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These nests have been saving birds in the Farallon Islands. They’re coming to Alcatraz next
Thirty miles west of San Francisco, along the windswept crags of the Farallon Islands, a plump, slate-gray seabird has found an unusual home: a ceramic nest designed by a renowned Bay Area sculptor. The nest, one of more than 100 that line Southeast Farallon Island, is the work of Nathan...
Sonoma properties to be auctioned off after real estate investment company's collapse
A real estate holding company that allowed a group of Sonoma properties to lapse into foreclosure has left investors and the city itself with an uncertain future.On August 8th, the first dozen properties are scheduled to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. The property purchases began very quietly, with dozens of homes being bought, often in off-market sales. They were followed by familiar businesses in the heart of downtown, as the Sonoma Cheese Factory, Cottage Inn and Spa and the Sojourn Cellars tasting room were snapped up as well."Then it became, quite quickly, a concern about one person buying up...
Championing Environmental Change: California Safe Schools Fosters National Collaboration and Innovation
CSS continues to be a leader for children’s environmental health through numerous projects at both the grassroots and policy level. LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — California Safe Schools (CSS) celebrates their 26th annual pioneering “Your Life Is Now” Forum which brings together students, members of the public, local, state and federal government. “The importance of bringing together community leaders with regulatory and enforcement agencies and government officials has shown over time to have enormous value in solving environmental issues in communities,” said Robina Suwol, California Safe Schools Executive Director.
‘Save the theater’ no more: Historic Monte Rio Theater gets new lease on life, will remain open
The historic Monte Rio Theater, nestled at the intersection of Highway 116 and Bohemian Highway in neon Barbie pink, is missing its sign. Its for sale sign, that is. The theater, which nearly closed its doors in December, will stay open indefinitely, owners David and Kim Lockhart have announced. The reversal comes after Rachel Price, an archivist and filmmaker from Puget Sound, has joined the ...