California has 6 weeks of gas supply. After that, it gets expensive By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | May 15, 2026 At an average of $6.15 a gallon, California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the nation.
Around Town Flower Moon and more: Introducing The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac By David Thigpen | May 1, 2026 A compendium of useful information for local residents.
Around Town Annual ‘Bringing Back the Natives’ garden and green home showcase returns May 2-3 By Kathy Kramer | Reader Submission | April 27, 2026 Visit over 25 native gardens, including some electrified homes, in the Oakland-Berkeley-Piedmont area (FREE registration required).
Bay Area Cashless payments expand to 5 East Bay regional parks this Wednesday By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 27, 2026 Ardenwood Farm and the Temescal Regional Recreation Area are among the parks shifting to cashless operations.
Bay Area Who wants to be California’s insurance commissioner? Your guide to the candidates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | April 27, 2026 CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates who want to regulate one of the world’s biggest insurance markets. Here’s what they said.
Around Town Photos | Arbor Day celebration By Photos by Meghan Bennett | April 24, 2026 Organizers teamed up with a local group that fosters stronger connections to nature among children.
Environment Nutria study suggests giant invasive rodents were deliberately introduced to Delta By Chris Woodyard, Stocktonia | Local News Matters | April 23, 2026 The giant amphibious rodents, measuring up to 3 feet in length and weighing more than 30 pounds, are environmental troublemakers.
climate change Climate Week panel says neighborhood parks, schools key to global climate goals By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | April 22, 2026 California's diverse ecosystems — including school yards and neighborhood parks — can help buffer the impacts of wildfires, droughts and hazardous air quality.
Environment ‘Earth friendly’ company to pay $176K to settle alleged false ‘plastic-free’ claims By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | April 21, 2026 Prosecutors allege that laundry and dishwasher detergent sheets labeled “zero plastic” contained polyvinyl alcohol, which is a form of plastic.
environment Be part of a ‘BioBlitz’ at Lake Merritt in April By California Academy of Sciences | April 14, 2026 City Nature Challenge is the largest annual biodiversity census in the world.
Around Town Leave ‘abandoned’ baby deer alone. They’re OK, wildlife experts say By Pete Young | Bay City News | April 13, 2026 Fawns removed from the wild lack the survival skills their mothers would have taught them and can't be released back into nature.