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Tell Pombo: America's parks not for sale
Most Americans believe that our national parks and coastlines are an important part of our national heritage, and they want these outdoor treasures to be protected for future generations.

Wal-Mart withdraws plan for Hercules!
Days before it was to come before the Planning Commission, Wal-Mart withdrew its application to build a Supercenter in the Hercules waterfront area.

For sale by Representative Pombo
Bay Area rep tries to sell off parks, coast for private development.

Pete McCloskey, author of Endangered Species Act, challenges Pombo
In an open letter to the 11th Congressional District, McCloskey explains why.

Too many raptors must die
Is the answer blowing in Alameda County's wind turbines?.

Downtown planning process gives Berkeley chance to become a lot greener
Downtown Berkeley may become a whole lot greener if a new planning process succeeds.

Berkeley's creeks need your help
Speak up March 22 for creeks and watersheds; protections are at risk.

Albany residents draft shoreline initiative
Your help needed now to gather signatures.

No campground for Sibley wildlife area
Sierra Club persuades Park District to drop plan.

March deadline may make Mills mall moot
Port of San Francisco has opportunity to seek better project for piers.

San Francisco Group briefs
City College plan; Muni under/over Market; Trees; Open-space funds; Traffic calming in Golden Gate Park; Dirty your hands for nature.

Fremonters draft Patterson Ranch measure
Help gather signatures now to protect land by Coyote Hills!

Marin/Sonoma voters need facts for a SMART decision
Marin and Sonoma voters mustn't decide about the most expensive transportation decision in the counties' history without timely and accurate information.

Chevron no longer to guard the henhouse
Richmond takes back responsibility for inspecting refinery projects.

Oakland planning update
Uptown; Streetscapes; Temescal Gateway; Oakland Army Base; Oak to Ninth.

Stop sprawl in Antioch and Pittsburg
Your help needed now to block development

Final report confirms: dredging Bolinas Lagoon would be futile
A new report confirms sound science rather than conventional wisdom for decisions about Bolinas Lagoon.

Central coast to be model for marine protection
In 1999, the California legislature passed the landmark Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) calling for establishment of marine protected areas along the California coast.

 


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