Around Town When trees are cut down — on private property By Sam Richards | July 23, 2019 After losing privacy when a neighbor took out a stand of redwoods, resident wants to talk about requiring notification of proposed tree removals.
Bay Area 2 fruit flies found in Palo Alto pose threat to native wildlife By Supriya Yelimeli | Bay City News | July 9, 2019 Exotic pests usually hitchhike on fruits and produce transported illegally from other countries.
Home & Garden When it’s time to let go … of your stuff By Sunny Morton | MemoryWell News for the Ages | June 25, 2019 Whether by choice or of necessity, downsizing a home takes some preparation.
City Piedmont City Council to consider design guidelines update By Kevin Jackson, City of Piedmont Planning Director | May 23, 2019 Includes multi-family residential construction, commercial and mixed-use construction commercial signage, and landscaping.
Around Town New resident ruffles feathers on Pala Avenue By Exedra Staff | May 1, 2019 A Great Horned Owl moves in and local crows are having none of it.
housing Are in-law units the secret solution to the state’s housing shortage? By Matt Levin | CALmatters | April 4, 2019 The solution that's proved most immediately effective has been rather small in size: "Accessory Dwelling Units," AKA in-law units or granny flats.
Around Town Piedmont Connect and StopWaste offer “Home Energy Score” assessment By Ronna Kelly | Piedmont Connect | April 2, 2019 Home tours and assessments provide information on how to reduce greenhouse gas emission in your home.
Around Town Birding 101: Valerie Matzger shares her birdwatching secrets By David E. Thigpen | March 29, 2019 Exedra's David E. Thigpen spends a morning with the former Piedmont mayor and avid birder.
Around Town She keeps Oakland Flower Market blooming By Lou Fancher | March 18, 2019 Piedmont resident Lee Chin Phmah runs a demanding family business that has roots in her family's Southeast Asian origins.
Around Town Happening this weekend: Oakland Museum’s White Elephant Sale By Exedra Staff | February 27, 2019 Savvy shoppers and rummage sale aficionados will be out in force for the 60th anniversary of this warehouse event.