Why is Newark planning to build in a flood zone?

The city has approved a proposal to build in an environmentally sensitive area that regularly floods--putting people & wildlife at risk.

So we're taking action with our partners at Citizens Committee to Complete the Refuge:
https://baykeeper.org/press_release/new-lawsuit-challenges-newarks-approval-of-housing-project-in-flood-zone/

#newarkca #newarkcalifornia #flood #flooding #sealevelrise #kingtides #bayarea

Just 3 inches of sea level rise can throw off tide predictions and exacerbate flooding--something we just experienced with the #KingTides.

Great article from Tara Duggan @sfchronicle 🌊 https://www.sfchronicle.com/climate/article/sea-level-rise-tides-21280409.php

#flooding #bayarea #floods #tides #sealevelrise #climatechange

A series of back-to-back storms, combined with exceptionally high tides, led to flooding along many low-lying areas of the Bay Area over the weekend. Ken Der shares scenes from around Alameda and Bay Farm Island, and takes a look at local plans for sea level rise adaptation. https://alamedapost.com/news/weekend-flooding-offers-glimpse-future/

#alameda #BayFarmIsland #DanielleMieler #flooding #GreenbeltAlliance #KingTides #OaklandAlamedaAdaptationCommittee #SeaLevelRise #ZoeSiegel

The #KingTides are out in force this week! Stay safe, everyone ☔️

#flooding #bayarea #tides #alameda #alamedaca

Record-breaking King Tides flood San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California coast, U.S.

Record-breaking King Tides struck the San Francisco Bay Area and parts of the Northern California coast on Friday and Saturday, January 2-3, 2026, causing widespread coastal flooding across multiple counties. Tide gauges across the region recorded water levels up to 0.76 m (2.5 feet) above normal, breaking multiple records and prompting road closures, flood warnings, and emergency advisories. #weather #kingtides #SFBA #CAwx
https://watchers.news/2026/01/04/record-breaking-king-tides-flood-san-francisco-bay-area-northern-california-january-2026/