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Tag: 2023 winter storms

Posted inHealth & Environment

Winter storms test East Bay’s progress in repairing leaky sewage lines

by Kate Darby Rauch May 4, 2023May 3, 2023

In response to a lawsuit, Berkeley, Oakland, EBMUD and others agreed to rehab wastewater systems so less sewage lands in the bay. Tested by heavy rains and pipe-clogging pandemic wipes, leaks continue but work is on track.

Posted inHealth & Environment

How much damage did this winter’s atmospheric rivers do to Oakland’s roads?

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas April 7, 2023April 7, 2023

It’s been a season of washed out roads, toppled trees, and landslides. A new city report assesses the destruction.

Two framed photos show a middle-aged Black man. The rest against a horizontal tree trunk. A bouquet of flowers is next to them.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Man’s death highlights danger of extreme weather for Oakland’s unhoused residents

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein March 30, 2023March 31, 2023

On even the most rainy nights, there are homeless shelter beds available. Why do they go empty?

Semitrucks ride along Interstate 880 freeway in East Oakland
Posted inRoad Safety

Caltrans prepares for potential flooding of Oakland highways

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso March 14, 2023March 14, 2023

Failed pumps along I-580 in East Oakland last week showed how local freeways are vulnerable to heavy rains.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Strong winds, heavy rain expected in East Bay Monday night

by Iris Kwok March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

A flood watch and high wind warning are in effect through Wednesday morning, with 1.3 inches of rain forecast.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Yet another big storm hitting Oakland this week

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein March 8, 2023March 9, 2023

Here’s how to prepare for the up to two inches of rain expected Thursday through Sunday, and an additional downpour the following week.

Posted inHealth & Environment

EBMUD ends drought surcharge as storms refill reservoirs

by Iris Kwok March 3, 2023March 2, 2023

Conservation by East Bay residents played a role in alleviating the water shortage, according to EBMUD.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

As Oakland braces for winter storms, ransomware attack has partially downed 311 system

Ricky Rodas headshotAvatar photo by Ricky Rodas and Jose Fermoso February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

The city’s call center for non-emergency services, OAK311, is experiencing an outage.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Snow in the East Bay hills?

by Iris Kwok February 22, 2023February 23, 2023

Elevations above 1,500 feet could get up to a few inches of snow — or maybe just a dusting.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

City will pay up to $2 million for hotels to house East Oakland flood victims

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein February 14, 2023February 14, 2023

Displaced Coliseum Connection renters said they’re “appalled” by the lack of assistance they’ve gotten.

Bay Area residents can get money to pay for recent storm damage. Here’s how
Posted inHealth & Environment

Bay Area residents can get money to pay for recent storm damage. Here’s how

Supriya Yelimeli headshot by Supriya Yelimeli February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

FEMA will open disaster recovery centers in Oakland and Dublin on Feb. 10 for Alameda County residents to apply for storm funds in person.

dark stairway with several people walking out of it
Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Their East Oakland homes flooded a month ago. They still can’t return

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

The Coliseum Connections landlord hasn’t filed for permits to begin necessary electrical repairs, the city said.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Alvarado Road neighbors have long lived with threat of mudslides ‘hanging over our heads’

by Ally Markovich January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

A mudslide last week in the Claremont Hills on the Berkeley-Oakland border is the second collapse in the area since 2006. Who’s responsible for shoring up the hill?

14 residents evacuated from mudslides in Berkeley Hills
Posted inHealth & Environment

14 residents evacuated from mudslides in Berkeley-Oakland Hills

Supriya Yelimeli headshot by Supriya Yelimeli and Frances Dinkelspiel January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Seven homes in the area of The Spiral at Middlefield Road have been evacuated, and one home has been red-tagged. Other mudslides closed roads on the Clark Kerr campus and in the Claremont Hills.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Alameda County will distribute 500 tents to homeless people impacted by the storm

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

Grassroots groups are also collecting items for people whose belongings have been soaked and damaged in this dangerous weather in Oakland.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Reservoirs serving Oakland, Berkeley are filling up after consistent rain

by Nico Savidge January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

“We have been waiting for a wet season like this for years,” a water official said, but is it enough to end the drought?

Posted inHealth & Environment

Update: Which Oakland parks are open?

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla January 10, 2023January 12, 2023

Bay shoreline and delta parks have reopened, but some East Bay Regional Parks remain off limits to the public.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

East Oakland tenants can’t return to flooded building for another week or more

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein January 9, 2023January 11, 2023

City inspectors are determining the extent of the damage at Coliseum Connections. Last week, tenants held an emotional meeting with officials.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Photos: Rains bring East Bay creeks to life

by Daniel Danzig January 6, 2023January 11, 2023

Wednesday and Thursday’s heavy rains turned the area’s rivulets into rushing waterways.

Posted inHealth & Environment

‘This is going to keep us busy’: Downed trees mean a surge of work for East Bay arborists

by Robin Buller January 6, 2023January 11, 2023

Deferred maintenance and trees weakened by drought fell across Oakland in the storm.

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