Harvest Moon and the autumnal equinox | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for September 2026 By David Thigpen | 17 mins ago Summer winds down and fall is on the horizon.
Bay Area Climate experts predict high flood risk in Bay Area for super El Niño By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | August 6, 2026 Record-high temperatures in the Pacific Ocean signal a wild winter ahead.
California Why insurance matters to renters, landlords and California By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | August 6, 2026 Insurance affects the cost of rent, housing supply and recovery from disaster.
Bay Area Air quality advisory issued as wildfire smoke drifts into Bay Area By Christopher Vinasco | Bay City News | August 4, 2026 Multiple wildfires continue to burn in Oregon and Eastern Washington.
Bay Area High temperatures, offshore winds increase Bay Area fire concerns this week By Adam Sutro, Bay City News | August 3, 2026 Higher temperatures and offshore winds this week could combine to create elevated fire risk through the weekend.
Bay Area Bay Area under Spare the Air Alert through Saturday due to smoke from Woodside Fire By Alise Maripuu Bay City News | July 31, 2026 Air quality in parts of the East Bay is expected to worsen on Saturday.
Around Town Sturgeon Moon Eclipse and more | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for August 2026 By David Thigpen | July 31, 2026 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 By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 29, 2026 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 By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 24, 2026 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 By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | July 24, 2026 North Bay beaches are impacted Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
Business & Finance Four myths about insurance in California By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | July 22, 2026 There’s a lot of misinformation floating around out there about insurance. Here’s what you should know.