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Hot or Not? California to Limit TV Size

Last week we heard a quick news story on NPR: California is planning the nation’s first ban on large screen televisions to curb energy use. We know that California is typically on the cutting edge...

The Lofts At Cherokee Studios

Cherokee Studios is the place where many of rock's legendary musicians have recorded the albums that have gone on to garner Platinum status. But the former recording studio, now converted to live-wo...

Inspiration: California Cool Green Home

This eco-friendly house in Los Angeles has a urban rustic feel, yet with modern furniture and pops of color, and still exhibits plenty of California cool......

California's "No Drugs Down the Drain" Week

How do you get rid of your unwanted and expired meds? Hopefully we're preaching to the choir here -- but the state of California is reminding its residents that drugs shouldn't go down the drain. Re...

California's Goal: Zero-Net-Energy Homes by 2020

On Thursday, California took a big step towards energy independence. A new policy means that windmills and solar panels are going to be a much more common sight in California......

Green Tour: Lynne's Green Historic Restoration

Names: Lynne Henrietta Siodmak and Rubi Occupations: Textile Designer and Australian Cattle Dog, respectively Location: Ventura, Ca Size: 2600 sq/ft Years lived in: Owned 4.5 years >> Enter Slidesh...

News: Heard of the California Bag Tax?

We kind of pride ourselves on being up to date on these sort of legislative issues, but yesterday was the first we'd heard of a proposed California Bag Tax (AB 2058). If it passes, California reside...

Drought in California

It's been the driest year in California in a long, long time. We've had the driest spring in the past 150 years, and while we've generally been enjoying the weather, paradise comes with a price. Wat...

Blogging the SF Chronicle: Farmers Sell Water to Cities

Because it's been raining almost nonstop for the last 3 days here in California, staying dry has been our top priority. But, conserving water is always on our minds (e.g, taking shorter showers and...