First Solar Theme Park | Reusable Sporks: Golden State Goes Green

CALIFORNIA — California is one of the most environmentally-friendly states in the U.S. It was recently announced that the Golden State's climate budget will include a $1 billion green loan fund, and 10 California cities were among the top 50 nationwide for urban sustainability progress.

Plus, one sustainable school is dolling out reusable sporks and one theme park is the first in the U.S. to go solar.

California makes strides to become more environmentally-friendly on a daily basis. Here are some stories about how the Golden State is going green:

California Climate Budget To Include $1 Billion Green Loan Fund

The Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund would offer low-interest lending to small businesses and organizations that have green ideas.

10 CA Cities Among Top 50 For Urban Sustainability Progress
The report identifies the 50 U.S. that are making the largest strides in urban sustainability.

Sustainable Recess: Pleasanton School Doles Out Reusable Sporks
Walnut Grove Elementary School students received reusable sporks for their lunch hour, the district announced.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Flips Switch To Solar Power
The switch, officially flipped for the 12th annual Holiday in the Park event, makes it the first solar-powered theme park on the West Coast.

Napa Co. Growing 'Greener' Thanks To Energy Investments, Programs

Napa County has made big "green" strides in alternative energy investments and environmentally friendly programs, county officials say.

Laguna Bluebelt Leader Voted Cox Conserves Hero
Jinger Wallace was awarded $10,000 toward her community based non-profit, dedicated to protecting local marine life & restoring the coast.

San Leandro Man Creates Stunning Water Bottle Holiday Displays
Each holiday season, Antonio Cardenas builds grand displays in his front yard using water bottles—this year's may be his most ambitious yet.

ZeroTrash Is "Picking it Up" In Rancho Santa Margarita!

ZeroTrash has removed over 10,000 lbs. of trash from RSM streets and the wilderness areas surrounding our city! TEN THOUSAND POUNDS!

Think Tank Warns: CA Must Step Up To Meet Climate Change Goals
A California think tank is sounding the alarm that the state isn't on track to meet ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Best Restaurants For Vegetarians In CA: OpenTable's 2019 List
The online reservation company OpenTable has released its "50 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in America" list for 2019.

Terranea Resort Presented Award For Sustainability Efforts
Terranea Resort received an award for innovation at the 12th Annual South Bay Environmental Excellence Development Ceremony.

Beverly Hills Launches Sustainability Workshop Series
Each of the free workshops will be led by experts in the field, and be dedicated to one topic related to sustainability.

Surcharge On Single-Use Plastic Cups Enacted In Santa Cruz County
Businesses will be required to charge customers 25 cents more for a single-use disposable cup.

Here's A Tip To Go Green: Instead of cranking up the thermostat when you're feeling cold, pull out the chunky holiday sweaters and layer up. It will save energy during the winter, Dan Jacobson, from the nonprofit organization Environment California, said.