Paper vs. Plastic: The Ban Taking Over the Bay Area

Kenzie Humphries, Staff Writer
March 6, 2013

The ban will help reduce the amount of plastic litter on the streets, thus helping the environment. Photo Credit: Creative Commons As of April 22, 2013, it will officially be illegal to use plastic bags commonly in some areas around Portola Valley. They will be banned from mainstream use in stores across... Read more »

Obama is Met by Protestors in San Francisco

Liza Bock, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011

On Tuesday, October 25th, Obama came to San Francisco to fundraise for his upcoming campaign. People attedning the fundraiser paid between $5,000 and $35,000 for lunch and a photo with the president. Outside the W Hotel where the fundraiser was being held, over one thousand people stood behind police... Read more »

Hundreds March Through San Francisco Demanding an End to Fossil Fuel Use

Liza Bock, Staff Writer
October 6, 2011

Photo from 350.org “We’re going to need every last one of you. The fight is really, finally, kind of on in this country,” said Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, to a crowd of children, college students, organizations, businesses and people in jaguar costumes. All of these people share one key... Read more »