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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12052932/busca-abogado-inmigracion-cuidado-estafas\">\u003cstrong>Leer en español\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s been 24 years since a woman now residing in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-francisco\">San Francisco\u003c/a> last saw her eldest children in Guatemala.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’ve given everything trying to find a way to visit my children there,” said the woman, who works cleaning houses. She now has a young son here in California, and because she is undocumented, she risks being unable to reenter the U.S. if she ever travels back to Guatemala. (KQED is not using the woman’s name because she fears being detained or deported if publicly identified due to her immigration status.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“All this time here, I’ve never found a way to figure out my situation,” she said. “When you’re trying to see the people you love once more, you’re willing to do anything.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And unfortunately, her desperation made her a target for fraud, she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>‘Fear and uncertainty’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While scrolling Facebook in 2023, she saw a post from a man claiming to be a successful immigration lawyer — with experience handling complicated cases like hers. After she messaged him, “he promised that he could make me a permanent resident within three months,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In exchange, she sent over her personal documents and $500 via money order. But when she tried contacting the California law firm where the man claimed to work, this office told her he wasn’t employed there.[aside postID=news_12013522 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/GettyImages-1171173643-1020x765.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When a family friend suggested that they ask the man for his law license. “That’s when he got very defensive, and just kept asking why I would want that,” she said. “After that call, he blocked me.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s when she realized: “He pretended to be a lawyer and he scammed me.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This woman’s experience is not unique. Every year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kvpr.org/government-politics/2021-05-27/fresno-city-council-approves-measure-targeting-immigration-fraud\">immigrant families across California\u003c/a> fall prey to individuals claiming to be immigration lawyers, and President Donald Trump’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/07/03/nx-s1-5454891/sharpest-growth-in-ice-detention-population-people-with-no-criminal-convictions\">aggressive deportation policy\u003c/a> has made many in the undocumented community desperate to find any type of legal help.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>State officials are now asking people to be on high alert for potential fraud amid this tense environment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11959336\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11959336\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/230828-ROB-BONTA-AP-MJS-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A man wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt and blue foulard tie speaks into a microphone.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/230828-ROB-BONTA-AP-MJS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/230828-ROB-BONTA-AP-MJS-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/230828-ROB-BONTA-AP-MJS-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/230828-ROB-BONTA-AP-MJS-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/230828-ROB-BONTA-AP-MJS-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/230828-ROB-BONTA-AP-MJS-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">California Attorney General Rob Bonta fields questions during a press conference on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Los Angeles. \u003ccite>(Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Families across the country are experiencing fear and uncertainty as a result of President Trump’s inhumane immigration agenda — and scammers are paying attention,” Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement \u003ca href=\"https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-issues-consumer-alert-notario-fraud-obtaining-immigration\">released on July 27\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for what to know about immigration fraud and how to spot a potential scam.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The types of immigration fraud to watch for\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>When seeking legal help for an immigration case, fraud can happen in different ways and can be perpetrated by different kinds of people:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Notario fraud\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>When a U.S.-based notary public insists to prospective clients that they are qualified to give legal advice, despite this being untrue. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In many Latin American countries — including Mexico, Colombia and Argentina — notaries, or notario públicos, are trained as lawyers. This means that in these countries, they can prepare important legal documents like wills and contracts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Victims incorrectly believe that this is also true in the U.S. legal system, even though notaries and lawyers are two completely different professions in the U.S. \u003ca href=\"#Jumpstraighttomoreinformationaboutnotariofraud\">Jump straight to more information about notario fraud.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Invalid legal license\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>When someone who previously worked as a lawyer in their country of origin claims they can offer legal services in the United States.\u003c/em>[aside postID=news_12052198 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-2220045842-2000x1334.jpg']In most legal proceedings, the lawyer who represents you must be licensed in the state where you are, but for immigration law, your lawyer \u003ca href=\"https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/outreach-engagements/USCIS_Institute_of_Museum_and_Library_Services_Webinar-The_Unauthorized_Practice_of_Immigration_Law.pdf\">\u003cem>can \u003c/em>be licensed in any U.S. state or territory\u003c/a>. However, \u003ca href=\"#theymustbecertifiedtopracticelawintheUSnotanothercountry\">they must be certified to practice law in the U.S., not another country.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Identity fraud\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>When an individual claims to be a licensed attorney when they have no professional legal background whatsoever, or impersonates the identity of a real-life lawyer.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Immigration services is not something that just anyone can do,” said Hugo Meza, Santa Clara County deputy district attorney. For years, Santa Clara County officials have worked \u003ca href=\"https://sheriff.santaclaracounty.gov/news/press-releases/immigration-fraud-investigation\">to identify and stop individuals\u003c/a> falsely claiming to be immigration attorneys.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“These bad actors will sometimes take all the money and never render any services,” he said. But what could be even \u003cem>worse\u003c/em>, said Meza, is when a fraudster actually does provide a legal service, “and then they provide it in a wrong way.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This, Meza said, “can really ruin someone’s chances in a complex legal process.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Who can actually offer legal services for an immigration case?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In the U.S., only an attorney licensed by a state bar can represent someone in court, that is, someone accredited by the professional association that sets quality standards for legal services in your state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, immigration law is federal, and any person licensed in any U.S. state or territory can practice it. This means you can be represented by a lawyer licensed in a state different from where you live.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Attorneys can handle all aspects of a case; they can represent someone before an immigration office and even give legal advice,” Meza said. “But in order to have that authority, you must overcome a lot of layers of scrutiny.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For someone to work as an attorney in California, they must:[aside postID=news_12047018 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/IMG_1067-2000x1500.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Graduate from law school (a law degree is different from an undergraduate degree) or successfully complete an apprenticeship with the \u003ca href=\"http://calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Requirements/Education/Legal-Education/Law-Office-or-Judges-Chamber\">Law Office Study Program\u003c/a>;\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pass the \u003ca href=\"https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Examinations/California-Bar-Examination\">state Bar Examination\u003c/a>, the test all attorneys must pass if they want to practice law in California; and\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Maintain their certification and stay in good standing with the state Bar Association, which investigates cases of attorney misconduct.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>When looking for an immigration attorney, you may also see ads for “immigration consultants.” These are professionals who can translate important documents, help you complete certain applications or provide general background information on the American immigration system.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“But not anyone can decide to be an immigration consultant,” Meza said, and these people have to conform to certain regulations, too. California requires that \u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/special-filings/immigration-consultant-checklist\">every person offering services as an immigration consultant\u003c/a> must:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Pass a background check with state officials;\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Be registered with the Secretary of State’s office; and\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/special-filings/immigration-consultant-qualifications\">Secure a $100,000 bond from an insurer or surety company\u003c/a> to establish trust with clients.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11949809\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11949809 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Young businesswoman looks at a computer screen thoughtfully.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">What should you know about choosing a trustworthy immigration lawyer? \u003ccite>(Luis Alvarez/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Jumpstraighttomoreinformationaboutnotariofraud\">\u003c/a>Why can’t a notary help me in my immigration case?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“Notaries here typically don’t have any special qualification to do any kind of immigration law,” said Ronald Lee, San Francisco deputy city attorney. But some notary publics incorrectly promote themselves to suggest they offer immigration services, he said. “By saying that they are notarios, they are causing confusion for a lot of people in terms of their actual qualifications.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the U.S., the role of notaries is to “notarize” important documents, like a contract or copies of personal documents, like a passport.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This means they confirm that the person presenting the document is who they say they are, and if the document involved is a contract, that the parties signing it are willingly entering into this agreement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In no way, shape or form do they have the same responsibilities as a lawyer,” Meza said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What are some red flags to spot a potential immigration scam?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>When someone has worked for years and had to pass through multiple levels of accreditation, they should be willing to talk about this, Meza said. “If you ask people about their background in this field and they don’t want to talk about it?” he said. ”That’s a red flag.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most important question you can ask to confirm that this person is actually licensed to practice law is: “What is your attorney bar number?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Why: Licensed attorneys must have received a number specific to them from the state bar. \u003ca href=\"https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/LicenseeSearch/QuickSearch\">You can then look this number up online in the State Bar of California’s attorney search tool\u003c/a> to make sure who you’re speaking to is telling the truth about who they are.[aside postID=news_12050993 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/250718-RIDEALONGRAPIDRESPONSE-10-BL-KQED.jpg']If this attorney shares that they are licensed in another state, they can still represent you — but it’s a good idea to nonetheless look them up in their home state’s bar. Most states have \u003ca href=\"https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/flh-home/flh-bar-directories-and-lawyer-finders/\">an attorney search tool available online\u003c/a>. Experts recommend you confirm an attorney’s bar number \u003cem>before \u003c/em>making any payments — or sharing your personal documents with them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some questions you can also ask to make sure that this person can provide you with the legal services you are looking for:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>“Have you worked on cases similar to mine?”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>“Are you a member of any professional groups or organizations related to immigration law?”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>“Where can I find more information about you online?”\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Other red flags to watch for when it comes to verifying your immigration lawyer:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Blank documents:\u003c/strong> If you are asked to sign a blank form and told that everything else will be taken care of, be wary. A blank document can later be altered, and you may find yourself in a contract you did not actually agree to. “Always ask for copies of everything. Get everything explained to you,” Meza said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cash only:\u003c/strong> Stay alert if you are told that only cash payments are accepted. “Fraudsters want to do stuff under the table. They don’t want a lot of paper trail,” Meza said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Costs keep increasing:\u003c/strong> “They’re always saying that a hiccup came up and they’re asking for more and more money,” Meza said. “That’s a big red flag.” Before you sign anything, make sure you and your attorney have clearly established how much you will pay for their services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Overly optimistic promises:\u003c/strong> Immigration law is extremely complicated, and many immigration benefits can take many months, if not years. Be wary of people promising you very quick, positive results.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In the legal field, you never know what might come out in a trial or how a judge might decide a case,” Meza said. “If anyone’s promising you a specific permit or immigration status, that’s also someone who I would probably turn away [from] and look for someone else.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11756647\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11756647 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/06/iStock-1155523595-e1561227391685.jpg\" alt=\"Judge Gavel hammer wood\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">What should you know about choosing a trustworthy immigration lawyer? \u003ccite>(iStock)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"theymustbecertifiedtopracticelawintheUSnotanothercountry\">\u003c/a>Can someone who is only licensed to practice law in another country help me?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>San José immigrant organizers recently told KQED they’re aware of individuals offering immigration legal services when they are only certified to practice law in their home country, but not in the U.S.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.uscis.gov/scams-fraud-and-misconduct/avoid-scams/find-legal-services#:~:text=An%20attorney%20who%20is:,Recognized%20Organizations%20and%20Accredited%20Representatives.\">U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services\u003c/a>, any attorney who offers legal representation \u003cem>must \u003c/em>be eligible to practice law in a U.S. state or territory or the District of Columbia. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>In most legal proceedings, the lawyer who represents you must be licensed in the state where you are, but for immigration law, your lawyer \u003ca href=\"https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/outreach-engagements/USCIS_Institute_of_Museum_and_Library_Services_Webinar-The_Unauthorized_Practice_of_Immigration_Law.pdf\">\u003cem>can \u003c/em>be licensed in any U.S. state or territory\u003c/a>. However, \u003ca href=\"#theymustbecertifiedtopracticelawintheUSnotanothercountry\">they must be certified to practice law in the U.S., not another country.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Identity fraud\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>When an individual claims to be a licensed attorney when they have no professional legal background whatsoever, or impersonates the identity of a real-life lawyer.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Immigration services is not something that just anyone can do,” said Hugo Meza, Santa Clara County deputy district attorney. For years, Santa Clara County officials have worked \u003ca href=\"https://sheriff.santaclaracounty.gov/news/press-releases/immigration-fraud-investigation\">to identify and stop individuals\u003c/a> falsely claiming to be immigration attorneys.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“These bad actors will sometimes take all the money and never render any services,” he said. But what could be even \u003cem>worse\u003c/em>, said Meza, is when a fraudster actually does provide a legal service, “and then they provide it in a wrong way.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This, Meza said, “can really ruin someone’s chances in a complex legal process.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Who can actually offer legal services for an immigration case?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In the U.S., only an attorney licensed by a state bar can represent someone in court, that is, someone accredited by the professional association that sets quality standards for legal services in your state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, immigration law is federal, and any person licensed in any U.S. state or territory can practice it. This means you can be represented by a lawyer licensed in a state different from where you live.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Attorneys can handle all aspects of a case; they can represent someone before an immigration office and even give legal advice,” Meza said. “But in order to have that authority, you must overcome a lot of layers of scrutiny.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For someone to work as an attorney in California, they must:\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Graduate from law school (a law degree is different from an undergraduate degree) or successfully complete an apprenticeship with the \u003ca href=\"http://calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Requirements/Education/Legal-Education/Law-Office-or-Judges-Chamber\">Law Office Study Program\u003c/a>;\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pass the \u003ca href=\"https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Examinations/California-Bar-Examination\">state Bar Examination\u003c/a>, the test all attorneys must pass if they want to practice law in California; and\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Maintain their certification and stay in good standing with the state Bar Association, which investigates cases of attorney misconduct.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>When looking for an immigration attorney, you may also see ads for “immigration consultants.” These are professionals who can translate important documents, help you complete certain applications or provide general background information on the American immigration system.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“But not anyone can decide to be an immigration consultant,” Meza said, and these people have to conform to certain regulations, too. California requires that \u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/special-filings/immigration-consultant-checklist\">every person offering services as an immigration consultant\u003c/a> must:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Pass a background check with state officials;\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Be registered with the Secretary of State’s office; and\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/special-filings/immigration-consultant-qualifications\">Secure a $100,000 bond from an insurer or surety company\u003c/a> to establish trust with clients.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11949809\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11949809 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Young businesswoman looks at a computer screen thoughtfully.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-867421140-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">What should you know about choosing a trustworthy immigration lawyer? \u003ccite>(Luis Alvarez/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Jumpstraighttomoreinformationaboutnotariofraud\">\u003c/a>Why can’t a notary help me in my immigration case?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“Notaries here typically don’t have any special qualification to do any kind of immigration law,” said Ronald Lee, San Francisco deputy city attorney. But some notary publics incorrectly promote themselves to suggest they offer immigration services, he said. “By saying that they are notarios, they are causing confusion for a lot of people in terms of their actual qualifications.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the U.S., the role of notaries is to “notarize” important documents, like a contract or copies of personal documents, like a passport.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This means they confirm that the person presenting the document is who they say they are, and if the document involved is a contract, that the parties signing it are willingly entering into this agreement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In no way, shape or form do they have the same responsibilities as a lawyer,” Meza said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What are some red flags to spot a potential immigration scam?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>When someone has worked for years and had to pass through multiple levels of accreditation, they should be willing to talk about this, Meza said. “If you ask people about their background in this field and they don’t want to talk about it?” he said. ”That’s a red flag.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most important question you can ask to confirm that this person is actually licensed to practice law is: “What is your attorney bar number?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Why: Licensed attorneys must have received a number specific to them from the state bar. \u003ca href=\"https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/LicenseeSearch/QuickSearch\">You can then look this number up online in the State Bar of California’s attorney search tool\u003c/a> to make sure who you’re speaking to is telling the truth about who they are.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>If this attorney shares that they are licensed in another state, they can still represent you — but it’s a good idea to nonetheless look them up in their home state’s bar. Most states have \u003ca href=\"https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/flh-home/flh-bar-directories-and-lawyer-finders/\">an attorney search tool available online\u003c/a>. Experts recommend you confirm an attorney’s bar number \u003cem>before \u003c/em>making any payments — or sharing your personal documents with them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some questions you can also ask to make sure that this person can provide you with the legal services you are looking for:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>“Have you worked on cases similar to mine?”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>“Are you a member of any professional groups or organizations related to immigration law?”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>“Where can I find more information about you online?”\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Other red flags to watch for when it comes to verifying your immigration lawyer:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Blank documents:\u003c/strong> If you are asked to sign a blank form and told that everything else will be taken care of, be wary. A blank document can later be altered, and you may find yourself in a contract you did not actually agree to. “Always ask for copies of everything. Get everything explained to you,” Meza said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cash only:\u003c/strong> Stay alert if you are told that only cash payments are accepted. “Fraudsters want to do stuff under the table. They don’t want a lot of paper trail,” Meza said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Costs keep increasing:\u003c/strong> “They’re always saying that a hiccup came up and they’re asking for more and more money,” Meza said. “That’s a big red flag.” Before you sign anything, make sure you and your attorney have clearly established how much you will pay for their services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Overly optimistic promises:\u003c/strong> Immigration law is extremely complicated, and many immigration benefits can take many months, if not years. Be wary of people promising you very quick, positive results.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In the legal field, you never know what might come out in a trial or how a judge might decide a case,” Meza said. “If anyone’s promising you a specific permit or immigration status, that’s also someone who I would probably turn away [from] and look for someone else.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11756647\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11756647 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/06/iStock-1155523595-e1561227391685.jpg\" alt=\"Judge Gavel hammer wood\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">What should you know about choosing a trustworthy immigration lawyer? \u003ccite>(iStock)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"theymustbecertifiedtopracticelawintheUSnotanothercountry\">\u003c/a>Can someone who is only licensed to practice law in another country help me?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>San José immigrant organizers recently told KQED they’re aware of individuals offering immigration legal services when they are only certified to practice law in their home country, but not in the U.S.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.uscis.gov/scams-fraud-and-misconduct/avoid-scams/find-legal-services#:~:text=An%20attorney%20who%20is:,Recognized%20Organizations%20and%20Accredited%20Representatives.\">U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services\u003c/a>, any attorney who offers legal representation \u003cem>must \u003c/em>be eligible to practice law in a U.S. state or territory or the District of Columbia. They must also be in compliance with the professional standards set by their state’s bar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If someone claims to be an attorney in another country but they are not licensed anywhere within the U.S., they cannot offer you legal services as a lawyer in the U.S.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If they are a lawyer but licensed in another state — Texas, for example — they \u003cem>can\u003c/em> offer immigration legal services to someone living in California. This is because \u003ca href=\"https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/outreach-engagements/USCIS_Institute_of_Museum_and_Library_Services_Webinar-The_Unauthorized_Practice_of_Immigration_Law.pdf\">immigration law is federal\u003c/a>, and a person licensed in any U.S. state or territory can practice it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you connect with an immigration attorney in another state, experts still recommend that you verify that they have a valid license.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>Updated 10 a.m. Tuesday — \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12052579/que-es-kinder-de-transicion-tk-california\">\u003cstrong>Leer en español\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, every 4-year-old in California can enter transitional kindergarten at their local school district. But fewer parents know about TK, and that it can be an option for their family, than they did just a few years ago, according to \u003ca href=\"https://laist.com/news/education/early-childhood-education-pre-k/california-transitional-kindergarten-awareness-research-stanford\">a survey by the Stanford Center on Early Childhood\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are some frequently asked questions about this new grade in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11989465/california-teacher-shortage-hinders-transitional-kindergarten-and-bilingual-education-goals\">California’s public school system\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What is transitional kindergarten?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101906814/can-californias-universal-transitional-kindergarten-plan-make-the-grade\">Transitional kindergarten is part of California’s ambitious plan\u003c/a> to create the nation’s largest free early education program. The state describes TK as the first of a two-year kindergarten program to prepare children for the rigors of elementary school.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Starting in 2012, some school districts introduced TK on a limited basis to serve a group of children who narrowly missed the cutoff date to enter kindergarten.