Public Safety · Oakland, CA
A UC Davis Road Ecology Center report authored by Fraser Shilling identifies San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) as vulnerable to flooding during an anticipated El Niño winter if king tides, Kelvin waves, winter storms and elevated ocean levels coincide. High tides flooded parts of the Bay Area on Tuesday, which Shilling called a preview of potential conditions. OAK completed a perimeter dike project about two months ago providing what Shilling described as 2050-level protection, while SFO relies on existing seawalls, berms and pump systems that Shilling questioned as long-term solutions. Both airports say they are conducting seasonal preparations including drainage clearing, pump maintenance and sandbag placement.
Education
California's CalKIDS college savings program has reached $2.4 billion in public investment four years after launch, with over 6.1 million children holding accounts administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board. Families have claimed more than 1 million accounts as of October, aided by September outreach with local school districts and community groups. Beneficiaries can use funds at eligible higher education and vocational institutions nationwide between ages 17 and 26. Parents can check eligibility and claim accounts at CalKIDS.org using a child's Statewide Student Identifier or Local Registration Number.
Community brief · San Francisco, CA
The Golden State Valkyries can clinch the WNBA championship in Game 6, with tipoff moved to 9:30 a.m. Pacific on Thursday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The team is hosting a watch party at Thrive City, the commercial area outside Chase Center in San Francisco. Sports bars across the Bay Area—including locations in Berkeley, Santa Clara, Walnut Creek, San Jose, Mountain View, and Redwood City—are opening early with special breakfast or brunch…
