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2 days ago | 
thecooldown.com | Alexis McDonell
San Diego beachgoers are witnessing something they haven't seen in years — brightly colored sea stars returning to local shorelines after nearly disappearing a decade ago. The sudden appearance of these marine animals has caught longtime locals off guard and offered a rare glimpse of ecological recovery in real time. During a recent low tide beneath Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach, dozens of sea stars were spotted clustered along the pier's pilings, reported CBS 8.
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4 days ago | 
thecooldown.com | Alexis McDonell
After years of drought and dwindling water levels, Southern Oregon's Hyatt Lake is making a long-awaited comeback. And it's just in time for peak outdoor season. The Bureau of Land Management reopened the Cascade Ramp at Hyatt Lake now that water levels have surged to 84% capacity, the highest in several years, NewsWatch 12 reported. It's a welcome return for a spot that's been hit hard by the region's dry spells — and a signal that recovery is not only possible but already underway.
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4 days ago | 
jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell
Jennise Sarmiento, a Sheriff’s Officer Detective with the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office, will run for a Jersey City council-at-large seat on Mayoral candidate Jim McGreevey’s slate. Sarmiento, who was born and raised in Jersey City, has worked in law enforcement for over seven years. Her experience includes community policing, coordinating safety at public events, conducting background investigations, and training fellow officers.
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5 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Alexis McDonell
Getting around when you're dealing with pain or mobility issues isn't easy, but one rider just found a solution that changed everything. A post in the r/Ebikes subreddit is getting attention for all the right reasons. Not because of speed or specs, but because one rider said their e-bike helped them finally feel free again. "It really changed my life.
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5 days ago | 
jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell |Andy Milone
Rep. Ro Khanna of California has endorsed former Board of Education president Mussab Ali in the race for mayor of Jersey City, citing what he said were Ali’s progressive values and track record of local leadership. “He represents exactly the kind of next-generation leadership we need — young, progressive, and deeply rooted in his community,” Khanna said.
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6 days ago | 
jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell
A recent study from addiction treatment center Sana Lake Recovery has named Jersey City the best city in the United States for sober living. The study analyzed 50 U.S. cities based on several key factors: the number of rehab facilities per 10,000 residents within a 10-mile radius, the number of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) locations, Google search volume for “sober living near me,” each city’s overall livability score, and the percentage of adults who binge drink in the state.
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6 days ago | 
thecooldown.com | Alexis McDonell
The clean energy revolution has a collision problem. As wind farms rapidly multiply along U.K. coastlines, seabirds are paying the price, flying into turbine blades or losing access to the feeding zones they depend on for survival. Now, a team of researchers at the University of Glasgow has designed a powerful tool to fix that. They have created the first model that can accurately map where seabird colonies forage without relying on satellite tags or GPS trackers, Oceanographic reported.
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1 week ago | 
jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell
In the wake of a deadly helicopter crash that claimed six lives last month, Rep. Rob Menendez Jr. has introduced federal legislation to ban all non-essential helicopter flights within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty. Menendez, who represents New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District, unveiled the Improving Helicopter Safety Act on Tuesday alongside New York Representatives Jerrold Nadler and Nicole Malliotakis.
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1 week ago | 
thecooldown.com | Alexis McDonell
Forget noisy machines and chemicals. Some of the newest land restoration workers in Fort Collins, Colorado, have hooves, horns, and a serious appetite for weeds. The city teamed up with a local goat herder to launch a small-scale grazing project at Kingfisher Point Natural Area, reported KUAD. The pilot program brings in goats and a couple of skilled herding dogs to help control invasive plants, reduce wildfire risk, and support healthy soil, all while giving native grasses a chance to recover.
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1 week ago | 
jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell
Jeff Justice Williams, a community advocate and longtime resident of the Heights, announced his candidacy for Ward D City Council on Monday, joining Council President Joyce Watterman’s “Joyce For JC” team. Williams, known for his work with local families, small businesses, and youth programs, enters the race with a platform focused on public safety, affordable housing, and expanding opportunities for young people and working families.