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11988070\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11988070\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-135-BL_qut.jpg\" alt=\"A woman teacher leans over and smiles at two young students in a classroom\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-135-BL_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-135-BL_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-135-BL_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-135-BL_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-135-BL_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Teacher Erika Vargas checks in on students during playtime during a bilingual transitional kindergarten class at Global Family Elementary School in Oakland on May 17, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In 2021, they began accepting more 4-year-olds by expanding the birthday cutoffs each year. Starting this school year, all school districts are required to offer universal access to TK. They must also limit classroom sizes to one adult for every ten students.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How do I know if my kid is eligible for TK?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Students who will turn 4 by Sept. 1 of the school year can enroll.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What do kids learn in TK?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>TK is a play-based program where children learn through play and interaction with each other. Schools are expected to align with the state’s framework, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/psfoundations.asp\">Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations\u003c/a>, when they set the curriculum for TK.[aside postID=news_11989789 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240610-TKParentsDilemma-24-BL_qut-1020x680.jpg']The document lays out the knowledge and skills that 3- to 5-year-old children can acquire, such as focusing attention and collaborating with others, if given the benefits of a high-quality early education.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Erika Vargas, a transitional kindergarten teacher at Global Family Elementary School in Oakland, said a year in TK gives children a “grace period” to learn the routines and expectations of being in school and develop the skills necessary for kindergarten.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our goal is to expose them to literature, to develop that love of books, reading, writing and drawing,” she said. “Socially, we want them to learn how to make friends and resolve conflicts.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kids also start on basic skills such as learning the alphabet and numbers, but the focus is more on social and emotional development, said Tanya Harris, director of elementary education for the Alameda Unified School District.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How is TK different from other types of preschool?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>TK is the only free school option for all 4-year-olds in California. Two other publicly funded preschool programs — Head Start and the California State Preschool Program — prioritize students based on certain criteria, like income and living situation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Private preschools are businesses or nonprofits that are required to comply with local zoning and health and safety codes. They set their own curriculum.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Why does California want to make TK universal?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Gov. Gavin Newsom said the goal of making TK universal is so that “every 4-year-old in California from here on out can start their schooling on the right track, setting them up for success further down the road.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11988706\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11988706\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gina Viggiano teaches a transitional kindergarten class at Holbrook Language Academy in Concord on May 20, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Experts also say that TK brings students into the K–12 system sooner so that they can acclimate to going to school and feel comfortable in a classroom, while parents benefit from an extra year of free care and education for their children.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Does my child have to attend TK?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>No. TK and kindergarten are considered optional in California. Children are not mandated to enroll in school until first grade.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>When should I start researching transitional kindergarten options for my child?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Many school districts start enrollment in January for the fall and may give priority to school placement for those who enroll early. Also, schools often hold tours and information sessions in the spring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But don’t expect your local school district to reach out to you with a reminder to sign up for your child. Many parents have told us they find out about TK from other parents and do their research into options and deadlines.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What happens if I wait to enroll my child until right before school starts?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Children can enroll in school at any time, but that may limit your options for which school or program your child can enroll in. Some schools may fill up, which means you will have to look at other options.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How can I assess if transitional kindergarten is right for my child?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Since TK may not cover all the child care hours parents need to fit their work schedule, families must consider if they can make it work logistically and if their child can handle switching from school to an aftercare arrangement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11988053\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11988053\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-15-BL_qut.jpg\" alt=\"A teacher wearing a facemask high-fives a young student at a classroom table\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-15-BL_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-15-BL_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-15-BL_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-15-BL_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-15-BL_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bernadette Pilar Zermeño, a multilingual early childhood educator, sits with transitional kindergarten students during snack time at the International Community School in Oakland. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Some families prefer to keep their child in a program that can provide full-day care, said Kym Johnson, CEO of Bananas, an agency that refers parents to child care options in Alameda County.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On the other hand, some parents want their kids to enter a school environment. “Four-year-olds are at different stages and levels of independence,” Johnson said. “We believe families know what’s best for their kids.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I look for in a TK program?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A high-quality TK classroom ought to have ample space for play-based activities, said Hanna Melnick, senior policy adviser for the Learning Policy Institute based in Palo Alto.[aside postID=news_11989615 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/TKBackPack-1020x647.jpg']“You want to see literacy, math and science activities in the classroom that are thoughtfully planned,” Melnick said. “And you want to make sure that the curriculum and assessments are taking into account the needs of the whole child — their social and emotional needs, their physical development as well as what’s more considered traditional academic development in math and reading.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dale Farran, an early childhood education researcher and emeritus professor at Vanderbilt University, said parents need to look for learning opportunities in the classroom that go beyond basic instruction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They need to be up, they need to be exploring, they need to be interacting with each other and with the teacher, and they need to have an environment that facilitates all of that happening,” Farran said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I ask the school about how TK is run?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>What kind of outdoor time do children get, and what do those spaces offer?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>How do you incorporate play into the curriculum?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Are there bathrooms attached to the classroom?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If not, is there a bathroom inside the classroom? Where are the closest bathrooms, and how do the children get there?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Where will they eat their lunch and snacks? Will it be in the classroom or the cafeteria?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Do you have any special additional programs for TK students, e.g., dual immersion?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>What kind of after-school care do you offer?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Can I take a tour?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Can I talk to the principal and teacher?\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What are common challenges parents encounter?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Many parents find that arranging pick-up and drop-off can be a huge challenge, depending on their work schedules. The other big challenge is finding before- and after-school care since TK schedules vary in length, anywhere from three to five hours a day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state has provided funding for schools to add after-school care and enrichment classes in art, STEM or sports, but availability varies from school to school. Some programs charge fees while others are free.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Anything else I should consider?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Napping and toilet training. Some 4-year-olds still nap in the afternoon, which is not part of most TK programs. If that’s a problem, then perhaps you could consider how your child could still nap after school or phase out napping.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11988060\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11988060\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-80-BL_qut.jpg\" alt=\"Three young students hold hands outside as they walk away from the camera towards a play gym structure during recess\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-80-BL_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-80-BL_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-80-BL_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-80-BL_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-80-BL_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Transitional kindergarten students play outside during recess at the International Community School in Oakland on May 17, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another issue some parents worry about is how prepared their child is to use the bathroom on their own. Marji D. Calbeck, director of elementary support for the Mount Diablo Unified School District, recommends that parents talk with teachers at the start of the school year about any concerns and even pack their kids an extra change of clothes in case they have an accident. Potty accidents happen in school, she said, noting it’s something educators should be equipped to deal with.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What if my child isn’t ready for TK? What are my other options?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>California offers several publicly funded early childhood education programs to help meet families’ diverse child care needs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Under the state’s \u003ca href=\"https://cauniversalprek.org/\">Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)\u003c/a> initiative, income-eligible families can enroll in federal Head Start programs, the California State Preschool Program or subsidized early learning programs such as home-based “family child care” or private preschools.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>CSPP offers part-day and full-day options for 2- to 4-year-olds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/mb2306.asp\">Click here to\u003c/a> find out whether you meet the income requirement to enroll your child in CSPP.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Where can I find more information?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The state has set up a \u003ca href=\"https://cauniversalprek.org/families/\">website with information about UPK\u003c/a>. To find a program in your area, start with your local school district. You can also explore parent forums or groups on social media.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parents can also search for child care that meets their specific needs via \u003ca href=\"http://mychildcareplan.org\">MyChildCarePlan.org\u003c/a>, a search tool supported by California’s network of resource and referral agencies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If there’s a question you have we didn’t include, feel free to reach out to us — \u003ca href=\"mailto:daisynguyen@kqed.org\">Daisy Nguyen \u003c/a>or \u003ca href=\"mailto:eyu@laist.com\">Elly Yu\u003c/a> — and we’ll do our best to find answers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>The document lays out the knowledge and skills that 3- to 5-year-old children can acquire, such as focusing attention and collaborating with others, if given the benefits of a high-quality early education.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Erika Vargas, a transitional kindergarten teacher at Global Family Elementary School in Oakland, said a year in TK gives children a “grace period” to learn the routines and expectations of being in school and develop the skills necessary for kindergarten.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our goal is to expose them to literature, to develop that love of books, reading, writing and drawing,” she said. “Socially, we want them to learn how to make friends and resolve conflicts.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kids also start on basic skills such as learning the alphabet and numbers, but the focus is more on social and emotional development, said Tanya Harris, director of elementary education for the Alameda Unified School District.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How is TK different from other types of preschool?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>TK is the only free school option for all 4-year-olds in California. Two other publicly funded preschool programs — Head Start and the California State Preschool Program — prioritize students based on certain criteria, like income and living situation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Private preschools are businesses or nonprofits that are required to comply with local zoning and health and safety codes. They set their own curriculum.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Why does California want to make TK universal?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Gov. Gavin Newsom said the goal of making TK universal is so that “every 4-year-old in California from here on out can start their schooling on the right track, setting them up for success further down the road.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11988706\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11988706\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/240520-TKPARENTSDILEMMA-23-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gina Viggiano teaches a transitional kindergarten class at Holbrook Language Academy in Concord on May 20, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Experts also say that TK brings students into the K–12 system sooner so that they can acclimate to going to school and feel comfortable in a classroom, while parents benefit from an extra year of free care and education for their children.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Does my child have to attend TK?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>No. TK and kindergarten are considered optional in California. Children are not mandated to enroll in school until first grade.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>When should I start researching transitional kindergarten options for my child?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Many school districts start enrollment in January for the fall and may give priority to school placement for those who enroll early. Also, schools often hold tours and information sessions in the spring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But don’t expect your local school district to reach out to you with a reminder to sign up for your child. Many parents have told us they find out about TK from other parents and do their research into options and deadlines.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What happens if I wait to enroll my child until right before school starts?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Children can enroll in school at any time, but that may limit your options for which school or program your child can enroll in. Some schools may fill up, which means you will have to look at other options.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How can I assess if transitional kindergarten is right for my child?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Since TK may not cover all the child care hours parents need to fit their work schedule, families must consider if they can make it work logistically and if their child can handle switching from school to an aftercare arrangement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11988053\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11988053\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-15-BL_qut.jpg\" alt=\"A teacher wearing a facemask high-fives a young student at a classroom table\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-15-BL_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-15-BL_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-15-BL_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-15-BL_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-15-BL_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bernadette Pilar Zermeño, a multilingual early childhood educator, sits with transitional kindergarten students during snack time at the International Community School in Oakland. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Some families prefer to keep their child in a program that can provide full-day care, said Kym Johnson, CEO of Bananas, an agency that refers parents to child care options in Alameda County.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On the other hand, some parents want their kids to enter a school environment. “Four-year-olds are at different stages and levels of independence,” Johnson said. “We believe families know what’s best for their kids.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I look for in a TK program?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A high-quality TK classroom ought to have ample space for play-based activities, said Hanna Melnick, senior policy adviser for the Learning Policy Institute based in Palo Alto.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“You want to see literacy, math and science activities in the classroom that are thoughtfully planned,” Melnick said. “And you want to make sure that the curriculum and assessments are taking into account the needs of the whole child — their social and emotional needs, their physical development as well as what’s more considered traditional academic development in math and reading.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dale Farran, an early childhood education researcher and emeritus professor at Vanderbilt University, said parents need to look for learning opportunities in the classroom that go beyond basic instruction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They need to be up, they need to be exploring, they need to be interacting with each other and with the teacher, and they need to have an environment that facilitates all of that happening,” Farran said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I ask the school about how TK is run?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>What kind of outdoor time do children get, and what do those spaces offer?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>How do you incorporate play into the curriculum?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Are there bathrooms attached to the classroom?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If not, is there a bathroom inside the classroom? Where are the closest bathrooms, and how do the children get there?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Where will they eat their lunch and snacks? Will it be in the classroom or the cafeteria?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Do you have any special additional programs for TK students, e.g., dual immersion?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>What kind of after-school care do you offer?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Can I take a tour?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Can I talk to the principal and teacher?\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What are common challenges parents encounter?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Many parents find that arranging pick-up and drop-off can be a huge challenge, depending on their work schedules. The other big challenge is finding before- and after-school care since TK schedules vary in length, anywhere from three to five hours a day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state has provided funding for schools to add after-school care and enrichment classes in art, STEM or sports, but availability varies from school to school. Some programs charge fees while others are free.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Anything else I should consider?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Napping and toilet training. Some 4-year-olds still nap in the afternoon, which is not part of most TK programs. If that’s a problem, then perhaps you could consider how your child could still nap after school or phase out napping.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11988060\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11988060\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-80-BL_qut.jpg\" alt=\"Three young students hold hands outside as they walk away from the camera towards a play gym structure during recess\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-80-BL_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-80-BL_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-80-BL_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-80-BL_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-80-BL_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Transitional kindergarten students play outside during recess at the International Community School in Oakland on May 17, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another issue some parents worry about is how prepared their child is to use the bathroom on their own. Marji D. Calbeck, director of elementary support for the Mount Diablo Unified School District, recommends that parents talk with teachers at the start of the school year about any concerns and even pack their kids an extra change of clothes in case they have an accident. Potty accidents happen in school, she said, noting it’s something educators should be equipped to deal with.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What if my child isn’t ready for TK? What are my other options?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>California offers several publicly funded early childhood education programs to help meet families’ diverse child care needs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Under the state’s \u003ca href=\"https://cauniversalprek.org/\">Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)\u003c/a> initiative, income-eligible families can enroll in federal Head Start programs, the California State Preschool Program or subsidized early learning programs such as home-based “family child care” or private preschools.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>CSPP offers part-day and full-day options for 2- to 4-year-olds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/mb2306.asp\">Click here to\u003c/a> find out whether you meet the income requirement to enroll your child in CSPP.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Where can I find more information?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The state has set up a \u003ca href=\"https://cauniversalprek.org/families/\">website with information about UPK\u003c/a>. To find a program in your area, start with your local school district. You can also explore parent forums or groups on social media.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parents can also search for child care that meets their specific needs via \u003ca href=\"http://mychildcareplan.org\">MyChildCarePlan.org\u003c/a>, a search tool supported by California’s network of resource and referral agencies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If there’s a question you have we didn’t include, feel free to reach out to us — \u003ca href=\"mailto:daisynguyen@kqed.org\">Daisy Nguyen \u003c/a>or \u003ca href=\"mailto:eyu@laist.com\">Elly Yu\u003c/a> — and we’ll do our best to find answers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Summer may be winding down — at least for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/educationnews\">Bay Area’s kids returning to school\u003c/a> — but you still have many opportunities to watch movies under the night sky well into the fall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco’s beloved open-air film series, Sundown Cinema, may have been \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13975608/sundown-cinema-canceled-san-francisco-movie-series\">canceled earlier this year\u003c/a>, but several cities are still hosting their own free outdoor film programming. Keep reading for our roundup of the select shows happening in the coming months.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tips-first-timers\">Pro tips for attending an outdoor movie screening in the Bay\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Outdoor movie screenings in August\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 14:\u003c/strong> \u003cem>Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire\u003c/em> at \u003ca href=\"https://www.redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/movies\">Courthouse Square in Redwood City\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 15:\u003c/strong> \u003cem>10 Things I Hate About You \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blankets-blockbusters-tickets-1368178110559?aff=erelexpmlt\">Thrive City in Chase Center, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 15: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>The Wild Robot \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/special-events/summer-outdoor-movie-night-series\">Rengstorff Park in Mountain View\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 15: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Moana 2 \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.srcity.org/2170/Movies-in-the-Park\">Howarth Park in Santa Rosa\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 15: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Inside Out 2 \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.pinole.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/summer-series-flyer.png\">Fernandez Park in Pinole\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 16:\u003c/strong> \u003cem>Mrs. Doubtfire\u003c/em> at \u003ca href=\"https://visitunionsquaresf.com/park-programs\">Union Square Plaza\u003c/a> in San Francisco. While the film starts at 8 p.m., there will be a pre-show (and a Mrs. Doubtfire look-alike contest) at 6 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 16:\u003c/strong> \u003cem>Clueless \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitoakland.com/event/jack-london-square%3A-waterfront-flicks/33905/\">Jack London Square in Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 21:\u003c/strong> \u003cem>Clueless \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/movies\">Courthouse Square in Redwood City\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 22: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Mufasa \u003c/em>at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alamedaca.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/departments/alameda/rec-and-park/arpd-pdfs/spring-apr-may/2025-starlight-movies-in-the-park-flyer.pdf\">Alameda Point Multipurpose Field in Alameda\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 22: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Inside Out 2 \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.srcity.org/2170/Movies-in-the-Park\">Howarth Park in Santa Rosa\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 22: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>A Minecraft Movie \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.unioncity.org/419/Community-Events\">Kennedy Park in Union City\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 28\u003c/strong>: \u003cem>Argylle \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/movies\">Courthouse Square in Redwood City\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aug. 29: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Up\u003c/em> at \u003ca href=\"https://www.srcity.org/2170/Movies-in-the-Park\">Howarth Park in Santa Rosa\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Outdoor movie screenings in September\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sept. 5: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Superman\u003c/em> (2025) at \u003ca href=\"https://www.mlb.com/giants/ballpark/events/movie-night\">Oracle Park in San Francisco\u003c/a> (which is a ticketed event, costing around $28.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sept. 5: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Wicked \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/summer-evening-movies-berkeley-parks\">Willard Park in Berkeley \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sept. 5: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>A Minecraft Movie \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.srcity.org/2170/Movies-in-the-Park\">Howarth Park in Santa Rosa\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sept. 5: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Inside Out 2 \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/840/Movies-in-the-Park\">Old Mill Park in Mill Valley\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sept. 12:\u003c/strong>\u003cem> Inside Out 2 \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/summer-evening-movies-berkeley-parks\">Codornices Park in Berkeley \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sept. 12: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Mufasa\u003c/em> at \u003ca href=\"https://www.srcity.org/2170/Movies-in-the-Park\">Howarth Park in Santa Rosa\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sept. 12: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Sonic the Hedgehog 3 \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.haywardrec.org/calendar.aspx?Keywords=movie&startDate=&enddate=&CID=35,23,43,28,14,29,31,40,27&showPastEvents=false\">Meek Estate Park in Hayward\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sept. 13: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Coco \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://ybgfestival.org/event/movie-night-coco/\">Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sept. 19: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Encanto \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.unioncity.org/419/Community-Events\">Old Alvardo/Cesar Chavez Park at Union City\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sept. 20:\u003c/strong> \u003cem>Big Hero 6 \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://visitunionsquaresf.com/park-programs\">Union Square Plaza\u003c/a> in San Francisco. While the film starts at 7:30 p.m., The Walt Disney Family Museum will be hosting art activists for audiences at 5:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sept. 26: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Sonic the Hedgehog 3 \u003c/em>at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alamedaca.