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Luckily, the Bay Area is full of stroller- and wheelchair-friendly hikes, so family and friends of all ages and abilities can get outside and start the new year on the right foot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The key to an accessible hike, said Pamela Fox, founder of \u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmommies.com/\">Marin Mommies\u003c/a>, which publishes guides for parents and families in Marin County, is that trails are wide, relatively flat, easy to navigate with a bulky stroller, set in a “spectacular setting,” and feature something for kids to do along the way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fox highlighted North Bay hikes that fit the bill, from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/walk-the-cross-marin-trail.htm\">Cross Marin Trail\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469\">Samuel P. 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Fox also mentioned the \u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmommies.com/walk-or-bike-bay-trail-hamilton-novato\">Novato section of the Bay Trail\u003c/a>, which also has a playground and viewing binoculars for wildlife watching.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you need gear to get started, check out your local library, as many lend hiking gear, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11910495/how-to-get-free-entry-to-california-state-parks-with-your-library-card\">state and local parks passes\u003c/a>, binoculars and nature guides made especially for kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068408\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/ParksCA-SanMateo-21-scaled-e1766881784540.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068408\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/ParksCA-SanMateo-21-scaled-e1766881784540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The San Mateo County Library system loans out backpacks and other hiking gear for free to anyone with a library card. \u003ccite>(Courtesy San Mateo County Libraries)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That includes San Mateo County Libraries’ \u003ca href=\"https://smcl.org/blogs/post/library-of-things-for-the-nature-lovers/\">Library of Things\u003c/a>, said Francis Hebert, access services manager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the \u003ca href=\"https://smcl.org/blogs/post/library-of-things-for-the-nature-lovers/\">Junior Explorer Backpacks\u003c/a> — which include “anything from equipment to binoculars, a magnifying glass, even some waterproof notepads, and also guides and books,” Hebert said — the library also offers data hotspots if you’re worried about being offline.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Everything is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Items can be borrowed for one to three weeks at a time. The \u003ca href=\"https://smplibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3570319\">San Mateo City Library\u003c/a> also lends child carrier backpacks, telescopes and small first aid kits for three weeks at a time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The libraries are open to suggestions from the public, so if there’s anything you think would make hiking with little ones easier give them a shout, Hebert said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re here to offer all these services, make things as accessible as possible,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read on for more suggestions for kid friendly hikes, broken down by region:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>East Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lafayette-reservoir-loop\">\u003cstrong>Lafayette Reservoir Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Lafayette\u003c/strong>: This 3-mile paved loop circles Lafayette Reservoir and has specific hours for people on roller skates, rollerblades and scooters. The trail is smooth, about 8 feet wide and lined with benches and picnic tables.[aside postID=news_11937204 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1536x1024.jpg']The nearby \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/lafayette-moraga\">Lafayette-Moraga Trail\u003c/a> is another accessible option, stretching 7.5 miles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>$7 per vehicle all day or $2 per hour for 2 hours maximum. The lot off Mt. Diablo Boulevard has 15 accessible spaces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/arroyo-del-valle-regional-trail\">\u003cstrong>Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Livermore\u003c/strong>: Located in \u003ca href=\"https://www.larpd.org/sycamore-grove-park\">Sycamore Grove Park\u003c/a>, this 5-mile round-trip paved trail winds through sycamore and oak trees. You can take detours to a botanical garden, picnic area and an unpaved nature loop for wildlife viewing. Along the way you’ll reach several viewpoints of the creek and even an almond orchard, olive grove and, during the holidays, a decorated Christmas tree. Be aware: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12052044/what-to-do-if-you-see-a-mountain-lion-while-hiking-in-the-bay-area\">Mountain lions\u003c/a> have been spotted in the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Park at either the Arroyo Road or Wetmore entrances. 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Both offer paved trails and stunning bay and skyline views.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking\u003c/em>: For the Pinole section, park at the\u003ca href=\"https://share.google/f40H8YfldUQWwzQHh\"> Dotson Family Marsh staging area\u003c/a> and head north to Point Pinole. Parking is $5 from April through October when the kiosk is attended — and free otherwise. At the \u003ca href=\"https://sfbaywatertrail.org/trailhead/emeryville-marina/\">Emeryville Marina\u003c/a>, parking is free for four hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068412\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Lafayette-Reservoir-EMBUD-scaled-e1766882756535.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068412\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Lafayette-Reservoir-EMBUD-scaled-e1766882756535.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hikers take a rest on a bench by Lafayette Reservoir in the East Bay. The 2.7-mile loop around the reservoir is wheelchair and stroller accessible. \u003ccite>(Courtesy East Bay Municipal Utilities District. )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you still need more East Bay ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/coyote-hills\">Coyote Hills,\u003c/a> Fremont\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/alameda-creek\">Alameda Creek Trail,\u003c/a> Fremont\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/iron-horse\">Iron Horse Trail\u003c/a>, Concord to Pleasanton\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/contra-costa-canal\">Contra Costa Canal Trail\u003c/a>, Contra Costa County\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>North Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.thingstodomarin.com/main/2019/8/13/best-flat-hikes-in-marin-old-rail-trail-in-tiburon\">\u003cstrong>Old Rail Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Tiburon\u003c/strong>: This 5.2-mile roundtrip follows Tiburon’s shoreline all the way downtown. Start at Blackie’s Pasture, and if you don’t want to head all the way (or are looking for stunning views), veer right onto San Rafael Avenue instead. Along the way, there’s even a playground and ample benches for rest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>The lots at Blackie’s Pasture are free, but fill up on popular weekends. Overflow parking is available on Greenwood Beach Road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmommies.com/scenic-wetland-walk-mcinnis-park\">\u003cstrong>McInnis Park Wetland Preserve\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Rafael: \u003c/strong>Ideal for dog walking and birdwatching, this \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mcinnis-pond-loop\">wide dirt path\u003c/a> goes for 2.4 miles past a golf course into wetlands with expansive Marin views. There’s no shade, so be sure to cover up during the sunny months. Bring your bird identification guide, as you’re sure to see your fill of waterfowl.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Parking is free near the \u003ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/BhiUdke8ZDAifVvP9\">McInnis Park Golf Center\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/verna-dunshee-loop\">\u003cstrong>Verna Dunshee Loop Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Mill Valley: \u003c/strong>Looking for views of the North Bay from above? Drive nearly all the way up Mt. Tam to this short 0.7-mile loop with the best vantage points. Be warned: some small sections are moderately steep, but even the drive up to the trail feels like an adventure. And at East Peak, there’s a visitor center with information and snacks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Park at East Peak, which is $8 per vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more North Bay ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450\">Armstrong Redwoods\u003c/a>, Guerneville\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.vinetrail.org/\">Napa Valley Vine Trail\u003c/a>, Napa\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tennessee-valley-trail\">Tennessee Valley Trail\u003c/a>, Mill Valley\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>South Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lower-meadow-trail-to-farm-bypass-loop\">\u003cstrong>Rancho San Antonio Lower Meadow Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Cupertino: \u003c/strong>Make it an out-and-back or a lollipop — and keep your eyes peeled for deer and wild turkeys on this mostly paved and somewhat shaded trail running alongside \u003ca href=\"https://www.deerhollowfarm.org/\">Deer Hollow Farm\u003c/a>, a 160-year-old apple farm turned educational nonprofit. Be aware: This trail can get quite busy, and if you choose the lollipop route there is one substantial hill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking\u003c/em>: Free, but the \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/rancho-san-antonio#parking\">parking lots fill early at this preserve.\u003c/a> You can even check \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/rsa-parking\">availability at home\u003c/a> before you leave.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11842373\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k.png\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11842373\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k.png\" alt=\"Brown, grassy hillsides under blue skies.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-800x533.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-1020x680.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Golden spaces in Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve \u003ccite>(Samuel Jacob/Flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Parks-Open-Space-Golf-Division/Neighborhood-Parks/Baylands-Nature-Preserve\">\u003cstrong>Baylands Nature Preserve\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Palo Alto: \u003c/strong>A birdwatcher’s delight, this network of marshland is mostly undisturbed and contains 15 miles of mostly flat gravel trails. Families can also pop into the \u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Facility-Rentals/Nature-Interpretive-Centers/Baylands-Nature-Interpretive-Center\">Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center\u003c/a> to learn more about all the wildlife encountered on the walk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>There are several free lots, but parking can fill up quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.losgatosca.gov/907/Los-Gatos-Creek-Trail\">\u003cstrong>Los Gatos Creek Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Santa Clara County\u003c/strong>: There are multiple access points for the over 10-mile trail with benches, restrooms and routes through downtown Los Gatos and Campbell for a coffee stop. Just be aware that this is a highly trafficked trail by runners and bikers, so slower travelers should stay to the right.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Park anywhere along the trail or head to Oak Meadow Park for restrooms and a playground. Parking at the park is $6 per vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more South Bay ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sanjose.org/listings/coyote-creek-trail\">Coyote Creek Trail\u003c/a>, San Jose\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/stanford-dish-loop-trail\">Stanford Dish Trail\u003c/a>, Stanford\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Parks-Open-Space-Golf-Division/Neighborhood-Parks/Pearson-Arastradero-Preserve\">Pearson-Arastradero Preserve\u003c/a>, Palo Alto\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Peninsula\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sawyer-camp-trail\">\u003cstrong>Sawyer Camp Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Mateo County: \u003c/strong>Running along the shoreline of the pristine Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir, you’d never know this 11-mile trail is just minutes from bustling Highway 280. It’s paved with minimal elevation gain as it winds along a nature preserve and water reservoir. There are picnic tables but no drinking fountains, so make sure to bring your own water and even lunch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Free parking at the trailhead runs out quickly, but there are ample free spots along the adjacent roadway.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11186497\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1632px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11186497\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1224\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101.jpg 1632w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-960x720.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-240x180.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-375x281.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Devil’s Slide is a paved 1.3-mile trail with benches and observation scopes over the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the former Highway 1 route. \u003ccite>(Miranda Leitsinger/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visithalfmoonbay.org/articles/half-moon-bay-trail-guide-hiking-and-biking-coastside/\">\u003cstrong>Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Half Moon Bay: \u003c/strong>Stretching from Half Moon Bay to Moss Beach, this 11-mile segment offers spectacular cliffside coastal views and winds through Half Moon Bay’s harbor where you can grab a snack and trek out to the tidepools at \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/pillar-point-bluff\">Pillar Point\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Closer to downtown Half Moon Bay, park at the Poplar Beach lot for $10 per day or $2 per hour. Free parking is available at Princeton Harbor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/devils-slide-trail\">\u003cstrong>Devil’s Slide Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Pacifica: \u003c/strong>This 1.3-mile trail gets all the bang for your buck possible — it’s paved, features benches and observation scopes and teeters over the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the former Highway 1 route. Be aware: This is not an entirely flat trail, so make sure you’re willing to push up a small grade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>There are parking lots on either side of the tunnel that are both free, but fill up quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more Peninsula ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm\">Mori Point\u003c/a>, Pacifica\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/redwood-shores-loop-trail\">Bay Trail\u003c/a>, Redwood Shores\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/purisima-creek-redwoods\">Purisima Creek\u003c/a>, Half Moon Bay\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>San Francisco\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1555/Sunset-Dunes\">\u003cstrong>Sunset Dunes\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Francisco: \u003c/strong>San Francisco’s newest car-free promenade stretches 2 miles along the former Great Highway at Ocean Beach. Fully paved and directionally separated, you can go with the flow of traffic without worry. The park is evolving, with murals and kid-friendly equipment and amenities appearing along the route.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Free street parking is available along the Lower Great Highway or in the lot near Lincoln Way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12046162\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12046162\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A waterfall at Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on June 24, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/stow-lake-and-strawberry-hill-loop\">\u003cstrong>Blue Heron Lake\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Francisco: \u003c/strong>A world away from the bustling city, this interior lake — formerly Stow Lake — is a mini oasis in the middle of Golden Gate Park where you’ll see wildlife and tourists in pedal boats. It features a wheelchair- and stroller- accessible loop, and if you’re game for some off-roading, you can tackle Strawberry Hill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Be aware that driving through the park requires avoiding JFK Promenade, now closed to cars. Parking is free along Blue Heron Lake Drive, accessible via MLK Drive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/presidio-promenade-trail\">\u003cstrong>Presidio Promenade Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Francisco: \u003c/strong>It doesn’t get any more San Francisco than sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Presidio Promenade. The trail connects Tunnel Tops park and playground to Fort Point and the bridge itself. The entire trail is paved and easy for hikers of any age.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>From the east, you can park at the Letterman Digital Arts Center’s underground lot; from the west, use any of the many free parking areas near the bridge. Just remember: Don’t leave any valuables in your car!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more San Francisco ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1538/JFK-Promenade\">JFK Promenade\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://gggp.org/san-francisco-botanical-garden/\">Botanical Gardens\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lands-end-trail\">Lands End Trail\u003c/a>, San Francisco.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg id=\"hzDownscaled\" style=\"position: absolute;top: -10000px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg id=\"hzDownscaled\" style=\"position: absolute;top: -10000px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fox highlighted North Bay hikes that fit the bill, from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/walk-the-cross-marin-trail.htm\">Cross Marin Trail\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469\">Samuel P. Taylor State Park\u003c/a> to the old-growth redwoods of \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm\">Muir Woods National Monument\u003c/a> and the sweeping ocean views of Mill Valley’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/tennessee_valley.htm\">Tennessee Valley.\u003c/a> The visitor center at \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/index.htm\">Point Reyes National Seashore\u003c/a> got a special shoutout, as did the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/outpost-playground\">Tunnel Tops playground\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/crissy-field\">Crissy Field\u003c/a> in San Francisco. Fox also mentioned the \u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmommies.com/walk-or-bike-bay-trail-hamilton-novato\">Novato section of the Bay Trail\u003c/a>, which also has a playground and viewing binoculars for wildlife watching.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you need gear to get started, check out your local library, as many lend hiking gear, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11910495/how-to-get-free-entry-to-california-state-parks-with-your-library-card\">state and local parks passes\u003c/a>, binoculars and nature guides made especially for kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068408\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/ParksCA-SanMateo-21-scaled-e1766881784540.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068408\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/ParksCA-SanMateo-21-scaled-e1766881784540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The San Mateo County Library system loans out backpacks and other hiking gear for free to anyone with a library card. \u003ccite>(Courtesy San Mateo County Libraries)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That includes San Mateo County Libraries’ \u003ca href=\"https://smcl.org/blogs/post/library-of-things-for-the-nature-lovers/\">Library of Things\u003c/a>, said Francis Hebert, access services manager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the \u003ca href=\"https://smcl.org/blogs/post/library-of-things-for-the-nature-lovers/\">Junior Explorer Backpacks\u003c/a> — which include “anything from equipment to binoculars, a magnifying glass, even some waterproof notepads, and also guides and books,” Hebert said — the library also offers data hotspots if you’re worried about being offline.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Everything is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Items can be borrowed for one to three weeks at a time. The \u003ca href=\"https://smplibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3570319\">San Mateo City Library\u003c/a> also lends child carrier backpacks, telescopes and small first aid kits for three weeks at a time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The libraries are open to suggestions from the public, so if there’s anything you think would make hiking with little ones easier give them a shout, Hebert said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re here to offer all these services, make things as accessible as possible,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read on for more suggestions for kid friendly hikes, broken down by region:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>East Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lafayette-reservoir-loop\">\u003cstrong>Lafayette Reservoir Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Lafayette\u003c/strong>: This 3-mile paved loop circles Lafayette Reservoir and has specific hours for people on roller skates, rollerblades and scooters. The trail is smooth, about 8 feet wide and lined with benches and picnic tables.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>The nearby \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/lafayette-moraga\">Lafayette-Moraga Trail\u003c/a> is another accessible option, stretching 7.5 miles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>$7 per vehicle all day or $2 per hour for 2 hours maximum. The lot off Mt. Diablo Boulevard has 15 accessible spaces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/arroyo-del-valle-regional-trail\">\u003cstrong>Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Livermore\u003c/strong>: Located in \u003ca href=\"https://www.larpd.org/sycamore-grove-park\">Sycamore Grove Park\u003c/a>, this 5-mile round-trip paved trail winds through sycamore and oak trees. You can take detours to a botanical garden, picnic area and an unpaved nature loop for wildlife viewing. Along the way you’ll reach several viewpoints of the creek and even an almond orchard, olive grove and, during the holidays, a decorated Christmas tree. Be aware: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12052044/what-to-do-if-you-see-a-mountain-lion-while-hiking-in-the-bay-area\">Mountain lions\u003c/a> have been spotted in the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Park at either the Arroyo Road or Wetmore entrances. Parking is $5, or free at nearby Independence Park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/sf-bay-trail\">\u003cstrong>Bay Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, East Bay: \u003c/strong>While the \u003ca href=\"https://mtc.ca.gov/operations/regional-trails-parks/san-francisco-bay-trail\">San Francisco Bay Trail\u003c/a> spans more than 350 miles to circle the Bay, sections in \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bay-trail-point-pinole-and-bayview-loop\">Pinole \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/san-francisco-bay-trail-emeryville-to-richmond-inner-harbor\">Emeryville\u003c/a> are especially welcoming for kids and wheelchair users. Both offer paved trails and stunning bay and skyline views.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking\u003c/em>: For the Pinole section, park at the\u003ca href=\"https://share.google/f40H8YfldUQWwzQHh\"> Dotson Family Marsh staging area\u003c/a> and head north to Point Pinole. Parking is $5 from April through October when the kiosk is attended — and free otherwise. At the \u003ca href=\"https://sfbaywatertrail.org/trailhead/emeryville-marina/\">Emeryville Marina\u003c/a>, parking is free for four hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068412\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Lafayette-Reservoir-EMBUD-scaled-e1766882756535.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068412\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Lafayette-Reservoir-EMBUD-scaled-e1766882756535.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hikers take a rest on a bench by Lafayette Reservoir in the East Bay. The 2.7-mile loop around the reservoir is wheelchair and stroller accessible. \u003ccite>(Courtesy East Bay Municipal Utilities District. )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you still need more East Bay ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/coyote-hills\">Coyote Hills,\u003c/a> Fremont\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/alameda-creek\">Alameda Creek Trail,\u003c/a> Fremont\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/iron-horse\">Iron Horse Trail\u003c/a>, Concord to Pleasanton\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/trails/interpark/contra-costa-canal\">Contra Costa Canal Trail\u003c/a>, Contra Costa County\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>North Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.thingstodomarin.com/main/2019/8/13/best-flat-hikes-in-marin-old-rail-trail-in-tiburon\">\u003cstrong>Old Rail Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Tiburon\u003c/strong>: This 5.2-mile roundtrip follows Tiburon’s shoreline all the way downtown. Start at Blackie’s Pasture, and if you don’t want to head all the way (or are looking for stunning views), veer right onto San Rafael Avenue instead. Along the way, there’s even a playground and ample benches for rest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>The lots at Blackie’s Pasture are free, but fill up on popular weekends. Overflow parking is available on Greenwood Beach Road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmommies.com/scenic-wetland-walk-mcinnis-park\">\u003cstrong>McInnis Park Wetland Preserve\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Rafael: \u003c/strong>Ideal for dog walking and birdwatching, this \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mcinnis-pond-loop\">wide dirt path\u003c/a> goes for 2.4 miles past a golf course into wetlands with expansive Marin views. There’s no shade, so be sure to cover up during the sunny months. Bring your bird identification guide, as you’re sure to see your fill of waterfowl.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Parking is free near the \u003ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/BhiUdke8ZDAifVvP9\">McInnis Park Golf Center\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/verna-dunshee-loop\">\u003cstrong>Verna Dunshee Loop Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Mill Valley: \u003c/strong>Looking for views of the North Bay from above? Drive nearly all the way up Mt. Tam to this short 0.7-mile loop with the best vantage points. Be warned: some small sections are moderately steep, but even the drive up to the trail feels like an adventure. And at East Peak, there’s a visitor center with information and snacks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Park at East Peak, which is $8 per vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more North Bay ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450\">Armstrong Redwoods\u003c/a>, Guerneville\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.vinetrail.org/\">Napa Valley Vine Trail\u003c/a>, Napa\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tennessee-valley-trail\">Tennessee Valley Trail\u003c/a>, Mill Valley\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>South Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lower-meadow-trail-to-farm-bypass-loop\">\u003cstrong>Rancho San Antonio Lower Meadow Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Cupertino: \u003c/strong>Make it an out-and-back or a lollipop — and keep your eyes peeled for deer and wild turkeys on this mostly paved and somewhat shaded trail running alongside \u003ca href=\"https://www.deerhollowfarm.org/\">Deer Hollow Farm\u003c/a>, a 160-year-old apple farm turned educational nonprofit. Be aware: This trail can get quite busy, and if you choose the lollipop route there is one substantial hill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking\u003c/em>: Free, but the \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/rancho-san-antonio#parking\">parking lots fill early at this preserve.\u003c/a> You can even check \u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/rsa-parking\">availability at home\u003c/a> before you leave.