During a public meeting on May 28, the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority Board of Directors voted unanimously to oppose the proposed AES Jewelflower Battery Energy Storage System. If approved, the project would place hundreds of containerized lithium‑ion battery units across roughly 40 acres of prime farmland in North Coyote Valley.
Communities in Asia, Hawai'i and the Pacific Island honor the work of ranchers, farmers and farmworkers with harvest festivals and celebrations throughout the month of May. Learn more about these global celebrations in honor of those who grow important crops and sustain food systems.
On May 1, passionate volunteers, land stewards and elected officials gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve Expanded Public Access Project. Dive into the photos to relive this exciting moment in Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve’s history.
Whether you are an experienced cyclist, just getting started, looking for mountain biking, urban bike trails, or family-friendly biking areas - our Guide to Santa Clara Valley Biking will help you have the best experience on two wheels!
In celebration of the 2026 Earth Day theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," the Open Space Authority reflects on the local, community-powered conservation wins of the first three months of the year.
Robert Liu-Trujillo is an Oakland-based illustrator and author who worked to refresh and redesign the Open Space Authority's Nature Activity Book. Learn about Robert's experience designing the activity book, his desire to tell untold stories and his journey as a professional artist.