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/departments/alameda/rec-and-park/arpd-pdfs/spring-apr-may/2025-starlight-movies-in-the-park-flyer.pdf\">Alameda Point Multipurpose Field in Alameda\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Throughout September and October, \u003ca href=\"https://proxysf.net/events/2025-proxy-fall-film-fest\">San Francisco’s Proxy Film Festival on Octavia Street\u003c/a> is featuring a series of movies that are yet to be announced on Fridays.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Outdoor movie screenings in October and beyond\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oct. 3: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Little Mermaid (2023) \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/840/Movies-in-the-Park\">Old Mill Park in Mill Valley\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oct. 4:\u003c/strong> \u003cem>The Birds \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://visitunionsquaresf.com/park-programs\">Union Square Plaza\u003c/a> in San Francisco. (The Union Square’s website adds, “Did you know the opening scene is filmed in Union Square?” This writer did not!)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12031572\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/109351375-scaled-e1754946824662.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12031572\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/109351375-scaled-e1754946824662.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1370\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A pedestrian carries a shopping bag from Macy’s as she walks through Union Square on Feb. 22, 2011, in San Francisco. Cinema on the Square, a free Saturday night outdoor movie series on Union Square, begins Aug. 16, with “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993). \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can expect more scary movie screenings to be \u003ca href=\"https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/halloween-movie-2/?event-date=2025-10-24%2018:00:00\">announced\u003c/a> for Spooky Season closer to the time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Plus, watch for the 2025 lineup announcement for \u003ca href=\"https://roxie.com/series/floating-features/\">Floating Features\u003c/a>: the Roxie Theatre and Red and White Fleet’s series that offers the chance to watch a movie on the top deck of a boat — as it sails around the Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Watching movies outdoors in the Bay Area: \u003ca id=\"tips-first-timers\">\u003c/a>Tips for first-timers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>These movies usually start just after dusk, around 8 p.m. or 7 p.m. in the later months, so audiences can see the projected screen as clearly as possible. It’s a good idea to get to the “theater” early to secure a good view of the screen. Most screenings do not require a ticket or reservation, but check their website in case they do require some notice.[aside postID=news_12045979 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/GettyImages-1369841386-1020x680.jpg']Before heading out to any show, be sure to check the weather and see if the screening will continue in the event of rain or other disruptive weather.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the comfiest experience, bring picnic blankets, a sweater and (non-crackling) snacks. A camping chair could offer you the most comfort, but be mindful you’re not blocking anyone’s view of the screen with your setup. 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While the film starts at 7:30 p.m., The Walt Disney Family Museum will be hosting art activists for audiences at 5:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sept. 26: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Sonic the Hedgehog 3 \u003c/em>at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alamedaca.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/departments/alameda/rec-and-park/arpd-pdfs/spring-apr-may/2025-starlight-movies-in-the-park-flyer.pdf\">Alameda Point Multipurpose Field in Alameda\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Throughout September and October, \u003ca href=\"https://proxysf.net/events/2025-proxy-fall-film-fest\">San Francisco’s Proxy Film Festival on Octavia Street\u003c/a> is featuring a series of movies that are yet to be announced on Fridays.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Outdoor movie screenings in October and beyond\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oct. 3: \u003c/strong>\u003cem>Little Mermaid (2023) \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmillvalley.gov/840/Movies-in-the-Park\">Old Mill Park in Mill Valley\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oct. 4:\u003c/strong> \u003cem>The Birds \u003c/em>at \u003ca href=\"https://visitunionsquaresf.com/park-programs\">Union Square Plaza\u003c/a> in San Francisco. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12052590/fin-de-covered-california-para-beneficiarios-de-daca\">\u003cem>Leer en español\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Aug. 31, Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, will stop offering coverage to residents who are part of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/daca\">Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals\u003c/a> program.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This means DACA recipients who currently have health insurance through Covered California, approximately 2,300 people statewide, will lose their existing coverage by the end of the month.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>State officials \u003ca href=\"https://www.coveredca.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/07/31/covered-california-offers-information-and-resources-for-daca-recipients-no-longer-eligible-for-affordable-care-act-coverage/\">are complying with new rules\u003c/a> from President Donald Trump’s administration, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-marketplace-integrity-and-affordability-final-rule\">block DACA recipients\u003c/a> from seeking insurance in state marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act and also disqualify them from federal funds to help pay for their health plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We were at the start of a journey to expand coverage to our DACA recipients and were incredibly excited to do that,” said Jessica Altman, executive director of Covered California. “Unfortunately, we’re gonna have to move backwards.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re on DACA or you know someone who is, keep reading for what to know about these upcoming changes to Covered California.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Which DACA recipients are affected by these new rules?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>More than 164,000 DACA recipients \u003ca href=\"https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/data/Active_DACA_Recipients_March_FY23_qtr2.pdf\">live in California\u003c/a>. Many of them have health insurance through their jobs, their family or through Medi-Cal (the state’s Medicaid program).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If this is your situation, these changes at the federal level will \u003cem>not \u003c/em>impact your coverage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040806\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040806\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The California State Capitol in Sacramento on May 6, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you bought your plan by visiting the Covered California website or calling the agency’s number or signed up with the help of a community organization, you’ll receive a letter, email or call in the coming days from a Covered California representative about your coverage ending.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have health insurance but don’t remember how you found your plan, you can double-check by logging into \u003ca href=\"https://www.coveredca.com/\">Covered California’s website\u003c/a> or calling directly at 800-300-1506.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The vast majority of DACA recipients in California are not going to see changes in their coverage,” Altman said. “You can always call Covered California and double-check if you want to be sure.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If I’m about to lose my Covered California health care because I’m on DACA, what can I do?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The best thing you can do right now is educate yourself on how your access to health care will change, Altman said. After Aug. 31, DACA recipients who lose their Covered California plans can still get health care through other methods:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>An employer\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you currently work for an employer that offers health care benefits or you know you will in the future, ask your boss or human resources department about what you need to join a plan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A family member\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If their job covers your spouse or parents, check in with them about possibly joining their plan as a dependent. Some companies even allow domestic partners to be added, but this varies by employer.[aside postID=news_12050993 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/250718-RIDEALONGRAPIDRESPONSE-10-BL-KQED.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Medi-Cal (aka Medicaid in California)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More than 1.6 million low-income undocumented Californians are currently covered by an extension of Medi-Cal that is solely funded by the state, not the federal government. After Aug. 31, DACA recipients will have to contact \u003ca href=\"https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/CountyOffices.aspx\">their county’s Medi-Cal office\u003c/a> directly to apply for coverage. (\u003ca href=\"https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/DoYouQualifyForMedi-Cal.aspx\">Check the income-based eligibility limits for Medi-Cal\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep in mind, however, that time is running out for this option: state officials plan to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12047647/trumps-health-law-spurs-big-medi-cal-changes-what-californians-need-to-know\">freeze new Medi-Cal enrollment\u003c/a> for undocumented immigrants who are 19 and older at the start of 2026.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Your county\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few Bay Area counties have programs that help cover the costs of specific health services for uninsured people, which don’t exclude DACA recipients, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://healthysanfrancisco.org/visitors/are-you-eligible/\">Healthy San Francisco\u003c/a>, which covers primary and specialty care for city residents who don’t qualify for Medi-Cal or Covered California, regardless of immigration status\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Contra Costa County’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cchealth.org/health-insurance/get-insured/basic-health-care\">Basic Health Care\u003c/a> program for people making less than 300% of the federal poverty level who can’t join Medi-Cal\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Other counties, like Santa Clara, \u003ca href=\"https://health.santaclaracounty.gov/get-help-finding-healthcare-coverage\">have their own health systems\u003c/a> and offer financial aid for certain treatments, depending on your income.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Individual health plans\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While DACA recipients can no longer look for new health care plans on the Covered California website after Aug. 25, you can still go to the websites of individual insurance companies and buy a plan. But without the subsidies from Covered California, you would have to pay for the full cost of premiums and deductibles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Community clinics\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you end up uninsured for some time after Aug. 31, remember that there are multiple community clinics in California that offer basic care for free or at a sliding scale. The services provided by these clinics, however, are limited and cannot match the range covered by an HMO or PPO plan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area, some community clinics serving uninsured residents are:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12051124\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12051124\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/479421059_qed-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/479421059_qed-1.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/479421059_qed-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/479421059_qed-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Covered California website is displayed during a health care enrollment fair at the office of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West on March 18, 2014, in San Francisco, California. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Francisco Free Clinic:\u003c/strong> Offers primary care to uninsured people. To make an appointment, call 415-750-9894 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. \u003cem>Located at 4900 California St., in San Francisco.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>RotaCare Bay Area Clinics:\u003c/strong> A network of volunteers travel around the Bay Area staffing clinics that serve uninsured residents a few times each month. \u003cem>Locations served include Daly City, Half Moon Bay, Pittsburg, San José, San Pablo and San Rafael.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ashland Free Medical Clinic:\u003c/strong> Offers remote and in-person primary care, optometry and mental health services on Saturdays. Call 510-407-2362 ahead of time to check eligibility. \u003cem>Located at 6539 Ashland Ave., in San Lorenzo.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jewish Community Free Clinic:\u003c/strong> Offers primary care, testing, acupuncture and therapy services. Fill out \u003ca href=\"https://www.jewishfreeclinic.org/contact-us-and-directions\">an online form to request an appointment\u003c/a>, which can also happen virtually. \u003cem>Located at 50 Montgomery Drive, in Santa Rosa.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Keep communicating with your doctors\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>As you decide what you’ll do after Aug. 31, keep your primary care doctor, along with any specialists you see, in the loop about your situation. If you end up changing your healthcare provider, let your doctor know ahead of time so they can advise you on how you can access your medical information once you make the switch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are receiving treatment for a chronic health condition, make a plan with your physician on how to continue receiving the care you need after Aug. 31.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you go to therapy with your old health plan and will be uninsured after Aug. 31, you can ask your therapist to refer you to sliding-scale therapy services or check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13881725/where-to-find-affordable-culturally-competent-therapy-in-bay-area-and-beyond\">KQED’s guide on how to find affordable therapy in the Bay Area\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We were at the start of a journey to expand coverage to our DACA recipients and were incredibly excited to do that,” said Jessica Altman, executive director of Covered California. “Unfortunately, we’re gonna have to move backwards.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re on DACA or you know someone who is, keep reading for what to know about these upcoming changes to Covered California.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Which DACA recipients are affected by these new rules?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>More than 164,000 DACA recipients \u003ca href=\"https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/data/Active_DACA_Recipients_March_FY23_qtr2.pdf\">live in California\u003c/a>. Many of them have health insurance through their jobs, their family or through Medi-Cal (the state’s Medicaid program).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If this is your situation, these changes at the federal level will \u003cem>not \u003c/em>impact your coverage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12040806\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12040806\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250506-SACRAMENTOFILE-04-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The California State Capitol in Sacramento on May 6, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you bought your plan by visiting the Covered California website or calling the agency’s number or signed up with the help of a community organization, you’ll receive a letter, email or call in the coming days from a Covered California representative about your coverage ending.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have health insurance but don’t remember how you found your plan, you can double-check by logging into \u003ca href=\"https://www.coveredca.com/\">Covered California’s website\u003c/a> or calling directly at 800-300-1506.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The vast majority of DACA recipients in California are not going to see changes in their coverage,” Altman said. “You can always call Covered California and double-check if you want to be sure.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If I’m about to lose my Covered California health care because I’m on DACA, what can I do?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The best thing you can do right now is educate yourself on how your access to health care will change, Altman said. After Aug. 31, DACA recipients who lose their Covered California plans can still get health care through other methods:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>An employer\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you currently work for an employer that offers health care benefits or you know you will in the future, ask your boss or human resources department about what you need to join a plan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A family member\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If their job covers your spouse or parents, check in with them about possibly joining their plan as a dependent. Some companies even allow domestic partners to be added, but this varies by employer.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Medi-Cal (aka Medicaid in California)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More than 1.6 million low-income undocumented Californians are currently covered by an extension of Medi-Cal that is solely funded by the state, not the federal government. After Aug. 31, DACA recipients will have to contact \u003ca href=\"https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/CountyOffices.aspx\">their county’s Medi-Cal office\u003c/a> directly to apply for coverage. (\u003ca href=\"https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/DoYouQualifyForMedi-Cal.aspx\">Check the income-based eligibility limits for Medi-Cal\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep in mind, however, that time is running out for this option: state officials plan to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12047647/trumps-health-law-spurs-big-medi-cal-changes-what-californians-need-to-know\">freeze new Medi-Cal enrollment\u003c/a> for undocumented immigrants who are 19 and older at the start of 2026.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Your county\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few Bay Area counties have programs that help cover the costs of specific health services for uninsured people, which don’t exclude DACA recipients, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://healthysanfrancisco.org/visitors/are-you-eligible/\">Healthy San Francisco\u003c/a>, which covers primary and specialty care for city residents who don’t qualify for Medi-Cal or Covered California, regardless of immigration status\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Contra Costa County’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cchealth.org/health-insurance/get-insured/basic-health-care\">Basic Health Care\u003c/a> program for people making less than 300% of the federal poverty level who can’t join Medi-Cal\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Other counties, like Santa Clara, \u003ca href=\"https://health.santaclaracounty.gov/get-help-finding-healthcare-coverage\">have their own health systems\u003c/a> and offer financial aid for certain treatments, depending on your income.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Individual health plans\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While DACA recipients can no longer look for new health care plans on the Covered California website after Aug. 25, you can still go to the websites of individual insurance companies and buy a plan. But without the subsidies from Covered California, you would have to pay for the full cost of premiums and deductibles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Community clinics\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you end up uninsured for some time after Aug. 31, remember that there are multiple community clinics in California that offer basic care for free or at a sliding scale. The services provided by these clinics, however, are limited and cannot match the range covered by an HMO or PPO plan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area, some community clinics serving uninsured residents are:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12051124\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12051124\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/479421059_qed-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/479421059_qed-1.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/479421059_qed-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/479421059_qed-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Covered California website is displayed during a health care enrollment fair at the office of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West on March 18, 2014, in San Francisco, California. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Francisco Free Clinic:\u003c/strong> Offers primary care to uninsured people. To make an appointment, call 415-750-9894 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. \u003cem>Located at 4900 California St., in San Francisco.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>RotaCare Bay Area Clinics:\u003c/strong> A network of volunteers travel around the Bay Area staffing clinics that serve uninsured residents a few times each month. \u003cem>Locations served include Daly City, Half Moon Bay, Pittsburg, San José, San Pablo and San Rafael.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ashland Free Medical Clinic:\u003c/strong> Offers remote and in-person primary care, optometry and mental health services on Saturdays. Call 510-407-2362 ahead of time to check eligibility. \u003cem>Located at 6539 Ashland Ave., in San Lorenzo.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jewish Community Free Clinic:\u003c/strong> Offers primary care, testing, acupuncture and therapy services. Fill out \u003ca href=\"https://www.jewishfreeclinic.org/contact-us-and-directions\">an online form to request an appointment\u003c/a>, which can also happen virtually. \u003cem>Located at 50 Montgomery Drive, in Santa Rosa.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Keep communicating with your doctors\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>As you decide what you’ll do after Aug. 31, keep your primary care doctor, along with any specialists you see, in the loop about your situation. If you end up changing your healthcare provider, let your doctor know ahead of time so they can advise you on how you can access your medical information once you make the switch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are receiving treatment for a chronic health condition, make a plan with your physician on how to continue receiving the care you need after Aug. 31.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you go to therapy with your old health plan and will be uninsured after Aug. 31, you can ask your therapist to refer you to sliding-scale therapy services or check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13881725/where-to-find-affordable-culturally-competent-therapy-in-bay-area-and-beyond\">KQED’s guide on how to find affordable therapy in the Bay Area\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>It’s a damp, foggy Saturday morning in the Bay Area, and you’ve got a hankering to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/50949/suffering-from-nature-deficit-disorder-try-forest-bathing\">immerse yourself in the redwoods\u003c/a> at Muir Woods National Monument.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And then … you realize that reservations for Muir Woods parking spots are all sold out, as frequently happens.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What now?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We’ve compiled a list of next-best options to Muir Woods for Bay Area residents seeking respite in the towering redwood forests that make California stand out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They may be all around us here in the Bay Area, but redwoods \u003cem>are \u003c/em>remarkable, said Dave Hall, field operations manager at \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450\">Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve\u003c/a> in Sonoma County. They \u003ca href=\"https://www.savetheredwoods.org/redwoods/\">only grow in a few areas in the world,\u003c/a> including the coast of California, and people come to Armstrong “ from all over the world specifically to see the redwoods,” Hall said.[aside postID='news_12049568,news_12049138,news_12048728' label='More Outdoor Guides']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read on for our top suggestions for getting lost in the state’s most iconic forests, without the hassle of crowds and reservations. And if you want to save money on entry to these state parks,\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11910495/how-to-get-free-entry-to-california-state-parks-with-your-library-card\"> try renting out a parks pass at your local library. \u003c/a>(And if you’re still looking for other cold-weather hiking options, check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12049568/best-bay-area-hikes-for-cold-gloomy-weather\">this list of hikes best done in the gloom.\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jump straight to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#HenryCowellRedwoodsStatePark\">Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#PortolaRedwoodsStatePark\">Portola Redwoods State Park\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#ArmstrongRedwoodsStateNaturalReserve\">Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#SamuelPTaylorStatePark\">Samuel P. Taylor State Park\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#ShuttletoMuirWoods\">Shuttle to Muir Woods\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>To go inside a tree, head to \u003ca id=\"HenryCowellRedwoodsStatePark\">\u003c/a>Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>With 15 miles of trails and no reservations required, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546\">Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park\u003c/a> in the Santa Cruz Mountains has 40 acres of ancient redwoods to explore.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In just around a mile-long loop from your car and back, the main \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/redwood-grove-loop-trail--2\">Redwood Grove Loop Trail\u003c/a> takes you through the oldest part of the forest, whose towering trees were \u003ca href=\"https://www.redwoodhikes.com/Cowell/Cowell.html\">spared from logging all the way back in the 1800s. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050831\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050831\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HenryCowellRedwoodsGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HenryCowellRedwoodsGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HenryCowellRedwoodsGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HenryCowellRedwoodsGetty-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. \u003ccite>(zrfphoto/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It’s big giant tree after big giant tree,” Park Aide Ted Lodge said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From the trail, you can even reach the famous \u003ca href=\"https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=196340\">Fremont Tree\u003c/a>, whose open trunk is big enough to fit you (and five other friends) inside. Legend has it that when exploring the area before the Civil War, Union Army Major General \u003ca href=\"https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/john-c-fr%C3%A9mont\">John Frémont\u003c/a> slept in this tree — but Lodge said that part’s probably just a legend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The loop trail is flat, and it never gets too hot, Lodge said, but if you are feeling toasty, you can always jump in the San Lorenzo River.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a longer trek, the dog and bike-friendly \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pipeline-road-trail\">Pipeline Road Trail\u003c/a>, runs past the redwood grove and parallels the river for several miles. Or, take the \u003ca href=\"https://modernhiker.com/hike/henry-cowell-observation-deck-loop/\">5-mile loop hike\u003c/a> to the redwoods observation deck, so you can view the canopy from above.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Cost: \u003c/em>There is a $10 fee to park your car at the state park. Dogs are allowed on many trails, but not on \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/redwood-grove-loop-trail--2\">the old-growth loop trail.