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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

7 Jobs that Make the World a Better Place

Want to make a real difference in the world? Consider one of these seven “green” careers that help protect—and improve—our planet. Provided by Jobs at AOL.

Composting: How and Where to Get Started in South SF

All the tools you need to start composting in South San Francisco, plus where to get free or low-cost compost for your garden.

Go Vegan in South San Francisco to Help the Environment

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

Death of Venezuelan Strongman Chávez Resonates in San Francisco Area

A Valencia Street business owner indicated she had mixed feelings about Chávez, who was a champion for the poor of Caracas and all Venezuela, but whose policies struck fear and misgivings among many in the middle and upper classes.

South City Mayor Signs Letter to Obama for PCT Protection

Pedro Gonzalez is one of 47 elected officials in California supporting the preservation of the Pacific Crest Trail.

BART To Test Expanded Bike Access

Next month BART will conduct a weeklong test program allowing bikes on trains at all hours.

Save Energy, Money By Insulating Your South City 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.

Budget Buster: SSF Families Spend $3K a Year on Gas

New government estimates say families are spending nearly $3,000 a year just to fill up their gas tanks.

Following South City's Lead, Bag Ban Battle Rises to State Level

A Bay Area Assemblyman wants to prohibit single-use plastic bags in California in 2015.