Around Town Naturalists share tips for bird-friendly gardens By Kathryn Pritchett | November 15, 2022 Native plants are key to supporting local bird populations.
climate change California commission overhauls rooftop solar proposal By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | November 10, 2022 CPUC’s scaled-back plan eliminates consumer fees, following criticism.
Around Town Naturalists to speak about ‘Gardening for Birds’ on Nov. 9 By Wendy Szczech | Piedmont Garden Club | November 5, 2022 Local garden club invites the greater community to learn about native plants and the birds that are drawn to them.
Around Town City hosts free compost giveaway this Saturday By Alyssa Dykman | Piedmont Sustainability Program Manager | October 25, 2022 Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m., all households can take up to one cubic yard of compost while supplies last.
Bay Area California is a hotspot for catalytic converter theft. Will new laws make a difference? By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | October 10, 2022 Nationwide, reported thefts increased 40-fold between 2018 and 2021.
Bay Area California offers to reduce imports of Colorado River water By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | October 5, 2022 Imperial Valley farmers and Southern California cities would get 9% less water from the Colorado River than the amount allocated under their senior rights.
Bay Area Four in a row: California drought likely to continue By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | September 28, 2022 The state has seen the driest three-year stretch on record, but could see another year with below-average snow and rain.
gavin newsom California’s newest housing law By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 23, 2022 Lifting parking allocation requirements for some new developments is "a win-win," Gov. Newsom said.
Bay Area Facing criticism, state amps up its climate change blueprint By Nadia Lopez | CalMatters | September 9, 2022 New initiatives in the state's draft scoping plan include climate-friendly homes, offshore wind and cleaner airplane fuels.
Bay Area Wild animals are feeling the heat, too By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City News Foundation | September 7, 2022 Human spaces become dangerously hot hiding spots.