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For secluded camping, try \u003ca id=\"PortolaRedwoodsStatePark\">\u003c/a>Portola Redwoods in San Mateo County\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>So hidden in the Santa Cruz Mountains, it’s hard to believe that \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=539\">Portola Redwoods State Park\u003c/a> is just over a dozen miles from the heart of Silicon Valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With its dense canopy, large campsites and a number of trails, waterfalls and creeks to explore, this park is perfect for a quick overnight camping getaway within the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050832\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050832 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/PortolaRedwoodsGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/PortolaRedwoodsGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/PortolaRedwoodsGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/PortolaRedwoodsGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Portola Redwoods State Park in San Mateo County, California. \u003ccite>(yhelfman/iStock via Getty Imaes)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Thick huckleberry bushes produce fruit in late summer and banana slugs are plentiful on the forest floor — plus, you can explore several easy and moderate hikes straight from your campsite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While this park is secluded, it can get popular, \u003ca href=\"https://reservecalifornia.com/Web/#!park/695\">so make a reservation for overnight camping\u003c/a> or try to snag one of its walk-in sites. Or, come for the day, and adventure through the park’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28557\">18 miles of trails\u003c/a>, including the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/iverson-trail-to-tiptoe-falls\">Iverson Trail to Tiptoe Falls\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Cost: \u003c/em>There is a $10 fee to park your car at the state park. Dogs are allowed only in campsites, picnic areas and on paved roads.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bask in the heat in Wine Country’s Hendy Woods State Park\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At 200-acre \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=438\">Hendy Woods State Park\u003c/a> in Mendocino County, Bay Area visitors are frequent, especially in the peak summer months when school is out, Senior Park Aide Laurie Cooper said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s close enough [to the Bay Area] where it feels like you \u003cem>went \u003c/em>somewhere, but you’re not spending your whole day driving,” Cooper said. But as soon as fall rolls around, “you can walk for an hour and not see anybody.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050834\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050834\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HendyWoodsGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HendyWoodsGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HendyWoodsGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HendyWoodsGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Discovery Trail takes you into the heart of the redwoods at the Hendy Woods State Park, 8 miles northwest of Boonville, on Oct. 10, 2010. A trip up to Anderson Valley is just two hours from San Francisco, yet this 25-mile valley has become an internationally known appellation. \u003ccite>(Lianne Milton/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The park’s main attractions are its two untouched redwood groves — \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/big-hendy-long-loop\">Big Hendy\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/little-hendy-grove\">Little Hendy\u003c/a> — and its \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hendy-woods-discovery-trail\">Discovery Trail\u003c/a>, a fully wheelchair-accessible way to take in the thousand-year-old trees. And don’t miss the \u003ca href=\"https://www.redwoodhikes.com/Hendy/LittleHendy.html\">Hermit Hut Trail\u003c/a>, which leads hikers to an area of the forest where \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgate.com/northcoast/article/hendy-woods-hermit-mendocino-redwoods-20354002.php\">Russian immigrant Petro Zailenko lived alone \u003c/a>deep in the woods and away from civilization for almost two decades in the 1960s and 70s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Less cold than other redwood forests, Hendy Woods is ideal for \u003ca href=\"https://www.hendywoods.org/day-use-hendy-woods\">picnicking on the banks of the Navarro River or swimming under the Greenwood Road bridge.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re very lucky,” Cooper said. “We’re just far enough inland where there are certain days where you smell the ocean, but the fog burns off quickly here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Cost: \u003c/em>It’s $8 to access the park for the day. Dogs are allowed in the park but cannot go on trails.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"ArmstrongRedwoodsStateNaturalReserve\">\u003c/a>To hug a tree, go to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Sonoma County\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Beloved by locals and visitors alike, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450\">Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve,\u003c/a> just north of Guerneville and the Russian River, has something for everyone, Hall said, including an entire area dedicated to hugging an old-growth redwood. \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/e2JBZfY2-y0\">A ramp and wooden decking lead visitors up next to the “hugging tree,”\u003c/a> where you can take a moment and give this iconic species a big embrace.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050855\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050855\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Armstrong-Redwoods-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Armstrong-Redwoods-2.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Armstrong-Redwoods-2-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Armstrong-Redwoods-2-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve \u003ccite>(Comstock via Getty)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The main trails through the old-growth grove are flat and accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, and where you can check out the park’s tallest tree, Parson Jones. You’ll also find its oldest tree, a 1,400-year-old Colonel Armstrong, and the “Icicle tree,” which is dripping with large knots called burls.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re looking for a full day of hiking, there are also more strenuous trails that take you up and over the ridge to the backside of the park and into other state parks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the reserve can get busy between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekends and holidays, Hall said it tends to be quiet outside of those peak times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for what first-time visitors to the park should know: “Don’t be in a hurry,” Hall said. “Come and enjoy the walk.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Cost: \u003c/em>Pay $10 to park or get in for free on foot or via bike. Dogs are allowed in the park but cannot go on trails and must stay on paved roads only.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For idyllic biking, roll over to \u003ca id=\"SamuelPTaylorStatePark\">\u003c/a>Samuel P. Taylor State Park in Marin\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If zooming through tall trees is on your to-do list, try bringing a bike (or renting in \u003ca href=\"https://mountainbikesf.com/\">nearby Fairfax\u003c/a>) and taking a scenic ride through \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469\">Samuel P. Taylor State Park\u003c/a> in Marin County.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For a relaxed and flat ride, head to \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/walk-the-cross-marin-trail.htm\">the Cross Marin Trail,\u003c/a> which follows the old North Pacific Coast Railroad for 5 miles along Lagunitas Creek. Three of these miles are through the park, where you can take in the full biodiversity of the redwood forest located just outside of Point Reyes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050836\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050836\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/SamuelPTaylorRedwoodsGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/SamuelPTaylorRedwoodsGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/SamuelPTaylorRedwoodsGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/SamuelPTaylorRedwoodsGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The morning sun shines through tall redwood trees that nearly hide a campsite from view in Samuel P. Taylor State Park in California. \u003ccite>(Brent Durand/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If hiking is more your speed, head to the short \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/barnabe-peak-loop-via-barnabee-road-and-cross-marin-trail\">Pioneer Tree Trail\u003c/a> loop, whose 2.5-mile route showcases the park’s small but mighty old-growth forest. Or, \u003ca href=\"https://www.redwoodhikes.com/Taylor/Barnabe.html\">check out the steep 6-mile loop trek to the top of Barnabe Peak\u003c/a> for sweeping views of nearby peaks and the rolling hills and small towns of the Marin valley below.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Cost: \u003c/em>It costs $8 to park in the lot. Dogs are allowed only in picnic areas and on the Cross Marin Trail.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Still dead set on Muir Woods? \u003ca id=\"ShuttletoMuirWoods\">\u003c/a>Try the shuttle\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If none of these strike your fancy, and you’re still hoping to head to Muir Woods, \u003ca href=\"https://gomuirwoods.com/muir/shuttleInfo\">try taking the shuttle instead\u003c/a>. The tickets don’t sell out nearly as quickly as the parking ones do (although they do still sell out), and there are options on both weekends and weekdays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On weekends and holidays, the shuttle goes to and from the \u003ca href=\"http://goldengate.org/ferry/route-schedule/larkspur-san-francisco/\">Larkspur Landing Ferry Terminal\u003c/a>, so you can park there for free or take the ferry to another destination. Shuttles run from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11741058\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2048px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11741058\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1372\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764-800x536.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764-1020x683.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764-1200x804.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764-1920x1286.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Majestic coastal redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Weekday shuttles go to and from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/route-schedule/sausalito-san-francisco/\">Sausalito Ferry Terminal\u003c/a>, where paid parking is available, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the shuttle tickets, which cost $3.75 each way, you’ll have to purchase your $15 entrance ticket to the park unless you have an annual national parks pass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to book your shuttle in both directions, and remember: There is no cell phone service in the park, so be sure to download your tickets ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read on for our top suggestions for getting lost in the state’s most iconic forests, without the hassle of crowds and reservations. And if you want to save money on entry to these state parks,\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11910495/how-to-get-free-entry-to-california-state-parks-with-your-library-card\"> try renting out a parks pass at your local library. \u003c/a>(And if you’re still looking for other cold-weather hiking options, check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12049568/best-bay-area-hikes-for-cold-gloomy-weather\">this list of hikes best done in the gloom.\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jump straight to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#HenryCowellRedwoodsStatePark\">Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#PortolaRedwoodsStatePark\">Portola Redwoods State Park\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#ArmstrongRedwoodsStateNaturalReserve\">Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#SamuelPTaylorStatePark\">Samuel P. Taylor State Park\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#ShuttletoMuirWoods\">Shuttle to Muir Woods\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>To go inside a tree, head to \u003ca id=\"HenryCowellRedwoodsStatePark\">\u003c/a>Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>With 15 miles of trails and no reservations required, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546\">Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park\u003c/a> in the Santa Cruz Mountains has 40 acres of ancient redwoods to explore.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In just around a mile-long loop from your car and back, the main \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/redwood-grove-loop-trail--2\">Redwood Grove Loop Trail\u003c/a> takes you through the oldest part of the forest, whose towering trees were \u003ca href=\"https://www.redwoodhikes.com/Cowell/Cowell.html\">spared from logging all the way back in the 1800s. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050831\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050831\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HenryCowellRedwoodsGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HenryCowellRedwoodsGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HenryCowellRedwoodsGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HenryCowellRedwoodsGetty-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. \u003ccite>(zrfphoto/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It’s big giant tree after big giant tree,” Park Aide Ted Lodge said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From the trail, you can even reach the famous \u003ca href=\"https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=196340\">Fremont Tree\u003c/a>, whose open trunk is big enough to fit you (and five other friends) inside. Legend has it that when exploring the area before the Civil War, Union Army Major General \u003ca href=\"https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/john-c-fr%C3%A9mont\">John Frémont\u003c/a> slept in this tree — but Lodge said that part’s probably just a legend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The loop trail is flat, and it never gets too hot, Lodge said, but if you are feeling toasty, you can always jump in the San Lorenzo River.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a longer trek, the dog and bike-friendly \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pipeline-road-trail\">Pipeline Road Trail\u003c/a>, runs past the redwood grove and parallels the river for several miles. Or, take the \u003ca href=\"https://modernhiker.com/hike/henry-cowell-observation-deck-loop/\">5-mile loop hike\u003c/a> to the redwoods observation deck, so you can view the canopy from above.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Cost: \u003c/em>There is a $10 fee to park your car at the state park. Dogs are allowed on many trails, but not on \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/redwood-grove-loop-trail--2\">the old-growth loop trail.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For secluded camping, try \u003ca id=\"PortolaRedwoodsStatePark\">\u003c/a>Portola Redwoods in San Mateo County\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>So hidden in the Santa Cruz Mountains, it’s hard to believe that \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=539\">Portola Redwoods State Park\u003c/a> is just over a dozen miles from the heart of Silicon Valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With its dense canopy, large campsites and a number of trails, waterfalls and creeks to explore, this park is perfect for a quick overnight camping getaway within the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050832\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050832 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/PortolaRedwoodsGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/PortolaRedwoodsGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/PortolaRedwoodsGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/PortolaRedwoodsGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Portola Redwoods State Park in San Mateo County, California. \u003ccite>(yhelfman/iStock via Getty Imaes)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Thick huckleberry bushes produce fruit in late summer and banana slugs are plentiful on the forest floor — plus, you can explore several easy and moderate hikes straight from your campsite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While this park is secluded, it can get popular, \u003ca href=\"https://reservecalifornia.com/Web/#!park/695\">so make a reservation for overnight camping\u003c/a> or try to snag one of its walk-in sites. Or, come for the day, and adventure through the park’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28557\">18 miles of trails\u003c/a>, including the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/iverson-trail-to-tiptoe-falls\">Iverson Trail to Tiptoe Falls\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Cost: \u003c/em>There is a $10 fee to park your car at the state park. Dogs are allowed only in campsites, picnic areas and on paved roads.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bask in the heat in Wine Country’s Hendy Woods State Park\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At 200-acre \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=438\">Hendy Woods State Park\u003c/a> in Mendocino County, Bay Area visitors are frequent, especially in the peak summer months when school is out, Senior Park Aide Laurie Cooper said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s close enough [to the Bay Area] where it feels like you \u003cem>went \u003c/em>somewhere, but you’re not spending your whole day driving,” Cooper said. But as soon as fall rolls around, “you can walk for an hour and not see anybody.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050834\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050834\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HendyWoodsGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HendyWoodsGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HendyWoodsGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/HendyWoodsGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Discovery Trail takes you into the heart of the redwoods at the Hendy Woods State Park, 8 miles northwest of Boonville, on Oct. 10, 2010. A trip up to Anderson Valley is just two hours from San Francisco, yet this 25-mile valley has become an internationally known appellation. \u003ccite>(Lianne Milton/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The park’s main attractions are its two untouched redwood groves — \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/big-hendy-long-loop\">Big Hendy\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/little-hendy-grove\">Little Hendy\u003c/a> — and its \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hendy-woods-discovery-trail\">Discovery Trail\u003c/a>, a fully wheelchair-accessible way to take in the thousand-year-old trees. And don’t miss the \u003ca href=\"https://www.redwoodhikes.com/Hendy/LittleHendy.html\">Hermit Hut Trail\u003c/a>, which leads hikers to an area of the forest where \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgate.com/northcoast/article/hendy-woods-hermit-mendocino-redwoods-20354002.php\">Russian immigrant Petro Zailenko lived alone \u003c/a>deep in the woods and away from civilization for almost two decades in the 1960s and 70s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Less cold than other redwood forests, Hendy Woods is ideal for \u003ca href=\"https://www.hendywoods.org/day-use-hendy-woods\">picnicking on the banks of the Navarro River or swimming under the Greenwood Road bridge.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re very lucky,” Cooper said. “We’re just far enough inland where there are certain days where you smell the ocean, but the fog burns off quickly here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Cost: \u003c/em>It’s $8 to access the park for the day. Dogs are allowed in the park but cannot go on trails.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"ArmstrongRedwoodsStateNaturalReserve\">\u003c/a>To hug a tree, go to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Sonoma County\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Beloved by locals and visitors alike, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450\">Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve,\u003c/a> just north of Guerneville and the Russian River, has something for everyone, Hall said, including an entire area dedicated to hugging an old-growth redwood. \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/e2JBZfY2-y0\">A ramp and wooden decking lead visitors up next to the “hugging tree,”\u003c/a> where you can take a moment and give this iconic species a big embrace.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050855\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050855\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Armstrong-Redwoods-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Armstrong-Redwoods-2.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Armstrong-Redwoods-2-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Armstrong-Redwoods-2-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve \u003ccite>(Comstock via Getty)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The main trails through the old-growth grove are flat and accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, and where you can check out the park’s tallest tree, Parson Jones. You’ll also find its oldest tree, a 1,400-year-old Colonel Armstrong, and the “Icicle tree,” which is dripping with large knots called burls.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re looking for a full day of hiking, there are also more strenuous trails that take you up and over the ridge to the backside of the park and into other state parks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the reserve can get busy between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekends and holidays, Hall said it tends to be quiet outside of those peak times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for what first-time visitors to the park should know: “Don’t be in a hurry,” Hall said. “Come and enjoy the walk.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Cost: \u003c/em>Pay $10 to park or get in for free on foot or via bike. Dogs are allowed in the park but cannot go on trails and must stay on paved roads only.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For idyllic biking, roll over to \u003ca id=\"SamuelPTaylorStatePark\">\u003c/a>Samuel P. Taylor State Park in Marin\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If zooming through tall trees is on your to-do list, try bringing a bike (or renting in \u003ca href=\"https://mountainbikesf.com/\">nearby Fairfax\u003c/a>) and taking a scenic ride through \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469\">Samuel P. Taylor State Park\u003c/a> in Marin County.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For a relaxed and flat ride, head to \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/walk-the-cross-marin-trail.htm\">the Cross Marin Trail,\u003c/a> which follows the old North Pacific Coast Railroad for 5 miles along Lagunitas Creek. Three of these miles are through the park, where you can take in the full biodiversity of the redwood forest located just outside of Point Reyes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050836\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050836\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/SamuelPTaylorRedwoodsGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/SamuelPTaylorRedwoodsGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/SamuelPTaylorRedwoodsGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/SamuelPTaylorRedwoodsGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The morning sun shines through tall redwood trees that nearly hide a campsite from view in Samuel P. Taylor State Park in California. \u003ccite>(Brent Durand/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If hiking is more your speed, head to the short \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/barnabe-peak-loop-via-barnabee-road-and-cross-marin-trail\">Pioneer Tree Trail\u003c/a> loop, whose 2.5-mile route showcases the park’s small but mighty old-growth forest. Or, \u003ca href=\"https://www.redwoodhikes.com/Taylor/Barnabe.html\">check out the steep 6-mile loop trek to the top of Barnabe Peak\u003c/a> for sweeping views of nearby peaks and the rolling hills and small towns of the Marin valley below.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Cost: \u003c/em>It costs $8 to park in the lot. Dogs are allowed only in picnic areas and on the Cross Marin Trail.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Still dead set on Muir Woods? \u003ca id=\"ShuttletoMuirWoods\">\u003c/a>Try the shuttle\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If none of these strike your fancy, and you’re still hoping to head to Muir Woods, \u003ca href=\"https://gomuirwoods.com/muir/shuttleInfo\">try taking the shuttle instead\u003c/a>. The tickets don’t sell out nearly as quickly as the parking ones do (although they do still sell out), and there are options on both weekends and weekdays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On weekends and holidays, the shuttle goes to and from the \u003ca href=\"http://goldengate.org/ferry/route-schedule/larkspur-san-francisco/\">Larkspur Landing Ferry Terminal\u003c/a>, so you can park there for free or take the ferry to another destination. Shuttles run from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11741058\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2048px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11741058\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1372\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764-800x536.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764-1020x683.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764-1200x804.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/04/RS36596_GettyImages-177068764-1920x1286.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Majestic coastal redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Weekday shuttles go to and from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/route-schedule/sausalito-san-francisco/\">Sausalito Ferry Terminal\u003c/a>, where paid parking is available, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the shuttle tickets, which cost $3.75 each way, you’ll have to purchase your $15 entrance ticket to the park unless you have an annual national parks pass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to book your shuttle in both directions, and remember: There is no cell phone service in the park, so be sure to download your tickets ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>Updated 10:20 a.m. Monday\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Today, for the first time, you can look up serious use of force and police misconduct incidents in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/california\">California\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED, along with journalism and police accountability advocates, is publishing a database that houses thousands of once-confidential records gathered from the state’s nearly 700 law enforcement and oversight agencies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#Howtousethepolicerecordsdatabaseyourself\">How to use the police records database yourself\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The free \u003ca href=\"http://policerecords.kqed.org/\">database\u003c/a>, which has been in the works for seven years and contains files for almost 12,000 cases, promises to give anyone — including attorneys, victims of police violence, journalists and law enforcement hiring officials — insight into police shootings and officers’ past behavior.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cephus Johnson, whose nephew Oscar Grant was fatally shot in the back by a BART police officer in Oakland in the early morning hours of Jan. 1, 2009, knows firsthand just how important this database will be to other families who’ve lost people to police violence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“ For impacted families, the first question is: ‘What happened?’” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They can now find details of what happened to their loved ones and how the police investigated it — or what they overlooked — without having to deal with the often frustrating process of trying to obtain the records themselves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Getting those answers, Johnson said, “is the beginning of part of the healing process.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Click \u003ca href=\"https://policerecords.kqed.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here\u003c/a> to search the database.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050667\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1002px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050667 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1002\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/image-7.png 1002w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/image-7-160x65.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A screenshot of the Police Records Access Project database.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Shedding light on secret records\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For decades, misconduct and use-of-force records for California law enforcement officers were among the most difficult to obtain. That began to change in 2018 with the passage of \u003ca href=\"https://projects.scpr.org/california-reporting-project/\">Senate Bill 1421, the “Right to Know” Act\u003c/a>, which came about with the help of Johnson and other police accountability advocates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The law unsealed records for incidents in which officers fired a gun or used force resulting in serious injury or death, and for officers who were found to have been dishonest or committed sexual assault. In 2021, the passage of \u003ca href=\"https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB16\">another bill\u003c/a> expanded the law to include cases of officer discrimination, excessive force and wrongful arrests or searches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11854857\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11854857\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/Oscar-Grant-Mural.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar Grant mural\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1394\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/Oscar-Grant-Mural.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/Oscar-Grant-Mural-800x581.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/Oscar-Grant-Mural-1020x741.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/Oscar-Grant-Mural-160x116.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/Oscar-Grant-Mural-1536x1115.