Ilene Eng
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Ilene is a reporter based in the San Francisco Bay Area covering Northern California news.
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California’s Garlic Festival Returns After 5-Year Hiatus
The first Gilroy Garlic Festival was held in 1979, featuring a head chef and food booths that came to be known as ‘Gourmet Alley.’
Salmon Population Increases in Northern California Creek
The increase is a ray of hope for the California salmon population.
Reimagining the Electrical Grid With Localized Community Batteries
One large battery from this Bay Area startup can power dozens of homes during a crisis, and it’s recharged by the sun or from the grid.
Scientists Say San Francisco Bay Area Is Sinking
Like other reclaimed land around the world, the ground is sinking because of sediment compaction—at a rate of 0.4 inches per year in some areas.
A Gecko-Inspired Startup Wants to Be the Next Velcro
Harnessing the power of biomimicry and technology, former Stanford researcher wants her super-powerful adhesive to become a household name.
