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Going green business conference in Santa Maria Play Video
July 20, 2011 8:38 PM
Helping businesses find resources to go green was the focus of a first of its kind conference today in Santa Maria. Representatives of dozens of local companies got tips on ways to save energy and make the most of green services and products.They also received tips on incentives for... more » -
Local veterans voice support for Prop 23 Play Video
September 29, 2010 8:39 PM
Local veterans groups joined together today in support of Proposition 23. The initiative would temporarily repeal A.B. 32, the Global Warming Act which requires companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. Vets say Prop 23 would protect more than a million jobs, but opponents say it would keep... more » -
Prop 23 pits environmental groups against small business Play Video
September 2, 2010 8:55 PM
If passed on the November ballot, Proposition 23 would suspend A.B. 32, a state law requiring lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, but those against the proposition say it would block California's growing pathway to alternative energy. Supporters call it the Calfornia Jobs Intitative. Opponents label it the Dirty... more » -
Prop 23 has both sides fuming over green retrofits
September 2, 2010 1:20 PM
Supporters call it the California Jobs Initiative while opponents label it as the Dirty Energy Proposition. No matter where you stand, Proposition 23 is all the rage heading into the November election. If passed, it would appeal AB 32, also known as the Global Warming Act of 2006. That... more » -
Green website allegedly scamming local businesses
April 28, 2010 1:30 PM
Several businesses in San Luis Obispo have reported being targeted by telemarketers through the website Greenbusinesscoalition.org Employers say the website adds businesses to a "green" business directory without their permission and charges about $50 per month to their phone bill. The Better Business Bureau has received complaints about the site... more » -
A little St. Patrick's Day history
March 17, 2010 3:11 PM
While St. Patrick's Day in America has become associated with swilling beer and dining on corned beef and cabbage, the holiday goes beyond indulging in food and drink. It started in the 1600s as a Catholic feast day and has gradually become a celebration of Irish culture. It's named... more » -
Cal Poly students busy working on green vehicle for 2010 EcoMarathon
February 25, 2010 6:01 PM
A group of Cal Poly engineering students will soon be up against the brightest minds of North and South America, for the 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon. The competition is all about creating a vehicle that can go the farthest distance, using the least amount of energy. Last year, Cal Poly's... more » -
Atascadero brings back synthetic ice rink for the weekend Play Video
February 19, 2010 6:17 PM
Central Coast residents have the chance to put on some ice skates in Atascadero this weekend. Back in December, an artificial ice skating rink was supposed to be set up for the city's Winter Wonderland Festival. But, that got rained out. Now, the rink is back in town this weekend... more » -
New county sanitation system saves thousands on utilities
February 3, 2010 9:43 PM
A sanitation plant in Oceano is going green, saving San Luis Obispo County thousands of dollars. A new system installed at the water pollution control plant will recycle the methane gas generated by the facility. It will turn that gas into both electrical energy and heat for the boilers.... more »
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