Patchy fog will slow morning commutes in San Jose, then give way to a mild, sunny warm-up. Coastal areas should watch for minor flooding and dangerous surf through Monday.

Early winter counts put western monarchs near historic lows, with mid‑season tallies in the low thousands and local groves logging only a handful of butterflies.

A multi‑university team is sampling fog along California’s coast to map pollutants, water inputs and how fog affects redwood forests and wildlife.

Flood warnings remain near Mark West Creek in Sonoma even as the Bay Area dries out. Hazardous surf and a late-week chill are on the way.

A Monday storm will bring the heaviest rain to the North Bay, with up to 4 inches possible in mountain terrain and coastal advisories in effect.

Starting Jan. 1, Californians will pay a 1.5% recycling fee (capped at $15) on products with non‑removable batteries. Officials say proceeds will fund safer collection and recycling.

Rain returns Wednesday through the weekend while king tides Wed–Sun raise coastal flood risk. A cold advisory hits early Tuesday and winds may pick up late week.

Flooding near Meta in Menlo Park prompted shelter in place orders, as streets were submerged and residents were advised to stay indoors. The cause was a backed-up drainage system.

NOAA's 10‑foot sea‑level visualization shows neighborhoods from the Bay Area to Florida in potential inundation zones, and new research warns thousands of hazardous sites could flood by 2100.

Analysis shows the Forest Service treated under 1.7M acres through Sept.—well below recent averages. Senators and firefighters are demanding staffing and mitigation plans.

CAL FIRE suspends burn permits in several Northern California counties due to increased fire risk, allowing certain exceptions for public health and safety.

San José officials launched the Riverview Stormwater Garden, a green infrastructure for water quality improvement, flood mitigation, and recreation, funded by $17.4M from Measure T and grants.

Mavericks saw record-breaking waves exceeding 60 feet, drawing surfers and observers despite the dangers highlighted by experts. The conditions were considered among the most extreme since 2008.