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11842373\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k.png\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11842373\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k.png\" alt=\"Brown, grassy hillsides under blue skies.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-800x533.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-1020x680.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/10/6937439237_b998d49f26_k-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Golden spaces in Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve \u003ccite>(Samuel Jacob/Flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Parks-Open-Space-Golf-Division/Neighborhood-Parks/Baylands-Nature-Preserve\">\u003cstrong>Baylands Nature Preserve\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Palo Alto: \u003c/strong>A birdwatcher’s delight, this network of marshland is mostly undisturbed and contains 15 miles of mostly flat gravel trails. Families can also pop into the \u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Facility-Rentals/Nature-Interpretive-Centers/Baylands-Nature-Interpretive-Center\">Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center\u003c/a> to learn more about all the wildlife encountered on the walk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>There are several free lots, but parking can fill up quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.losgatosca.gov/907/Los-Gatos-Creek-Trail\">\u003cstrong>Los Gatos Creek Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Santa Clara County\u003c/strong>: There are multiple access points for the over 10-mile trail with benches, restrooms and routes through downtown Los Gatos and Campbell for a coffee stop. Just be aware that this is a highly trafficked trail by runners and bikers, so slower travelers should stay to the right.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Park anywhere along the trail or head to Oak Meadow Park for restrooms and a playground. Parking at the park is $6 per vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more South Bay ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sanjose.org/listings/coyote-creek-trail\">Coyote Creek Trail\u003c/a>, San Jose\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/stanford-dish-loop-trail\">Stanford Dish Trail\u003c/a>, Stanford\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Parks-Open-Space-Golf-Division/Neighborhood-Parks/Pearson-Arastradero-Preserve\">Pearson-Arastradero Preserve\u003c/a>, Palo Alto\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Peninsula\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sawyer-camp-trail\">\u003cstrong>Sawyer Camp Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Mateo County: \u003c/strong>Running along the shoreline of the pristine Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir, you’d never know this 11-mile trail is just minutes from bustling Highway 280. It’s paved with minimal elevation gain as it winds along a nature preserve and water reservoir. There are picnic tables but no drinking fountains, so make sure to bring your own water and even lunch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Free parking at the trailhead runs out quickly, but there are ample free spots along the adjacent roadway.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11186497\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1632px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11186497\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1224\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101.jpg 1632w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-960x720.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-240x180.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-375x281.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/11/IMG_7101-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Devil’s Slide is a paved 1.3-mile trail with benches and observation scopes over the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the former Highway 1 route. \u003ccite>(Miranda Leitsinger/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visithalfmoonbay.org/articles/half-moon-bay-trail-guide-hiking-and-biking-coastside/\">\u003cstrong>Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Half Moon Bay: \u003c/strong>Stretching from Half Moon Bay to Moss Beach, this 11-mile segment offers spectacular cliffside coastal views and winds through Half Moon Bay’s harbor where you can grab a snack and trek out to the tidepools at \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/pillar-point-bluff\">Pillar Point\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Closer to downtown Half Moon Bay, park at the Poplar Beach lot for $10 per day or $2 per hour. Free parking is available at Princeton Harbor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/devils-slide-trail\">\u003cstrong>Devil’s Slide Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, Pacifica: \u003c/strong>This 1.3-mile trail gets all the bang for your buck possible — it’s paved, features benches and observation scopes and teeters over the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the former Highway 1 route. Be aware: This is not an entirely flat trail, so make sure you’re willing to push up a small grade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>There are parking lots on either side of the tunnel that are both free, but fill up quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you still need more Peninsula ideas, try:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm\">Mori Point\u003c/a>, Pacifica\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/redwood-shores-loop-trail\">Bay Trail\u003c/a>, Redwood Shores\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.openspace.org/preserves/purisima-creek-redwoods\">Purisima Creek\u003c/a>, Half Moon Bay\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>San Francisco\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/1555/Sunset-Dunes\">\u003cstrong>Sunset Dunes\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Francisco: \u003c/strong>San Francisco’s newest car-free promenade stretches 2 miles along the former Great Highway at Ocean Beach. Fully paved and directionally separated, you can go with the flow of traffic without worry. The park is evolving, with murals and kid-friendly equipment and amenities appearing along the route.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Free street parking is available along the Lower Great Highway or in the lot near Lincoln Way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12046162\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12046162\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250624-PARKFILE-28-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A waterfall at Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on June 24, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/stow-lake-and-strawberry-hill-loop\">\u003cstrong>Blue Heron Lake\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Francisco: \u003c/strong>A world away from the bustling city, this interior lake — formerly Stow Lake — is a mini oasis in the middle of Golden Gate Park where you’ll see wildlife and tourists in pedal boats. It features a wheelchair- and stroller- accessible loop, and if you’re game for some off-roading, you can tackle Strawberry Hill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>Be aware that driving through the park requires avoiding JFK Promenade, now closed to cars. Parking is free along Blue Heron Lake Drive, accessible via MLK Drive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/presidio-promenade-trail\">\u003cstrong>Presidio Promenade Trail\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San Francisco: \u003c/strong>It doesn’t get any more San Francisco than sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Presidio Promenade. The trail connects Tunnel Tops park and playground to Fort Point and the bridge itself. The entire trail is paved and easy for hikers of any age.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Parking: \u003c/em>From the east, you can park at the Letterman Digital Arts Center’s underground lot; from the west, use any of the many free parking areas near the bridge. 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"content": "\u003cp>One year ago, I went on a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/explainers\">New Year’s Day hike\u003c/a> at Lands End. It was cloudy, and to be honest, I didn’t really want to leave my cozy house.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But I met up with a group of friends, and as soon as I got my feet moving, I was happy to be there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was an opportunity to start the year off socially, but also reflectively. And along the way, I found myself ruminating on the past year and gaining new clarity about my goals for 2025. For the first time in a while, I set a clear New Year’s resolution.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, I swear by this method of walking reflection.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In fact, the idea is rooted in science. Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director for the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, said going outside can open us up to awe — “when you’re in the presence of something vast and extraordinary, that defies your routine expectations about who you are and where you are and what’s going on around you.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068415\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1500px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/big-basin-courtesy-california-state-parks.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068415\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/big-basin-courtesy-california-state-parks.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/big-basin-courtesy-california-state-parks.jpg 1500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/big-basin-courtesy-california-state-parks-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hikers explore Big Basin Redwoods State Park, where a Jan. 1 New Years hike is planned this year. \u003ccite>(California State Parks. Photo by Brian Baer)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Nature is one of the easiest ways to elicit awe in anyone’s life,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The feeling of awe, Simon-Thomas said, creates a greater sense of belonging, connection with others and alignment with core values. Embarking on a hike with others — when the rhythm of your steps matches theirs — can strengthen that sense of closeness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Want to try this out? One chance to do so at the start of 2026 is through the California State Parks’ \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30737\">First Day Hikes\u003c/a>, a statewide effort to ring in the new year with guided hikes at parks across California on Jan. 1, including several in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ryan Forbes, a state park interpreter, said every guided hike is different. The one coming up at \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=471\">Mount Tamalpais State Park\u003c/a>, for example, will focus on local geology and forest wildlife. Others may emphasize history or mindfulness to help you reflect on the year ahead.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While state parks run guided hikes year-round, Forbes said the Jan. 1 treks are focused on “starting the new year off in a healthy way outdoors.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read on to hear from experts on what makes a good resolution and to find a New Year’s Day hike near you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12044415\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1777px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/IMG_4087_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12044415\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/IMG_4087_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1777\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/IMG_4087_qed.jpg 1777w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/IMG_4087_qed-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/IMG_4087_qed-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1777px) 100vw, 1777px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mount Tamalpais rises more than 2,500 feet above San Francisco Bay, providing 360-degree views of the Bay, San Francisco, and Marin coast. \u003ccite>(Craig Miller/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Jump straight to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Science\">The science of resolutions\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Tips\">Tips from the experts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Firstday\">First Day hikes in the Bay Area\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What makes a good goal?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to learning and growing, it’s all about the reward cycle, said Gaia Molinaro, a doctoral candidate at UC Berkeley who researches neuroscience, specifically how goals affect how we learn things.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Primary” rewards include food and water and there are also “secondary” rewards, such as money. But humans, she explained, can work toward other types of rewards “even when our objectives go against our evolutionary constraints.”[aside postID=news_12066120 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/CalFreshGetty.jpg']“Think about people doing a marathon,” Molinaro said. “They’re not getting any more food or water. In fact, the opposite, they’re losing a lot of energy and even muscle in extreme cases. But the fact that they set a goal makes them value something even above and beyond those primary rewards.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Setting those types of goals is not only possible, she said, it’s actually the most difficult step.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Once we set our goal, then most of the job is done,” Molinaro said. “The hardest part is to basically reconfigure our brain to be oriented towards that goal. In the case of running a marathon, you want to pick things that are challenging enough that you’re not guaranteed to succeed, but also still feasible.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’re more likely to achieve your goal if you have a plan, she said — \u003cem>and\u003c/em> if the path to achieving it is something you enjoy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s the basis\u003ca id=\"Science\">\u003c/a> for a \u003ca href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40663621/\">study\u003c/a> conducted by Ayelet Fishbach, a social psychologist and behavioral scientist at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fishbach’s study looked at New Year’s resolutions, specifically: How likely it is that someone will achieve their goal? Following 2,000 people from New Year’s Day 2024 through November, she found that intrinsic motivation — not the importance of the goal — was the biggest driver.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That means that people who were driven by \u003cem>doing \u003c/em>their goal — such as those who genuinely enjoy running — were more likely to achieve it than those who primarily want to become a person who runs a marathon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Do you want to be the person that achieved it, or do you want to be the person that’s doing it?” Fishbach said. “Do you want to be on the other side, or do you want to engage?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re struggling with a difficult goal, she said, try to make the process as fun or desirable as possible. For example, if you’re trying to become more physically active, pick a type of exercise or activity that you actually enjoy doing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The best resolutions are those where you’re already taking a peek in December to see how you are going to do it,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055163\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055163\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Golden Gate Bridge as seen from Angel Island, California, on March 8, 2019. \u003ccite>(Sundry Photography/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The biggest surprise of her research was that the perceived importance of the goal didn’t matter at all.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead, here are the \u003ca id=\"Tips\">\u003c/a>tips she offered for good goal-setting:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Add, don’t remove\u003c/strong>: “It’s easier to be excited about eating more berries than eating fewer cookies.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Have a target\u003c/strong>: “Something that tells you what’s the number that makes it easy to monitor the goal and that increases adherence.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Accept setbacks\u003c/strong>: “Learn from setbacks and know that setbacks are likely to happen.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Build social support\u003c/strong>: “Who in your life is helping?”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Create space: \u003c/strong>“Can you arrange the other things in your life to support this one?”\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Most of all, Fishbach said, \u003cstrong>be sympathetic to your future self \u003c/strong>— and “be excited, it’s a new year.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s an opportunity to try out something new,” she added. “Be open-minded, willing to experiment, and you’ll figure it out.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>First \u003ca id=\"Firstday\">\u003c/a>Day Hikes in the Bay Area\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A full list of First Day Hikes, all of which are held on Jan. 1, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30737\">is available on the \u003c/a>California State Parks’ website. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“Think about people doing a marathon,” Molinaro said. “They’re not getting any more food or water. In fact, the opposite, they’re losing a lot of energy and even muscle in extreme cases. But the fact that they set a goal makes them value something even above and beyond those primary rewards.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Setting those types of goals is not only possible, she said, it’s actually the most difficult step.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Once we set our goal, then most of the job is done,” Molinaro said. “The hardest part is to basically reconfigure our brain to be oriented towards that goal. In the case of running a marathon, you want to pick things that are challenging enough that you’re not guaranteed to succeed, but also still feasible.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’re more likely to achieve your goal if you have a plan, she said — \u003cem>and\u003c/em> if the path to achieving it is something you enjoy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s the basis\u003ca id=\"Science\">\u003c/a> for a \u003ca href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40663621/\">study\u003c/a> conducted by Ayelet Fishbach, a social psychologist and behavioral scientist at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fishbach’s study looked at New Year’s resolutions, specifically: How likely it is that someone will achieve their goal? Following 2,000 people from New Year’s Day 2024 through November, she found that intrinsic motivation — not the importance of the goal — was the biggest driver.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That means that people who were driven by \u003cem>doing \u003c/em>their goal — such as those who genuinely enjoy running — were more likely to achieve it than those who primarily want to become a person who runs a marathon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Do you want to be the person that achieved it, or do you want to be the person that’s doing it?” Fishbach said. “Do you want to be on the other side, or do you want to engage?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re struggling with a difficult goal, she said, try to make the process as fun or desirable as possible. For example, if you’re trying to become more physically active, pick a type of exercise or activity that you actually enjoy doing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The best resolutions are those where you’re already taking a peek in December to see how you are going to do it,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055163\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055163\" title=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/AngelIslandGGBridgeGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Golden Gate Bridge as seen from Angel Island, California, on March 8, 2019. \u003ccite>(Sundry Photography/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The biggest surprise of her research was that the perceived importance of the goal didn’t matter at all.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead, here are the \u003ca id=\"Tips\">\u003c/a>tips she offered for good goal-setting:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Add, don’t remove\u003c/strong>: “It’s easier to be excited about eating more berries than eating fewer cookies.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Have a target\u003c/strong>: “Something that tells you what’s the number that makes it easy to monitor the goal and that increases adherence.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Accept setbacks\u003c/strong>: “Learn from setbacks and know that setbacks are likely to happen.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Build social support\u003c/strong>: “Who in your life is helping?”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Create space: \u003c/strong>“Can you arrange the other things in your life to support this one?”\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Most of all, Fishbach said, \u003cstrong>be sympathetic to your future self \u003c/strong>— and “be excited, it’s a new year.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s an opportunity to try out something new,” she added. “Be open-minded, willing to experiment, and you’ll figure it out.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>First \u003ca id=\"Firstday\">\u003c/a>Day Hikes in the Bay Area\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A full list of First Day Hikes, all of which are held on Jan. 1, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30737\">is available on the \u003c/a>California State Parks’ website. 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"content": "\u003cp>With just weeks to go before the Tournament of Roses Parade, the noise level — and stress level — were rising at a warehouse in the foothill town of Sierra Madre, just north of Pasadena.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I woke up and I was like, in panic mode,” florist and longtime Sierra Madre Rose Float Association volunteer Ann McKenzie said. “(From now) until Jan. 2nd, our world is totally absorbed. We’re in a float-driven world.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>McKenzie is part of the small, core group of year-round volunteer float builders. As lead florist and project coordinator, her job is arguably one of the most important: overseeing the float’s overall floral design and purchasing all of the flowers that will carpet its massive 53-foot long frame.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On this afternoon, amid a din of welding torches, electric saws and booming classic rock music, McKenzie and other volunteers haggled over those design ideas, crunching the numbers on flower purchases and crunching peanut shells for use on the float.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068256\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/IMG_3025-scaled-e1766436157234.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068256\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/IMG_3025-scaled-e1766436157234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the middle of the wide float deck sits a life-sized, replica firetruck built from scrap wood and metal. \u003ccite>(Steven Cuevas/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Of the more than three dozen floats covered in flowers that’ll be rolling through the city of Pasadena on New Years Day, only five are built by community groups like Sierra Madre. They’ve been building floats for the parade for 108 years, and this year’s theme is special: the float celebrates first responders and the role they played in protecting Sierra Madre from January’s deadly Eaton Fire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The theme this year is the magic in teamwork and that encapsulates exactly what we are, because we are volunteer run and donation driven,” said the association’s social media chief, and volunteer coordinator Hannah Jungbauer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We are one of the towns that lost houses during the Eaton Canyon fire, and this is a nod and homage to the brave people that helped put out those fires,” Jungbauer said, adding that the crew is walking a fine line between whimsy and respectful.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fire safety is an essential consideration in both residential and commercial real estate because it helps protect lives, property, and valuable investments. Properly installed smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and clearly marked emergency exits can significantly reduce the impact of a fire. Regular inspections, routine maintenance of electrical systems, compliance with local fire codes, and working with guards from \u003ca href=\"https://fastfirewatchguards.com/new-jersey\">The Fast Fire Watch Company\u003c/a> help prevent hazards before they become serious problems. By making fire safety a priority, property owners and managers can create safer environments while increasing the long-term value and appeal of their buildings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Earlier this summer, the float was still just a raw skeleton of steel rebar, wire meshing and wood framing. But by early December, playfully surreal imagery began to emerge.[aside postID=news_12043312 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/CLAIRE-SCHWARTZ-L-AND-NINA-RAJ-WITH-A-CHILD_S-DRAWING-RECOVERED-BY-RAJ-AFTER-THE-EATON-FIRE-KQED-1020x765.jpg']On one end of the float, there’s a 9-foot maple syrup bottle with a firehose attached to the top. On the other end, a butter dish the size of a Mini Cooper and a 9-foot stack of pancakes. McKenzie said the faux flapjacks will be sprayed in a flowered shower of faux pancake syrup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“As it’s pouring out, it becomes floral and it becomes chocolate roses, coffee break roses and different types of mum [flowers]‘s and it’s just kind of flowing over the side,” McKenzie explained. “It’s going to be really beautiful syrup, it’s going to be a lot!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the middle of the wide float deck sits a life-sized, replica firetruck built from scrap wood and metal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everybody knows the firehouse pancake breakfast and it’s always a positive fun event,” lead builder Kurt Kulhavy said. We were able to acknowledge our firefighters [with this design] and do it in a very positive and fun way.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s also going to be completely dismantled shortly after the float’s big day on New Year’s morning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I tell people it’s the biggest piñata you’ll ever build, that] needs to last for a day,” Kulhavy said. “We tear it down every year! The Rose Parade is the Olympics of float building.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Among the only parts not scrapped or sold off each year are the float’s engine and chassis. This year’s version is also a bit more ambitious in size and scope than in years past.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068258\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/IMG_2881-scaled-e1766436574141.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068258\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/IMG_2881-scaled-e1766436574141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The vision for the final product of Sierra Madre’s Rose Parade Float. \u003ccite>(Steven Cuevas/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Jungbauer says that means more flowers, more flax seeds and other organic materials used to cover and colorize the float. Everything parade watchers see on New Year’s Day should be edible, otherwise you’ll get dinged by Rose Committee judges.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you can see it on a float, you can eat it. If it’s not a fresh floral, you can eat it,” explained Jungbauer. “It will be sushi paper for eyeballs, rice with a nice pearlescent to emulate plastic, or it will be silver leaf that we’re cutting up to show chrome. Everything must be 100% covered in organic material, be it dried or alive,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With Trump administration tariffs leading to spikes in the cost of rose float building essentials like flowers and steel, that’s led to some creative short-cutting. Sierra Madre often trades flowers, scrap wood or other materials with the handful of DIY, volunteer-driven float builders, like the nearby communities of South Pasadena and La Cañada-Flintridge, none of whom have corporate funding or sponsorships.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Some organizations have endowments that fund them, some have city funding, we don’t have any of that,” Kulhavy said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said commercially built Rose Parade floats probably cost around $400,000. He’s heard of other makers scraping pennies together to complete a build for around $120,000.[aside postID=news_12033286 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250312_Stay-Behinds_JB_00010-1020x680.jpg']“We do ours for like $50,000. And so, you use building techniques which are very efficient, (but) still have to hold up,” Kulhavy explained.