Farewell to ‘one in a zillion’ cat that adopted Beach Elementary as his own
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Sparkles, a gregarious orange tabby, was around 11 years old when he died Saturday.
Home & Garden
Pandemic gardening boom shows how gardens nurture public health
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A new study supports anecdotal observations that pandemic gardeners often found their green spaces a welcome refuge.Featured in Category
Commentary | Flame wars … and peace
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Everyone, including our wildlife, is acting a little overheated these days writes Kathryn PritchettCity
City hosts free compost giveaway
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Back by popular demand: Saturday, April 23 from 9 am to 12 pm at the City’s Corporation Yard.Around Town
Boxcar Flower Farm is a labor of love for Piedmont resident and friends
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The Exedra interviews Linh Becker about her secret garden at Oakland's historic 16th Street Station.California
Can my electric car power my house?
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Not yet for most drivers, but vehicle-to-home charging is coming.Bay Area
Orchids in full bloom at flower show and sale this weekend
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The 69th Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition runs through Sunday, in San Francisco.Bay Area
State water board could set mandatory drought restrictions by early next year
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Enforced by local water agencies, residents found to be wasting water could face fines.Bay Area
Landmark California smog rules target lawn equipment, big rig trucks
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New garden equipment must be manufactured under zero-emission standards, but residents and workers can continue to use and repair their gas-powered equipment.Around Town
Alameda County signs on to ordinance aimed at reducing food waste in landfills
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Implementation of the law for food retailers and distributors begins in January, with a longer phase-in period for schools, restaurants and several other large facilities.Around Town