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A mural of Oscar Grant outside BART’s Fruitvale Station, where a now-former BART police officer fatally shot Grant as he lay face-down on the platform on Jan. 1, 2009. \u003ccite>(Sonja Hutson/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But the new laws were just the beginning of the fight to pry open the black box of police accountability — which continues today. Agencies often slow-walk or refuse to provide records, \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-police-records-california-20190630-story.html\">and have even destroyed them\u003c/a>. KQED and other outlets have sued multiple agencies, including the state attorney general, in order to force compliance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Faced with these obstacles — and the difficulty of navigating California’s disparate law enforcement agencies, including 58 sheriff’s departments, hundreds of police departments, transit authorities and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation — KQED co-founded \u003ca href=\"https://projects.scpr.org/california-reporting-project/\">The California Reporting Project,\u003c/a> a collaborative of more than 30 news outlets which is now led by \u003ca href=\"https://cjlab.stanford.edu/projects/big-local-news/\">Big Local News\u003c/a> at Stanford University, the \u003ca href=\"https://journalism.berkeley.edu/programs/mj/investigative-reporting/\">UC Berkeley Investigative Reporting Program\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://bids.berkeley.edu/\">Berkeley Institute of Data Science\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We knew from the start that this information needed to be available to the public,” KQED Editor-in-Chief Ethan Toven-Lindsey said. “Police misconduct records shouldn’t be locked away in filing cabinets where only a few people can see them.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11639714\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11639714\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut.jpg\" alt=\"(L-R) Cleopatra Pendleton-Cowley, mother of Hadiya Pendleton; Wanda Johnson, mother of Oscar Grant; and Lezley McSpadden, mother of Mike Brown stand on stage prior to delivering remarks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 26, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Johnson says she talks regularly with other mothers who have lost loved ones to police violence.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-960x640.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-240x160.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-375x250.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L-R) Cleopatra Pendleton-Cowley, mother of Hadiya Pendleton; Wanda Johnson, mother of Oscar Grant; and Lezley McSpadden, mother of Mike Brown, stand on stage prior to delivering remarks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 26, 2016, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Johnson said she talks regularly with other mothers who have lost loved ones to police violence. \u003ccite>(Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Eventually, The California Reporting Project joined forces with the Police Records Access Project, a transparency coalition which includes the ACLU, the Innocence Project, Stanford and UC Berkeley. In 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom allocated \u003ca href=\"https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/state-funds-development-first-its-kind-police-misconduct-database#:~:text=The%20funding%20will%20%E2%80%9Ctransform%20that%20effort%20and,launched%20by%20a%20consortium%20that%20includes%20BIDS\">$6.7 million\u003c/a> for the effort.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jumana Musa, director of the Fourth Amendment Center at the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), said her organization joined the collaborative because justice requires transparency.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This information gets hidden, it gets buried, it is not accessible,” she said. While Musa will use the database to help defend her clients, she said there’s an even more acute need for law enforcement agencies get familiar with the tool: “to ensure that you’re not gonna hire people and give them a weapon and give them a badge when that person has been known to be problematic [or] dangerous.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The California Police Chiefs Association did not respond to KQED’s request for comment.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Howtousethepolicerecordsdatabaseyourself\">\u003c/a>How can I use the database?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The nearly 12,000 cases make up about 1.5 million pages at the time of publication — but there are several ways to search and use the database.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Three categories divide the cases: use of force, shootings and misconduct. There is a range of document types, from investigative reports to interview transcripts and incident summaries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is no cost for using the tool, and you won’t be asked to provide any information to search these records.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11987039\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11987039\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A demonstrator outside Oakland police headquarters on May 29 2020, carries a sign with the words, “I can’t breathe” spoken by George Floyd, the man murdered on May 25, 2020, by police in Minneapolis. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lisa Pickoff-White, co-founder and research director of The California Reporting Project, said it’s helpful to take some time to understand the kinds of cases and records in the database before drawing any conclusions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can do keyword searches, filter your search by date or the agency that provided the records — for example, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office, vs. the San Francisco Police Department.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pickoff-White suggests starting simply. “Search for things like ‘taser’ or ‘canine.’ Or search for an officer’s name. Then review the records to see if you’ve found cases where they used force or violated policy.” But remember: just because an officer’s name is in the database, it doesn’t necessarily mean they were involved in misconduct or use of force.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://policerecords.kqed.org/about\">“About”\u003c/a> page explains the type of records, methodology and the limitations of the database. If you find information in the database that you don’t think should be public, you can also submit a request to remove it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep in mind this database is a living thing and is far from complete — the people maintaining it are adding new records as they receive them.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Who is this database for?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Victims of police violence and their families\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The records in the database, Cephus Johnson said, can give families like his who have experienced police violence a clearer picture of what took place, and help them “determine how they will get justice for their loved one.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Johnson advises families to use the tool with a great deal of care because sometimes the records can contain examples of callous police behavior, negligence or descriptions of graphic injuries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050677\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050677 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1110.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1110.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1110-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1110-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1110-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1110-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The records in the database can give families who have experienced police violence a clearer picture of what took place, and help them determine how to get justice for their loved one. \u003ccite>(Illustration by Anna Vignet/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“On top of the mourning, you’re angry, you got many emotions that you gotta really deal with,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Johnson suggests that certain family members — say, the grieving mother of someone killed by police — might be better served if a relative or friend reviews the records.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s got to be some caretaking,” he said, “because we know sometimes you’re gonna hear things that you just can’t believe these officers would do.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Researchers\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This kind of data is necessary for even basic forms of independent oversight,” said Tarak Shah, a data scientist who helped manage the Police Records Access Project.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shah said he’s excited about the database’s potential to contribute to criminal justice research. He’s spoken to researchers interested in how police killings get classified by independent medical examiners vs. coroners, who are under the purview of the local sheriff.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050676\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050676 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1111-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1111-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1111-2000x1125.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1111-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1111-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1111-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">According to data scientist Tarak Shah, who helped manage the Police Records Access Project, the database would not be possible without the latest advancements in AI and large language models, which were used to help categorize and sort the records, and identify and redact sensitive information. \u003ccite>(Illustration by Anna Vignet/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“As a researcher, you might have questions about whether it’s possible to do unbiased investigations in those scenarios,” he said. Those cause-of-death determinations can mean the difference between a criminal investigation of a law enforcement officer and a death essentially going unexamined.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other research areas could include the intersection of mental health and law enforcement, the role drug and alcohol impairment can play in some police encounters and a better understanding of what consequences officers face for misconduct — ranging from casual misogyny and racism to excessive force.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shah said the depth and complexity of the investigative files have been both the “strength and the main challenge of this project.” The database contains incredibly granular information about officer behaviors and key incidents, but the records are not neatly organized into structured data like you might see in a spreadsheet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said the database would not be possible without the latest advancements in AI and large language models, which they used to help categorize and sort the records, and to identify and redact sensitive information.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Lawyers\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Police officers’ credibility is fundamental to the criminal justice system; when officers take the stand, their word often determines the outcome of a case. Attorneys can now look up officers who’ve been dishonest or biased — key information for juries assessing the truth of their testimony.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“To me, the primary use is to impeach officers on the stand or to be able to properly defend the client, with full knowledge of who it [is] they’re dealing with,” said Musa, the attorney with NACDL.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050710\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050710 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1116.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1116.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1116-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1116-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1116-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1116-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With the Police Records Access Project database, attorneys can now look up officers who’ve been dishonest or biased. \u003ccite>(Illustration by Anna Vignet/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In 2019, in one of the first cases unsealed by the new transparency law, KQED uncovered the story of a Rio Vista police officer who had lied on official documents. As a result, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11730477/impact-da-dismisses-charges-against-woman-mauled-by-rio-vista-police-dog\">the Solano County District Attorney dropped criminal charges\u003c/a> against a woman who a police dog had mauled.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Civil rights attorneys who often look for evidence of patterns and practices within departments to substantiate their clients’ claims could also find useful information in the database.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Journalists\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The one thing that moves the needle when it comes to getting accountability in the criminal legal system is investigative journalism,” said Barry Scheck, co-founder of the Innocence Project. “If you can expose people that are systematically breaking the law or not playing by the rules or harming people they should be protecting — when you get those stories, that’s when things change.”[aside postID=news_12017652,news_11880600,news_11828774 label= Highlights from KQED's police records reporting]Since 2019, KQED has also published more than 100 stories and two seasons of the award-winning podcast \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/podcasts/onourwatch\">On Our Watch\u003c/a> using records that are now a part of the database.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Around the state, members of the collaborative:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Succeeded in forcing the city of Richmond to release\u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/12/19/one-bay-area-city-73-police-dog-bites-and-the-law-that-made-them-public/\"> records revealing 73 police dog bites\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-03-19/sb-1421-sheriffs-department-disclosure\">Identified 70 Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies\u003c/a> with a range of previously undisclosed transgressions on their records\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-03-19/sb-1421-sheriffs-department-disclosure\">Unveiled records\u003c/a> that showed how a Sutter County sheriff’s deputy used his position to coerce women into having sex with him on duty.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Taken together, press coverage has helped move the needle on police reform in California. In 2020, state lawmakers passed a law requiring the state attorney general to investigate \u003cem>all \u003c/em>police shootings in which the subject was not armed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2022, they passed a police decertification law, putting in place a mechanism to strip officers who’ve committed egregious misconduct of their badges. This year, the Legislature is considering a number of additional \u003ca href=\"https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB847&search_keywords=misconduct\">transparency\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB847&showamends=false\">oversight\u003c/a> measures.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Have you found this database useful?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We want to hear who you are, how you’re using this database and why. Please tell us a bit about yourself, your work and what brought you to the database.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgci5neDDn_OhZ3fAuqoI6rHvboIiTkjbjhxDaqy-oltQkcw/viewform?embedded=true\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cephus Johnson, whose nephew Oscar Grant was fatally shot in the back by a BART police officer in Oakland in the early morning hours of Jan. 1, 2009, knows firsthand just how important this database will be to other families who’ve lost people to police violence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“ For impacted families, the first question is: ‘What happened?’” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They can now find details of what happened to their loved ones and how the police investigated it — or what they overlooked — without having to deal with the often frustrating process of trying to obtain the records themselves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Getting those answers, Johnson said, “is the beginning of part of the healing process.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Click \u003ca href=\"https://policerecords.kqed.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here\u003c/a> to search the database.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050667\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1002px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050667 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1002\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/image-7.png 1002w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/image-7-160x65.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A screenshot of the Police Records Access Project database.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Shedding light on secret records\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For decades, misconduct and use-of-force records for California law enforcement officers were among the most difficult to obtain. That began to change in 2018 with the passage of \u003ca href=\"https://projects.scpr.org/california-reporting-project/\">Senate Bill 1421, the “Right to Know” Act\u003c/a>, which came about with the help of Johnson and other police accountability advocates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The law unsealed records for incidents in which officers fired a gun or used force resulting in serious injury or death, and for officers who were found to have been dishonest or committed sexual assault. In 2021, the passage of \u003ca href=\"https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB16\">another bill\u003c/a> expanded the law to include cases of officer discrimination, excessive force and wrongful arrests or searches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11854857\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11854857\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/Oscar-Grant-Mural.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar Grant mural\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1394\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/Oscar-Grant-Mural.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/Oscar-Grant-Mural-800x581.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/Oscar-Grant-Mural-1020x741.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/Oscar-Grant-Mural-160x116.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/Oscar-Grant-Mural-1536x1115.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A mural of Oscar Grant outside BART’s Fruitvale Station, where a now-former BART police officer fatally shot Grant as he lay face-down on the platform on Jan. 1, 2009. \u003ccite>(Sonja Hutson/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But the new laws were just the beginning of the fight to pry open the black box of police accountability — which continues today. Agencies often slow-walk or refuse to provide records, \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-police-records-california-20190630-story.html\">and have even destroyed them\u003c/a>. KQED and other outlets have sued multiple agencies, including the state attorney general, in order to force compliance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Faced with these obstacles — and the difficulty of navigating California’s disparate law enforcement agencies, including 58 sheriff’s departments, hundreds of police departments, transit authorities and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation — KQED co-founded \u003ca href=\"https://projects.scpr.org/california-reporting-project/\">The California Reporting Project,\u003c/a> a collaborative of more than 30 news outlets which is now led by \u003ca href=\"https://cjlab.stanford.edu/projects/big-local-news/\">Big Local News\u003c/a> at Stanford University, the \u003ca href=\"https://journalism.berkeley.edu/programs/mj/investigative-reporting/\">UC Berkeley Investigative Reporting Program\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://bids.berkeley.edu/\">Berkeley Institute of Data Science\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We knew from the start that this information needed to be available to the public,” KQED Editor-in-Chief Ethan Toven-Lindsey said. “Police misconduct records shouldn’t be locked away in filing cabinets where only a few people can see them.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11639714\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11639714\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut.jpg\" alt=\"(L-R) Cleopatra Pendleton-Cowley, mother of Hadiya Pendleton; Wanda Johnson, mother of Oscar Grant; and Lezley McSpadden, mother of Mike Brown stand on stage prior to delivering remarks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 26, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Johnson says she talks regularly with other mothers who have lost loved ones to police violence.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-960x640.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-240x160.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-375x250.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/RS28734_GettyImages-583550860-qut-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L-R) Cleopatra Pendleton-Cowley, mother of Hadiya Pendleton; Wanda Johnson, mother of Oscar Grant; and Lezley McSpadden, mother of Mike Brown, stand on stage prior to delivering remarks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 26, 2016, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Johnson said she talks regularly with other mothers who have lost loved ones to police violence. \u003ccite>(Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Eventually, The California Reporting Project joined forces with the Police Records Access Project, a transparency coalition which includes the ACLU, the Innocence Project, Stanford and UC Berkeley. In 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom allocated \u003ca href=\"https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/state-funds-development-first-its-kind-police-misconduct-database#:~:text=The%20funding%20will%20%E2%80%9Ctransform%20that%20effort%20and,launched%20by%20a%20consortium%20that%20includes%20BIDS\">$6.7 million\u003c/a> for the effort.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jumana Musa, director of the Fourth Amendment Center at the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), said her organization joined the collaborative because justice requires transparency.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This information gets hidden, it gets buried, it is not accessible,” she said. While Musa will use the database to help defend her clients, she said there’s an even more acute need for law enforcement agencies get familiar with the tool: “to ensure that you’re not gonna hire people and give them a weapon and give them a badge when that person has been known to be problematic [or] dangerous.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The California Police Chiefs Association did not respond to KQED’s request for comment.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Howtousethepolicerecordsdatabaseyourself\">\u003c/a>How can I use the database?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The nearly 12,000 cases make up about 1.5 million pages at the time of publication — but there are several ways to search and use the database.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Three categories divide the cases: use of force, shootings and misconduct. There is a range of document types, from investigative reports to interview transcripts and incident summaries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is no cost for using the tool, and you won’t be asked to provide any information to search these records.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11987039\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11987039\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/200529-GeorgeFloyd-04-BL-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A demonstrator outside Oakland police headquarters on May 29 2020, carries a sign with the words, “I can’t breathe” spoken by George Floyd, the man murdered on May 25, 2020, by police in Minneapolis. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lisa Pickoff-White, co-founder and research director of The California Reporting Project, said it’s helpful to take some time to understand the kinds of cases and records in the database before drawing any conclusions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can do keyword searches, filter your search by date or the agency that provided the records — for example, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office, vs. the San Francisco Police Department.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pickoff-White suggests starting simply. “Search for things like ‘taser’ or ‘canine.’ Or search for an officer’s name. Then review the records to see if you’ve found cases where they used force or violated policy.” But remember: just because an officer’s name is in the database, it doesn’t necessarily mean they were involved in misconduct or use of force.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://policerecords.kqed.org/about\">“About”\u003c/a> page explains the type of records, methodology and the limitations of the database. If you find information in the database that you don’t think should be public, you can also submit a request to remove it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep in mind this database is a living thing and is far from complete — the people maintaining it are adding new records as they receive them.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Who is this database for?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Victims of police violence and their families\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The records in the database, Cephus Johnson said, can give families like his who have experienced police violence a clearer picture of what took place, and help them “determine how they will get justice for their loved one.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Johnson advises families to use the tool with a great deal of care because sometimes the records can contain examples of callous police behavior, negligence or descriptions of graphic injuries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050677\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050677 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1110.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1110.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1110-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1110-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1110-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1110-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The records in the database can give families who have experienced police violence a clearer picture of what took place, and help them determine how to get justice for their loved one. \u003ccite>(Illustration by Anna Vignet/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“On top of the mourning, you’re angry, you got many emotions that you gotta really deal with,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Johnson suggests that certain family members — say, the grieving mother of someone killed by police — might be better served if a relative or friend reviews the records.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s got to be some caretaking,” he said, “because we know sometimes you’re gonna hear things that you just can’t believe these officers would do.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Researchers\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This kind of data is necessary for even basic forms of independent oversight,” said Tarak Shah, a data scientist who helped manage the Police Records Access Project.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shah said he’s excited about the database’s potential to contribute to criminal justice research. He’s spoken to researchers interested in how police killings get classified by independent medical examiners vs. coroners, who are under the purview of the local sheriff.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050676\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050676 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1111-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1111-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1111-2000x1125.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1111-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1111-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1111-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">According to data scientist Tarak Shah, who helped manage the Police Records Access Project, the database would not be possible without the latest advancements in AI and large language models, which were used to help categorize and sort the records, and identify and redact sensitive information. \u003ccite>(Illustration by Anna Vignet/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“As a researcher, you might have questions about whether it’s possible to do unbiased investigations in those scenarios,” he said. Those cause-of-death determinations can mean the difference between a criminal investigation of a law enforcement officer and a death essentially going unexamined.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other research areas could include the intersection of mental health and law enforcement, the role drug and alcohol impairment can play in some police encounters and a better understanding of what consequences officers face for misconduct — ranging from casual misogyny and racism to excessive force.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shah said the depth and complexity of the investigative files have been both the “strength and the main challenge of this project.” The database contains incredibly granular information about officer behaviors and key incidents, but the records are not neatly organized into structured data like you might see in a spreadsheet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said the database would not be possible without the latest advancements in AI and large language models, which they used to help categorize and sort the records, and to identify and redact sensitive information.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Lawyers\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Police officers’ credibility is fundamental to the criminal justice system; when officers take the stand, their word often determines the outcome of a case. Attorneys can now look up officers who’ve been dishonest or biased — key information for juries assessing the truth of their testimony.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“To me, the primary use is to impeach officers on the stand or to be able to properly defend the client, with full knowledge of who it [is] they’re dealing with,” said Musa, the attorney with NACDL.