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Winter is the optimal time to prune most deciduous fruit trees (except apricot and cherry). Photo courtesy Getty Images.

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Ask a Master Gardener: Winter is here, and it’s time to prune your fruit trees and roses

by January 11, 2024 5:25 amJanuary 24, 2024 4:07 am

With most fruit trees dormant during the winter, this is the optimal time to prune most deciduous varieties (except apricot and cherry). Learn about that plus seasonal tips for your rose bushes …

As trees shed their leaves for the winter, it's crucial not to overlook giving them a seasonal pruning to help maintain their health and beauty. Photo courtesy Getty Images.

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Why winter pruning is essential after your tree loses its leaves

by George RenoDecember 21, 2023 5:11 amJanuary 24, 2024 4:07 am

Holiday Lights Inc. decked out this Atherton home with strings of white lights. The company illuminates more than 500 homes in the Bay Area each holiday season. Photo courtesy Holiday Lights Inc.

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How to outsource your holiday decorating

by Karla KaneNovember 26, 2023 4:18 pmJanuary 24, 2024 4:08 am

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed multiple bills into law on Oct. 11 aimed at tackling affordable housing issues. Embarcadero Media file photo.

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Newsom signs 56 housing bills to boost affordability, help tenants

by Katy St. ClairOctober 22, 2023 1:01 pmJanuary 22, 2024 9:26 am

An orange glow and smoke from the CZU Lightning Complex fires in the Santa Cruz Mountains in San Mateo County are seen from the Palo Alto Baylands on Aug. 20, 2020. Photo courtesy Brian Krippendorf.

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California considers new rules for property insurance pricing

by October 22, 2023 12:59 pmJanuary 24, 2024 4:08 am

Francesca Lampert, 30, and her dog, Finn, sit on the front steps of her new fixer-upper in Redwood City.
(Photo courtesy Francesca Lampert)

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Millennials forge creative paths toward homeownership

by David GollSeptember 25, 2023 10:07 pmJanuary 24, 2024 4:08 am

The California Department of Real Estate recently issued a warning about a growing number of scammers trying to sell vacant homes and land they don't own.
Photo courtesy Getty Images.

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Scammers trying to sell homes they don’t own is on the rise

by September 24, 2023 10:38 amJanuary 24, 2024 4:08 am

An excavator maneuvers past a tree during construction on a property. Photo courtesy Getty Images.

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How to keep your trees safe during home construction

by Jeff NewbornAugust 28, 2023 3:05 pmJanuary 24, 2024 4:08 am

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Embarcadero Media president announces retirement

by DanvilleSanRamon staffJune 10, 2022 5:08 amJanuary 22, 2024 8:56 am

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Red Flag warning issued for area due to gusty winds

by Bay City News ServiceOctober 10, 2021 9:01 pmJanuary 22, 2024 9:02 am