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“[We] still have to get through the parade, still have to pass all the safety inspections. 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"content": "\u003cp>The rain and wind are back just in time \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1999678/bay-area-you-just-might-have-yourself-a-soggy-rainy-christmas\">for the holidays\u003c/a>. The Bay Area is experiencing \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1999695/3-storms-will-bring-much-needed-rain-to-bay-area-and-snow-in-the-sierras\">a series of storms\u003c/a> as part of a weeklong atmospheric river moving over Northern California that will last through the rest of the week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service has announced a flood watch — meaning conditions are favorable for flooding — for all nine Bay Area counties, the Central Coast and the San Joaquin Valley starting Tuesday at 10 a.m. and currently scheduled to end on Friday night. A flood advisory — which means minor flooding is already happening or likely to happen soon — has already \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/NWSBayArea/status/2003029485239894135\">been announced\u003c/a> for central Sonoma and western Napa counties, including Santa Rosa, Sebastopol and Cotati, through early Wednesday morning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/2003071020127707458\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We really have several waves of potentially strong to moderate showers and thunderstorms, and along with that, we’re going to have very strong winds at the highest peaks,” said Joe Merchant, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Communities closest to the Bay — including San Francisco and Richmond — have already seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/precipMaps.php?group=sf&hour=24&synoptic=0\">over 2 inches of rain\u003c/a> in the past 24 hours. Hundreds of families in San Francisco’s eastern and northern neighborhoods are preparing for incoming storms while still waiting for their power to come back following Saturday’s massive power outage that at its peak plunged more than 130,000 households and businesses \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12068205/pge-gives-monday-afternoon-deadline-for-full-power-restoration-after-huge-outage\">into darkness\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What is an atmospheric river?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>An \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1935067/rivers-in-the-sky-what-you-need-to-know-about-atmospheric-river-storms\">atmospheric river\u003c/a> is a kind of weather system that brings trillions of gallons of water vapor from the Pacific Ocean to California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2023, storms brought \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/weather/article/bay-area-flooding-storm-rain-17853528.php\">flooding as well as extreme winds\u003c/a>, and claimed the lives of at least five people around the Bay Area. Before that, another winter storm caused the Pajaro River on the border of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties to breach a levee, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11943316/pajaro-river-levee-breached-where-to-find-evacuation-shelters\">flooding the Pajaro River Valley\u003c/a>, prompting rescues and placing more than 8,500 people under evacuation orders and warnings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During these kinds of weather events, knowing how to prepare for the worst — and how to cope if you’re directly affected — is crucial. Bay Area officials are routinely urging residents to prepare before the next big rainstorm arrives, providing free sandbags, sharing information on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937459/does-your-insurance-plan-cover-flood-and-storm-damage\">flood insurance\u003c/a> and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading to learn when the biggest weather impacts will hit the Bay Area, how to safeguard your home from flooding and how to cope with power outages caused by the storm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#start\">How should I prepare my home for a storm?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#sandbags\">Where can I get free sandbags?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#poweroutages\">How can I be ready for potential power outages?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#driving\">What are best practices for driving in heavy rain and wind?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#updates\">How can I receive updates about my area?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"start\">\u003c/a>How should I start preparing?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>First up, understand just how much you — and your home — could be affected by another storm of this magnitude.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Previous storms in the Bay Area have knocked down trees, flooded roads and cut power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses, and contributed to several deaths. Winds have also previously forced the cancellation of flights at local airports including San Francisco International Airport.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flooding could mean you have to evacuate your home, or live without crucial services for an extended period. Besides flashlights, experts recommend having \u003ca href=\"https://www.ready.gov/floods#prepare\">an emergency supply kit\u003c/a> ready in both your home and car — should you need to evacuate — that includes nonperishable foods, necessary medications, cleaning supplies and water for several days, in case services are cut off in your area. You can also include \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11833686/what-to-pack-in-your-emergency-bag-with-covid-19-in-mind\">a copy of your ID, charging cables for your cellphone\u003c/a> and a portable cellphone battery pack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Previous storms in the Bay Area have resulted in power outages that affected over 100,000 \u003ca href=\"https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/\">PG&E customers\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"#poweroutages\">Read more about preparing your home for a potential power outage \u003c/a>in this next storm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937690\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1620px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937690\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F.jpg\" alt=\"two people in raincoats stand in shin deep water as they try to clear a drain on a city street in San Francisco\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F.jpg 1620w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two Mission District residents work to open a clogged drain on Mission and 21st streets in San Francisco on Jan. 10, 2023. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=\"news_11833686\" hero=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/08/pexels-dids-1986996-1-1020x680-1.jpg\"]If your home experienced flooding during previous storms this year — or in storms from years past — officials recommend having sandbags, plastic sheeting and other flood control materials ready. Counties, public utilities and even community organizations across the Bay Area are distributing free sandbags. Keep in mind that some distribution sites, like those in San Francisco and San José, may ask you to show ID to prove you are a resident. \u003ca href=\"#sandbags\">Learn more about where to find sandbags.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bay Area officials have also doubled down on efforts to keep waterways and storm drains clear to reduce the risk of flooding in residential areas. Both \u003ca href=\"https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/adopt-a-drain\">Oakland\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://sfpuc.org/learning/how-you-can-help/adopt-drain-sf\">San Francisco\u003c/a> have programs where \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13923319/you-can-adopt-a-drain-in-san-francisco-with-naming-rights-included\">residents can “adopt” a storm drain in their community\u003c/a> and help remove leaves and other debris.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/valleywater/status/2002046551019950242\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>FEMA also has created a tool that tracks which parts of a city are under flood risk — and to what extent. You can input your address in the \u003ca href=\"https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home\">FEMA Flood Map Service Center\u003c/a>. Once the map tool locates your address, you can select the “Dynamic Map” option to see a more detailed map that may have certain neighborhoods or blocks color coded to represent flood risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are a homeowner, keep in mind that most home insurance plans do \u003cem>not\u003c/em> cover damage caused by flooding. However, you can buy an additional policy with the \u003ca href=\"https://floodsmart.gov/\">National Flood Insurance Program\u003c/a> through your existing insurance provider. It’s important to mention that if you decide to buy a plan now, there is a 30-day wait period for the benefits to begin, so the policy would not cover damages potentially caused by this week’s storms.\u003cbr>\n[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"sandbags\">\u003c/a>I need sandbags. Where can I get them?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In San Francisco, officials in the past have stressed that only residents who have previously experienced flooding in their homes should seek out the free sandbags provided by city agencies. Additionally, San Mateo County has added on its emergency preparation website that \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/prepare-now-heavy-rains-and-strong-winds-forecast-san-mateo-county\">sandbags brought out during a previous storm can be reused\u003c/a>.\u003cbr>\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpvVAQ57uqM&t=39s\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Santa Clara Valley Water has \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpvVAQ57uqM&t=39s\">created a helpful video tutorial on how best to place sandbags around a home\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your home has flooded in the past and you’re looking to pick up free sandbags, several options are available. Be aware that some sites may offer bags and sand separately or exclusively, and that you may need to bring your own shovel to some locations. You may also be required to prove county residency with an ID. Be sure to research the site you’re visiting before leaving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alameda County\u003c/strong>: Residents can pick up sandbags from the offices of the county’s Public Works Agency Buildings and several fire stations. \u003ca href=\"https://www.acpwa.org/prepare-for-winter-storms.page\">Find the site closest to you.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/AlamedaCoFire/status/2002873309680304529\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>City of Berkeley\u003c/strong>: Berkeley residents and businesses can get up to five sandbags with an ID or business card, from the City of Berkeley Corporation Yard (located on 1326 Allston Way, \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CityofBerkeley/status/1611392275065470985\">open 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/CityofBerkeley/status/1633903641701806080\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Contra Costa County\u003c/strong>: Each city in Contra Costa County has its own sandbag pickup locations. \u003ca href=\"https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/55575/Sandbag-City-Contacts-11-20-18-PDF?bidId=\">You can find the contact information for your city’s sandbag distribution site here (PDF).\u003c/a> Additionally, if you live in an unincorporated part of the county,\u003ca href=\"https://contracosta.ca.gov/5976/Sandbags\"> six additional locations are available\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marin County\u003c/strong>: Marin County has a list of both government-provided locations and commercial/retail options for sandbags.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://emergency.marincounty.org/pages/flooding#sandbags\">Where to find sandbags in Marin County\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Napa County\u003c/strong>: In addition to the county-run sandbag locations below, Napa County also recommends residents of American Canyon, Napa, St. Helena, Calistoga and Yountville \u003ca href=\"https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/20444/2023-Sandbag-Locations-PDF?bidId=\">contact their city directly for sandbag locations and availability (PDF)\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/2003029485239894135\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Francisco\u003c/strong>: The city’s public works agency is offering up to 10 sandbags per resident at its Operations Yard (located on the corner of Marin and Kansas, near Cesar Chavez). The site is open \u003ca href=\"https://sfpublicworks.org/services/sandbags\">Monday to Saturday\u003c/a>, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and staff will ask you to present an ID with a valid San Francisco address.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Mateo County\u003c/strong>: San Mateo County offers a limit of 15 premade sandbags per resident. \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/publicworks/storm-preparedness\">Where to find sandbags in San Mateo County\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santa Clara County: \u003c/strong>Santa Clara County residents can pick up free sandbags from \u003ca href=\"https://www.valleywater.org/flooding-safety/flood-ready/sandbags\">several locations managed by Santa Clara Valley Water\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Solano County\u003c/strong>: All locations are self-serve and require your own shovel. \u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/oes/grs/storm_ready/sandbag_information.asp\">Where to find sandbags in Solano County\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sonoma County\u003c/strong>: Sandbags are available at over 10 locations around the county. \u003ca href=\"https://socoemergency.org/emergency/flooding/sandbags/\">Where to find sandbags in Sonoma County\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"poweroutages\">\u003c/a>How can I be ready for potential power outages?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Flooding, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11944945/a-tree-fell-on-my-car-in-the-bay-area-what-do-i-do\">downed trees\u003c/a> and downed power lines: All of these can create the very real possibility of power outages during a storm like this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember: It can sometimes take days for PG&E to do safety checks and turn your power back on, particularly if an outage affects a large enough number of people. If you have medical needs that rely on power, consider planning which family members or friends you can stay with during a lengthy power outage. You might also talk to your doctor in advance about how to prepare with medications or mobility needs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Things to have close at hand before a potential power outage\u003c/strong>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Battery-powered flashlights, ideally one for every household member.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A supply of fresh batteries.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Portable chargers or battery packs to keep your mobile phone charged.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>LED candles, instead of wax candles, are recommended by PG&E.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A battery-powered radio to hear updates on storm conditions and outages.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Nonperishable food (think canned goods) and water: The state recommends having enough food and water for every member of your household for three days.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A thermometer to make sure your food is safe to eat (more on that below).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Make sure you know exactly where these crucial items are, so you’re not scrambling to find them in the dark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Other things to do ahead of an outage\u003c/strong>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Fully charge your cellphone and any portable chargers.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Get cash, as ATMs may not work during a power outage.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Top your vehicle up with a full tank of gas (similarly, gas stations may not be operational during an outage).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fill up plastic containers with water and store them in your freezer, which you can use later as ice substitutes to keep food fresh.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Additionally, make sure you and your household all know:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>How to manually open any door in your home or building that requires electricity (think garage doors, apartment complex doors that require key cards).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>How you’ll communicate in an emergency situation, and not depend on a phone that needs electricity.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>How you’ll operate a generator, if you have one — check ahead of time that the one you have works, and make sure you know \u003ca href=\"https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/electrical-safety/electric-generator-safety/electric-generator-safety.page\">how to use it safely and eliminate the risk of carbon-monoxide poisoning\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>As always, you should also consider checking on neighbors, especially those who may need assistance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mouse over or click points on the map below to see all of PG&E’s current power outages, planned or otherwise, along with the number of customers impacted, the cause (if listed), and estimated time of restoration. To see a rough approximation of power outage areas, zoom in on each location.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All data \u003ca href=\"https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/\">comes from PG&E\u003c/a>, via the \u003ca href=\"https://gis.data.ca.gov/datasets/CalEMA::power-outage-incidents/about\">California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)\u003c/a>, and is updated every 15 minutes. Any planned safety outages, known as Public Safety Power Outages (PSPS), will be specifically labeled on the map when they occur.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"center\">\n\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://kqednews.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=a04a97b02e764b5e94905acaaecf2edc\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 94%\" align=\"left\">\u003ci>Map produced by Matthew Green/KQED\u003c/i>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I do if a power outage hits my home?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Turn off almost all your appliances\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your power goes out, be sure to unplug or turn off any appliances and equipment to prevent damage from surges when the power is restored.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>PG&E recommends keeping one lamp turned to the on position, to alert you when power has returned. You can then turn each appliance back on one by one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stay far away from any downed power lines, and report them\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/storms/storms.page\">If you’re near a downed power line, PG&E advises that you assume it’s energized and dangerous\u003c/a> and stay far away from it. You should:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Make sure that others in your household, especially children, also stay far back from any downed lines.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Call 911 to report the downed power line, and make sure you give the location clearly.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Then call PG&E to report the downed line, at \u003ca href=\"tel:18007435000\">(800) 743-5000\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep your food safe and edible during an outage \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once your power is out, be especially purposeful about when you open your freezer or your refrigerator.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A refrigerator that loses power can keep food cold for about four hours, and a freezer for about 48 hours, if kept closed. Plan to rely on coolers with ice or any water-filled plastic containers you’ve frozen ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state recommends that during an outage, you monitor food temperatures with a thermometer — and throw out any food that has a temperature of 40 degrees or higher.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re opting to use a camp stove or a grill in the absence of your oven or microwave, you should only use these appliances outdoors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re without power for more than 48 hours, you may qualify for compensation from PG&E. \u003ca href=\"https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/outages/current-outages/report-view-an-electric-outage/additional-resources/extended-outage-compensation/extended-outage-compensation.page\">Read more about the PG&E Safety Net program\u003c/a>, which offers these payments due to “severe events, like storms.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A tree fell on my car. Who do I call?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We have a guide for that. Read our full advice on w\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11944945/a-tree-fell-on-my-car-in-the-bay-area-what-do-i-do\">hat to do if windy storms bring a tree down onto your car (or your house.)\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"driving\">\u003c/a>How can I drive safely in rain and strong winds?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>During these storms, officials urge residents to limit unnecessary travel and stay home if at all possible during weather events like these, citing the potential dangers presented by downed trees and power lines in addition to flooding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you must drive, use your headlights, turn off cruise control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel and drive more slowly and cautiously than usual. Leave twice as much space between your vehicle and the one in front of it; wet roads might mean it takes longer to stop. Be alert for debris on the road. If your car begins to hydroplane, do not slam on the brakes. Remain calm, ease off the gas, steer in the direction you want to go and very lightly pump the brakes until you regain traction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11936994\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1478px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11936994\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A.jpg\" alt=\"A red car lies abandoned under a flooded underpass with another car submerged behind it.\" width=\"1478\" height=\"985\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A.jpg 1478w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1478px) 100vw, 1478px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two cars are stuck in a flooded underpass at 34th and Webster streets in Oakland on Jan. 4, 2023. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If flooding occurs, err on the side of caution. Don’t assume you know the depth of a pool of water or the conditions of the road underneath it, especially at night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Always turn around rather than driving through a flooded area\u003c/strong> — as few as 6 inches of water is enough to disable or stall a small car, while 12 inches can sweep away a vehicle. If floodwaters begin to rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground on foot. According to the California Department of Water Resources, more people become trapped and die in their vehicles than anywhere else during a flood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/CaltransHQ/status/1634235193174413312\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"updates\">\u003c/a>How can I receive updates about my area?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you haven’t done so already, sign up to receive emergency weather alerts from your county. County officials use these notifications to inform residents of weather alerts, street and road closures, and evacuation orders. 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Hundreds of families in San Francisco’s eastern and northern neighborhoods are preparing for incoming storms while still waiting for their power to come back following Saturday’s massive power outage that at its peak plunged more than 130,000 households and businesses \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12068205/pge-gives-monday-afternoon-deadline-for-full-power-restoration-after-huge-outage\">into darkness\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What is an atmospheric river?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>An \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1935067/rivers-in-the-sky-what-you-need-to-know-about-atmospheric-river-storms\">atmospheric river\u003c/a> is a kind of weather system that brings trillions of gallons of water vapor from the Pacific Ocean to California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2023, storms brought \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/weather/article/bay-area-flooding-storm-rain-17853528.php\">flooding as well as extreme winds\u003c/a>, and claimed the lives of at least five people around the Bay Area. Before that, another winter storm caused the Pajaro River on the border of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties to breach a levee, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11943316/pajaro-river-levee-breached-where-to-find-evacuation-shelters\">flooding the Pajaro River Valley\u003c/a>, prompting rescues and placing more than 8,500 people under evacuation orders and warnings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During these kinds of weather events, knowing how to prepare for the worst — and how to cope if you’re directly affected — is crucial. Bay Area officials are routinely urging residents to prepare before the next big rainstorm arrives, providing free sandbags, sharing information on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937459/does-your-insurance-plan-cover-flood-and-storm-damage\">flood insurance\u003c/a> and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading to learn when the biggest weather impacts will hit the Bay Area, how to safeguard your home from flooding and how to cope with power outages caused by the storm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#start\">How should I prepare my home for a storm?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#sandbags\">Where can I get free sandbags?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#poweroutages\">How can I be ready for potential power outages?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#driving\">What are best practices for driving in heavy rain and wind?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#updates\">How can I receive updates about my area?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"start\">\u003c/a>How should I start preparing?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>First up, understand just how much you — and your home — could be affected by another storm of this magnitude.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Previous storms in the Bay Area have knocked down trees, flooded roads and cut power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses, and contributed to several deaths. Winds have also previously forced the cancellation of flights at local airports including San Francisco International Airport.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flooding could mean you have to evacuate your home, or live without crucial services for an extended period. Besides flashlights, experts recommend having \u003ca href=\"https://www.ready.gov/floods#prepare\">an emergency supply kit\u003c/a> ready in both your home and car — should you need to evacuate — that includes nonperishable foods, necessary medications, cleaning supplies and water for several days, in case services are cut off in your area. 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The site is open \u003ca href=\"https://sfpublicworks.org/services/sandbags\">Monday to Saturday\u003c/a>, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and staff will ask you to present an ID with a valid San Francisco address.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Mateo County\u003c/strong>: San Mateo County offers a limit of 15 premade sandbags per resident. \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/publicworks/storm-preparedness\">Where to find sandbags in San Mateo County\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santa Clara County: \u003c/strong>Santa Clara County residents can pick up free sandbags from \u003ca href=\"https://www.valleywater.org/flooding-safety/flood-ready/sandbags\">several locations managed by Santa Clara Valley Water\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Solano County\u003c/strong>: All locations are self-serve and require your own shovel. \u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/oes/grs/storm_ready/sandbag_information.asp\">Where to find sandbags in Solano County\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sonoma County\u003c/strong>: Sandbags are available at over 10 locations around the county. \u003ca href=\"https://socoemergency.org/emergency/flooding/sandbags/\">Where to find sandbags in Sonoma County\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"poweroutages\">\u003c/a>How can I be ready for potential power outages?