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Wine Country County Counts for Half of California’s Repeat Home Flooding
We tested a free flood mapping tool. It revealed that Sonoma County homes get flooded more often than most.
More Training Academies Percolating
Shoreline residents from San Francisco and Contra Costa counties could soon be better equipped to influence local planning decisions.
A Fix for Old Drains, Old Trees with New Rainfall
To get storm resilient, a stretch of El Camino Real in San Mateo may lose hundreds of historic eucalyptus trees.
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Rail Line Reinvents Itself After Pandemic Slump
This North Bay rail system is winning back ridership against the odds, catering to bikers, hikers, shoppers and commuters.
Wine Country County Counts for Half of California’s Repeat Home Flooding
We tested a free flood mapping tool. It revealed that Sonoma County homes get flooded more often than most.
More Training Academies Percolating
Shoreline residents from San Francisco and Contra Costa counties could soon be better equipped to influence local planning decisions.
A Fix for Old Drains, Old Trees with New Rainfall
To get storm resilient, a stretch of El Camino Real in San Mateo may lose hundreds of historic eucalyptus trees.
San Mateo Antes Up for Flood-Free Future
When San Mateo Creek topped its banks during last winter’s relentless winter storms, Danielle Cwirko-Godycki’s home became one of thousands in the city to flood.
Tweaking Climate Talk So It Hits Home
Climate change messaging often falls short, dwelling on too much science, favoring the dark side. Researcher Richelle Tanner is exploring what could help.
Marsh Mice Come in Two Flavors
Scientists discover why the Bay Area’s two populations of endangered salt marsh harvest mice differ, and it’s partly due to sea level change.
SF Hires Fast-Charger to Direct Environment Department
San Francisco’s new Environment Department director, Tyrone Jue, aims to help his city achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
Nested Plans Neck and Neck with Rising Bay
Like Russian dolls, Bay Area preparations for sea level rise finally began fitting together this fall.
Radio Tale of a Submerged City
The futuristic radio play Forever Wave explores a San Francisco remade by 200 feet of sea level rise. The narrative floats in and out of the thoughts of more than 60 characters over 24 hours.
Finding the Throughline in Multi-Hazard Planning
As climate hazards multiply, Bay Area communities, local governments, and agencies are searching for ways to address them more holistically.
LA Heat Officer Shares Lessons for Northern Neighbors
Marta Segura, California’s first Chief Heat Officer, talks with KneeDeep Times about making extreme heat a priority in Los Angeles.