California Californians are protecting themselves from wildfire. Why is there still an insurance crisis? By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | May 1, 2024 Lawmakers want mitigation measures to be tracked, updated and accounted for to help insurance availability and affordability.
Around Town Photos | City’s Arbor and Earth Day celebration draws families to Community Hall By City of Piedmont and Exedra Staff | April 30, 2024 Wildlife, big trucks delight young participants after school.
Around Town City recognizes residents leading the way in green home design with first-ever Sustainability Awards By City of Piedmont, Planning Commission | April 23, 2024 Learn how four Piedmont families are leading the way in sustainable living at this Wednesday’s Design & Sustainability Awards Gala.
energy A plan to change your utility rates is dividing California environmentalists. Here’s why By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 19, 2024 The state’s largest power providers could slap most customers with a new fixed charge.
California Newsom offers a compromise to protect indoor workers from heat By Samantha Young | KFF Health News | April 19, 2024 Revised standards may not become law in time for summer’s intensifying heat.
climate change Vital climate tool or license to pollute? The battle over California’s first carbon capture project By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | April 16, 2024 A project to capture carbon from an oilfield and power plant has divided rural communities.
City Op-Ed: Four ways to celebrate ‘Earth Month’ By City of Piedmont | April 11, 2024 Climate Fellow Alyssa Romea says, don't miss Piedmont Arbor Day and Earth Day Celebration, this Friday, April 26, from 3-6 p.m.
Bay Area Apply by May 10: Clean water grants up to $6,000 By Alameda County Clean Water Program | April 5, 2024 Groups can submit an application for any number of activities, from litter cleanups, creek restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement projects to art and multimedia projects, community outreach events and more.
California Newsom, Legislature get a $17 billion jump on California budget deficit By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | April 5, 2024 The state faces a shortfall of between $38 billion and $73 billion next year.
climate change Bountiful snowpack marks second straight season with above-average start to April By Aly Brown | Bay City News | April 5, 2024 The California adage “winter snows bring summer flows” underscores the importance of a bountiful snowpack for future water supply.