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Flooding, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11944945/a-tree-fell-on-my-car-in-the-bay-area-what-do-i-do\">downed trees\u003c/a> and downed power lines: All of these can create the very real possibility of power outages during a storm like this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember: It can sometimes take days for PG&E to do safety checks and turn your power back on, particularly if an outage affects a large enough number of people. If you have medical needs that rely on power, consider planning which family members or friends you can stay with during a lengthy power outage. You might also talk to your doctor in advance about how to prepare with medications or mobility needs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Things to have close at hand before a potential power outage\u003c/strong>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Battery-powered flashlights, ideally one for every household member.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A supply of fresh batteries.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Portable chargers or battery packs to keep your mobile phone charged.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>LED candles, instead of wax candles, are recommended by PG&E.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A battery-powered radio to hear updates on storm conditions and outages.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Nonperishable food (think canned goods) and water: The state recommends having enough food and water for every member of your household for three days.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A thermometer to make sure your food is safe to eat (more on that below).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Make sure you know exactly where these crucial items are, so you’re not scrambling to find them in the dark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Other things to do ahead of an outage\u003c/strong>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Fully charge your cellphone and any portable chargers.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Get cash, as ATMs may not work during a power outage.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Top your vehicle up with a full tank of gas (similarly, gas stations may not be operational during an outage).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fill up plastic containers with water and store them in your freezer, which you can use later as ice substitutes to keep food fresh.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Additionally, make sure you and your household all know:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>How to manually open any door in your home or building that requires electricity (think garage doors, apartment complex doors that require key cards).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>How you’ll communicate in an emergency situation, and not depend on a phone that needs electricity.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>How you’ll operate a generator, if you have one — check ahead of time that the one you have works, and make sure you know \u003ca href=\"https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/electrical-safety/electric-generator-safety/electric-generator-safety.page\">how to use it safely and eliminate the risk of carbon-monoxide poisoning\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>As always, you should also consider checking on neighbors, especially those who may need assistance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mouse over or click points on the map below to see all of PG&E’s current power outages, planned or otherwise, along with the number of customers impacted, the cause (if listed), and estimated time of restoration. To see a rough approximation of power outage areas, zoom in on each location.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All data \u003ca href=\"https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/\">comes from PG&E\u003c/a>, via the \u003ca href=\"https://gis.data.ca.gov/datasets/CalEMA::power-outage-incidents/about\">California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)\u003c/a>, and is updated every 15 minutes. Any planned safety outages, known as Public Safety Power Outages (PSPS), will be specifically labeled on the map when they occur.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"center\">\n\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://kqednews.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=a04a97b02e764b5e94905acaaecf2edc\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 94%\" align=\"left\">\u003ci>Map produced by Matthew Green/KQED\u003c/i>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I do if a power outage hits my home?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Turn off almost all your appliances\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your power goes out, be sure to unplug or turn off any appliances and equipment to prevent damage from surges when the power is restored.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>PG&E recommends keeping one lamp turned to the on position, to alert you when power has returned. You can then turn each appliance back on one by one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stay far away from any downed power lines, and report them\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/storms/storms.page\">If you’re near a downed power line, PG&E advises that you assume it’s energized and dangerous\u003c/a> and stay far away from it. You should:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Make sure that others in your household, especially children, also stay far back from any downed lines.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Call 911 to report the downed power line, and make sure you give the location clearly.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Then call PG&E to report the downed line, at \u003ca href=\"tel:18007435000\">(800) 743-5000\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep your food safe and edible during an outage \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once your power is out, be especially purposeful about when you open your freezer or your refrigerator.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A refrigerator that loses power can keep food cold for about four hours, and a freezer for about 48 hours, if kept closed. Plan to rely on coolers with ice or any water-filled plastic containers you’ve frozen ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state recommends that during an outage, you monitor food temperatures with a thermometer — and throw out any food that has a temperature of 40 degrees or higher.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re opting to use a camp stove or a grill in the absence of your oven or microwave, you should only use these appliances outdoors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re without power for more than 48 hours, you may qualify for compensation from PG&E. \u003ca href=\"https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/outages/current-outages/report-view-an-electric-outage/additional-resources/extended-outage-compensation/extended-outage-compensation.page\">Read more about the PG&E Safety Net program\u003c/a>, which offers these payments due to “severe events, like storms.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A tree fell on my car. Who do I call?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We have a guide for that. Read our full advice on w\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11944945/a-tree-fell-on-my-car-in-the-bay-area-what-do-i-do\">hat to do if windy storms bring a tree down onto your car (or your house.)\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"driving\">\u003c/a>How can I drive safely in rain and strong winds?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>During these storms, officials urge residents to limit unnecessary travel and stay home if at all possible during weather events like these, citing the potential dangers presented by downed trees and power lines in addition to flooding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you must drive, use your headlights, turn off cruise control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel and drive more slowly and cautiously than usual. Leave twice as much space between your vehicle and the one in front of it; wet roads might mean it takes longer to stop. Be alert for debris on the road. If your car begins to hydroplane, do not slam on the brakes. Remain calm, ease off the gas, steer in the direction you want to go and very lightly pump the brakes until you regain traction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11936994\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1478px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11936994\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A.jpg\" alt=\"A red car lies abandoned under a flooded underpass with another car submerged behind it.\" width=\"1478\" height=\"985\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A.jpg 1478w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1478px) 100vw, 1478px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two cars are stuck in a flooded underpass at 34th and Webster streets in Oakland on Jan. 4, 2023. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If flooding occurs, err on the side of caution. Don’t assume you know the depth of a pool of water or the conditions of the road underneath it, especially at night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Always turn around rather than driving through a flooded area\u003c/strong> — as few as 6 inches of water is enough to disable or stall a small car, while 12 inches can sweep away a vehicle. If floodwaters begin to rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground on foot. According to the California Department of Water Resources, more people become trapped and die in their vehicles than anywhere else during a flood.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"title": "Northern California Storms Cause Floods, 1 Death, Ahead of This Week’s Potential ‘Bomb Cyclone’",
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"content": "\u003cp>After a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1999695/3-storms-will-bring-much-needed-rain-to-bay-area-and-snow-in-the-sierras\">weekend of rainfall\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/bay-area\">Bay Area\u003c/a> is bracing for days of dangerous stormy conditions expected to begin Tuesday night and extend through the rest of the week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Two wind-fueled systems will hit the region throughout the Christmas holiday week, bringing a possibility of up to 80-mile-per-hour gusts, flood conditions and widespread power outages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We really have several waves of potentially strong to moderate showers and thunderstorms, and along with that, we’re going to have very strong winds at the highest peaks,” said Joe Merchant, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Bay Area office.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Showers are expected to continue across the area Monday, adding to the inches of rain that’s fallen sporadically since Friday. Over the last 24 hours, San Francisco has seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/precipMaps.php?group=sf&img=3\">more than two inches\u003c/a>, while parts of Napa and Sonoma counties have collected almost four.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first strong storm system is expected to hit Tuesday night, and could meet conditions for a rare bomb cyclone — the meteorological term for a rapidly intensifying storm brought on by a low-pressure system — in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068379\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251223-Storm-10-BL_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251223-Storm-10-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068379\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251223-Storm-10-BL_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251223-Storm-10-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251223-Storm-10-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">People walk along Mission Street in San Francisco on Dec. 23, 2025, as a storm system moves through the Bay Area. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The rainfall is expected to start in the North Bay, and spread south through the Bay Area through the night, bringing up to 3.5 inches of rain in Sonoma and Napa counties, and up to 1.5 inches to the interior Bay Area and Monterey Bay. The Santa Lucia and Santa Cruz Mountains could also be especially hard hit, with up to three inches of rain predicted in both areas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Merchant said the system will mean significant flooding risk for much of the Bay, especially as days of rainfall saturate the ground.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Already, the Russian River at Geyserville has reached minor flood conditions, and in Sonoma County, the fire department reported Sunday that it had made its \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/sonomacountyfd/\">first flood rescue\u003c/a> of the season after a driver in Santa Rosa was forced onto the roof of their car amid rising waters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Further north, Redding experienced major flooding after Sunday’s rainfall. City officials issued warnings to avoid multiple major roadways, and urged people to stay home and avoid driving when possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Redding Mayor Mike Littau, a person who was stuck as water entered their vehicle died after calling 9-1-1 Sunday night. Littau said the person’s phone died while they were making the emergency call.[aside postID=news_11937204 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-2013486739-1020x765-1.jpg']A “Redding Police Officer swam out into the water, broke the windows and pulled the victim to shore,” he wrote on Facebook Monday, adding that first responders performed CPR but the person did not survive. Their cause of death is under investigation, according to Littau.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, said the heavy rains that fell on Redding were from a narrow but very intense band of cumulus clouds, what he described as “a persistent convergence line.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Unfortunately, this convergence line was able to squeeze out a lot of that moisture on a recurring narrow axis,” he said. “This axis was only about five or six miles wide. It was very localized, but it happened to run right through the city of Redding.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fire crews near Placer County also had to make a storm-related rescue Sunday, after residents in a home along the South Yuba River were unable to leave due to river swelling. No injuries from that incident have been reported.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, the East Bay is under a flood watch through Monday evening, and water has pooled on streets throughout San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service and local fire departments are warning that in the coming days, flood conditions will intensify, potentially forcing evacuations and blocking road access as people likely gear up for Christmas travel. Scott Corn, the assistant chief for CalFire’s Shasta Trinity Unit said people should use caution when they see pooling rainfall, which could be deeper and stronger than expected.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s really important for people to know that six inches of flowing water can knock you off your feet and a foot of that flowing water can float most of our vehicles that we have,” he told KQED. “Two feet of rushing water over a roadway, that’s almost a guarantee that you’re going to get swept off that roadway.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Along with the threat of flooding, Merchant said the back-to-back storms will also feature intense winds, which could down trees and power lines, likely causing travel delays and power outages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The strongest winds will blow through the Bay Tuesday night. Gusts along the coast could hit up to 80 miles per hour. Further inland, wind speeds will be around 40 miles per hour, though Merchant said some of the highest peaks in San Francisco could see 70 mile gusts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As of midday Monday, the National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for much of Northern California and the Central Coast, meaning sustained, high winds are possible. To prepare, people should secure loose items outdoors and adjust plans in order to avoid getting caught outside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Merchant said that watch could be upgraded to a warning, depending on how the storm system evolves throughout Monday. During a warning — which means sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening — the NWS recommends that people seek shelter, and if driving, slow down and keep both hands on the wheel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Merchant warned people to avoid the coast, where gusts will be strongest and most dangerous, during both Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s wind events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the second storm coming through on Christmas Eve likely won’t bring quite as high wind speeds, it will bring a higher possibility of thunderstorms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11893627\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/10/GettyImages-1348808528-scaled-e1635196576145.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11893627\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/10/GettyImages-1348808528-scaled-e1635196576145.jpg\" alt=\"Cars drive through flooded a section of Highway 101 on October 24, 2021 in Corte Madera, California.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1224\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cars drive through flooded a section of Highway 101 on Oct. 24, 2021 in Corte Madera, California. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With just between a 15 and 25% chance we’ll hear rumbles of thunder or see flashes of lightning, the weather service said the likelihood of “potentially severe” storms is increasing as the forecast becomes clearer. Most likely, any that do occur would be embedded in the main rain bands coming through Wednesday night, though conditions could allow for some thunder.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All together, the conditions could make for a dangerous holiday week, and officials are warning those traveling throughout the area to expect delays and prepare for hazardous conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s going to be tough, these are going to be some really difficult times to be traveling,” said Merchant. “People need to give themselves plenty of time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Calfire assistant chief Corn said people should get to know their travel route before embarking, and continue checking for updates on flooding and road conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Don’t drive into the areas that are flooded … don’t take the chance,” he said. “As a minimum, you may incur damage to your vehicle. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>After a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1999695/3-storms-will-bring-much-needed-rain-to-bay-area-and-snow-in-the-sierras\">weekend of rainfall\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/bay-area\">Bay Area\u003c/a> is bracing for days of dangerous stormy conditions expected to begin Tuesday night and extend through the rest of the week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Two wind-fueled systems will hit the region throughout the Christmas holiday week, bringing a possibility of up to 80-mile-per-hour gusts, flood conditions and widespread power outages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We really have several waves of potentially strong to moderate showers and thunderstorms, and along with that, we’re going to have very strong winds at the highest peaks,” said Joe Merchant, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Bay Area office.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Showers are expected to continue across the area Monday, adding to the inches of rain that’s fallen sporadically since Friday. Over the last 24 hours, San Francisco has seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/precipMaps.php?group=sf&img=3\">more than two inches\u003c/a>, while parts of Napa and Sonoma counties have collected almost four.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first strong storm system is expected to hit Tuesday night, and could meet conditions for a rare bomb cyclone — the meteorological term for a rapidly intensifying storm brought on by a low-pressure system — in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12068379\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251223-Storm-10-BL_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251223-Storm-10-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12068379\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251223-Storm-10-BL_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251223-Storm-10-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251223-Storm-10-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">People walk along Mission Street in San Francisco on Dec. 23, 2025, as a storm system moves through the Bay Area. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The rainfall is expected to start in the North Bay, and spread south through the Bay Area through the night, bringing up to 3.5 inches of rain in Sonoma and Napa counties, and up to 1.5 inches to the interior Bay Area and Monterey Bay. The Santa Lucia and Santa Cruz Mountains could also be especially hard hit, with up to three inches of rain predicted in both areas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Merchant said the system will mean significant flooding risk for much of the Bay, especially as days of rainfall saturate the ground.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Already, the Russian River at Geyserville has reached minor flood conditions, and in Sonoma County, the fire department reported Sunday that it had made its \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/sonomacountyfd/\">first flood rescue\u003c/a> of the season after a driver in Santa Rosa was forced onto the roof of their car amid rising waters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Further north, Redding experienced major flooding after Sunday’s rainfall. City officials issued warnings to avoid multiple major roadways, and urged people to stay home and avoid driving when possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Redding Mayor Mike Littau, a person who was stuck as water entered their vehicle died after calling 9-1-1 Sunday night. Littau said the person’s phone died while they were making the emergency call.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>A “Redding Police Officer swam out into the water, broke the windows and pulled the victim to shore,” he wrote on Facebook Monday, adding that first responders performed CPR but the person did not survive. Their cause of death is under investigation, according to Littau.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, said the heavy rains that fell on Redding were from a narrow but very intense band of cumulus clouds, what he described as “a persistent convergence line.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Unfortunately, this convergence line was able to squeeze out a lot of that moisture on a recurring narrow axis,” he said. “This axis was only about five or six miles wide. It was very localized, but it happened to run right through the city of Redding.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fire crews near Placer County also had to make a storm-related rescue Sunday, after residents in a home along the South Yuba River were unable to leave due to river swelling. No injuries from that incident have been reported.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, the East Bay is under a flood watch through Monday evening, and water has pooled on streets throughout San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service and local fire departments are warning that in the coming days, flood conditions will intensify, potentially forcing evacuations and blocking road access as people likely gear up for Christmas travel. Scott Corn, the assistant chief for CalFire’s Shasta Trinity Unit said people should use caution when they see pooling rainfall, which could be deeper and stronger than expected.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s really important for people to know that six inches of flowing water can knock you off your feet and a foot of that flowing water can float most of our vehicles that we have,” he told KQED. “Two feet of rushing water over a roadway, that’s almost a guarantee that you’re going to get swept off that roadway.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Along with the threat of flooding, Merchant said the back-to-back storms will also feature intense winds, which could down trees and power lines, likely causing travel delays and power outages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The strongest winds will blow through the Bay Tuesday night. Gusts along the coast could hit up to 80 miles per hour. Further inland, wind speeds will be around 40 miles per hour, though Merchant said some of the highest peaks in San Francisco could see 70 mile gusts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As of midday Monday, the National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for much of Northern California and the Central Coast, meaning sustained, high winds are possible. To prepare, people should secure loose items outdoors and adjust plans in order to avoid getting caught outside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Merchant said that watch could be upgraded to a warning, depending on how the storm system evolves throughout Monday. During a warning — which means sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening — the NWS recommends that people seek shelter, and if driving, slow down and keep both hands on the wheel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Merchant warned people to avoid the coast, where gusts will be strongest and most dangerous, during both Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s wind events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the second storm coming through on Christmas Eve likely won’t bring quite as high wind speeds, it will bring a higher possibility of thunderstorms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11893627\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/10/GettyImages-1348808528-scaled-e1635196576145.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11893627\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/10/GettyImages-1348808528-scaled-e1635196576145.jpg\" alt=\"Cars drive through flooded a section of Highway 101 on October 24, 2021 in Corte Madera, California.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1224\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cars drive through flooded a section of Highway 101 on Oct. 24, 2021 in Corte Madera, California. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With just between a 15 and 25% chance we’ll hear rumbles of thunder or see flashes of lightning, the weather service said the likelihood of “potentially severe” storms is increasing as the forecast becomes clearer. Most likely, any that do occur would be embedded in the main rain bands coming through Wednesday night, though conditions could allow for some thunder.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All together, the conditions could make for a dangerous holiday week, and officials are warning those traveling throughout the area to expect delays and prepare for hazardous conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s going to be tough, these are going to be some really difficult times to be traveling,” said Merchant. “People need to give themselves plenty of time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Calfire assistant chief Corn said people should get to know their travel route before embarking, and continue checking for updates on flooding and road conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Don’t drive into the areas that are flooded … don’t take the chance,” he said. “As a minimum, you may incur damage to your vehicle. 