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050710\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050710 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1116.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1116.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1116-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1116-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1116-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/IMG_1116-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With the Police Records Access Project database, attorneys can now look up officers who’ve been dishonest or biased. \u003ccite>(Illustration by Anna Vignet/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In 2019, in one of the first cases unsealed by the new transparency law, KQED uncovered the story of a Rio Vista police officer who had lied on official documents. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13956373/outside-lands-lineup-2024-san-francisco\">One of San Francisco’s biggest music festivals, Outside Lands\u003c/a>, is coming to Golden Gate Park next weekend with a 2025 lineup that includes Tyler, The Creator; Hozier; Doja Cat; Vampire Weekend and Doechii.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you nabbed tickets to the \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/\">three-day festival that starts Friday, Aug. 8 and lasts through Sunday, Aug. 10\u003c/a>, you might have questions about parking, public transit, the bag policy and more. After all, Outside Lands is a huge, sprawling event that takes over a large part of Golden Gate Park and impacts a lot of the surrounding areas of the Richmond and Sunset districts in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So keep reading for our guide to this year’s Outside Lands festival with everything you need to know, from what to bring to Outside Lands, the weather in Golden Gate Park, how to buy tickets and how will call works, maps of the festival, road closures and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#outsidelandstickets\">Can I still buy tickets for Outside Lands?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#outsidelands-will-call-box-office\">Where is the Outside Lands will call or box office to pick up my wristband?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#food-outside-lands\">Can I bring my own food to Outside Lands?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#parkingoutsidelands\">Where can I find parking for Outside Lands?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#outsidelandsroadclosures\">What are the Outside Lands road closures, and where can I get dropped off?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#wristbandoutsidelands\">Can I take off my wristband or leave Outside Lands to reenter?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#outsidelandsbartmuni\">What’s the best way to get to Golden Gate Park using public transit?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#banneditemsoutsidelands\">What are the bag rules at Outside Lands?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"outsidelandstickets\">\u003c/a>Can I still get tickets for Outside Lands 2025?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>As of publication, \u003ca href=\"https://outsidelands.frontgatetickets.com/\">single-day tickets and three-day tickets are still available for Outside Lands.\u003c/a>[aside postID=news_13973524 hero='https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/GettyImages-1344570056-1020x680.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In previous years, tickets have frequently sold out a few days before the festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What’s the Outside Lands 2025 schedule, and when does the festival start?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Outside Lands’ gates open at 11 a.m., and the music lineup begins at 12 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11. Music ends at 10 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take a look at \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/schedule/#/\">the Outside Lands lineup and full schedule\u003c/a> for each day to see when each act is playing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(In this reporter’s opinion, there are some especially tricky conflicts this year. For example, \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/schedule/#/schedule_groupings/saturday\">on Saturday,\u003c/a> Tyler, The Creator and Vampire Weekend play at the same time. Truly a struggle for those who were pretentious in middle school.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"outsidelands-will-call-box-office\">\u003c/a>Where is the will call to pick up my wristband for Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Your wristband is your ticket, and most people get their wristband in the mail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you bought your tickets after July 28, you’ll have to pick up your wristband at will call in Golden Gate Park during the week of the festival or when you first arrive at Outside Lands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The box offices date, locations and times are:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Saturday, August 2\u003c/strong>: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium — Larkin Hall from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Sunday, August 3: \u003c/strong>Bill Graham Civic Auditorium — Larkin Hall from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Wednesday, August 6: \u003c/strong>Golden Gate Park — Marx Meadow from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Thursday, August 7: \u003c/strong>Golden Gate Park — Marx Meadow from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Friday, August 8: \u003c/strong>Golden Gate Park — Marx Meadow from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Saturday, August 9: \u003c/strong>Golden Gate Park — Marx Meadow from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Sunday, August 10: \u003c/strong>Golden Gate Park — Marx Meadow from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>What if you purchased your Outside Lands tickets before July 28 but haven’t received your wristbands yet? Festival organizers say if you didn’t receive a tracking number by the week of Outside Lands, you should \u003ca href=\"https://support.frontgatetickets.com/hc/en-us/requests/new\">submit a request with Front Gate Tickets\u003c/a> as soon as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"outsidelandsroadclosures\">\u003c/a>Getting to Outside Lands by car: Where are the road closures?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands organizers (and KQED reporters) recommend ticket holders\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\"> \u003cem>don’t\u003c/em> drive to the festival\u003c/a> — and when you read our information about road closures and the parking situation, you may understand why.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Road closures for Outside Lands\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most updated information can be found on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/311/\">Outside Lands’ 311 page\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These are the \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/547/Golden-Gate-Park-Road-Closures\">entrances closed on the north side of Golden Gate Park\u003c/a>, according to the park’s official website:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Transverse Drive at Crossover Drive\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>JFK Drive at Transverse Drive\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>30th Avenue\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>36th Avenue\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>43rd Avenue (Chain of Lakes)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>47th Avenue\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The Great Hwy at JFK Drive\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>These are the entrances closed on the south side of the park:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Martin Luther King Jr Drive at Crossover Drive\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>25th Avenue\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sunset Boulevard @ Irving Street\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>41st Avenue (Chain of Lakes)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Martin Luther King Jr Drive at Lincoln Avenue\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Here’s a \u003ca href=\"https://admin.sfoutsidelands.com/assets/maps/osl25-park-access-road-closure-map-311.pdf\">map of the road closures near the park…\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050530\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1111px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050530\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/OL-25-road-closures.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1111\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/OL-25-road-closures.png 1111w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/OL-25-road-closures-160x115.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meadow and road closures during Outside Lands 2025 \u003ccite>(Courtesy Outside Lands)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>…and detours for bikes and cars:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050531\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1110px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050531\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/OL-25-road-closures-bikes.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/OL-25-road-closures-bikes.png 1110w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/OL-25-road-closures-bikes-160x94.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike and car detours during Outside Lands 2025 \u003ccite>(Courtesy Outside Lands)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you have any \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/311/\">questions about road closures or restrictions\u003c/a>, you can call 415-965-8001 or email community@sfoutsidelands.com or community@anotherplanetent.com.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where can I get picked up or dropped off at Outside Lands?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a good pickup or drop-off point — either for yourself or because you’re someone else’s ride — Outside Lands recommends \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">“several blocks north or south of the park”\u003c/a> — particularly advising that you try Geary Boulevard or Balboa Street to the north or Irving Street to the south.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Advice for using rideshares and taxis\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">If you use rideshare apps like Lyft or Uber\u003c/a>, the official Outside Lands pickup and drop-off locations are Balboa & 30th Avenue or Irving Street between 25th and 27th avenues.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be aware that these apps will impose dynamic pricing for an event like Outside Lands, which will make even a short ride \u003cem>much\u003c/em> more expensive than usual.[aside postID=arts_13962095 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/MiLES.MAIN_-1020x680.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025\">using a taxi to get to or from Outside Lands\u003c/a> any time from Friday at 9 a.m. to Monday at 2 a.m., there are taxi stands:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Fulton Street between 24th and 25th avenues\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fulton Street between 28th and 29th avenues\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Irving Street between 26th and 27th avenues\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Larkin Street between Hayes and Grove streets (Taxi Shuttle service to festival)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are there no-go areas for pickup and drop-off for Outside Lands?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to SFMTA, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025\">these areas are strictly forbidden to pick someone up or drop someone off\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Lincoln Way, between 25th and 41st avenues.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fulton, between 26th and 37th avenues.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th, 36th and 37th avenues, between Fulton and Cabrillo.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>All streets in Golden Gate Park, including Crossover from Friday at 11 a.m. to Sunday at 11:59 p.m:\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"parkingoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>Where can I find parking for Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Let’s get this out of the way: There is no “official” general parking for Outside Lands. (Jump straight to \u003ca href=\"#accessibilityoutsidelands\">more information on accessible parking below\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, if you’re choosing to try to park near Outside Lands, break-ins are common in San Francisco — so leave nothing visible in your vehicle, and if at all possible, leave your trunk exposed to show it’s empty. Never leave any electronics like laptops in your vehicle, even if you think they’re hidden. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959799/how-to-avoid-a-car-break-in-bay-area\">Read our full guide to reducing your chances of suffering a car break-in in San Francisco\u003c/a> (and if you’re unlucky enough to have your car broken into, our guide to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959477/car-break-ins-bay-area-glass-repair-what-to-do\">how to claim the costs of window repair and stolen items from your insurance\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else would you like to read a guide about?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11894419\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11894419\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/10/Josh-Withers-scaled-e1635549076106.jpg\" alt=\"A large crowd at a nighttime outdoor concert.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A packed crowd at the Outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park in 2019, the last time the event was held before the COVID-19 pandemic. \u003ccite>(Josh Withers/Outside Lands)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Can I pay to use a resident’s parking spot?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some schools near Golden Gate Park sell their parking during Outside Lands to fundraise money, such as \u003ca href=\"https://www.argonnesf.org/outsidelandsparking.html\">Argonne Elementary School (which does not take reservations.)\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Residents around Golden Gate Park may also sell their parking spaces to festival visitors. You can find these on Reddit, Facebook or even by trolling through the Sunset District in person and seeing who has signed up. If you choose to go this route to find parking, stay extra vigilant for scams, and make sure you’re always sending money to the right person.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What about blocking a driveway, even if it’s mine?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the SFMTA, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025\">the San Francisco Transportation Code allows residents to park in the street and block their own driveway\u003c/a> “provided the driveway does not serve more than two tenants.” Vehicles may also never be parked on the sidewalk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During Outside Lands, the SFMTA will enforce blocked driveways “on a complaint basis only,” SFMTA says. Of course, that’s not giving you free rein to block a person’s driveway — they’ll almost certainly make that complaint and have you towed if they don’t recognize your car.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you live near Golden Gate Park, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/311/\">check Outside Lands’ Neighborhood 311 advisory page for local residents\u003c/a> for any updates.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"outsidelandsbartmuni\">\u003c/a>How to get to Outside Lands using public transit\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Getting to Outside Lands using SF Muni\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/files/styles/constrain/public/images/2024-08/Outside%20Lands%202024%20Transportation%20Map.png?itok=TZc9SdvJ\">SF Muni has a useful map of your options for transportation routes to Outside Lands (PNG)\u003c/a>, and the agency has its own\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/blog/plan-your-next-golden-gate-park-trip-muni\"> guide on getting to Golden Gate Park on Muni.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025#ExtraService\">Muni will provide extra service\u003c/a> on the N Judah and 5R Fulton Rapid. However, remember: The extra service on 5R will not serve the entire route.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each night of the festival, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025#MuniService\">there will be a Muni 5X Fulton Express service from Golden Gate Park to Civic Center BART Station\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025\">Bookmark the SFMTA website \u003c/a>for a comprehensive list of extra stops provided by Muni for the weekend of Outside Lands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025\">Other public transit advisories\u003c/a>, as noted on SFMTA’s website:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/7-haight-noriega\">7 Haight/Noriega\u003c/a>,\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/28-19th-avenue\"> 28 19th Avenue\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/29-sunset\">29 Sunset\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/44-oshaughnessy\">44 O’Shaughnessy\u003c/a> serve areas of Golden Gate Park and may be subject to crowds.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38-geary\">38 Geary\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38r-geary-rapid\">38R Geary Rapid routes\u003c/a>, which are four blocks north of the Fulton/30th entrance to Golden Gate Park, may also be considered as alternative options to and from the event.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Remember: after performances end, lines for these buses get long \u003cem>fast\u003c/em>, so the sooner you arrive to try for a seat, the better.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://511.org/\">plan your Muni trip on 511.org\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://511.org/\">check Muni’s arrival information on Next Bus\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Using the official Outside Lands shuttle\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can hop a ride on the \u003ca href=\"https://admin.sfoutsidelands.com/tickets\">Outside Lands’ shuttle.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One shuttle is from Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (near the Civic Center BART station) and the other is from the Cow Palace in Daly City (which offers free parking.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://outsidelands.frontgatetickets.com/event/4am8dj5mr25vspoj\">These “coach-style buses” are pre-paid and cost from $33 to $50\u003c/a> for a one-day pass (with a service fee.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The service will begin running each day at 11 a.m. and run “continuously all day with limited coverage” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the last shuttle to the festival leaving at 8 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for getting back, return shuttles run until one hour after the music ends each night, festival organizers say.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands officials strongly recommend taking BART to Civic Center to pick up the official shuttle, but if you do drive, paid parking is available in the Civic Center Parking Garage adjacent to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium for a fee (entrance at McAllister Street between Polk Street and Larkin Street.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Getting to Outside Lands on BART\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The nearest BART station to Golden Gate Park is Civic Center. From there, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/blog/plan-your-next-golden-gate-park-trip-muni\">travel onward to Outside Lands using SF Muni\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">use the official paid Outside Lands shuttle,\u003c/a> which departs from the nearby Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">BART service will run until “around midnight” on all three days\u003c/a>, the Outside Lands official guidance says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parking at BART stations with BART-run parking lots is free after 3 p.m. on Friday and free all day on Saturday and Sunday (except for the Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations, which still charge on weekends).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">use the BART Trip Planner to hash out the details.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Getting to Outside Lands by bike\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can park your bikes at the festival, with parking available at the eastern and southern parts of the festival site. \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/assets/maps/osl25_patron-map_62925.png\">See a map of bike route closures and detours for Outside Lands.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12050694\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/osl25_patron-map_62925-2000x930.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/osl25_patron-map_62925-2000x930.png 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/osl25_patron-map_62925-160x74.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/osl25_patron-map_62925-1536x714.png 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/osl25_patron-map_62925-2048x952.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lyft.com/bikes/bay-wheels\">Bay Wheels, run by rideshare app Lyft\u003c/a>, is available at the festival on JFK Drive, just east of Transverse Drive, to park your bike or get a bike home. \u003ca href=\"https://account.baywheels.com/map\">Use this website to find Bay Wheels near you.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Make a plan for getting home each night (and know your last transit option)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">Music ends at 10 p.m. on all days.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Phil Ginsburg, general manager of San Francisco Parks and Recreation, told KQED in 2023 that exit routes are “very well marked and the strategies for both entering and leaving the festival are pretty well established at this point and we’ll have tons of security and there’s a lot of lightning in the area to keep people safe as they exit the festival.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">BART’s Trip Planner\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/muni-transit\">SFMTA’s Trip Planner\u003c/a> to check what time the last service of the day is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hoping to get a rideshare like Uber or Lyft home from Outside Lands, remember \u003ca href=\"#outsidelandsroadclosures\">those recommended pickup locations around Golden Gate Park \u003c/a>— and that dynamic surge pricing for these services will almost certainly mean that ordering an Uber or Lyft home will be pretty pricey. (If you’re determined, you may wish to consider pre-organizing a crew to share the ride and split the cost.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"wristbandoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>Can I take off my wristband or leave Outside Lands to reenter?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>No, keep your wristband on your wrist if you’re attending multiple days of Outside Lands. (\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/news/know-before-you-go/\">It’s waterproof, so you can shower with it.\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ticketholders all get a wristband — and festival organizers want you to “treat it like cash.” In other words, the festival won’t replace your wristband if it gets lost or stolen. Do not cut it or twist your wristband because it can fray, and the festival will not replace it in those cases, either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Same-day reentry is not allowed. But if you \u003cem>have\u003c/em> to leave the festival, festival organizers ask that you speak with a supervising staff member at an exit before leaving to work out the details.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"accessibilityoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>What to know about accessibility at Outside Lands\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/accessibility/\">There is a designated ADA Entrance at 36th Avenue & JFK\u003c/a>. This is where the Access Center is, and you can request a golf cart inside or get a collar for your service animal. Accessible pickup and drop-off is at 36th and Fulton. If you are taking a rideshare, let your driver know to tell the parking staff that you need access to the ADA parking, which is also at the 36th and Fulton entrance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is limited ADA parking available, and it is first come, first served. You can access this parking by entering 36th Avenue and Fulton and talking to the gate agents. It is worth noting that some of the ADA parking is on roads with uneven terrain, with a walk to the ADA gate. Notify the parking staff so they can request a shuttle for you to the gate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is a lot of demand for shuttles, so Outside Lands is limiting “capacity to our disabled patrons plus one companion. Because of the ‘limited number’ of shuttles, Outside Lands organizers advise disabled festival goers to “please expect a wait, and plan your requests accordingly.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands provides elevated platforms at the following stages: Sutro, Twin Peaks and Lands End stages. \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/accessibility/\">There are “banquet style” folding chairs available at all of the platforms.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>ADA restrooms are next to all of the accessible viewing platforms. Restrooms at Outside Lands also have accessible options at the ends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Festival organizers recommend that you email \u003ca href=\"mailto:access@sfoutsidelands.com\">access@sfoutsidelands.com\u003c/a> ahead of time with any accessibility questions or requests.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Do I need to bring a jacket to Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes, it’s August. But it’s Golden Gate Park. Sorry, you still need to bring a jacket!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can keep an eye on \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7771&lon=-122.4196\">the National Weather Service’s forecast for San Francisco\u003c/a> as the festival draws closer. Golden Gate Park is near the ocean, and it gets \u003cem>cold\u003c/em> even when other parts of San Francisco are toasty. Forgetting layers for a day in the park is a classic mistake to make.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, another outfit suggestion from experienced KQED reporters: Comfortable shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also consider \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-earplugs-for-concerts/\">buying earplugs that allow for sounds to get through for around $30\u003c/a>, to protect your hearing.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"banneditemsoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>What can I bring to Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/news/know-before-you-go/\">Some items you can bring to Outside Lands\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Clear backpacks and bags.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Non-clear small bags, fanny packs and purses up to 6” x 8” x 3”.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Empty dedicated hydration packs with a capacity under 2.5L/150 inches and just one pocket (standard-size backpacks with hydration bladders will not be allowed into the festival).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/sustainability/refillable-water-program/\">Ticketholders are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle\u003c/a> and refill it at one of the water stations around the festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://secure.mobilecharginglockers.com/affiliate/website/event/outside-lands-locker-rental-2025\">reserve a locker\u003c/a> on the festival grounds in advance, but be sure to do so as soon as possible, as these reservations can sell out quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11957311\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957311\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-800x800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An illustration showing the bag policy at Outside Lands \u003ccite>(sfoutsidelands.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Some items you \u003cem>can’t\u003c/em> bring to Outside Lands\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Glow-sticks, laser pointers (however glow bracelets and necklaces are allowed).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Weapons, fireworks (including pocket knives).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Alcohol.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pets (apart from service dogs).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Glass or cans.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Video or audio recording equipment (including drones, GoPros and selfie sticks).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Professional still camera equipment with “a detachable lens longer than 2 inches, tripods, big zooms or commercial use rigs.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Skateboards, scooters or bikes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Strollers, wagons or carts.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hammocks, umbrellas, picnic baskets, coolers, liquids (excluding personal-sized hand sanitizers).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chairs with legs or tents.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Picnic blankets.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">See the full list of items allowed or prohibited at Outside Lands.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"food-outside-lands\">\u003c/a>Can I bring my own food into Outside Lands, and what food is available there?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">The Outside Lands FAQ and venue information\u003c/a> states that bringing your own alcohol into the festival is prohibited, but does not explicitly ban bringing your own food. Just remember: the \u003ca href=\"#banneditemsoutsidelands\">Outside Lands bag policy prohibits common kinds of non-clear backpacks and coolers.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/food-and-drink/taste-of-the-bay-area/\">see the Outside Lands food vendor list ahead of time\u003c/a>, with vegan options marked. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options are served as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Or, as KQED Arts reported back in 2014, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/10139926/how-to-survive-outside-lands-a-veterans-guide\">another option apparently favored by some locals is to “bury bottles of liquor in Golden Gate Park a week before the festival\u003c/a> and dig it up later after you’ve slid past security.