Oct 9, 2025 - 02:04 GMT
The West Hollywood City Council voted unanimously to use engineered wood fiber instead of synthetic turf for the off-leash dog area at William S. Hart Park, aiming to make the park safer, more sustainable, and ADA compliant. While officials cited extensive community outreach, many longtime park users criticized the process as exclusionary and expressed frustration over design changes and limited collaboration.
Oct 8, 2025 - 23:14 GMT
The Pleasanton Unified School District board will vote on a $434,500 contract with Strawn Construction to repair the cracked and damaged pool deck at Foothill High School, following a county health inspection that required fixes. The meeting will also cover plans to purchase over $1.5 million in synthetic turf for two middle school field renovations and a resolution recognizing Oct. 12 as "Week of the Administrator."
Sep 23, 2025 - 19:11 GMT
Garfield and Roosevelt high schools have completed multimillion-dollar stadium renovations, giving students upgraded fields, tracks, bleachers, and modern amenities funded largely by the 2020 Measure RR school bond. Garfield now features a synthetic turf field and rubberized track, while Roosevelt opted for natural grass with expanded facilities, upgrades that students, alumni, and parents say bring pride, motivation, and new opportunities for athletes.
Sep 5, 2025 - 12:00 GMT
A new study by Corston Architectural Detail found that California is the most expensive state in the U.S. for yard space, with a median cost of $125.47 and an average of $338.08 per square foot, far surpassing all other states. High real estate demand, wildfire-related landscaping costs, and water shortages drive these prices, with Nevada and Colorado ranking second and third at much lower rates.
Aug 28, 2025 - 22:35 GMT
Southern California businesses, schools, HOAs, and institutions can now receive a record $7 per square foot rebate from the Metropolitan Water District for replacing grass with sustainable landscaping, thanks to new state and federal funding. The program aims to cut outdoor irrigation, help properties comply with California's upcoming ban on nonfunctional turf, and save enough water to supply thousands of homes annually.
Aug 12, 2025 - 14:30 GMT
Fresh off its flagship LUBA 2 AWD being named one of TIME Best Inventions of 2024, MAMMOTION is marking its 9th anniversary with celebration campaign featuring its top-rated robot lawn mowers from August 15 to September 7. Customers can save on select models across the LUBA 2 AWD Series, LUBA mini AWD Series, YUKA Series, and YUKA mini Series. Limited stock is available, and once it's gone, prices return to regular levels.