The Green Foothills community was saddened to learn of the passing of former Green Foothills board member Ellie Huggins-Wendin. Ellie was an East-Coaster before moving to California with her husband Bob in 1954. She was born and raised in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. She spent several summers during high school at the Putney School in Vermont, famed for its environmental ...

Coyote Valley’s bobcats and other wildlife are safer because of the CPUC’s decision. Photo credit: Matt Knoth, flickr

We’re pleased to report that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved the final plan for the

On Election Day, June 2, some local voters will have a new chance to shape the future of our region’s lands, water, and climate resilience. By voting Yes on Measure D, voters can protect local natural lands and farmland under the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority’s jurisdiction. If you live in San Jose, Santa Clara, Campbell, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, or unincorpor...

This would have been the location of the largest mining pit if the proposed mine had been built at Juristac. Photo credit: Amah Mutsun Tribal Band

In a huge victory for land, wildlife, and Indigenous cultural heritage, the proposed Sargent Ranch open-pit sand and gravel mine is no longer a threat to the Juristac landscape! In January, the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) ann...