Bay Area 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.
Bay Area Annual Audubon winter bird count relies on volunteers scanning the skies By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | December 15, 2023 The Oakland bird count took place on Sunday.
Around Town Shop Local | The Exedra’s holiday shopping guide, Piedmont Avenue edition By Exedra Staff | December 12, 2023 Featuring a pop-up street market this Saturday.
Featured in Category Annual Berkeley ceramics studio’s show and sale is just in time for the holidays By Exedra Staff | December 4, 2023 This Fri-Sun, the Potters' Studio hosts sale of pottery and ceramic work -- everything from bowls, plates, mugs, and vases to sculptural work and ceramic jewelry.
Featured in Category Conservation | Leave the leaves, please By Indira Balkissoon and Julia Burke | November 14, 2023 Fallen leaves provide a natural mulch and helpful habitat for wildlife.
California Once hailed as a drought fix, California moves to restrict synthetic turf over health concerns By Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters | October 19, 2023 California cities can ban synthetic turf under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. He rejected a bill to ban PFAS in fake lawns.