City Planning Commission announces 2023 Design Awards By City of Piedmont | April 11, 2023 All are invited to celebrate the seven exemplary construction and landscaping projects at an April 19 gala.
Bay Area As storms continue, state lifts voluntary target for 15% water conservation By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | March 24, 2023 Other drought measures remain in place, but the move triggered concerns from experts that many water supplies remain depleted.
Around Town Educational signage donated for native garden at Community Hall By Patty Siskind | Reader Submission | March 10, 2023 Learn about the garden's trees, shrubs and ground covers.
Bay Area Some landscaping is a pain in the grass for water-saving goals By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City News Foundation | March 10, 2023 If a lawnmower's the only thing to touch it, it’s probably unnecessary to water (when the weather's dry).
Bay Area Newsom suspends environmental laws to store more Delta water By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | February 14, 2023 Environmentalists call the move “a breakdown of law and order” while growers laud it as a way to ensure more water is delivered this year.
Bay Area Snow survey shows promising early results but drought isn’t over yet By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | January 3, 2023 Snow levels statewide are 174 percent of average for this time of year.
Bay Area Major storm forecast for entire region starting Wednesday By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | January 3, 2023 Forecast includes strong winds and a flood watch for the entire Bay Area.
climate change California approves far-reaching strategy for tackling climate change. So what’s next? By Nadia Lopez | CalMatters | December 15, 2022 Here are six ways that Californians will be affected by the state’s new climate change blueprint.
energy California’s residential solar rules overhauled after highly charged debate By Julie Cart | CalMatters | December 15, 2022 Homeowners to get smaller payments from utilities, but new state incentives will be available.
Bay Area Is California’s drought over? Water providers still predict shortages next year By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | December 13, 2022 Despite December storms, water supplies remain low in many areas.