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"content": "\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/lake-tahoe\">Lake Tahoe\u003c/a> region is one of the most beautiful places on earth, especially in winter. It’s no wonder that so many of us in the Bay Area want to drive up there at this time of year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you are planning on heading up to Tahoe this week or next to enjoy the snow, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the weather, as the National Weather Service issued a \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=CAZ072&warncounty=CAC017&firewxzone=CAZ272&local_place1=South%20Lake%20Tahoe%20CA&product1=Winter+Storm+Watch&lat=38.9481&lon=-119.968\">winter storm watch\u003c/a> expected to last through Friday morning that could affect your travel plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service’s Sacramento office says that areas at and above 8,000 feet — including at Donner Summit near the Donner Pass area of I-80 — up to 10 inches of snow could accumulate on Monday alone. The NWS is also forecasting gusts of ridgetop wind up to 100 miles per hour and 1 to 2 feet of snow accumulation at lake level and 2 to 4 feet at high elevations by Friday morning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most importantly, the NWS is warning that now through Tuesday afternoon is the best window for safe travel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://x.com/NWSSacramento/status/2003169874047275083\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This type of weather can increase the chances of slick and snow-covered roads, \u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">chain control \u003c/a>and downed tree branches. Conditions like these in the Sierra have not only frequently caused travel delays and road closures in the past but also impacted operations at Tahoe ski resorts (for example, high winds causing lift closures.) After heavy snowfall, it may also take many hours for roads to be plowed and for \u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">chain control to be lifted\u003c/a>, making travel potentially slow and difficult even after an active storm window has passed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jump straight to \u003ca href=\"#snowroadclosures\">where to find the up-to-date snow forecasts and road closures\u003c/a> in Tahoe, \u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">details on chain control\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"#canceltahoe\">advice for canceling or rescheduling a Tahoe trip.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937340\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937340\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Snow blanked road with a Hazardous Conditions Ahead sign.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow blankets South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 8, 2022, with a winter storm warning in effect for Lake Tahoe and the Nevada mountains. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even without weather events like this in the forecast, traveling in the mountains of Tahoe in winter is a serious business at the best of times — especially if you’ve never lived somewhere with frequent snowfall and don’t have a ton of experience with winter driving just yet. And nobody wants their trip marked by delays, car trouble, road closures or even a serious accident on these winter roads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hoping to drive to the Lake Tahoe region this winter — \u003cem>after\u003c/em> this latest storm, that is — and want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible for a safe journey, keep reading for our guide on what to know about traveling to Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#snowroadclosures\">Most accurate ways to monitor snow forecasts and road closures\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#canceltahoe\">When should I cancel my Tahoe trip?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">Does chain control apply to me?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#rentalcarchains\">What to know about rental cars and chains in Tahoe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#safetodrivetahoe\">How to be a safer driver on winter mountain roads\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Why it’s so important to know how to drive safely to Tahoe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips\">Caltrans’ own winter driving guidance\u003c/a> articulates just how variable winter mountain driving can be, noting that it can be “a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring and sometimes even hazardous.” This is not an exaggeration, and driving to and around Tahoe during the winter should always be something you truly come prepared for, rather than hoping for the best.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most folks in the Tahoe region completely understand why people from out of town want to visit this beautiful part of California in winter, says Steve Nelson, public information officer for Caltrans District 3, which covers the region. But “the No. 1 problem by far,” he says, “is that motorists head out the door without being prepared for the conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937339\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937339 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A mostly white photo, of a two-lane road covered in white and gray snow, penned in by snowy embankments on both sides with conifers, and an orange truck with bright yellow headlights clearing the road on the left side, facing the camera.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A snowplow is seen as snow blankets Route 237 in Stateline, Nevada, on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And a storm in the Tahoe area is no joke, especially on roads at such high elevation — well over 7,000 feet on both the Donner Pass on Interstate 80 and Echo Summit on Highway 50. “And when you’re talking about 4 to 6 feet of snow, and people that have never driven in it before, it can get pretty, pretty gnarly,” says Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"snowroadclosures\">\u003c/a>How to check the weather and road conditions\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Weather predictions can evolve and change on a dime, and a storm can suddenly switch gears and arrive sooner (or later) than first forecast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is why it’s important not just to \u003cem>keep\u003c/em> checking the weather forecast for the area of Tahoe you’re visiting, but to make sure you’re getting information that’s as reliable as possible. During periods of extreme weather, officials will urge you not to travel for any nonessential reasons, and stay off the roads whenever possible. You should always heed these advisories.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Trust the experts (not a quick Google search)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service’s Reno office offers \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=CAZ072\">an online Lake Tahoe weather report\u003c/a> you can consult. The National Weather Service’s presences on X, formerly known as Twitter, are also frequently updated sources of information about Tahoe weather, and you don’t have to have an X account to see their tweets. Check:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/NWSSacramento\">@NWSSacramento on X \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/NWSReno\">@NWSReno on X\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Caltrans’ X accounts also provide frequent forecasts, warnings and updates specifically geared to road travel. Check:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CaltransDist3\">@CaltransDist3 on X \u003c/a>(serving Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CaltransDist10\">@CaltransDist10 on X\u003c/a> (serving Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Nelson says that while these X accounts are very frequently updated and get a lot of inquiries from the public, drivers need to remember that they’re “not a 24/7 resource” and should be realistic about using these accounts as a source of real-time help. (“A lot of times we’ll get messages in the middle of the night saying, ‘Hey, can I get up to Tahoe?,’ and we’re not monitoring [X] at three in the morning,” says Nelson.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/CaltransDist3/status/1611459599516991488\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California Highway Patrol Truckee provides updates on road travel around the I-80 corridor \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CHP_Truckee\">on X (@CHP_Truckee\u003c/a>) and\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chp_truckee/?hl=en\"> on Instagram (@chp_truckee)\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Department of Transportation also makes their network of road cameras available for you to monitor road conditions in real time. \u003ca href=\"https://cwwp2.dot.ca.gov/vm/iframemap.htm\">Use the map to find the area you want, and click/tap on the camera icons to open the live road cam.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can find subscription-only weather forecasting services as well, like \u003ca href=\"https://opensnow.com/\">Open Snow\u003c/a> (which offers a free seven-day trial). These paid services often promise to give a greater degree of granularity around forecasts and longer-range predictions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re heading up to Tahoe for winter sports, consider also checking the website and social media of any resort you’re hoping to visit, as they will almost certainly be featuring weather reports and predictions. For example, Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe has an X account (\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hvconditions?lang=en\">@HVconditions\u003c/a>), which gives status reports on mountain operations and weather forecasts — with a focus on when there’s a risk of wind holds for chairlifts and terrain closures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember: A resort warning you that weather might affect their operations is a good sign it’s the kind of weather you should take seriously when it comes to travel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use Caltrans’ QuickMap \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nelson says that the best way to stay on top of current road conditions in the Tahoe area is to use \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/\">Caltrans’ own QuickMap site\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/QM/app.htm\">the QuickMap app (available on the App Store and Google Play)\u003c/a>. If you prefer not to download the app, you can view a \u003ca href=\"http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/mindex.html\">mobile-friendly version of the QuickMap website\u003c/a> (and even add a shortcut to your mobile home screen).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This map uses Caltrans’ own data to show you the latest road conditions and travel information, so you can be prepared ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937375\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937375 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap.jpg\" alt='A screenshot of a graphical interface, with light green indicated earth, some blue indicating waterways, and a yellow line across it clustered with icons, as well as a blue-and-red award-shaped sign saying \"80\" to indicate the highway number.' width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caltrans’ QuickMap app, showing chain controls, snowplows and more. \u003ccite>(Courtesy Caltrans)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When first using QuickMap, be sure to hit “Options” on either the website or the app, and select all the options you want to see on the map, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Full closures\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>CHP incidents\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Highway information\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chain controls\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Snowplows\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Once you’ve done this, you’ll be able to either select the location “Tahoe” under “Locations,” or swipe and zoom over to your desired area on the map, just as you would using Google Maps. You can then tap on the icons you see on the map, to learn more about what they mean. This is especially important when it comes to chain controls, which often apply to different kinds of vehicles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use QuickMap before setting off on your travels and — if it’s safe to do so — during your journey, as conditions and chain requirements can develop fast in the Tahoe area. Don’t let warm, sunny and dry conditions in the Bay Area lull you into a false sense of security about the weather you’ll encounter up in the mountains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"canceltahoe\">\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Know when it’s safe to travel — and be prepared to delay a trip\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s always frustrating when plans change. But delaying, postponing or even canceling a trip to Tahoe is often the safest thing to do when weather means you’ll be battling hazardous conditions to get there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nelson says that during the fierce storms over the New Year of 2023, “it was nonstop” for Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol, rescuing stranded motorists on Interstate 80 and Highway 50. He notes that often, it’s the fact that people have travel plans they don’t want to cancel or lose money on that convinces folks to attempt the drive to Tahoe despite bad weather, with little to no winter driving experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They desperately want to get up to Tahoe and they don’t really care what’s going on outside,” he says. “So that’s when we run into problems.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, even if you’re secure in your own mountain driving abilities, not everyone on the road is — and bad weather can mean accidents between vehicles that can cause traffic jams, delays and even road closures. This is just another reason to consider delaying or canceling a planned Tahoe trip because of weather: Do you \u003cem>really\u003c/em> want to be stuck on I-80 for seven hours? At the least, you might consider delaying your travel until weather passes to have a better chance of a smoother journey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937335\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11937335\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a road taken from inside a car, with banks of snow on either side, one car up ahead and a bright blue sky and pine trees.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Driving to Tahoe in winter is serious business, with weather and road conditions that can change quickly. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Gabe Farthing)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re traveling to Tahoe for winter sports, remember, too, that just because it’s snowing, or has recently snowed, a ski resort is not necessarily operational and does not necessarily have all their terrain open. High winds frequently mean that resort chairlifts can be placed on wind hold or closed for the day, especially on the upper mountain. Sometimes, strong storms mean loss of power to the resorts, and equipment like chairlifts can get iced over and become nonoperational. In short: You could battle the worst weather and road conditions to make it to the resort of your choice, only to find that the resort isn’t even \u003cem>able\u003c/em> to open.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the worst happens, and you realize you need to change your trip, don’t assume you’ll lose all your money from postponing. While hotels and ski resorts often won’t let you outright \u003cem>cancel\u003c/em> your prepaid purchases due to weather, you might find you can change the date itself free of charge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Consider calling the hotel or resort directly, being prepared to be patient and courteous (and mindful that you might be one of many folks making the same call) and ask them what’s possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"chaincontroltahoe\">\u003c/a>Chain control: Do I have the right vehicle for Tahoe?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know exactly what ‘chain control’ means\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chain control is a reality of traveling to and around the Tahoe region, and you shouldn’t travel to Tahoe without knowing about it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Chains” is a catchall term for a traction device that’s fitted onto the tires of a vehicle’s drive wheels and gives that vehicle more traction on snowy and icy roads. These can look like link-type chains, or what’s called alternative traction devices (ATD), which can include cable chains, textile snow chains, wheel-hub-attached chains and automatic tire chains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Different kinds of chains are best for different types of vehicles, and you can purchase your own chains for your vehicle or rent them for your trip. \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/documents/chainrequire-a11y.pdf\">Read more about the kinds of chains you can use on your vehicle (PDF).\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls\">California has three levels of chain requirements (“R”)\u003c/a>. R1 applies to the heaviest vehicles, like trucks. R2 is the chain requirement that applies most to drivers of passenger cars headed up to Tahoe. (R3 chain control requires chains on \u003cem>all\u003c/em> vehicles, even those with AWD and snow tires, although it’s more likely a road would be closed outright before R3 chain controls were implemented.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know if I need chains?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>R2 chain control means that unless your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD, also known as four-wheel drive) and snow-tread tires on all four wheels, you need to use chains on your vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This means that if you have AWD but no snow-tread tires, you need to install chains on your car in a chain control area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Less commonly, if you have snow-tread tires but no AWD, you also need to use chains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans says that you’ll usually have “about a mile” between “Chains Required” signs and any chain control checkpoint to install your chains. You can be cited and fined by the California Highway Patrol for not observing chain controls in Tahoe. \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls\">Read more from Caltrans about chain control requirements.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don’t assume your AWD vehicle has the right tires\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“All-wheel drive is useless if you don’t have the right tires,” says Nelson. So how do you know whether your vehicle has snow-tread tires?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They’ll say “mud and snow” on the tires themselves, usually marked as “M + S.” You might also see a snowflake symbol on the sidewall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937287\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937287\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup photo of a car tire, with markings on it.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wondering if your car has snow-tread tires? Look for ‘M + S’ and the snowflake icon on your tire’s sidewall. \u003ccite>(Carly Severn/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Even if you have AWD and snow-tread tires, you should still carry chains\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans makes it clear: Even if you’re driving an AWD vehicle, you must still \u003cem>carry\u003c/em> chains in chain control areas. This is because \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls\">the highest R3 chain control requirement technically requires all vehicles, regardless of AWD or tires, to use chains\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may be asked to show these chains in your vehicle at a checkpoint. For that reason, it’s a good idea to have them clearly visible in your car so a Caltrans worker can see they’re present.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"rentalcarchains\">\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Rental cars might not let you use chains\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s totally understandable to want to rent a vehicle to travel up to Tahoe — maybe you’re flying into a nearby airport like Sacramento or Reno, or you need a car that carries a larger party for your trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But there’s one thing you absolutely must know about: Many rental car companies will not allow you to fit chains or other traction devices on the tires of your rental car. And if you’ve rented a car that doesn’t have mud and snow tires — even if it has AWD — and you hit an area where R2 chain control is in effect, a Caltrans chains checkpoint \u003cem>will\u003c/em> make you turn around.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is something that happens “pretty frequently,” confirms Nelson, who says he and his Caltrans colleagues see drivers of rental cars without mud and snow tires “basically pleading, begging” to be allowed through a Tahoe chain control checkpoint without chains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not going to matter,” says Nelson. “We’re going to turn them around, because it’s a safety factor for us.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Always check directly with your rental car company about their chain installation policy. Some rental companies will also let you filter results for cars on their site by whether they have mud and snow tires, before you book.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know whether chain control is in effect where I’m traveling?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If chain control is in effect in an area, you’ll see signs on the road indicating this. They’ll either look like permanent black signs on the side of the road, flipped around so they’re facing oncoming traffic, or illuminated signs over the highway. On lower-elevation areas of roads like I-80, Highway 50 and Highway 88, you may also see illuminated road signs giving you the heads-up about chain controls up ahead.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can see chain control areas marked on \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/\">Caltrans’ QuickMap site or app\u003c/a>, or call the Caltrans Highway Information Network at (800) 427-7623.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Certain roads may also have a Caltrans checkpoint at the start of a chain control area, staffed by Caltrans workers. At these checkpoints, Caltrans staff will manually verify whether you have the required vehicle and tires to go through the checkpoint.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you don’t have AWD and snow-tread tires, they’ll ask you to pull over or turn around to install chains on your vehicle. If you aren’t carrying chains, you \u003cem>will\u003c/em> be asked to turn around and leave the area the way you came.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even if there’s no checkpoint, or road authority staff present in a chain control area, you still need to pull over safely and install your chains, if your vehicle needs them. You might hit a checkpoint further up the road, or have a Caltrans staffer or California Highway Patrol officer pull you over if you don’t have chains in a chain control area, where you can be fined.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re having someone fit your chains for you, or installing them yourself, you must only pull over to the right and fit your chains in an area where it’s safe, which will almost certainly be in a designated chain installation area off the side of the road. You must not block the road to fit your chains, or risk your safety (or that of others) when installing your chains. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">Jump to more information about installing chains in chain control areas. \u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/CaltransDist3/status/1611399433434042371\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know which chains I should buy or rent for my vehicle?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check your vehicle’s manual for any information about which chain-style traction devices are recommended (or even prohibited, as with certain vehicles). The exact chains or other traction devices you buy will also depend on your tires’ size. You can find your tire size on the sidewall of your tires, which will start with a “P.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also find \u003ca href=\"https://www.etrailer.com/faq-snow-tire-chain-comparison.aspx\">guides like this online with advice on buying and fitting snow chains\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can buy chains up in the Tahoe region, and in fact you’ll see several businesses along major entry roads to the Lake Tahoe area advertising their chains. Buying chains in Tahoe when you need them might well be more expensive than purchasing them back in the Bay Area, especially during periods of strong weather and frequent chain control.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Option 1 for chain installation: Pay someone to fit your chains for you\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At chain control checkpoints, you’ll very often see chain installers who can do it for you — for a price.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These installers aren’t Caltrans employees, says Nelson, but they’re contracted and permitted through the agency. A usual price for this would be $40 to install chains, and $20 to remove them at the point where chain control ends, but “sometimes they’ll raise their rates depending on the need,” advises Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans makes clear that these independent chain installers are not allowed to sell or rent chains to you — only fit or remove ones you already have. The agency also recommends that if you pay an installer to fit your chains, you should get a receipt and “jot the installer’s badge number on it,” which they say “may help with any misunderstandings later.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But remember, not all areas where chain control is in effect will have contracted installers on hand to fit your chains for you. That’s why it’s a good idea to opt for the second option …\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Option 2 for chain installation: Learn how to do it yourself (recommended)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you can [fit your chains] yourself, you’re going to save some time and some money,” says Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can find \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+fit+snow+chains\">many YouTube video tutorials that demonstrate how to install your vehicle’s chains\u003c/a>. Installing chains is definitely easier with more than two people on hand, but it’s a very useful skill to know how to do it solo, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’ve never installed chains before, you \u003cem>will\u003c/em> find it tricky and time-consuming the first few times you practice. This is why it’s a really good idea to do several of these “practice rounds” at home on your own street or driveway. “You definitely don’t want your first time putting chains on to be actually up on the mountain,” warns Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, you could very well find yourself installing chains for real at a chain control checkpoint in the dark, or when it’s very cold, or actively snowing or raining. Consider packing a headlamp (or a flashlight for someone else to hold), and fingerless gloves to allow you to maneuver the chain links.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For true realism, also consider practicing installing your chains at home at night, or even when it’s raining — because that could well be the environment in which you’re doing this for real in the mountains, at much higher elevation and in the freezing cold.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937341\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937341 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A peachy pink sky, with a low, blue line of clouds, taken from the side of a snowy road overlooking a valley full of conifers and snow.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunrise view as snow blankets South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"safetodrivetahoe\">\u003c/a>Advice for safer driving in Tahoe in the winter\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Preparing yourself and your vehicle for a winter journey\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll need to prepare more for a winter journey in Tahoe than you usually would for travel outside the mountains. In addition to making sure your vehicle’s in good working order (brakes, wipers, heater, etc.), you’ll need to carry chains (see above).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Make sure you also have as much fuel as possible at all times. Not only could gas become more expensive as you approach the mountains, but you could be delayed or even held on the road, which will burn up the fuel in your tank. Gaining elevation as you ascend into the mountains will also use more gas. Running out of gas at the best of times is no fun — running out of gas at 7,000 feet of elevation in a freezing blizzard is way worse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since winter travel brings with it the possibility of delays, or even being stuck on a road when it’s closed due to weather, it’s also a good idea to have the following items in your car:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Food and water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Warm blankets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Extra clothing\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A shovel, in case you need to dig your vehicle out of snow\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>An ice scraper\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don’t always follow Google Maps and co.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Strong weather can mean more traffic, and navigation apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze can sometimes suggest alternative routes to save you time, or “shortcuts.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the mountains, and especially during or just after bad weather, you should be very wary of taking these shortcuts. That’s because your navigation app very well might not account for weather or road conditions on the side roads it’s recommending, and you could find yourself on a steep, unplowed road that’s not safe for your particular vehicle to drive in winter conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If in doubt, stick to the main, plowed roads, even if there’s traffic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take it slow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll see the words “Ice and snow, take it slow” on road signs in Tahoe, and you should heed the advice — especially in areas with chain control, which is in effect for a reason.