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Any other useful Outside Lands tips I should know?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you are looking for shortcuts to other stages (like a tunnel between Polo Field and Sutro Stage) or emergency exits, \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/assets/maps/osl25_patron-map_62925.png\">save the festival’s official map to your Camera Roll (JPG)\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are some other insider tips from KQED reporters:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>If you are trying to see someone on the Polo Field, get there early. It gets very crowded quickly.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>There have been bleachers and ADA platforms in Hellman Hollow, near the Twin Peaks stage.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sometimes artists hang out at the food trucks, talking to fans (and, if you are lucky, performing a quick song.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13862534/headed-to-outside-lands-heres-everything-you-need-to-know#:~:text=The%20festival%20has%20a%20Sober,sane%20among%20all%20party%20people.\">There is a sober tent available at Outside Lands\u003c/a> for those who feel like they need someone to talk to among the partying. It is near the food trucks.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You can get \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13956845/legal-weddings-married-outisde-lands-city-hall\">married at Outside Lands.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What should I do in a crowd?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">SFMTA usually expects around 75,000 people each day of the festival\u003c/a> — and crowds can be overwhelming for some. With \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/11/1054765905/what-went-wrong-at-astroworld-the-deadly-dynamics-of-crowd-surge\">past tragic incidents at other festivals\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.change.org/p/urge-outside-lands-to-have-better-exits-to-prevent-astroworld-festival-like-crowd-crush\">Outside Lands fans even asking for better exits to prevent crowd crushes\u003c/a>, it does not hurt to be cautious and prepared. \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Read NPR’s full guide on what to do if you find yourself caught in a crowd crush\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Mehdi Moussaïd, a research scientist in Berlin who studies crowd behavior, rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense. If you get stuck in a crush, move with the crowd and put your arms out in front of your chest and hold them there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In this position, you would have some space, just a little bit, to push for half a centimeter or just 1 centimeter — enough for you to keep breathing,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Moussaïd told NPR in 2022\u003c/a>. “It’s not going to be comfortable. You’re going to be feeling really bad, but at least you’ll survive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I can’t afford tickets — are there other related performances I can enjoy?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes, \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/night-shows/night-shows/\">Outside Lands has several after-parties around San Francisco for which you can get tickets\u003c/a> from Thursday through Sunday. (Be sure to snag them quick, because some are already sold out!)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s Gabe Meline, Nastia Voynovskaya and Carly Severn contributed to this story.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In previous years, tickets have frequently sold out a few days before the festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What’s the Outside Lands 2025 schedule, and when does the festival start?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Outside Lands’ gates open at 11 a.m., and the music lineup begins at 12 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11. Music ends at 10 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take a look at \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/schedule/#/\">the Outside Lands lineup and full schedule\u003c/a> for each day to see when each act is playing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(In this reporter’s opinion, there are some especially tricky conflicts this year. For example, \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/schedule/#/schedule_groupings/saturday\">on Saturday,\u003c/a> Tyler, The Creator and Vampire Weekend play at the same time. Truly a struggle for those who were pretentious in middle school.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"outsidelands-will-call-box-office\">\u003c/a>Where is the will call to pick up my wristband for Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Your wristband is your ticket, and most people get their wristband in the mail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you bought your tickets after July 28, you’ll have to pick up your wristband at will call in Golden Gate Park during the week of the festival or when you first arrive at Outside Lands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The box offices date, locations and times are:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Saturday, August 2\u003c/strong>: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium — Larkin Hall from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Sunday, August 3: \u003c/strong>Bill Graham Civic Auditorium — Larkin Hall from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Wednesday, August 6: \u003c/strong>Golden Gate Park — Marx Meadow from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Thursday, August 7: \u003c/strong>Golden Gate Park — Marx Meadow from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Friday, August 8: \u003c/strong>Golden Gate Park — Marx Meadow from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Saturday, August 9: \u003c/strong>Golden Gate Park — Marx Meadow from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Sunday, August 10: \u003c/strong>Golden Gate Park — Marx Meadow from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>What if you purchased your Outside Lands tickets before July 28 but haven’t received your wristbands yet? Festival organizers say if you didn’t receive a tracking number by the week of Outside Lands, you should \u003ca href=\"https://support.frontgatetickets.com/hc/en-us/requests/new\">submit a request with Front Gate Tickets\u003c/a> as soon as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"outsidelandsroadclosures\">\u003c/a>Getting to Outside Lands by car: Where are the road closures?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands organizers (and KQED reporters) recommend ticket holders\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\"> \u003cem>don’t\u003c/em> drive to the festival\u003c/a> — and when you read our information about road closures and the parking situation, you may understand why.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Road closures for Outside Lands\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most updated information can be found on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/311/\">Outside Lands’ 311 page\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These are the \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/547/Golden-Gate-Park-Road-Closures\">entrances closed on the north side of Golden Gate Park\u003c/a>, according to the park’s official website:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Transverse Drive at Crossover Drive\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>JFK Drive at Transverse Drive\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>30th Avenue\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>36th Avenue\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>43rd Avenue (Chain of Lakes)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>47th Avenue\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The Great Hwy at JFK Drive\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>These are the entrances closed on the south side of the park:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Martin Luther King Jr Drive at Crossover Drive\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>25th Avenue\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sunset Boulevard @ Irving Street\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>41st Avenue (Chain of Lakes)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Martin Luther King Jr Drive at Lincoln Avenue\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Here’s a \u003ca href=\"https://admin.sfoutsidelands.com/assets/maps/osl25-park-access-road-closure-map-311.pdf\">map of the road closures near the park…\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050530\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1111px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050530\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/OL-25-road-closures.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1111\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/OL-25-road-closures.png 1111w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/OL-25-road-closures-160x115.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meadow and road closures during Outside Lands 2025 \u003ccite>(Courtesy Outside Lands)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>…and detours for bikes and cars:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050531\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1110px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050531\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/OL-25-road-closures-bikes.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/OL-25-road-closures-bikes.png 1110w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/OL-25-road-closures-bikes-160x94.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike and car detours during Outside Lands 2025 \u003ccite>(Courtesy Outside Lands)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you have any \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/311/\">questions about road closures or restrictions\u003c/a>, you can call 415-965-8001 or email community@sfoutsidelands.com or community@anotherplanetent.com.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where can I get picked up or dropped off at Outside Lands?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a good pickup or drop-off point — either for yourself or because you’re someone else’s ride — Outside Lands recommends \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">“several blocks north or south of the park”\u003c/a> — particularly advising that you try Geary Boulevard or Balboa Street to the north or Irving Street to the south.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Advice for using rideshares and taxis\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">If you use rideshare apps like Lyft or Uber\u003c/a>, the official Outside Lands pickup and drop-off locations are Balboa & 30th Avenue or Irving Street between 25th and 27th avenues.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be aware that these apps will impose dynamic pricing for an event like Outside Lands, which will make even a short ride \u003cem>much\u003c/em> more expensive than usual.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025\">using a taxi to get to or from Outside Lands\u003c/a> any time from Friday at 9 a.m. to Monday at 2 a.m., there are taxi stands:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Fulton Street between 24th and 25th avenues\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fulton Street between 28th and 29th avenues\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Irving Street between 26th and 27th avenues\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Larkin Street between Hayes and Grove streets (Taxi Shuttle service to festival)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are there no-go areas for pickup and drop-off for Outside Lands?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to SFMTA, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025\">these areas are strictly forbidden to pick someone up or drop someone off\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Lincoln Way, between 25th and 41st avenues.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fulton, between 26th and 37th avenues.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th, 36th and 37th avenues, between Fulton and Cabrillo.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>All streets in Golden Gate Park, including Crossover from Friday at 11 a.m. to Sunday at 11:59 p.m:\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"parkingoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>Where can I find parking for Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Let’s get this out of the way: There is no “official” general parking for Outside Lands. (Jump straight to \u003ca href=\"#accessibilityoutsidelands\">more information on accessible parking below\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, if you’re choosing to try to park near Outside Lands, break-ins are common in San Francisco — so leave nothing visible in your vehicle, and if at all possible, leave your trunk exposed to show it’s empty. Never leave any electronics like laptops in your vehicle, even if you think they’re hidden. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959799/how-to-avoid-a-car-break-in-bay-area\">Read our full guide to reducing your chances of suffering a car break-in in San Francisco\u003c/a> (and if you’re unlucky enough to have your car broken into, our guide to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959477/car-break-ins-bay-area-glass-repair-what-to-do\">how to claim the costs of window repair and stolen items from your insurance\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else would you like to read a guide about?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11894419\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11894419\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/10/Josh-Withers-scaled-e1635549076106.jpg\" alt=\"A large crowd at a nighttime outdoor concert.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A packed crowd at the Outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park in 2019, the last time the event was held before the COVID-19 pandemic. \u003ccite>(Josh Withers/Outside Lands)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Can I pay to use a resident’s parking spot?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some schools near Golden Gate Park sell their parking during Outside Lands to fundraise money, such as \u003ca href=\"https://www.argonnesf.org/outsidelandsparking.html\">Argonne Elementary School (which does not take reservations.)\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Residents around Golden Gate Park may also sell their parking spaces to festival visitors. You can find these on Reddit, Facebook or even by trolling through the Sunset District in person and seeing who has signed up. If you choose to go this route to find parking, stay extra vigilant for scams, and make sure you’re always sending money to the right person.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What about blocking a driveway, even if it’s mine?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the SFMTA, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025\">the San Francisco Transportation Code allows residents to park in the street and block their own driveway\u003c/a> “provided the driveway does not serve more than two tenants.” Vehicles may also never be parked on the sidewalk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During Outside Lands, the SFMTA will enforce blocked driveways “on a complaint basis only,” SFMTA says. Of course, that’s not giving you free rein to block a person’s driveway — they’ll almost certainly make that complaint and have you towed if they don’t recognize your car.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you live near Golden Gate Park, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/311/\">check Outside Lands’ Neighborhood 311 advisory page for local residents\u003c/a> for any updates.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"outsidelandsbartmuni\">\u003c/a>How to get to Outside Lands using public transit\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Getting to Outside Lands using SF Muni\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/files/styles/constrain/public/images/2024-08/Outside%20Lands%202024%20Transportation%20Map.png?itok=TZc9SdvJ\">SF Muni has a useful map of your options for transportation routes to Outside Lands (PNG)\u003c/a>, and the agency has its own\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/blog/plan-your-next-golden-gate-park-trip-muni\"> guide on getting to Golden Gate Park on Muni.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025#ExtraService\">Muni will provide extra service\u003c/a> on the N Judah and 5R Fulton Rapid. However, remember: The extra service on 5R will not serve the entire route.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each night of the festival, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025#MuniService\">there will be a Muni 5X Fulton Express service from Golden Gate Park to Civic Center BART Station\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025\">Bookmark the SFMTA website \u003c/a>for a comprehensive list of extra stops provided by Muni for the weekend of Outside Lands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-8-10-2025\">Other public transit advisories\u003c/a>, as noted on SFMTA’s website:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/7-haight-noriega\">7 Haight/Noriega\u003c/a>,\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/28-19th-avenue\"> 28 19th Avenue\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/29-sunset\">29 Sunset\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/44-oshaughnessy\">44 O’Shaughnessy\u003c/a> serve areas of Golden Gate Park and may be subject to crowds.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38-geary\">38 Geary\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/38r-geary-rapid\">38R Geary Rapid routes\u003c/a>, which are four blocks north of the Fulton/30th entrance to Golden Gate Park, may also be considered as alternative options to and from the event.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Remember: after performances end, lines for these buses get long \u003cem>fast\u003c/em>, so the sooner you arrive to try for a seat, the better.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://511.org/\">plan your Muni trip on 511.org\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://511.org/\">check Muni’s arrival information on Next Bus\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Using the official Outside Lands shuttle\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can hop a ride on the \u003ca href=\"https://admin.sfoutsidelands.com/tickets\">Outside Lands’ shuttle.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One shuttle is from Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (near the Civic Center BART station) and the other is from the Cow Palace in Daly City (which offers free parking.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://outsidelands.frontgatetickets.com/event/4am8dj5mr25vspoj\">These “coach-style buses” are pre-paid and cost from $33 to $50\u003c/a> for a one-day pass (with a service fee.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The service will begin running each day at 11 a.m. and run “continuously all day with limited coverage” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the last shuttle to the festival leaving at 8 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for getting back, return shuttles run until one hour after the music ends each night, festival organizers say.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands officials strongly recommend taking BART to Civic Center to pick up the official shuttle, but if you do drive, paid parking is available in the Civic Center Parking Garage adjacent to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium for a fee (entrance at McAllister Street between Polk Street and Larkin Street.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Getting to Outside Lands on BART\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The nearest BART station to Golden Gate Park is Civic Center. From there, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/blog/plan-your-next-golden-gate-park-trip-muni\">travel onward to Outside Lands using SF Muni\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">use the official paid Outside Lands shuttle,\u003c/a> which departs from the nearby Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">BART service will run until “around midnight” on all three days\u003c/a>, the Outside Lands official guidance says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parking at BART stations with BART-run parking lots is free after 3 p.m. on Friday and free all day on Saturday and Sunday (except for the Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations, which still charge on weekends).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">use the BART Trip Planner to hash out the details.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Getting to Outside Lands by bike\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can park your bikes at the festival, with parking available at the eastern and southern parts of the festival site. \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/assets/maps/osl25_patron-map_62925.png\">See a map of bike route closures and detours for Outside Lands.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12050694\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/osl25_patron-map_62925-2000x930.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/osl25_patron-map_62925-2000x930.png 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/osl25_patron-map_62925-160x74.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/osl25_patron-map_62925-1536x714.png 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/osl25_patron-map_62925-2048x952.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lyft.com/bikes/bay-wheels\">Bay Wheels, run by rideshare app Lyft\u003c/a>, is available at the festival on JFK Drive, just east of Transverse Drive, to park your bike or get a bike home. \u003ca href=\"https://account.baywheels.com/map\">Use this website to find Bay Wheels near you.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Make a plan for getting home each night (and know your last transit option)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">Music ends at 10 p.m. on all days.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Phil Ginsburg, general manager of San Francisco Parks and Recreation, told KQED in 2023 that exit routes are “very well marked and the strategies for both entering and leaving the festival are pretty well established at this point and we’ll have tons of security and there’s a lot of lightning in the area to keep people safe as they exit the festival.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">BART’s Trip Planner\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/muni-transit\">SFMTA’s Trip Planner\u003c/a> to check what time the last service of the day is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hoping to get a rideshare like Uber or Lyft home from Outside Lands, remember \u003ca href=\"#outsidelandsroadclosures\">those recommended pickup locations around Golden Gate Park \u003c/a>— and that dynamic surge pricing for these services will almost certainly mean that ordering an Uber or Lyft home will be pretty pricey. 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But if you \u003cem>have\u003c/em> to leave the festival, festival organizers ask that you speak with a supervising staff member at an exit before leaving to work out the details.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"accessibilityoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>What to know about accessibility at Outside Lands\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/accessibility/\">There is a designated ADA Entrance at 36th Avenue & JFK\u003c/a>. This is where the Access Center is, and you can request a golf cart inside or get a collar for your service animal. Accessible pickup and drop-off is at 36th and Fulton. If you are taking a rideshare, let your driver know to tell the parking staff that you need access to the ADA parking, which is also at the 36th and Fulton entrance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is limited ADA parking available, and it is first come, first served. You can access this parking by entering 36th Avenue and Fulton and talking to the gate agents. It is worth noting that some of the ADA parking is on roads with uneven terrain, with a walk to the ADA gate. Notify the parking staff so they can request a shuttle for you to the gate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is a lot of demand for shuttles, so Outside Lands is limiting “capacity to our disabled patrons plus one companion. Because of the ‘limited number’ of shuttles, Outside Lands organizers advise disabled festival goers to “please expect a wait, and plan your requests accordingly.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands provides elevated platforms at the following stages: Sutro, Twin Peaks and Lands End stages. \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/accessibility/\">There are “banquet style” folding chairs available at all of the platforms.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>ADA restrooms are next to all of the accessible viewing platforms. Restrooms at Outside Lands also have accessible options at the ends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Festival organizers recommend that you email \u003ca href=\"mailto:access@sfoutsidelands.com\">access@sfoutsidelands.com\u003c/a> ahead of time with any accessibility questions or requests.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Do I need to bring a jacket to Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes, it’s August. But it’s Golden Gate Park. Sorry, you still need to bring a jacket!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can keep an eye on \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7771&lon=-122.4196\">the National Weather Service’s forecast for San Francisco\u003c/a> as the festival draws closer. Golden Gate Park is near the ocean, and it gets \u003cem>cold\u003c/em> even when other parts of San Francisco are toasty. Forgetting layers for a day in the park is a classic mistake to make.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, another outfit suggestion from experienced KQED reporters: Comfortable shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also consider \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-earplugs-for-concerts/\">buying earplugs that allow for sounds to get through for around $30\u003c/a>, to protect your hearing.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"banneditemsoutsidelands\">\u003c/a>What can I bring to Outside Lands?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/news/know-before-you-go/\">Some items you can bring to Outside Lands\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Clear backpacks and bags.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Non-clear small bags, fanny packs and purses up to 6” x 8” x 3”.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Empty dedicated hydration packs with a capacity under 2.5L/150 inches and just one pocket (standard-size backpacks with hydration bladders will not be allowed into the festival).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/sustainability/refillable-water-program/\">Ticketholders are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle\u003c/a> and refill it at one of the water stations around the festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://secure.mobilecharginglockers.com/affiliate/website/event/outside-lands-locker-rental-2025\">reserve a locker\u003c/a> on the festival grounds in advance, but be sure to do so as soon as possible, as these reservations can sell out quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11957311\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957311\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-800x800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/outside-lands-bag-policy-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An illustration showing the bag policy at Outside Lands \u003ccite>(sfoutsidelands.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Some items you \u003cem>can’t\u003c/em> bring to Outside Lands\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Glow-sticks, laser pointers (however glow bracelets and necklaces are allowed).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Weapons, fireworks (including pocket knives).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Alcohol.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pets (apart from service dogs).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Glass or cans.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Video or audio recording equipment (including drones, GoPros and selfie sticks).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Professional still camera equipment with “a detachable lens longer than 2 inches, tripods, big zooms or commercial use rigs.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Skateboards, scooters or bikes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Strollers, wagons or carts.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hammocks, umbrellas, picnic baskets, coolers, liquids (excluding personal-sized hand sanitizers).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chairs with legs or tents.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Picnic blankets.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">See the full list of items allowed or prohibited at Outside Lands.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"food-outside-lands\">\u003c/a>Can I bring my own food into Outside Lands, and what food is available there?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/\">The Outside Lands FAQ and venue information\u003c/a> states that bringing your own alcohol into the festival is prohibited, but does not explicitly ban bringing your own food. Just remember: the \u003ca href=\"#banneditemsoutsidelands\">Outside Lands bag policy prohibits common kinds of non-clear backpacks and coolers.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/food-and-drink/taste-of-the-bay-area/\">see the Outside Lands food vendor list ahead of time\u003c/a>, with vegan options marked. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options are served as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Or, as KQED Arts reported back in 2014, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/10139926/how-to-survive-outside-lands-a-veterans-guide\">another option apparently favored by some locals is to “bury bottles of liquor in Golden Gate Park a week before the festival\u003c/a> and dig it up later after you’ve slid past security.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Any other useful Outside Lands tips I should know?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you are looking for shortcuts to other stages (like a tunnel between Polo Field and Sutro Stage) or emergency exits, \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/assets/maps/osl25_patron-map_62925.png\">save the festival’s official map to your Camera Roll (JPG)\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are some other insider tips from KQED reporters:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>If you are trying to see someone on the Polo Field, get there early. It gets very crowded quickly.