Beaver Supermoon, birdwatching and more | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for November 2026
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Not your average full moon: thanks to an optical illusion, the November 24 moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal.
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Hunter’s Moon, Saturn and Orionids meteors | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for October 2026
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October brings Piedmont its clearest, most golden weather of the year, even as the hills keep losing daylight.Bay Area
Wrap-up: What bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law — or veto — in his final year leading California?
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A rundown of legislative proposals that made the cut.Environment
Heat advisory issued this weekend in Bay Area with triple-digit temperatures forecast
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Spare the Air alerts have also been issued for Saturday and Sunday. Next week will also see soaring temperatures.Bay Area
El Niño’s impact on aging California schools may be severe, experts warn
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A massive El Niño event this winter is expected to bring intense storms and flooding to inland and coastal regions.Environment
High tides threaten Bay Area flooding as interior heat builds later this week
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Moderate heat risk forecast Wednesday through Sunday in higher elevations in the East Bay.wildfires
Prescribed burn on Angel Island finishes for now
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Firefighters will look for another time in the near future to finish the remaining 100-plus acres of the planned burn.Environment
Zoning in on fire safety: Berkeley’s strict new EMBER rules target wildfire risks near homes
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Officials say reducing dangers will take more than "another fire engine."wildfires
New California law sets first-in-nation standards for smoke damage in homes
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The signed laws that detail insurers’ responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes.Environment
NWS heat advisory warns of potentially dangerous temperatures midweek
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Plus: Spare the Air Alert issued for Wednesday.California
