Climate experts predict high flood risk in Bay Area for super El Niño
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Record-high temperatures in the Pacific Ocean signal a wild winter ahead.
Around Town
Sturgeon Moon Eclipse and more | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for August 2026
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Look for the year's best Perseid meteor shower -- and the steepest slide toward autumn, as Piedmont loses more than an hour of daylight over the month.climate change
California fire season has been quiet. A heat wave could change that fast
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California has so far escaped devastating fires this summer, but a coming heat wave increases the potential for dangerous conditions.climate change
California can’t replant its forests fast enough to keep up with wildfires
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Climate change and more than a century of overzealous fire suppression are fueling severe wildfires.public safety
NWS issues beach hazards statement for strong rip currents, breaking waves up to 10 feet
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North Bay beaches are impacted Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon.Business & Finance
Four myths about insurance in California
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There’s a lot of misinformation floating around out there about insurance. Here’s what you should know.climate change
California restricts utility shutoffs as dangerous heat ripples across state
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In a 4-0 vote, the CPUC lowered the temperature at which utilities must stop shutting off power to delinquent customers, from 100 to 90 degrees.Bay Area
FireSat satellites launched to improve wildfire detection, tracking across California
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The satellites are a collaboration project between California and the Earth Fire Alliance, a global nonprofit coalition that works to deliver wildfire data to fire agencies across the globe.Around Town
Buck Moon and more | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for July 2026
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A compendium of useful information for local residents.climate change
Oakland airport nears completion of $80M dike project to guard against sea level rise
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A recent assessment projects flooding on large portions of airport’s fields in the event of extreme storms.Bay Area