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is tricky driving in snow and ice, but I’ll tell you, if people actually drove the speed limit in chain controls, they’d have no issues on Interstate 80,” says Nelson. “It’s 30 miles an hour. And on Highway 50, it’s 25 miles an hour in chain checkpoint areas.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you adhere to the speed limits, says Nelson, “then you’re fine. It’s the people that still try to drive 55, 60 miles an hour in snow. That’s when problems start.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leave far more braking distance between you and the car ahead than you normally would. If cars behind you are clearly trying to go much faster than you, that’s their issue. Pull over only when it’s safe to do so, and let them pass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11933784\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11933784\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of trucks driving through the snowy conditions on the road.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1230\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-800x513.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-1020x653.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-160x103.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-1536x984.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A screenshot of trucks driving through the snowy conditions on Interstate 80 at Donner Summit on Dec. 1, 2022. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Caltrans)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know how to drive safer on winter mountain roads\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips\">Caltrans has a list of winter driving tips\u003c/a> you’d be wise to read before making your journey to Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to taking it slow and steady, be aware of the risk of ice in areas of the road that are shaded by the sun — and also on \u003ca href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2017/12/19/the-science-of-why-bridges-ice-before-roads/?sh=194a49857cd0\">bridges, which freeze faster that the road before and after them\u003c/a> owing to the air underneath.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssgAWdMfqz0\">Watch for the flashing amber lights of snow removal equipment\u003c/a> on the road, such as snowplows or salt brine trucks, and give them a wide berth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Know what you’d do if your vehicle did hit a patch of ice and go into a skid. There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+get+out+of+skid\">many video tutorials online demonstrating how to control and correct a skid\u003c/a>. It’s a good idea to watch a few of them so you can see what the advice for correcting a skid — \u003ca href=\"https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/the-car-skids-what-you-should-do/\">take your feet off the pedals and turn into the direction you want to go\u003c/a> — looks like in action.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Remember, when you finally reach the Tahoe area …\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>… you might be glad you brought the shovel mentioned above if you wake up at your hotel or accommodation to find your car has accumulated several feet of snow overnight. (Hotels will often provide shovels, too, but they’ll be shared among many guests trying to do the same thing.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to brush as much of the snow off the top of your vehicle as you can before leaving a parking lot. If you don’t, a large sheet of snow can later fall off your car — either blocking your own windshield, or falling onto the road (or the car) behind you and causing a potential hazard to other motorists. Caltrans suggests you could even bring a broom in your car for this purpose, if snow is forecast during your stay. At the very least, it’s a courtesy to your fellow motorists — at the most, you’ll avoid causing a potentially serious accident.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Finally, remember: You don’t have to \u003cem>drive\u003c/em> to go to Tahoe\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If all of this advice about winter driving is making you reconsider driving up to Tahoe, but you still really want to visit the mountains, you should know there are several public and private options for traveling to Tahoe other than driving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://shop.sportsbasement.com/products/sbskibus\">The Sports Basement Ski Bus\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoeskitrips.net/browse-trips/teen-family\">Tahoe Ski Bus\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/stations/tru\">Amtrak to Truckee\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-stations-in-truckee\">Greyhound to Truckee\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Several hotels offer shuttles (sometimes free, sometimes paid) to the resorts, and many resorts also offer shuttles to different locations and parking lots.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>An earlier version of this story was originally published on Nov. 22.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>This type of weather can increase the chances of slick and snow-covered roads, \u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">chain control \u003c/a>and downed tree branches. Conditions like these in the Sierra have not only frequently caused travel delays and road closures in the past but also impacted operations at Tahoe ski resorts (for example, high winds causing lift closures.) After heavy snowfall, it may also take many hours for roads to be plowed and for \u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">chain control to be lifted\u003c/a>, making travel potentially slow and difficult even after an active storm window has passed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jump straight to \u003ca href=\"#snowroadclosures\">where to find the up-to-date snow forecasts and road closures\u003c/a> in Tahoe, \u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">details on chain control\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"#canceltahoe\">advice for canceling or rescheduling a Tahoe trip.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937340\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937340\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Snow blanked road with a Hazardous Conditions Ahead sign.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow blankets South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 8, 2022, with a winter storm warning in effect for Lake Tahoe and the Nevada mountains. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even without weather events like this in the forecast, traveling in the mountains of Tahoe in winter is a serious business at the best of times — especially if you’ve never lived somewhere with frequent snowfall and don’t have a ton of experience with winter driving just yet. And nobody wants their trip marked by delays, car trouble, road closures or even a serious accident on these winter roads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hoping to drive to the Lake Tahoe region this winter — \u003cem>after\u003c/em> this latest storm, that is — and want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible for a safe journey, keep reading for our guide on what to know about traveling to Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#snowroadclosures\">Most accurate ways to monitor snow forecasts and road closures\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#canceltahoe\">When should I cancel my Tahoe trip?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">Does chain control apply to me?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#rentalcarchains\">What to know about rental cars and chains in Tahoe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#safetodrivetahoe\">How to be a safer driver on winter mountain roads\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Why it’s so important to know how to drive safely to Tahoe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips\">Caltrans’ own winter driving guidance\u003c/a> articulates just how variable winter mountain driving can be, noting that it can be “a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring and sometimes even hazardous.” This is not an exaggeration, and driving to and around Tahoe during the winter should always be something you truly come prepared for, rather than hoping for the best.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most folks in the Tahoe region completely understand why people from out of town want to visit this beautiful part of California in winter, says Steve Nelson, public information officer for Caltrans District 3, which covers the region. But “the No. 1 problem by far,” he says, “is that motorists head out the door without being prepared for the conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937339\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937339 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A mostly white photo, of a two-lane road covered in white and gray snow, penned in by snowy embankments on both sides with conifers, and an orange truck with bright yellow headlights clearing the road on the left side, facing the camera.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A snowplow is seen as snow blankets Route 237 in Stateline, Nevada, on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And a storm in the Tahoe area is no joke, especially on roads at such high elevation — well over 7,000 feet on both the Donner Pass on Interstate 80 and Echo Summit on Highway 50. “And when you’re talking about 4 to 6 feet of snow, and people that have never driven in it before, it can get pretty, pretty gnarly,” says Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"snowroadclosures\">\u003c/a>How to check the weather and road conditions\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Weather predictions can evolve and change on a dime, and a storm can suddenly switch gears and arrive sooner (or later) than first forecast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is why it’s important not just to \u003cem>keep\u003c/em> checking the weather forecast for the area of Tahoe you’re visiting, but to make sure you’re getting information that’s as reliable as possible. During periods of extreme weather, officials will urge you not to travel for any nonessential reasons, and stay off the roads whenever possible. You should always heed these advisories.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Trust the experts (not a quick Google search)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service’s Reno office offers \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=CAZ072\">an online Lake Tahoe weather report\u003c/a> you can consult. The National Weather Service’s presences on X, formerly known as Twitter, are also frequently updated sources of information about Tahoe weather, and you don’t have to have an X account to see their tweets. Check:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/NWSSacramento\">@NWSSacramento on X \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/NWSReno\">@NWSReno on X\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Caltrans’ X accounts also provide frequent forecasts, warnings and updates specifically geared to road travel. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>California Highway Patrol Truckee provides updates on road travel around the I-80 corridor \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CHP_Truckee\">on X (@CHP_Truckee\u003c/a>) and\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chp_truckee/?hl=en\"> on Instagram (@chp_truckee)\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Department of Transportation also makes their network of road cameras available for you to monitor road conditions in real time. \u003ca href=\"https://cwwp2.dot.ca.gov/vm/iframemap.htm\">Use the map to find the area you want, and click/tap on the camera icons to open the live road cam.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can find subscription-only weather forecasting services as well, like \u003ca href=\"https://opensnow.com/\">Open Snow\u003c/a> (which offers a free seven-day trial). These paid services often promise to give a greater degree of granularity around forecasts and longer-range predictions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re heading up to Tahoe for winter sports, consider also checking the website and social media of any resort you’re hoping to visit, as they will almost certainly be featuring weather reports and predictions. For example, Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe has an X account (\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hvconditions?lang=en\">@HVconditions\u003c/a>), which gives status reports on mountain operations and weather forecasts — with a focus on when there’s a risk of wind holds for chairlifts and terrain closures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember: A resort warning you that weather might affect their operations is a good sign it’s the kind of weather you should take seriously when it comes to travel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use Caltrans’ QuickMap \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nelson says that the best way to stay on top of current road conditions in the Tahoe area is to use \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/\">Caltrans’ own QuickMap site\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/QM/app.htm\">the QuickMap app (available on the App Store and Google Play)\u003c/a>. If you prefer not to download the app, you can view a \u003ca href=\"http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/mindex.html\">mobile-friendly version of the QuickMap website\u003c/a> (and even add a shortcut to your mobile home screen).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This map uses Caltrans’ own data to show you the latest road conditions and travel information, so you can be prepared ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937375\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937375 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap.jpg\" alt='A screenshot of a graphical interface, with light green indicated earth, some blue indicating waterways, and a yellow line across it clustered with icons, as well as a blue-and-red award-shaped sign saying \"80\" to indicate the highway number.' width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caltrans’ QuickMap app, showing chain controls, snowplows and more. \u003ccite>(Courtesy Caltrans)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When first using QuickMap, be sure to hit “Options” on either the website or the app, and select all the options you want to see on the map, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Full closures\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>CHP incidents\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Highway information\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chain controls\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Snowplows\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Once you’ve done this, you’ll be able to either select the location “Tahoe” under “Locations,” or swipe and zoom over to your desired area on the map, just as you would using Google Maps. You can then tap on the icons you see on the map, to learn more about what they mean. This is especially important when it comes to chain controls, which often apply to different kinds of vehicles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use QuickMap before setting off on your travels and — if it’s safe to do so — during your journey, as conditions and chain requirements can develop fast in the Tahoe area. Don’t let warm, sunny and dry conditions in the Bay Area lull you into a false sense of security about the weather you’ll encounter up in the mountains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"canceltahoe\">\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Know when it’s safe to travel — and be prepared to delay a trip\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s always frustrating when plans change. But delaying, postponing or even canceling a trip to Tahoe is often the safest thing to do when weather means you’ll be battling hazardous conditions to get there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nelson says that during the fierce storms over the New Year of 2023, “it was nonstop” for Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol, rescuing stranded motorists on Interstate 80 and Highway 50. He notes that often, it’s the fact that people have travel plans they don’t want to cancel or lose money on that convinces folks to attempt the drive to Tahoe despite bad weather, with little to no winter driving experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They desperately want to get up to Tahoe and they don’t really care what’s going on outside,” he says. “So that’s when we run into problems.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, even if you’re secure in your own mountain driving abilities, not everyone on the road is — and bad weather can mean accidents between vehicles that can cause traffic jams, delays and even road closures. This is just another reason to consider delaying or canceling a planned Tahoe trip because of weather: Do you \u003cem>really\u003c/em> want to be stuck on I-80 for seven hours? At the least, you might consider delaying your travel until weather passes to have a better chance of a smoother journey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937335\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11937335\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a road taken from inside a car, with banks of snow on either side, one car up ahead and a bright blue sky and pine trees.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Driving to Tahoe in winter is serious business, with weather and road conditions that can change quickly. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Gabe Farthing)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re traveling to Tahoe for winter sports, remember, too, that just because it’s snowing, or has recently snowed, a ski resort is not necessarily operational and does not necessarily have all their terrain open. High winds frequently mean that resort chairlifts can be placed on wind hold or closed for the day, especially on the upper mountain. Sometimes, strong storms mean loss of power to the resorts, and equipment like chairlifts can get iced over and become nonoperational. In short: You could battle the worst weather and road conditions to make it to the resort of your choice, only to find that the resort isn’t even \u003cem>able\u003c/em> to open.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the worst happens, and you realize you need to change your trip, don’t assume you’ll lose all your money from postponing. While hotels and ski resorts often won’t let you outright \u003cem>cancel\u003c/em> your prepaid purchases due to weather, you might find you can change the date itself free of charge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Consider calling the hotel or resort directly, being prepared to be patient and courteous (and mindful that you might be one of many folks making the same call) and ask them what’s possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"chaincontroltahoe\">\u003c/a>Chain control: Do I have the right vehicle for Tahoe?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know exactly what ‘chain control’ means\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chain control is a reality of traveling to and around the Tahoe region, and you shouldn’t travel to Tahoe without knowing about it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Chains” is a catchall term for a traction device that’s fitted onto the tires of a vehicle’s drive wheels and gives that vehicle more traction on snowy and icy roads. These can look like link-type chains, or what’s called alternative traction devices (ATD), which can include cable chains, textile snow chains, wheel-hub-attached chains and automatic tire chains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Different kinds of chains are best for different types of vehicles, and you can purchase your own chains for your vehicle or rent them for your trip. \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/documents/chainrequire-a11y.pdf\">Read more about the kinds of chains you can use on your vehicle (PDF).\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls\">California has three levels of chain requirements (“R”)\u003c/a>. R1 applies to the heaviest vehicles, like trucks. R2 is the chain requirement that applies most to drivers of passenger cars headed up to Tahoe. (R3 chain control requires chains on \u003cem>all\u003c/em> vehicles, even those with AWD and snow tires, although it’s more likely a road would be closed outright before R3 chain controls were implemented.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know if I need chains?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>R2 chain control means that unless your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD, also known as four-wheel drive) and snow-tread tires on all four wheels, you need to use chains on your vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This means that if you have AWD but no snow-tread tires, you need to install chains on your car in a chain control area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Less commonly, if you have snow-tread tires but no AWD, you also need to use chains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans says that you’ll usually have “about a mile” between “Chains Required” signs and any chain control checkpoint to install your chains. You can be cited and fined by the California Highway Patrol for not observing chain controls in Tahoe. \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls\">Read more from Caltrans about chain control requirements.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don’t assume your AWD vehicle has the right tires\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“All-wheel drive is useless if you don’t have the right tires,” says Nelson. So how do you know whether your vehicle has snow-tread tires?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They’ll say “mud and snow” on the tires themselves, usually marked as “M + S.” You might also see a snowflake symbol on the sidewall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937287\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937287\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup photo of a car tire, with markings on it.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wondering if your car has snow-tread tires? Look for ‘M + S’ and the snowflake icon on your tire’s sidewall. \u003ccite>(Carly Severn/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Even if you have AWD and snow-tread tires, you should still carry chains\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans makes it clear: Even if you’re driving an AWD vehicle, you must still \u003cem>carry\u003c/em> chains in chain control areas. This is because \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls\">the highest R3 chain control requirement technically requires all vehicles, regardless of AWD or tires, to use chains\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may be asked to show these chains in your vehicle at a checkpoint. For that reason, it’s a good idea to have them clearly visible in your car so a Caltrans worker can see they’re present.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"rentalcarchains\">\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Rental cars might not let you use chains\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s totally understandable to want to rent a vehicle to travel up to Tahoe — maybe you’re flying into a nearby airport like Sacramento or Reno, or you need a car that carries a larger party for your trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But there’s one thing you absolutely must know about: Many rental car companies will not allow you to fit chains or other traction devices on the tires of your rental car. And if you’ve rented a car that doesn’t have mud and snow tires — even if it has AWD — and you hit an area where R2 chain control is in effect, a Caltrans chains checkpoint \u003cem>will\u003c/em> make you turn around.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is something that happens “pretty frequently,” confirms Nelson, who says he and his Caltrans colleagues see drivers of rental cars without mud and snow tires “basically pleading, begging” to be allowed through a Tahoe chain control checkpoint without chains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not going to matter,” says Nelson. “We’re going to turn them around, because it’s a safety factor for us.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Always check directly with your rental car company about their chain installation policy. Some rental companies will also let you filter results for cars on their site by whether they have mud and snow tires, before you book.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know whether chain control is in effect where I’m traveling?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If chain control is in effect in an area, you’ll see signs on the road indicating this. They’ll either look like permanent black signs on the side of the road, flipped around so they’re facing oncoming traffic, or illuminated signs over the highway. On lower-elevation areas of roads like I-80, Highway 50 and Highway 88, you may also see illuminated road signs giving you the heads-up about chain controls up ahead.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can see chain control areas marked on \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/\">Caltrans’ QuickMap site or app\u003c/a>, or call the Caltrans Highway Information Network at (800) 427-7623.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Certain roads may also have a Caltrans checkpoint at the start of a chain control area, staffed by Caltrans workers. At these checkpoints, Caltrans staff will manually verify whether you have the required vehicle and tires to go through the checkpoint.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you don’t have AWD and snow-tread tires, they’ll ask you to pull over or turn around to install chains on your vehicle. If you aren’t carrying chains, you \u003cem>will\u003c/em> be asked to turn around and leave the area the way you came.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even if there’s no checkpoint, or road authority staff present in a chain control area, you still need to pull over safely and install your chains, if your vehicle needs them. You might hit a checkpoint further up the road, or have a Caltrans staffer or California Highway Patrol officer pull you over if you don’t have chains in a chain control area, where you can be fined.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re having someone fit your chains for you, or installing them yourself, you must only pull over to the right and fit your chains in an area where it’s safe, which will almost certainly be in a designated chain installation area off the side of the road. You must not block the road to fit your chains, or risk your safety (or that of others) when installing your chains. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">Jump to more information about installing chains in chain control areas. \u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know which chains I should buy or rent for my vehicle?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check your vehicle’s manual for any information about which chain-style traction devices are recommended (or even prohibited, as with certain vehicles). The exact chains or other traction devices you buy will also depend on your tires’ size. You can find your tire size on the sidewall of your tires, which will start with a “P.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also find \u003ca href=\"https://www.etrailer.com/faq-snow-tire-chain-comparison.aspx\">guides like this online with advice on buying and fitting snow chains\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can buy chains up in the Tahoe region, and in fact you’ll see several businesses along major entry roads to the Lake Tahoe area advertising their chains. Buying chains in Tahoe when you need them might well be more expensive than purchasing them back in the Bay Area, especially during periods of strong weather and frequent chain control.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Option 1 for chain installation: Pay someone to fit your chains for you\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At chain control checkpoints, you’ll very often see chain installers who can do it for you — for a price.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These installers aren’t Caltrans employees, says Nelson, but they’re contracted and permitted through the agency. A usual price for this would be $40 to install chains, and $20 to remove them at the point where chain control ends, but “sometimes they’ll raise their rates depending on the need,” advises Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans makes clear that these independent chain installers are not allowed to sell or rent chains to you — only fit or remove ones you already have. The agency also recommends that if you pay an installer to fit your chains, you should get a receipt and “jot the installer’s badge number on it,” which they say “may help with any misunderstandings later.