FDR’s ‘floating White House’: Oakland ship holds whole lot of history – The Mercury News
As the USS Potomac took off from its home slip in Oakland last Friday, taking its place in…
WaterSmart makeover: Carving out a winner on a 3D canvas – San Diego Union-Tribune
For The Union-Tribune Like many couples with children, Mark and Terri Linman’s initial landscaping project decades ago was…
California’s recent quakes show what falls off shelves, and how to secure your home – East Bay Times
In an earthquake, falling and flying objects injure far more people than collapsing buildings do. Ahead of the…
Arranging accessories: Small-item storage solutions, big peace of mind – San Diego Union-Tribune
For The Union-Tribune When it comes to home organization, it’s the little things that can make all the…
Garden Mastery: Get to know 7 leggy stars of San Diego County spider season – San Diego Union-Tribune
By Michael Harrelson For The Union-Tribune When we were children, we learned that spiders were itsy-bitsy and could…
A balcony solar bill in California is now law. When can you plug in? – The Mercury News
In the final hours before a deadline to approve or veto legislation expired, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday…
From backyard hives to farm pollination, local beekeepers produce delicious local honey varieties – The Press Democrat
Paula Breen had just moved into her home in San Leandro in 2017 when a swarm of bees…
Bay Area Oktoberfest 2026: Your guide to beer, brats, music
In Germany, the world’s largest Oktoberfest celebration will pack Munich’s beer halls from Sept. 19, when the first…
Should California rosarians rethink summer pruning? – San Diego Union-Tribune
For The Union-Tribune Gardeners love a seasonal to-do calendar; it keeps us on track and gives us the…
WaterSmart makeover: Sustainable yard standout in Oceanside – San Diego Union-Tribune
For The Union-Tribune When Tom and Patti Watson moved into the corner house on their cul-de-sac street in…
Midcentury-modern shines in Mission Hills’ 19th annual Historic Home Tour – San Diego Union-Tribune
Mission Hills Heritage will showcase the San Diego neighborhood’s remarkable collection of midcentury-modern architecture at its 19th annual…
The economy feels broken. Meet the South Bay artists fixing things themselves. – East Bay Times
As Americans struggle with affordability amid inflation and high cost of living, crafty hobbies and buying secondhand have…