Spare the Air Day 17: No Yule Logs On The Fire This Christmas Eve

"We're not picking these days for the fun of it or anything, it completely has to do with the science behind air pollution," says an air quality official.

5 Ways to Eat Healthier With Less of a Bite to Your Finances

Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.

Bag It! City Giving Out Free Reusable Shopping Bags

Need help kicking the plastic bag habit? The City of Milpitas will help.

Santa Clara Valley Water District Offers Rebates

You may be eligible for rates if you install water-wise appliances or fixtures.

Go Greener By Composting Your Kitchen Waste

Throwing your kitchen scraps into a composting bin can give you a potent fertilizer for your plants or garden and reduce your carbon footprint.

Get Free Compost Today

Milpitas residents can pick up two free bags of compost.

Go Green by Thrift Shopping, Donating Your Old Clothes

Buy your clothes at a second-hand store and save you money. Donate your old threads to keep them out of a landfill.

Go Vegan in Milpitas to Help the Environment

Eating less meat can help reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment.

MILPITAS COUNCIL: Bike Party OT, Disclosure of Developer Contributions

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. March 5 and goes to closed session, with public business scheduled at 7 p.m., at City Hall, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd.

Save Energy, Money By Insulating Your Milpitas Home

Sealing windows and adding insulation to your home can take as much as 30 percent off your heating bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.