Big Mexico–Guatemala Quake Shakes South, Bay Area Gets All Clear
A strong offshore quake near the Mexico–Guatemala border registered about 7.3–7.4 magnitude on July 17, but the National Weather Service said the West Coast is not expected to see tsunami conditions.
Fog Fights Back As Marine Layer Muscles Into San Francisco
Marine layer returns to San Francisco Friday, keeping the waterfront cool while inland highs reach the mid‑60s. Gusty WSW winds and a Small Craft Advisory make the waters rough this afternoon.
Bay Area Heat Divide: New Berkeley Map Reveals Which Neighborhoods Will Really Bake
Berkeley Earth’s new Synthesis platform pairs observations and models to map city-level heat, rising cooling demand and emissions — with concrete implications for the Bay Area.
UC San Diego Scientists Pitch Sun-Dimming ‘Sunscreen’ To Calm Super El Niño
UC San Diego modelers show that spraying sea salt into Pacific clouds could weaken a potentially historic El Niño, but experts warn the risks, timing and politics are huge. The idea is a temporary, targeted tool — not a silver bullet.












