Miller Avenue and a Redwood Highway stretch closed Monday as high tides soaked low-lying Marin County streets.

Crews are expected to begin drawing down the Ross reservoir Monday, with work planned through mid-November, echoing a 2021 move that cut flows by 40%.

Resident Monica Seybold says floodwater now covers half her property as sediment chokes Nicasio Creek.

A Tam Junction business has already paid thousands in flood cleanup as the 100-acre marsh faces ongoing erosion.

Cal Fire has suspended outdoor residential burning in Napa and six North Bay counties. Officials urge residents to check permit status and use chipping or green‑waste options.

Violet surf washed onto Point Reyes beaches this weekend; experts say a phytoplankton bloom — not dye — likely caused the color. Officials urge caution around discolored water.

Managers at Lake Mendocino cut spring releases to preserve reservoir storage for drinking water and salmon after a drier-than-expected start to the season.

Sausalito officials say sandbags and portable pumps kept key waterfront roads dry during a recent king-tide cycle. Leaders warn the measures are a stopgap as higher tides return.

A Spare the Air Alert bans wood burning across nine Bay Area counties this Thursday as officials warn of elevated fine-particle pollution. Exemptions and fines apply.

Sunny, warm highs near 70 in Oakland this week. Beach Hazards Statement in effect Thu Feb 5–Sat Feb 7—expect sneaker waves and 14–19 ft surf.

Patchy fog this morning and hazardous surf into tonight. Coastal Flood Advisory may affect low-lying bayshore areas around midday.

Patchy morning fog and a Coastal Flood Advisory could slow North Bay commutes. Sunny afternoons and warmer midweek expected.

Sunny and mild in Marin with a short Coastal Flood Advisory this morning; avoid driving through bayside standing water during the high tide window.