| THE GREEN REPORT: North Bay green developments industry-by-industry
The Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce and PG&E hosted the first of three Green Energy Summits on Feb. 1 on the topic What is Green Building and How to Comply with the New Santa Rosa Ordinance.
The second session called Green Building: Implementing Low-Carbon, High-Energy Efficiency and Solar Into Your Projects will be presented March 14; the third, Water Efficient Buildings and Landscaping, is scheduled for April 11.
For more information, visit www.santarosachamber.com.
Education Napa Valleys Pope Valley Union Elementary School District is taking steps to purchase a propane-fueled school bus, which would be the first in the county.
The district will discuss the possibility during the Feb. 21 school board meeting.
Food & Beverage Calistoga Beverage Co.
Oxfam: 3.6 million face starvation in Niger if the world does not ...
Oxfam's program is saving lives but in the face of the level of need, this is just a drop in the ocean. Almost four million people need food aid now. The UN appeals need immediate funding to ensure that all those in need receive help," said Quist. The World Food Program (WFP) increased its appeal on July 12th asking for a further $12 million to help the people in Niger to make it through the next three months. The UN emergency appeal for $18.3 million, launched in May, remains less than a quarter funded. Between them, the appeals are two thirds under-funded, with a total funding shortfall of $26.5m. "The UN needs money now. Every day that the world's richest countries look the other way, more people face starvation. They have to put their hands in their pockets before it's too late," added Quist.
Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track marks 50th with $50,000 race
The $50,000 Greyhound Classic in Bonita Springs on Saturday night was either the greatest night in the history of Southwest Florida dog racing or simply the latest ugly chapter in the long history of a sport that some say tolerates animal abuse, encourages binge drinking and feeds gambling addictions. In the end, it was 2-1 underdog “Invincible Son" that streaked away with a win in the featured race of the evening at Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track. Earlier in the day, a small group of people gathered outside the track to protest what they claim is inhumane treatment of the dogs. “They were saying that a lot of these dogs are abused, but my girlfriend works for an animal services organization and she said a lot of them get adopted," said racing fan Adam Andrew of Fort Myers, owner of various Ralph's Seafood locations throughout Lee County.
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