Around Town 20th anniversary of ‘Bringing Back the Natives’ garden and green home showcase this weekend By Reader Submission | Kathy Kramer | April 23, 2024 Register now to view private local gardens and homes May 4 & 5.
Around Town City hosts Design and Sustainability Awards Gala on April 24 By City of Piedmont, Planning Commission | April 19, 2024 Projects have been recognized for indoor/outdoor living design, façade composition, garage-to-ADU conversion, and more.
Uncategorized Conservation | A micro-forest in our own backyard By Indira Balkissoon | Reader submission | April 12, 2024 Planting a Miyawaki forest could help Piedmont reduce its carbon emissions.
Around Town Have you gone ‘green’? The East Bay Green Home Tour wants to hear from you By Exedra Staff | April 2, 2024 The tour takes place June 1 across the East Bay.
Around Town 16th Annual Tulip Exhibition at Mountain View Cemetery By Exedra Staff | February 29, 2024 In the Tower Chapel from March 22-24.
animals A study most fowl: Backyard chicken raisers invited to test UC Davis poultry health app By Pete Young | Bay City News | January 30, 2024 The app includes chat and feedback buttons so participants can communicate with UC experts and other poultry owners.
California California ranks high worldwide for rapidly depleted groundwater By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 24, 2024 The research revealed that rapidly declining groundwater basins are virtually non-existent in places without farming.
Around Town Seismic retrofit grants available on lottery basis for Piedmont homeowners By City of Piedmont | January 23, 2024 Applications can be completed online and are due by February 21.
Bay Area Report: California’s new water conservation rules too stringent and costly By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 4, 2024 Legislative analysts recommend weaker outdoor conservation requirements and longer deadlines for urban water agencies.
Bay Area The first Spare the Air alert of season is here By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | December 15, 2023 No wood burning allowed while the alert is in effect, Friday through Sunday.