Michael R. McGill

10/12/2026

Thank you to the California Democratic Party for their endorsement.

10/08/2026

I appreciate the article in the Orinda News, about my service on the Central San Board. My opponent's is subject to correction.

10/08/2026

Thank you to the Central San Board for the Resolution honoring my 20 years of service on the Board.

10/06/2026

Thank you to all the elected officials who have endorsed me.

10/01/2026

Supporting Central San's amazing staff is my priority.

09/29/2026

Do you have an issue you want to discuss? Let's sit down and chat.

09/29/2026

Great to have the support of my buddy, Tim Sbranti.

09/25/2026

Our young people working to save their and our planet.

A 17-year-old student from St. John’s is getting international attention for a water-cleanup idea that can tell plastic from aquatic life.

Moroti Adegboyega of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, has won the 2026 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for Ecoferroquatics, an autonomous platform designed to remove plastic from water using artificial intelligence, robotics and magnetic technology.

Adegboyega, who was born in Nigeria, developed a robot that uses cameras and AI to identify plastic debris, then uses a biodegradable ferrofluid and magnets to collect it. The goal is to remove plastic while recognizing and avoiding fish and other aquatic animals, reducing disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem.

Plastic pollution is a growing concern in rivers, lakes and oceans. Larger items can break down into microplastics, which are small enough to be eaten by wildlife and can move through aquatic food webs. Conventional cleanup tools such as nets, trawlers and filters can require heavy manual labour and may also capture organisms or natural materials along with debris.

In testing, Adegboyega’s system performed especially well with smaller, microplastic-scale particles that can pass through simple screening methods. The prototype is still experimental, and real waterways present added challenges such as waves, glare, plants, mud and biological debris. Adegboyega has also noted the importance of keeping the ferrofluid contained so cleanup technology does not create new environmental problems.

The Stockholm Junior Water Prize brings together young researchers from more than 40 countries and has recognized student innovation in water science since 1997. Adegboyega received the award during World Water Week in Stockholm, where H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden presented the prize.

What youth-led water or conservation projects are happening in your community?



Sources: ZME Science, CBC, Stormwater Solutions

09/22/2026

Missing my Grandcat, Mumbai. She was a sweet Snowshoe Siamese. Tara Buss

09/22/2026

Thank you to Congressman Mark DeSaulnier and former Mayor Amy Worth for both of your endorsements. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier Amy Rein Worth