Around Town
California
Can my electric car power my house?
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Not yet for most drivers, but vehicle-to-home charging is coming.Bay Area
Orchids in full bloom at flower show and sale this weekend
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The 69th Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition runs through Sunday, in San Francisco.Bay Area
State water board could set mandatory drought restrictions by early next year
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Enforced by local water agencies, residents found to be wasting water could face fines.Bay Area
Landmark California smog rules target lawn equipment, big rig trucks
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New garden equipment must be manufactured under zero-emission standards, but residents and workers can continue to use and repair their gas-powered equipment.Around Town
Alameda County signs on to ordinance aimed at reducing food waste in landfills
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Implementation of the law for food retailers and distributors begins in January, with a longer phase-in period for schools, restaurants and several other large facilities.Around Town
Award-winning garden photojournalist to speak at virtual community meeting
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RSVP for tomorrow's event: How to cultivate a thriving garden in a "summer-dry" climate like Piedmont's.Bay Area
Newsom declares drought emergency across California
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Governor authorizes water regulators to ban wasteful water use but does not order mandatory water conservation.Around Town
Wildwood Dads’ pumpkin patch is back
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Online ordering and scheduled pick up are available again this year.California