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But remember, not all areas where chain control is in effect will have contracted installers on hand to fit your chains for you. That’s why it’s a good idea to opt for the second option …\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Option 2 for chain installation: Learn how to do it yourself (recommended)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you can [fit your chains] yourself, you’re going to save some time and some money,” says Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can find \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+fit+snow+chains\">many YouTube video tutorials that demonstrate how to install your vehicle’s chains\u003c/a>. Installing chains is definitely easier with more than two people on hand, but it’s a very useful skill to know how to do it solo, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’ve never installed chains before, you \u003cem>will\u003c/em> find it tricky and time-consuming the first few times you practice. This is why it’s a really good idea to do several of these “practice rounds” at home on your own street or driveway. “You definitely don’t want your first time putting chains on to be actually up on the mountain,” warns Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, you could very well find yourself installing chains for real at a chain control checkpoint in the dark, or when it’s very cold, or actively snowing or raining. Consider packing a headlamp (or a flashlight for someone else to hold), and fingerless gloves to allow you to maneuver the chain links.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For true realism, also consider practicing installing your chains at home at night, or even when it’s raining — because that could well be the environment in which you’re doing this for real in the mountains, at much higher elevation and in the freezing cold.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937341\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937341 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A peachy pink sky, with a low, blue line of clouds, taken from the side of a snowy road overlooking a valley full of conifers and snow.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunrise view as snow blankets South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"safetodrivetahoe\">\u003c/a>Advice for safer driving in Tahoe in the winter\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Preparing yourself and your vehicle for a winter journey\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll need to prepare more for a winter journey in Tahoe than you usually would for travel outside the mountains. In addition to making sure your vehicle’s in good working order (brakes, wipers, heater, etc.), you’ll need to carry chains (see above).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Make sure you also have as much fuel as possible at all times. Not only could gas become more expensive as you approach the mountains, but you could be delayed or even held on the road, which will burn up the fuel in your tank. Gaining elevation as you ascend into the mountains will also use more gas. Running out of gas at the best of times is no fun — running out of gas at 7,000 feet of elevation in a freezing blizzard is way worse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since winter travel brings with it the possibility of delays, or even being stuck on a road when it’s closed due to weather, it’s also a good idea to have the following items in your car:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Food and water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Warm blankets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Extra clothing\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A shovel, in case you need to dig your vehicle out of snow\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>An ice scraper\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don’t always follow Google Maps and co.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Strong weather can mean more traffic, and navigation apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze can sometimes suggest alternative routes to save you time, or “shortcuts.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the mountains, and especially during or just after bad weather, you should be very wary of taking these shortcuts. That’s because your navigation app very well might not account for weather or road conditions on the side roads it’s recommending, and you could find yourself on a steep, unplowed road that’s not safe for your particular vehicle to drive in winter conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If in doubt, stick to the main, plowed roads, even if there’s traffic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take it slow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll see the words “Ice and snow, take it slow” on road signs in Tahoe, and you should heed the advice — especially in areas with chain control, which is in effect for a reason.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is tricky driving in snow and ice, but I’ll tell you, if people actually drove the speed limit in chain controls, they’d have no issues on Interstate 80,” says Nelson. “It’s 30 miles an hour. And on Highway 50, it’s 25 miles an hour in chain checkpoint areas.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you adhere to the speed limits, says Nelson, “then you’re fine. It’s the people that still try to drive 55, 60 miles an hour in snow. That’s when problems start.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leave far more braking distance between you and the car ahead than you normally would. If cars behind you are clearly trying to go much faster than you, that’s their issue. Pull over only when it’s safe to do so, and let them pass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11933784\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11933784\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of trucks driving through the snowy conditions on the road.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1230\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-800x513.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-1020x653.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-160x103.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-1536x984.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A screenshot of trucks driving through the snowy conditions on Interstate 80 at Donner Summit on Dec. 1, 2022. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Caltrans)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know how to drive safer on winter mountain roads\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips\">Caltrans has a list of winter driving tips\u003c/a> you’d be wise to read before making your journey to Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to taking it slow and steady, be aware of the risk of ice in areas of the road that are shaded by the sun — and also on \u003ca href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2017/12/19/the-science-of-why-bridges-ice-before-roads/?sh=194a49857cd0\">bridges, which freeze faster that the road before and after them\u003c/a> owing to the air underneath.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssgAWdMfqz0\">Watch for the flashing amber lights of snow removal equipment\u003c/a> on the road, such as snowplows or salt brine trucks, and give them a wide berth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Know what you’d do if your vehicle did hit a patch of ice and go into a skid. There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+get+out+of+skid\">many video tutorials online demonstrating how to control and correct a skid\u003c/a>. It’s a good idea to watch a few of them so you can see what the advice for correcting a skid — \u003ca href=\"https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/the-car-skids-what-you-should-do/\">take your feet off the pedals and turn into the direction you want to go\u003c/a> — looks like in action.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Remember, when you finally reach the Tahoe area …\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>… you might be glad you brought the shovel mentioned above if you wake up at your hotel or accommodation to find your car has accumulated several feet of snow overnight. (Hotels will often provide shovels, too, but they’ll be shared among many guests trying to do the same thing.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to brush as much of the snow off the top of your vehicle as you can before leaving a parking lot. If you don’t, a large sheet of snow can later fall off your car — either blocking your own windshield, or falling onto the road (or the car) behind you and causing a potential hazard to other motorists. Caltrans suggests you could even bring a broom in your car for this purpose, if snow is forecast during your stay. At the very least, it’s a courtesy to your fellow motorists — at the most, you’ll avoid causing a potentially serious accident.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Finally, remember: You don’t have to \u003cem>drive\u003c/em> to go to Tahoe\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If all of this advice about winter driving is making you reconsider driving up to Tahoe, but you still really want to visit the mountains, you should know there are several public and private options for traveling to Tahoe other than driving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://shop.sportsbasement.com/products/sbskibus\">The Sports Basement Ski Bus\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoeskitrips.net/browse-trips/teen-family\">Tahoe Ski Bus\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/stations/tru\">Amtrak to Truckee\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-stations-in-truckee\">Greyhound to Truckee\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Several hotels offer shuttles (sometimes free, sometimes paid) to the resorts, and many resorts also offer shuttles to different locations and parking lots.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>An earlier version of this story was originally published on Nov. 22.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>For most of the past year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/caltrans\">Caltrans\u003c/a> contractors have conducted a far-from-routine physical on an 89-year-old patient: the monumental western span of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/bay-bridge\">San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a process completed in September, engineers opened up the massive main cables that support the bridge’s double-deck roadway between Yerba Buena Island and San Francisco’s Rincon Hill to check on conditions inside. The results from that exam are due by early next year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The last time crews looked inside the cables was in 2003, during a major seismic upgrade project. 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He pointed out that the western side of the bridge is actually \u003cem>two \u003c/em>spans, each of which ties into a humongous center anchorage that, he noted, “has more concrete in it than the Empire State Building.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064387\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251117-Bay-Bridge-Cables-03-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064387\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251117-Bay-Bridge-Cables-03-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251117-Bay-Bridge-Cables-03-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251117-Bay-Bridge-Cables-03-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251117-Bay-Bridge-Cables-03-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Workers opened the main cables on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to inspect the more than 17,000 individual wires that make up each of the main cables for the first time since the bridge was built 90 years ago. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Metropolitan Transportation Commission)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12025258\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1403px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/I0035379A_duo.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12025258\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/I0035379A_duo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1403\" height=\"865\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/I0035379A_duo.jpg 1403w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/I0035379A_duo-800x493.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/I0035379A_duo-1020x629.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/02/I0035379A_duo-160x99.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1403px) 100vw, 1403px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(left) Hand-wrapping the south cable span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, circa September 1936. (right) The south cable saddle during construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, circa November 1935. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of UC Berkeley, Bancroft Library)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Beginning last fall, ironworkers and engineers moved along the main cables, removing the outer housing at select locations to expose the tightly packed bundles of galvanized steel wire inside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What we’re doing out here is we’re taking a look at the main cables that actually hold the deck up that you drive on,” Ney said. “And so, at 10 different locations, we’re going inside the cable, we’re opening it up, and we’re testing the steel inside of it.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each cable consists of more than 17,000 wires that were spun into place, bound together, tightly compressed and painted with a special protective paste before the outer housing was installed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12019920\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/241219-BayBridgeCables-12.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12019920\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/241219-BayBridgeCables-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/241219-BayBridgeCables-12.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/241219-BayBridgeCables-12-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/241219-BayBridgeCables-12-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/241219-BayBridgeCables-12-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/241219-BayBridgeCables-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/241219-BayBridgeCables-12-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The suspension cables of the Bay Bridge on the bridge’s western span on Dec. 19, 2024. Crews work to open the suspension cables to assess the condition of thousands of thin steel strands inside. This work is part of an effort to ensure the bridge’s long-term safety and durability, as the steel cables are inspected for corrosion and other issues. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At each of the 10 testing locations, workers used hammers and mallets to drive large wedges into the tightly packed bundle of wires. Engineers gave the wire a visual inspection, snipped out short sections for laboratory testing and then spliced those cut strands back together. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Platform Esther was first built in 1965 and is located 1.5 miles off the coast of Seal Beach. It was rebuilt in the ’80s after sustaining major damage from a winter storm in 1983. Production officially ceased in August 2025.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>New leases for oil drilling off the coast haven’t been approved since 1984, and past Republican presidents have worked with Democrats in protecting California’s waters from drilling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But conservation efforts have faced new threats under the current and past Trump administrations, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/trump-offshore-drilling-21116334.php\">recently revealed a proposal\u003c/a> to dramatically ramp up oil drilling off California’s coast to increase the country’s energy independence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That plan will likely meet a barrage of obstacles in the form of local and state environmental regulations, with officials already expressing strong opposition.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But those looming threats weren’t enough to dampen the enthusiasm at Platform Esther’s retirement party.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s really great to see agencies like the State Lands Commission taking bold steps like this to shut down oil operations in state waters,” said Brady Bradshaw, a senior oceans campaigner with the Center. “We’re hoping to see the state continue to fight against proposals like what’s coming with the Trump administration.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Before they visited Yosemite National Park this week, Susan Bennett and Katie Cook had heard all sorts of stories about a kind of chaos permeating the park during the government shutdown. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12060120/what-is-the-shutdown-doing-to-yosemite\">People squatting in others’ campgrounds\u003c/a>. Hikers \u003ca href=\"https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/government-shutdown-brings-waves-of-illegal-activity-to-yosemite-national-park/\">ascending Half Dome without a permit\u003c/a>. Even \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/YosemiteNPS/status/1984285545648812479\">illegal BASE jumping\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Standing outside the Yosemite Valley Lodge — one of the park’s two hotels, still fully operational during the shutdown — sisters-in-law Bennett and Cook, visiting from Monterey and North Lake Tahoe respectively, told me they’d even considered canceling their much-anticipated trip. “We didn’t want to be part of the problem,” Cook said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But having heard from a friend that at least Yosemite’s bathrooms were open, the pair made the trek. And when they arrived in the park, they were far from disappointed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the “gorgeous” fall foliage at its peak and flowing waterfalls surging due to recent storms, Bennett said they saw little sign of the chaotic scenes they had imagined.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I knew \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058508/yes-yosemite-is-open-during-the-shutdown-but-with-lots-of-changes-for-visitors\">there wouldn’t be anybody at the main gate\u003c/a>, but we had a ranger at the campground, so it’s all good,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During the month-long government shutdown, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058508/yes-yosemite-is-open-during-the-shutdown-but-with-lots-of-changes-for-visitors\">Yosemite has remained open\u003c/a>, but with a drastically reduced federal workforce. Only staff deemed “essential” are working in the park, and for the most part, they’re focused on law enforcement, search-and-rescue and maintenance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062213\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062213\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-31-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-31-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-31-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-31-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors photograph El Capitan, a granite wall popular with rock climbers, at Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. It draws millions of visitors each year to its granite cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient sequoia groves. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As Bennett and Cook saw, no rangers are posted at entrances to collect fees, give out maps or help tourists plan their itineraries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>National Park Service staffers dedicated to research or conservation are currently furloughed, joining the 64% of national NPS staff who are not working during the shutdown.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And in the absence of so many federal workers, the majority of the “park staff” Yosemite tourists will encounter during the shutdown actually work for private businesses or organizations that were already present in the park before the shutdown — and have now assumed almost all visitor-facing duties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062210\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062210\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-06-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-06-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-06-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-06-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Empty fee booths at the entrance to Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. It draws millions of visitors each year to its granite cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient sequoia groves. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But underneath the general air of normalcy, a crisis is looming, say a coalition of advocacy groups and former parks leaders who have repeatedly \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058137/government-shutdown-2025-national-parks-planning-memo\">called to close the national parks at this time.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Seemingly small transgressions like the ones Yosemite staff and visitors report are going to have a cumulative effect, they warn.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our parks don’t run themselves,” wrote the coalition in a \u003ca href=\"https://protectnps.org/2025/10/23/protect-our-parks-former-nps-employees-warn-of-escalating-dangers-during-shutdown/\">letter last week\u003c/a> to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Business as usual?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058592/alcatraz-island-is-open-again-after-several-false-starts\">Alcatraz Island\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12061286/muir-woods-reopens-amid-government-shutdown-temporarily\">Muir Woods National Monument\u003c/a>, private companies and nonprofits that operate in the parks have outright donated money to keep their doors open during the shutdown, as permitted by \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058137/government-shutdown-2025-national-parks-planning-memo\">the NPS shutdown contingency plan. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is happening at Yosemite, too. In an email to KQED, the National Park Service confirmed that the nonprofit Yosemite Conservancy, which has been keeping the park’s Welcome Center and The Depot at Mariposa Grove open, is “working with the [NPS] to establish short-term agreements with donations to help maintain operations during the lapse in appropriations.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My own experience visiting Yosemite this week reflected what I was hearing from the tourists I met there —- that operations within the park during the shutdown seemed very much like business as usual.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062211\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062211\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-18-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-18-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-18-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-18-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors look at a welcome at the entrance to Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. It draws millions of visitors each year to its granite cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient sequoia groves. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>To a casual observer, the only clue that anything might be different was those unstaffed entry gates, normally humming with activity, which drivers are now blowing right through, as they can no longer pick up park maps and expert ranger advice for their trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center, which was initially closed at the start of the shutdown, has been reopened to the public. When I visited, the center was abuzz with tourists buying merchandise and lining up to get park information, just like any other day outside of a full federal shutdown — albeit with no rangers at their normal stations, leading to slightly longer lines than usual, according to one Conservancy staffer.[aside postID=news_12061908 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/YosemiteGetty-1.jpg']Yosemite’s crowds seemed a little larger than what I’d previously observed for this time of year, and parking at the base of El Capitan — where visitors can watch climbers scaling the iconic rock face —- was more scarce than usual.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But elsewhere, I saw several park rangers roaming on foot and in cars, all working without pay during the shutdown.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Maintenance staff could be seen at work, and there was even someone collecting campground fees and distributing maps at the Big Oak Flat entrance to the park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And those bathrooms in Yosemite Valley — \u003ca href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/dec/31/national-parks-shutdown-impact-joshua-tree-yosemite-yellowstone\">a notorious casualty of previous NPS shutdowns\u003c/a> — were generally clean, with no sign of piled-up trash.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This shutdown, compared to others, is much more smooth,” said William Fontana Sr., an Aramark employee who has been giving tours in the park for 40 years — and who attributed what he was seeing to the fact that law enforcement rangers and essential facilities staff \u003cem>are \u003c/em>still working in Yosemite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062223\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062223\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-93-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-93-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-93-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-93-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tour guide William Fontana points visitors to climbers on El Capitan during a tour of the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 28, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a non-federal worker, Fontana Sr. usually works alongside NPS rangers in the park, supplementing their numbers and knowledge to show visitors around. But during the shutdown, it’s just him and his Aramark colleagues to guide tourists.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I expected to have overcrowded conditions and an absolute zoo here, but it has not happened,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The public seem to be very respectful in Yosemite, and understand that if they abuse the park, they could lose the opportunity to come during the shutdown.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>‘Protect the park’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Fontana Sr. said he had nonetheless seen “a little more” aggressive driving and \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/travel/yosemite-shutdown-base-jumping.html\">witnessed BASE jumpers\u003c/a> leap off El Capitan this month.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I immediately called park dispatch, and I believe they were apprehended,” he said. “We all work together to protect the park.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>George Hargis, a volunteer for the advocacy group \u003ca href=\"https://www.baseaccess.org/\">BASE Access\u003c/a>, disputes the now-widespread claim that the extreme sport has been taking place more often in Yosemite during the shutdown, telling KQED by email, “I can very confidently state that the BASE jumping in the National Parks has not increased during the shut down,” and that “one or two jumps were posted online and that really began the narrative that BASE jumpers are taking advantage of the shutdown.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062218\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062218\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-47-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-47-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-47-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-47-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yosemite Conservancy staff answer questions at the Welcome Center at Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. It draws millions of visitors each year to its granite cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient sequoia groves. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>U.S Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has also pushed back against \u003ca href=\"https://www.eenews.net/articles/burgum-pans-reports-of-illegal-cliff-jumping-in-yosemite/\">what he called “false claims” from “grifters”\u003c/a> about conditions in Yosemite during the shutdown. \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/SecretaryBurgum/status/1978266696893735094\">Burgum claimed on social media \u003c/a>that “Contrary to recent reports, the park remains fully staffed to ensure visitor safety and protect natural resources” and that “unauthorized camping, squatting and illegal activities like BASE jumping are being addressed with firm, appropriate law enforcement action.