Assembly bills 527 and 531 would streamline permitting for geothermal projects, a move supporters say is key to renewable energy goals and opponents warn could weaken environmental protections.
Author Archives: Aly Brown, Bay City News
Aly Brown has freelanced many news articles and been on staff at several Bay Area news outlets, including the Brentwood Press, the Livermore Independent and Bay City News. Her first nonfiction book, THE LAST UNEXPLORED PLACE ON EARTH, was published by Macmillan in 2023. Her background also includes two years of grant writing and reporting. She excels in building teams with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.
Posted inBusiness & Labor
Sonoma-Mendocino geothermal energy project could accelerate demand for clean energy workers
But are there enough workers? That’s when Mendocino College steps in.
Posted inFire & Emergency
Examining the rural need for helicopter membership
Mendocino County might be known throughout the state for its towering redwood trees, stunning coastlines, wine, cannabis and small-town communities. But one thing the locals know about this rustic, rural region when it comes to health care: you need a helicopter membership.