terminology.

An inspirational creature card with a message of ‘fortitude, endurance, and badassness.’

By Dan Bacher Gavin Newsom continued his “California Jobs First” tour last week with a press event at a farm in Colusa in the Sacramento Valley where the...