How Germophobes are Killing San Francisco Bay

If it washes down your drain, it ends up in the Bay.

Grants to Reduce Pesticide in the Bay Area

One grant is aimed at protecting young children.

Comcast Reducing Annual California Water Use by 10 Million Gallons

Have you noticed dirty Comcast trucks around town? There's a good reason for the dust.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Disney's 'Bears'

The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.

10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day All Year

Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.

See 'Bears' Opening Week and Help the National Park Foundation

Disneynature will make a donation to the National Park Foundation for each ticket sold during opening week.

National Bike Month Rolls into Town

Pump up your tires and lube your chain - time to spin away those polar vortex pounds.

Disney Bears: A 1-Mile Walk to Feast on Food

A mile might not seem like much to travel to get food in your town, but for Bears it can be an arduous journey.

How Energy Efficient Are Your City's Buildings?

The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

Grow a Nutritious Garden in a Pot

Here's a great way to start a small garden at home.

Get Free Admission to National Parks April 19-20

How to Encourage Kids to Love the Environment

Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.

Bears: 10 Cutest Photos of Cubs Amber and Scout

Which cub scout featured in Disneynature's "Bears" are you more like?

10 Things You Might Not Know About Brown Bears

Disneynature's upcoming film "Bears" will teach you a lot about the animals, but here's a good start.

How to Celebrate Earth Hour 2014 This Weekend

Will your town go dark this Saturday, March 29?

20 Ways to Save Money While Going Green

Go green, save green. Here's some tips to get active and creative in everyday life.

5 Ways to Eat Healthier With Less of a Bite to Your Finances

Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.

Sudden Oak Death Meeting Saturday in Orinda

There will be a discussion of local surveys of the disease and prevention efforts, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Orinda Public Library.

Picture of the Week: Briones Park

This photo comes from Patch reader Sharon Bach. Try for your own Picture of the Week by uploading to Lamorinda Pics & Clips.

Comment of the Day: 'Eating Organic Keeps Your Earlobes Slim'

A sarcastic comment from a Lamorinda resident begs the question: is organic food really the key to a healthy lifestyle? Or is it an overrated money-suck?

Eating Organic in Lamorinda

Lots of options exist for finding healthy, organic food in the East Bay if you know where to look. Here are some of our favorites available in and around Lamorinda.

Where to Recycle Everything in Lamorinda

If you have recyclable items from spring cleaning, consider dropping them off at places such as Leftovers Thrift Shop or thrift stores operated by Hospice of the East Bay

Save Energy, Money By Insulating Your Lamorinda Home

Contractors in Lamorinda and nearby communities who participate in an energy conservation program can help you decide what can be done at your house.