A state seed bank and a working draft strategy show California lacks the seeds, nursery capacity and funding to meet post‑fire replanting goals.

Clear and about 61°F this morning; highs in the low 80s today. Expect breezy afternoons, dangerous sneaker waves on the coast, and a midweek warm‑up inland.

A fast-moving brush fire near Highway 108 and Stockton Road in Sonora prompted evacuations Sunday as crews battled flames described by Cal Fire as having a dangerous rate of spread.

Cool start Monday in San Jose with highs near 84°F. Gusty NW winds and sneaker waves will make Pacific beaches hazardous through Wednesday.

Sunny inland with mid-70s and gusty west winds. Beach Hazards Statement through Wednesday with sneaker waves and strong rip currents.

San Jose will be sunny and breezy today with highs near 82°F. Coastal sneaker waves and small craft advisories remain through midweek.

Cool, foggy morning with sneaker waves and gusty onshore winds expected through Wednesday. Stay off jetties and swim only near lifeguards.

Sunny, breezy city with highs near 72°F; Pacific beaches under a Beach Hazards Statement through July 29 for sneaker waves and 10‑ft breakers.

Sunny San Jose today with highs near 82°F and breezy afternoons. Pacific beaches are under a Beach Hazards Statement through Tuesday; avoid sneaker waves.

Clear start in San Jose with highs near 81°F and breezy afternoons. Pacific beaches under a Beach Hazards Statement July 25–28 for big surf and sneaker waves.

NWS warns sneaker waves and strong rip currents at Pacific beaches from Saturday, July 25 through Tuesday, July 28. Sunny afternoons and breezy west winds bring highs near 71°F.

Cloudy start in San Jose, then mostly sunny with highs near 80°F and gusty NNW winds this afternoon.

A Cal Poly study finds robins and goldfinches are rising in parts of Southern California even as many species decline; local fixes like darker nights can help.