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SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
18 hours ago

Cupertino college considers swapping its synthetic turf fields - San Jose Spotlight

Concerns arise over choosing between synthetic turf and natural grass for De Anza College's athletic field upgrades due to health and environmental issues.
San Francisco Giants
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Crocker Amazon turf war moves on to the Supes

The Recreation and Park Commission recommended accepting a $28-million grant for Crocker Amazon Park's renovation, despite public opposition to certain plans.
Education
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

AUSD Notes: Name sought for new athletic field at Alameda's Encinal High

Encinal High opened a modern multisport stadium with synthetic turf, an eight-lane track, field-event areas, improved drainage, environmental water savings and a naming process.
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Council to keep turf at El Camino Park, grass coming to other fields

Stone said his vote is influenced by a letter the council received last month from the Santa Clara County Medical Association, which represents more than 4,000 local health professionals. The letter outlined doctors' concerns about the health impacts of synthetic fields, and recommended the council vote against turf. "When our county doctors are telling us that a proposed solution may do harm and offer an alternative, I believe we have the responsibility to choose that safer path even when it's harder," Stone said.
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