When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors' National Lightning Safety Awareness Week

Helpful advice from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on how to keep your family safe during a storm.

Drought Causing Increase Risk of Rabies in San Mateo County

County health officials stress that the disease is 100 percent preventable and urge the public to get their pets vaccinated for rabies.

Injured Cat in El Granada Attacked by Mountain Lion, Vet Says

There were no reports of a mountain lion sighting, but a veterinarian who treated the cat determined it suffered wounds from a mountain lion

What is Going On??! Third Whale Washes Ashore in San Mateo County

In one month, three whales have washed up on local beaches, the latest one in Half Moon Bay.

Burial Underway for Two Whales at Sharp Beach Park

Original plans were for the whales to decompose on the beach, but foul odors led the city of Pacifica to seek another solution.

San Mateo Mountain Lion Released back into Wild

The 60-80 pound Mountain Lion was captured in a backyard, tranquilized and set free in a wildlife refuge.

High Winds Reported on Bay Bridge

Travel advisory in effect Monday morning for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

Brown the New Green? Hah! Not When There's Paint!!!

An old trick of golf courses is showing up on suburban lawns.

Weekend Arrives With Chance of Rain

Gusty winds will accompany the rain.

Eyes on the Skies, San Bruno : Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week

The meteor shower is expected to peak Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

Wind Warning Issued for Bridge

The California Highway Patrol is advising drivers to be extra cautious.

Sea Lion Population Swells to 170 at The Marine Mammal Center

Sea lion pups are being abandoned by their mothers in unprecedented numbers.

Stanford Study Says Warming Temps, Droughts Are Linked; Climate Change Contributing

California has experienced more frequent drought years in the last two decades than it has in the past several centuries, Stanford reports.

San Bruno CA: WHY San Bruno Residents Join in Their Annual Operation Clean Sweep

YOU Too Should Join In This Event. Can we collect 2.5 tons this year?

How Germophobes are Killing San Francisco Bay

If it washes down your drain, it ends up in the Bay.

No Lounging in Front of the Fire

Our streak of Spare the Air restrictions continues.

BioBlitz at Memorial Park Saturday

Save the Redwoods, California Academy of Sciences, Audubon Society, Nerds for Nature and more will participate

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Disney's 'Bears'

The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.

10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day All Year

Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.

See 'Bears' Opening Week and Help the National Park Foundation

Disneynature will make a donation to the National Park Foundation for each ticket sold during opening week.

National Bike Month Rolls into Town

Pump up your tires and lube your chain - time to spin away those polar vortex pounds.

Disney Bears: A 1-Mile Walk to Feast on Food

A mile might not seem like much to travel to get food in your town, but for Bears it can be an arduous journey.

How Energy Efficient Are Your City's Buildings?

The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

Grow a Nutritious Garden in a Pot

Here's a great way to start a small garden at home.

Get Free Admission to National Parks April 19-20

How to Encourage Kids to Love the Environment

Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.

Bears: 10 Cutest Photos of Cubs Amber and Scout

Which cub scout featured in Disneynature's "Bears" are you more like?

10 Things You Might Not Know About Brown Bears

Disneynature's upcoming film "Bears" will teach you a lot about the animals, but here's a good start.

How to Celebrate Earth Hour 2014 This Weekend

Will your town go dark this Saturday, March 29?

20 Ways to Save Money While Going Green

Go green, save green. Here's some tips to get active and creative in everyday life.

Sustainable San Mateo County Accepting Photo Contest Entries

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.

California Joins Climate Change Pact

State and provincial governments along the North American west coast are united in an effort to impact climate change.

Free Online Tool Helps San Bruno Residents Eliminate Energy Waste

Wondering why your energy bills are so high? San Bruno residents who want to eliminate energy wasters in their homes can receive a personalized energy diagnosis with the new Home Energy Analyzer.

Tour Stanford Students' Green Home This Sunday

To make the conservation of energy easier, the students who worked on Stanford's entry in the Solar Decathlon green-building competition have redesigned household mainstays to make reducing energy and water consumption a cinch.

Steelhead Trout Gain Access to Peninsula Creek

The removal of a concrete barrier gives steelhead trout access to historic spawning grounds on the Peninsula.

Stanford Research: Pest-Eating Birds Boost Coffee Yields

This is the first time scientists have assigned a monetary value to the pest-control benefits rainforest birds can provide to agriculture. Their study could provide the framework for pest management that helps both farmers and biodiversity.

SFO Honored for Reducing Carbon Footprint

SFO planted more than 2,000 trees, and reduced both energy consumption and waste as past of its overall Climate Action Plan.

California Ranked 3rd Greenest State; Bay Area Cities Top List Too

No state recycles more of its waste than California. However, Fresno and Bakersfield are not eco-friendly at all.

Free Reusable Bags Available to San Mateo County Residents

Nearly the entire county has banned plastic bags. Here's a great way locals can get reusables for free.