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Yosemite sprawls across 1,200 square miles, much of it wilderness territory. So even though enforcement rangers are on duty, it’s not possible to keep track of every visitor’s activity — even outside of a shutdown, but especially while research- and education-focused rangers, often found on trails, are missing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>John DeGrazio, owner of YExplore, which runs private tours in the park, agreed that he hasn’t seen as much unruly behavior or “abuse” this shutdown as during past ones. But he said he has seen more people than usual sleeping in their cars in the park and bringing their dogs on unpaved trails, both of which are not allowed in Yosemite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062215\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062215\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-37-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-37-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-37-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-37-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John DeGrazio, owner of YExplore, a hiking tour company, sits outside the Yosemite Valley Lodge at Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>He even met a couple last week on their honeymoon who told him they wanted to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to camp in Yosemite for free, said DeGrazio\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There are people who know how to take advantage of the system,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As big wall climber Cadence Brown sat in El Capitan Meadow watching his friends scale “The Nose,” he said he, too, had noticed the park seemed busier than usual for fall.[aside postID=news_12060120 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/YosemiteGetty3.jpg']At night, he said, El Cap’s 3,000 feet of sheer granite has looked far more illuminated with climbers’ headlamps.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beyond experiencing the same difficulties finding parking I did, Brown said the only sign things might be different at Yosemite right now was the visitors he witnessed traipsing off-trail in the park’s meadows, seemingly emboldened by the lack of rangers to stop them. But for him, search-and-rescue crews still being fully active was key. “So as long as they’re here, we’re stoked,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While DeGrazio, too, is grateful the park is still open to keep his tours and his business running, he said he doesn’t know what the future holds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think there’s always a question of allowing access versus having that access being abused,” he said. “There’s going to be that concern of: How much abuse is actually happening long-term?”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>‘No long-term planning’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Mark Rose, Sierra Nevada program manager for the National Parks Conservation Association, said his visit to the park earlier this month only confirmed his worries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Really small things like visitors trampling through meadows — that builds up more and more over time,” he said. “Even if 99% of folks visiting the park right now are being responsible and doing what they’re supposed to, all it takes is that 1% of visitors who see this as being this free-for-all.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like the coalition of former park leaders and advocates, Rose also sounded an alarm about the lack of conservation and biological data being collected within the park while federal scientists working here are furloughed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All kinds of behind-the-scenes work that goes unseen by visitors is completely on pause — work that was already being impacted by an estimated \u003ca href=\"https://www.npca.org/articles/9551-staffing-crisis-at-national-parks-reaches-breaking-point-new-data-shows-24\">24% reduction\u003c/a> in NPS staff since Trump’s inauguration in January.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062216\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062216\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-42-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-42-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-42-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-42-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A park ranger empties the garbage bins near the Welcome Center at Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Right now, Yosemite is operating without a Chief of Resources, Rose said, a crucial role that heads up all of the park’s science and restoration work around its natural resources. And with Trump \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12060911/new-trump-layoffs-could-put-hundreds-more-national-park-service-employees-on-the-chopping-block\">threatening to fire furloughed workers\u003c/a> after the shutdown ends, the staffing crisis will only deepen, he warned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They’ve let go so many of their scientists and [natural] resource and cultural resource staff,” he said. “There’s no long-term planning being done; all the science that was happening has mostly just been put on pause and/or completely cut.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s a lot that’s piling up now that the government’s shut down that they’re going to have to take care of,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rose also expressed concern that the pot of money currently being used to pay for basic operations and materials like fuel and cleaning supplies — which is keeping the visitor experience feeling so comparatively smooth during the shutdown— may even be being used illegally.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062224\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062224\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-112-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-112-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-112-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-112-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A person fishes in the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 28, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After the last shutdown, the \u003ca href=\"https://wildlife.org/interior-fee-use-during-shutdown-was-against-the-law-gao-says/\">Government Accountability Office determined\u003c/a> that these fee dollars are supposed to go toward park projects, while Congress should fund the park’s general operations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And at some point, with no fees being collected at entrance gates, it’s going to run out. “We’re draining those accounts,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When I told Rose that I had seen much of what he did at Yosemite — meaning, not much on the surface — he warned that it’s really too soon to tell.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We don’t know to what degree the backcountry, other areas of the park, might be impacted — because that’s just not being monitored and reported out on by the park service,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>‘Eyes on the horizon’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The ripple effect from the shutdown will be felt for generations to come, warns Jesse Chakrin, executive director of the Fund for People in Parks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The moment Chakrin learned I’d just returned from visiting Yosemite, he didn’t hold back about his thoughts on the current situation during the shutdown, employing phrases like “facade management” and “veneer.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“These impacts, it’s a lagging indicator,” he said. “It’s not the canary in the coal mine. When we notice the impact, it’s probably too late.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062214\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062214\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-36-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-36-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-36-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-36-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mary-Michal Rawling, a public affairs manager for YARTS, stands near a bus stop at the Yosemite Valley Lodge at Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chakrin said he isn’t just worried that \u003ca href=\"https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/national-parks/trump-national-parks-yosemite/\">the Trump administration’s razor-sharp focus on continuing to allow parks to generate revenue\u003c/a> harms park resources today and tomorrow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He’s also deeply concerned by the fact that critical operations like law enforcement, cleanliness and some visitor-facing services being maintained — in large part thanks to nonprofit dollars from the Yosemite Conservancy — could also be \u003ca href=\"https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/10/03/burgum-touts-chance-to-slash-government-amid-shutdown-00593040\">used as an argument to even further cut the staffing and budgets of national parks\u003c/a>, and turn them over to further privatization.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a precedent that I think has some danger in it,” he said. “I think it opens the door for this idea that maybe a passable experience is possible through privately run, privately funded, ‘national’ parks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This government seems very willing to privatize the things that are in the commons,” warned Chakrin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don Neubacher, retired Yosemite superintendent, said while he, too, gives credit to nonprofits for their work to fill gaps in funding, “parks take sustained money over time,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062221\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062221\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-61-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-61-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-61-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-61-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors stand at Tunnel View overlook in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 28, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“There is very little evidence that nonprofits and these private groups can fund these parks in the long term,” he said, noting \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/us/yosemite-job-cuts-trump.html\">the $30 million\u003c/a> yearly allocated to Yosemite from Congress. “That’s a tall order to have any nonprofit raise that kind of money and continue to manage Yosemite the way it should be.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What visitors enjoying the park in its limited state today need to understand, Chakrin said, is that it’s the oftentimes invisible work of currently furloughed federal workers that makes parks like Yosemite so treasured — and fulfills their mission to leave these natural areas “\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/management/organic-act-of-1916.htm\">unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations\u003c/a>.” The kind of things that go beyond a well-run Yosemite Valley tour, or a functioning bookstore.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You’re making decadal policy with a blindfold on,” said Chakrin. “We need people with their eyes on the horizon.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We need the American public to understand what’s happening to their treasures,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the “gorgeous” fall foliage at its peak and flowing waterfalls surging due to recent storms, Bennett said they saw little sign of the chaotic scenes they had imagined.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I knew \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058508/yes-yosemite-is-open-during-the-shutdown-but-with-lots-of-changes-for-visitors\">there wouldn’t be anybody at the main gate\u003c/a>, but we had a ranger at the campground, so it’s all good,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During the month-long government shutdown, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058508/yes-yosemite-is-open-during-the-shutdown-but-with-lots-of-changes-for-visitors\">Yosemite has remained open\u003c/a>, but with a drastically reduced federal workforce. Only staff deemed “essential” are working in the park, and for the most part, they’re focused on law enforcement, search-and-rescue and maintenance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062213\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062213\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-31-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-31-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-31-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-31-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors photograph El Capitan, a granite wall popular with rock climbers, at Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. It draws millions of visitors each year to its granite cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient sequoia groves. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As Bennett and Cook saw, no rangers are posted at entrances to collect fees, give out maps or help tourists plan their itineraries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>National Park Service staffers dedicated to research or conservation are currently furloughed, joining the 64% of national NPS staff who are not working during the shutdown.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And in the absence of so many federal workers, the majority of the “park staff” Yosemite tourists will encounter during the shutdown actually work for private businesses or organizations that were already present in the park before the shutdown — and have now assumed almost all visitor-facing duties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062210\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062210\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-06-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-06-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-06-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-06-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Empty fee booths at the entrance to Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. It draws millions of visitors each year to its granite cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient sequoia groves. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But underneath the general air of normalcy, a crisis is looming, say a coalition of advocacy groups and former parks leaders who have repeatedly \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058137/government-shutdown-2025-national-parks-planning-memo\">called to close the national parks at this time.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Seemingly small transgressions like the ones Yosemite staff and visitors report are going to have a cumulative effect, they warn.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our parks don’t run themselves,” wrote the coalition in a \u003ca href=\"https://protectnps.org/2025/10/23/protect-our-parks-former-nps-employees-warn-of-escalating-dangers-during-shutdown/\">letter last week\u003c/a> to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Business as usual?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058592/alcatraz-island-is-open-again-after-several-false-starts\">Alcatraz Island\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12061286/muir-woods-reopens-amid-government-shutdown-temporarily\">Muir Woods National Monument\u003c/a>, private companies and nonprofits that operate in the parks have outright donated money to keep their doors open during the shutdown, as permitted by \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058137/government-shutdown-2025-national-parks-planning-memo\">the NPS shutdown contingency plan. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is happening at Yosemite, too. In an email to KQED, the National Park Service confirmed that the nonprofit Yosemite Conservancy, which has been keeping the park’s Welcome Center and The Depot at Mariposa Grove open, is “working with the [NPS] to establish short-term agreements with donations to help maintain operations during the lapse in appropriations.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My own experience visiting Yosemite this week reflected what I was hearing from the tourists I met there —- that operations within the park during the shutdown seemed very much like business as usual.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062211\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062211\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-18-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-18-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-18-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-18-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors look at a welcome at the entrance to Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. It draws millions of visitors each year to its granite cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient sequoia groves. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>To a casual observer, the only clue that anything might be different was those unstaffed entry gates, normally humming with activity, which drivers are now blowing right through, as they can no longer pick up park maps and expert ranger advice for their trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center, which was initially closed at the start of the shutdown, has been reopened to the public. When I visited, the center was abuzz with tourists buying merchandise and lining up to get park information, just like any other day outside of a full federal shutdown — albeit with no rangers at their normal stations, leading to slightly longer lines than usual, according to one Conservancy staffer.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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It draws millions of visitors each year to its granite cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient sequoia groves. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>U.S Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has also pushed back against \u003ca href=\"https://www.eenews.net/articles/burgum-pans-reports-of-illegal-cliff-jumping-in-yosemite/\">what he called “false claims” from “grifters”\u003c/a> about conditions in Yosemite during the shutdown. \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/SecretaryBurgum/status/1978266696893735094\">Burgum claimed on social media \u003c/a>that “Contrary to recent reports, the park remains fully staffed to ensure visitor safety and protect natural resources” and that “unauthorized camping, squatting and illegal activities like BASE jumping are being addressed with firm, appropriate law enforcement action.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Yosemite sprawls across 1,200 square miles, much of it wilderness territory. So even though enforcement rangers are on duty, it’s not possible to keep track of every visitor’s activity — even outside of a shutdown, but especially while research- and education-focused rangers, often found on trails, are missing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>John DeGrazio, owner of YExplore, which runs private tours in the park, agreed that he hasn’t seen as much unruly behavior or “abuse” this shutdown as during past ones. But he said he has seen more people than usual sleeping in their cars in the park and bringing their dogs on unpaved trails, both of which are not allowed in Yosemite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062215\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062215\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-37-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-37-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-37-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-37-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John DeGrazio, owner of YExplore, a hiking tour company, sits outside the Yosemite Valley Lodge at Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>At night, he said, El Cap’s 3,000 feet of sheer granite has looked far more illuminated with climbers’ headlamps.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beyond experiencing the same difficulties finding parking I did, Brown said the only sign things might be different at Yosemite right now was the visitors he witnessed traipsing off-trail in the park’s meadows, seemingly emboldened by the lack of rangers to stop them. But for him, search-and-rescue crews still being fully active was key. “So as long as they’re here, we’re stoked,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While DeGrazio, too, is grateful the park is still open to keep his tours and his business running, he said he doesn’t know what the future holds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think there’s always a question of allowing access versus having that access being abused,” he said. “There’s going to be that concern of: How much abuse is actually happening long-term?”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>‘No long-term planning’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Mark Rose, Sierra Nevada program manager for the National Parks Conservation Association, said his visit to the park earlier this month only confirmed his worries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Really small things like visitors trampling through meadows — that builds up more and more over time,” he said. “Even if 99% of folks visiting the park right now are being responsible and doing what they’re supposed to, all it takes is that 1% of visitors who see this as being this free-for-all.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like the coalition of former park leaders and advocates, Rose also sounded an alarm about the lack of conservation and biological data being collected within the park while federal scientists working here are furloughed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All kinds of behind-the-scenes work that goes unseen by visitors is completely on pause — work that was already being impacted by an estimated \u003ca href=\"https://www.npca.org/articles/9551-staffing-crisis-at-national-parks-reaches-breaking-point-new-data-shows-24\">24% reduction\u003c/a> in NPS staff since Trump’s inauguration in January.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062216\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062216\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-42-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-42-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-42-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-42-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A park ranger empties the garbage bins near the Welcome Center at Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Right now, Yosemite is operating without a Chief of Resources, Rose said, a crucial role that heads up all of the park’s science and restoration work around its natural resources. And with Trump \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12060911/new-trump-layoffs-could-put-hundreds-more-national-park-service-employees-on-the-chopping-block\">threatening to fire furloughed workers\u003c/a> after the shutdown ends, the staffing crisis will only deepen, he warned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They’ve let go so many of their scientists and [natural] resource and cultural resource staff,” he said. “There’s no long-term planning being done; all the science that was happening has mostly just been put on pause and/or completely cut.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s a lot that’s piling up now that the government’s shut down that they’re going to have to take care of,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rose also expressed concern that the pot of money currently being used to pay for basic operations and materials like fuel and cleaning supplies — which is keeping the visitor experience feeling so comparatively smooth during the shutdown— may even be being used illegally.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062224\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062224\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-112-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-112-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-112-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-112-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A person fishes in the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 28, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After the last shutdown, the \u003ca href=\"https://wildlife.org/interior-fee-use-during-shutdown-was-against-the-law-gao-says/\">Government Accountability Office determined\u003c/a> that these fee dollars are supposed to go toward park projects, while Congress should fund the park’s general operations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And at some point, with no fees being collected at entrance gates, it’s going to run out. “We’re draining those accounts,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When I told Rose that I had seen much of what he did at Yosemite — meaning, not much on the surface — he warned that it’s really too soon to tell.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We don’t know to what degree the backcountry, other areas of the park, might be impacted — because that’s just not being monitored and reported out on by the park service,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>‘Eyes on the horizon’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The ripple effect from the shutdown will be felt for generations to come, warns Jesse Chakrin, executive director of the Fund for People in Parks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The moment Chakrin learned I’d just returned from visiting Yosemite, he didn’t hold back about his thoughts on the current situation during the shutdown, employing phrases like “facade management” and “veneer.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“These impacts, it’s a lagging indicator,” he said. “It’s not the canary in the coal mine. When we notice the impact, it’s probably too late.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062214\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062214\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-36-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-36-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-36-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251027-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-36-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mary-Michal Rawling, a public affairs manager for YARTS, stands near a bus stop at the Yosemite Valley Lodge at Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 27, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chakrin said he isn’t just worried that \u003ca href=\"https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/national-parks/trump-national-parks-yosemite/\">the Trump administration’s razor-sharp focus on continuing to allow parks to generate revenue\u003c/a> harms park resources today and tomorrow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He’s also deeply concerned by the fact that critical operations like law enforcement, cleanliness and some visitor-facing services being maintained — in large part thanks to nonprofit dollars from the Yosemite Conservancy — could also be \u003ca href=\"https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/10/03/burgum-touts-chance-to-slash-government-amid-shutdown-00593040\">used as an argument to even further cut the staffing and budgets of national parks\u003c/a>, and turn them over to further privatization.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a precedent that I think has some danger in it,” he said. “I think it opens the door for this idea that maybe a passable experience is possible through privately run, privately funded, ‘national’ parks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This government seems very willing to privatize the things that are in the commons,” warned Chakrin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don Neubacher, retired Yosemite superintendent, said while he, too, gives credit to nonprofits for their work to fill gaps in funding, “parks take sustained money over time,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12062221\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12062221\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-61-BL_QED-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-61-BL_QED-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-61-BL_QED-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251028-YOSEMITESHUTDOWN-61-BL_QED-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors stand at Tunnel View overlook in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Oct. 28, 2025. The park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but is operating with reduced staffing after more than half of its workforce was furloughed. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“There is very little evidence that nonprofits and these private groups can fund these parks in the long term,” he said, noting \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/us/yosemite-job-cuts-trump.html\">the $30 million\u003c/a> yearly allocated to Yosemite from Congress. “That’s a tall order to have any nonprofit raise that kind of money and continue to manage Yosemite the way it should be.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What visitors enjoying the park in its limited state today need to understand, Chakrin said, is that it’s the oftentimes invisible work of currently furloughed federal workers that makes parks like Yosemite so treasured — and fulfills their mission to leave these natural areas “\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/management/organic-act-of-1916.htm\">unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations\u003c/a>.” The kind of things that go beyond a well-run Yosemite Valley tour, or a functioning bookstore.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You’re making decadal policy with a blindfold on,” said Chakrin. “We need people with their eyes on the horizon.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We need the American public to understand what’s happening to their treasures,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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