berkeley New fire standards require some Berkeley homeowners to maintain fire-resistant landscapes By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | June 19, 2025 Berkeley is one of the first cities to enact new regulations ahead of new statewide standards set to come out in 2026.
City The Blotter | 14-year old bitten by dog By Damin Esper | June 17, 2025 The incident took place at Piedmont Park, and the dog has since been banned from the city spaces.
Around Town Designer Walter Hood introduces preliminary conceptual design for the Dearing Memorial Project By City of Piedmont | June 17, 2025 Hood's work in public spaces invites visitors to think about difficult moments in history.
Around Town Piedmont Profile | PHS grad with restaurant roots helps launch NYC eatery By Margo Rosenbaum | June 17, 2025 PHS ’10 grad Erica Lauer, whose parents co-founded Berkeley's Rick and Ann's, embarks on a venture of her own.
Food & Drink The Dish | Shrimp Scampi with Vermouth, Garlic and Fresh Herbs By Ellen Wilson | June 17, 2025 This recipe bursts with flavor -- toss over spaghetti or linguine and serve with a green salad.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Juliana Thornborrow | June 17, 2025 Donzi the Cream Retriever likes to be scratched in an unusual spot.
Bay Area Elders act out for democracy: Seniors take to East Bay streets in support of ‘No Kings’ day By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | June 17, 2025 Mostly in their 70s and 80s, rally-goers joined the ranks of the millions who protested on June 14.
Environment Bay Area Air District raises cash incentive for drivers to retire their high-polluting vehicles By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | June 17, 2025 Beginning on July 1, vehicles that are model year 2000 and older can qualify for the $2,000 buy-back.
Environment ‘Not improving’: Lake Tahoe had one of its murkiest years on record By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | June 16, 2025 Clarity last year was about 40 feet worse than in the late 1960s. Runoff from roads and air pollution are leading causes.
Bay Area ‘No Kings’ rallies across U.S. draw thousands to protest President Trump By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | June 14, 2025 Piedmont Park held one of the nearly 2,000 “No Kings” protests that took place around the country this past Saturday.