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>There have been bleachers and ADA platforms in Hellman Hollow, near the Twin Peaks stage.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sometimes artists hang out at the food trucks, talking to fans (and, if you are lucky, performing a quick song.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13862534/headed-to-outside-lands-heres-everything-you-need-to-know#:~:text=The%20festival%20has%20a%20Sober,sane%20among%20all%20party%20people.\">There is a sober tent available at Outside Lands\u003c/a> for those who feel like they need someone to talk to among the partying. It is near the food trucks.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You can get \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13956845/legal-weddings-married-outisde-lands-city-hall\">married at Outside Lands.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What should I do in a crowd?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/outside-lands-august-11-13-2023\">SFMTA usually expects around 75,000 people each day of the festival\u003c/a> — and crowds can be overwhelming for some. With \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/11/1054765905/what-went-wrong-at-astroworld-the-deadly-dynamics-of-crowd-surge\">past tragic incidents at other festivals\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.change.org/p/urge-outside-lands-to-have-better-exits-to-prevent-astroworld-festival-like-crowd-crush\">Outside Lands fans even asking for better exits to prevent crowd crushes\u003c/a>, it does not hurt to be cautious and prepared. \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Read NPR’s full guide on what to do if you find yourself caught in a crowd crush\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Mehdi Moussaïd, a research scientist in Berlin who studies crowd behavior, rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense. If you get stuck in a crush, move with the crowd and put your arms out in front of your chest and hold them there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In this position, you would have some space, just a little bit, to push for half a centimeter or just 1 centimeter — enough for you to keep breathing,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">Moussaïd told NPR in 2022\u003c/a>. “It’s not going to be comfortable. You’re going to be feeling really bad, but at least you’ll survive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I can’t afford tickets — are there other related performances I can enjoy?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes, \u003ca href=\"https://sfoutsidelands.com/night-shows/night-shows/\">Outside Lands has several after-parties around San Francisco for which you can get tickets\u003c/a> from Thursday through Sunday. (Be sure to snag them quick, because some are already sold out!)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s Gabe Meline, Nastia Voynovskaya and Carly Severn contributed to this story.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>As a relatively new United States citizen, getting a jury duty notice — that small piece of paper politely informing me that I need to be ready to show up at the courthouse in a few weeks’ time — still comes with a sense of mystery. And perhaps even a bit of drama: American movies can make it seem like a trial will be Tom Cruise \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2024/04/18/1245567231/what-makes-a-good-courtroom-drama\">dishing one bombshell revelation after the other\u003c/a>, after all.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But I know not everyone feels the same way. Serving on a jury when called may be required by law of all U.S. citizens, but for many, it also means figuring out childcare, requesting time off from work when money is already tight, or pushing back a family trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Whether we admit it or not, we all have gotten that note in the mail and the first thing that runs through your mind before you look at it is, ‘Oh God, I’m getting called \u003cem>again\u003c/em>,\u003cem>’\u003c/em>” said Bob Fleshman, court executive officer for the Napa County Superior Court. “But the bottom line is that jury service is a fundamental aspect of our justice system.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jury service is also actually older than the United States itself. By the time of American Independence, most of the Thirteen Colonies had already \u003ca href=\"https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-the-history-of-the-jury-system\">developed their own versions of the English model\u003c/a> of deciding cases by a jury.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The framers of the Constitution included the right to a jury trial \u003ca href=\"https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/jury/history_of_jury_duty\">as a way to protect individuals\u003c/a> who could be unfairly accused and imprisoned by a biased or corrupt judge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If we don’t have jurors in our jury system, our legal system would be severely compromised and probably just stop altogether,” said Judy Walker, jury operations manager for the Solano County Superior Court. “If we want this to work for us, then we need to work it for others.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11999875\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11999875\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1-1920x1282.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Phillip Burton Federal Building and United States Courthouse in San Francisco, on March 6, 2018. \u003ccite>(Lauren Hanussak/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Nonetheless, Walker acknowledged that the legal system can seem very complicated for first-time jurors. “There’s a lot of things that happen behind the scenes that not everyone is privy to,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for everything you need to know about getting your first jury duty summons (or even if it’s just been a while).\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#exemption-from-jury-duty-reschedule\">Who’s exempt from jury duty?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Why did I get this jury duty notice?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>How does your county’s court know where to find you? The answer: Three different agencies provide courthouses with the name and address of potential jurors:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The DMV: If you have a driver’s licence or state ID\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The Franchise Tax Board: If you’ve filed state taxes in California\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Your county’s voter registration office: Voter registration rolls are also used for jury duty selection.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>All the names from these different agencies are mixed, and courts then pick names randomly. Sometimes, however, this random selection can lead to unintentional mistakes: someone who is not yet a U.S. citizen could receive a summons, for example.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Plus, “courts don’t know if you have a medical issue. Courts don’t know if you’re taking care of an ailing parent. Courts don’t know if you’ve moved to a different county,” Napa County’s Fleshman said. “There’s a lag time in updating stuff.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"exemption-from-jury-duty-reschedule\">\u003c/a>Who’s exempt from jury duty?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Getting in touch with the court as soon as you get the summons is critical, Fleshman said. “Don’t wait till the day of where you’re going to go in and ask to be deferred because then you’re just putting yourself at a disadvantage,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When can a person be exempted from jury duty? Courts can be pretty understanding of many personal commitments like pre-planned travel or medical procedures, Fleshman said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050432\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050432 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Gavel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1379\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Gavel.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Gavel-160x110.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Gavel-1536x1059.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you request an exemption, you will need to explain your hardship with a written statement and be prepared to provide documentation or other evidence proving your situation. \u003ccite>(Andrey Popov/iStock via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you call the number that is printed on your summons, the court won’t necessarily excuse you from jury duty, but it may give you a different date to come in.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you think that you won’t be able to make \u003cem>any \u003c/em>date at all for jury duty, you are still required by law to show up to court if you are called. On your first day in court, you will go through an orientation. “Potential jurors can request a ‘hardship’ at that time,” Solano County’s Walker said. “They can put their issue on why they cannot serve as a juror on this particular case.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What other reasons could get a person excused from jury duty?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While there’s \u003ca href=\"http://reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/119gnd2/how_do_i_get_out_of_jury_duty_santa_clara_county/\">plenty of chatter online\u003c/a> on what can excuse you from jury duty — not all of it accurate or reliable — the \u003ca href=\"https://courts.ca.gov/cms/rules/index/two/rule2_1008\">California Rules of Court\u003c/a> are very specific on what situations \u003cem>actually \u003c/em>count as a hardship:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>There are no transportation options available that can get you from your house to the court\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You have to travel for more than 90 minutes to get from your house to the court\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Being on a jury will cause you an “extreme financial burden” (when requesting this exemption, you will need to provide information on your source of income, and the court will then make a decisión based on the potential length of the trial and your ability to financially support yourself)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Property belonging to you could be harmed or destroyed while you serve as a juror\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You have a physical or mental disability that could affect your well-being while serving as a juror\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You are needed immediately to help protect public health and safety and there’s no one else available to replace you while you serve as a juror (remember, technically, state law only specifies police officers, sheriff’s deputies and California Highway Patrol agents \u003ca href=\"https://spsf.senate.ca.gov/sites/spsf.senate.ca.gov/files/ab_310_analysis.pdf\">as the professions exempt from jury duty\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You care for a child or loved one who is sick, elderly or infirm, and there’s no one else available to help care for that person while you serve as a juror.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Keep in mind that if you request an exemption, you will need to explain your hardship with a written statement — and you should be prepared to provide documentation or other evidence proving your situation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And remember: asking for an exemption doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you will get one. But straight-up ignoring a summons — for whatever reason — could have \u003ca href=\"https://courts.ca.gov/courts/jury-service\">serious legal consequences\u003c/a>, including a fine of up to $1,500, jail time, or both.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If I get a summons, does that definitely mean I’ll be serving on a jury trial?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Not necessarily. When you get a jury summons, the court doesn’t actually know yet which case you’ll sit in on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Solano County, for example, the court will start sending out summons six weeks prior to a court date, Walker said. “We have X amount of trials on that date, so we know we’re going to need X amount of potential jurors. That’s kind of how we determine how many summons go out each time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12038231\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12038231 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The A. F. Bray Courthouse Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez on March 3, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But not all cases end up \u003cem>going \u003c/em>to trial. In some instances, both sides in the case may reach a settlement or the defendant may take a plea deal. This could even happen the same morning you’re coming in to report for jury duty, so the court now has fewer cases to process than it initially expected.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If we don’t have any other cases going out that day, then we will excuse the jurors,” Walker said. “Even though the trial didn’t move forward, their service is now complete for at least a year.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some counties, like San Francisco, ask jurors to visit \u003ca href=\"https://sf.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-reporting-instructions\">the court’s website\u003c/a> each evening during their week of summons to check if they need to show up to court the following day. Others, like Solano, \u003ca href=\"https://solano.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-services/reporting-instructions\">have a phone number\u003c/a> you can call the day before to confirm whether you need to show up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the court ends up not needing you that week on a jury, you may not need to show up to the courthouse at all, and can proceed with your regular routine — but you should still confirm that for each day of your summons.[aside postID=news_12048495 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/250624-ParkFile-30-BL_qed.jpg']And if you \u003cem>are\u003c/em> called in but find yourself waiting in a room with other potential jurors for hours, rest assured, it’s not that the court wants to waste your time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rather, judges and lawyers could still be working out plea deals or settlements that would impact the need for jurors that day. “Maybe the case was resolved, or postponed because they needed more time,” Fleshman said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the case you’re assigned does move forward to trial, there’s one more step before you know for sure if you’ll be on the jury: \u003cem>voir dire\u003c/em>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.uscourts.gov/court-programs/jury-service/juror-selection-process\">juror selection process\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here, you and other jurors will meet lawyers for both sides to talk about your background and potential biases you might have that could make you unsuitable for this particular jury.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is when being honest about your beliefs is especially important, said Dave Sanford, chairman of civil rights firm Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, who has worked on jury trials for over two decades. For example, he said, “No one wants you to be on a jury if the case is about race discrimination and you already have preconceived biases coming in one way or another.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re uncomfortable being honest in an open court, Sanford recommends that you ask to approach the bench and speak to the judge privately about what you’re thinking. When having these conversations, remember that it’s also equally important not to \u003cem>misrepresent \u003c/em>any of your beliefs in an effort to avoid serving on a jury.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How long could my jury service take?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Let’s say that on the week of your summons, the court \u003cem>does\u003c/em> need you to be on a jury. How much time from your work (and your personal life) should you set aside for the case?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That depends on the type of case you’re assigned to, said Solano County’s Walker. In her experience, a case involving a DUI may take a few days. “If it’s a big felony case, because there’s more to introduce, those will take longer,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, it’s likely that you won’t know what type of case you’re assigned to until you’re sitting down inside the courthouse for your orientation. If you’re assigned to a complicated case — which could involve certain felonies like murder or other violent crimes — and you believe that you cannot fulfill the responsibilities of a juror for several weeks, \u003cem>this \u003c/em>is the moment when you need to let the court know about any potential hardships you’re experiencing.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Do I get time off from work for jury duty?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In California, employers \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/howtofilelinkcodesections.htm\">are required by law\u003c/a> to give you time off to serve on a jury. However, state law also requires that you inform your boss with “reasonable notice” ahead of your summons — although it does not provide a clear definition of what “reasonable” means.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Legal experts KQED spoke to recommend you touch base with your boss as soon as you get the jury notice in the mail, to avoid any complications.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050451\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2219px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050451 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/78724278.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2219\" height=\"1575\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/78724278.jpg 2219w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/78724278-2000x1420.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/78724278-160x114.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/78724278-1536x1090.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/78724278-2048x1454.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2219px) 100vw, 2219px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In California, jurors are paid $15 per day starting on the second day of jury service. \u003ccite>(Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Your employer also cannot fire you or retaliate against you for taking time off to fulfill your responsibility as a juror. While you don’t have to use your PTO hours for jury duty, keep in mind that your employer is not legally required to pay you for the time you take off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some businesses pay their workers a certain percentage of their regular wages — and some won’t pay them anything — so it’s best to ask ahead of time what your employer’s policy is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are having issues with your boss in these matters, you can reach out to the state Department of Labor Standards Enforcement at: \u003ca href=\"mailto:DLSE2@dir.ca.gov\">DLSE2@dir.ca.gov\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Do I get paid for jury duty?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In California, you will be paid $15 per day starting on the second day of your jury service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Previously, seven counties — including Alameda in the Bay Area — provided $100 a day to low-income jurors through the state’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/news/jury-duty-pilot-program-suspended\">Jury Duty Pilot Program for low-income jurors\u003c/a>. But this program has now been suspended as part of \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/justice/2025/05/jury-duty-pay-california-budget/\">this year’s state budget cuts\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I got assigned to be a juror on a very intense case. What should I know going in?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While it may sound simple, taking notes could be what gets you through a really long case. “There’s going to be long days. There’s a lot of testimony. And a lot of documents,” said Sanford of Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, who has worked on jury trials for over two decades. “I think it’s expecting a lot from people to hold it all together.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Your notes don’t have to include every single word you hear during the trial, but jotting down what stands out to you, as well as what you’re thinking and feeling each day, can help you keep track of all the information coming your way.[aside postID=news_12047018 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/IMG_1067-2000x1500.jpg']Some courts even give jurors their own notebooks, but during orientation, check in with court staff about what type of notetaking is allowed where you are.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Documenting the process this way can even help you deal with any feelings that come up after looking at graphic evidence or emotionally intense testimony.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Go in with an open mind, leave your biases behind and be prepared to be honest, open and impartial throughout the process,” Sanford said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the case deals with crimes of a very violent or graphic nature, the court may offer to connect you with mental health services during or after the trial.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you otherwise feel that being a juror on your assigned case is affecting your well-being, whatever the subject matter, you can check in with the judge or court staff and let them know what you’re feeling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s always somebody that is available or will be available to answer questions — and to provide the assurances and help that you need so that you are ready to go on day one,” Napa County’s Fleshman said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Do I have to keep everything I hear in court as a juror secret?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>That’s correct. Court staff will walk you through all restrictions for jurors during the trial, but in general terms, you cannot talk to anyone in the outside world — even family and friends — about the trial or the evidence you are seeing in court. This includes talking to journalists covering the case, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some courts may even restrict your social media use, as this could expose you to evidence outside the court record. Make sure to check in about Internet use with the bailiff or other court staff during orientation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jury service is also actually older than the United States itself. By the time of American Independence, most of the Thirteen Colonies had already \u003ca href=\"https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-the-history-of-the-jury-system\">developed their own versions of the English model\u003c/a> of deciding cases by a jury.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The framers of the Constitution included the right to a jury trial \u003ca href=\"https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/jury/history_of_jury_duty\">as a way to protect individuals\u003c/a> who could be unfairly accused and imprisoned by a biased or corrupt judge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If we don’t have jurors in our jury system, our legal system would be severely compromised and probably just stop altogether,” said Judy Walker, jury operations manager for the Solano County Superior Court. “If we want this to work for us, then we need to work it for others.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11999875\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11999875\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Courthouse1-1920x1282.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Phillip Burton Federal Building and United States Courthouse in San Francisco, on March 6, 2018. \u003ccite>(Lauren Hanussak/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Nonetheless, Walker acknowledged that the legal system can seem very complicated for first-time jurors. “There’s a lot of things that happen behind the scenes that not everyone is privy to,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for everything you need to know about getting your first jury duty summons (or even if it’s just been a while).\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#exemption-from-jury-duty-reschedule\">Who’s exempt from jury duty?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Why did I get this jury duty notice?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>How does your county’s court know where to find you? The answer: Three different agencies provide courthouses with the name and address of potential jurors:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The DMV: If you have a driver’s licence or state ID\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The Franchise Tax Board: If you’ve filed state taxes in California\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Your county’s voter registration office: Voter registration rolls are also used for jury duty selection.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>All the names from these different agencies are mixed, and courts then pick names randomly. Sometimes, however, this random selection can lead to unintentional mistakes: someone who is not yet a U.S. citizen could receive a summons, for example.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Plus, “courts don’t know if you have a medical issue. Courts don’t know if you’re taking care of an ailing parent. Courts don’t know if you’ve moved to a different county,” Napa County’s Fleshman said. “There’s a lag time in updating stuff.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"exemption-from-jury-duty-reschedule\">\u003c/a>Who’s exempt from jury duty?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Getting in touch with the court as soon as you get the summons is critical, Fleshman said. “Don’t wait till the day of where you’re going to go in and ask to be deferred because then you’re just putting yourself at a disadvantage,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When can a person be exempted from jury duty? Courts can be pretty understanding of many personal commitments like pre-planned travel or medical procedures, Fleshman said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050432\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12050432 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Gavel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1379\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Gavel.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Gavel-160x110.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Gavel-1536x1059.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you request an exemption, you will need to explain your hardship with a written statement and be prepared to provide documentation or other evidence proving your situation. \u003ccite>(Andrey Popov/iStock via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you call the number that is printed on your summons, the court won’t necessarily excuse you from jury duty, but it may give you a different date to come in.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you think that you won’t be able to make \u003cem>any \u003c/em>date at all for jury duty, you are still required by law to show up to court if you are called. On your first day in court, you will go through an orientation. “Potential jurors can request a ‘hardship’ at that time,” Solano County’s Walker said. “They can put their issue on why they cannot serve as a juror on this particular case.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What other reasons could get a person excused from jury duty?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While there’s \u003ca href=\"http://reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/119gnd2/how_do_i_get_out_of_jury_duty_santa_clara_county/\">plenty of chatter online\u003c/a> on what can excuse you from jury duty — not all of it accurate or reliable — the \u003ca href=\"https://courts.ca.gov/cms/rules/index/two/rule2_1008\">California Rules of Court\u003c/a> are very specific on what situations \u003cem>actually \u003c/em>count as a hardship:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>There are no transportation options available that can get you from your house to the court\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You have to travel for more than 90 minutes to get from your house to the court\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Being on a jury will cause you an “extreme financial burden” (when requesting this exemption, you will need to provide information on your source of income, and the court will then make a decisión based on the potential length of the trial and your ability to financially support yourself)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Property belonging to you could be harmed or destroyed while you serve as a juror\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You have a physical or mental disability that could affect your well-being while serving as a juror\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You are needed immediately to help protect public health and safety and there’s no one else available to replace you while you serve as a juror (remember, technically, state law only specifies police officers, sheriff’s deputies and California Highway Patrol agents \u003ca href=\"https://spsf.senate.ca.gov/sites/spsf.senate.ca.gov/files/ab_310_analysis.pdf\">as the professions exempt from jury duty\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You care for a child or loved one who is sick, elderly or infirm, and there’s no one else available to help care for that person while you serve as a juror.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Keep in mind that if you request an exemption, you will need to explain your hardship with a written statement — and you should be prepared to provide documentation or other evidence proving your situation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And remember: asking for an exemption doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you will get one. But straight-up ignoring a summons — for whatever reason — could have \u003ca href=\"https://courts.ca.gov/courts/jury-service\">serious legal consequences\u003c/a>, including a fine of up to $1,500, jail time, or both.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If I get a summons, does that definitely mean I’ll be serving on a jury trial?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Not necessarily. When you get a jury summons, the court doesn’t actually know yet which case you’ll sit in on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Solano County, for example, the court will start sending out summons six weeks prior to a court date, Walker said. “We have X amount of trials on that date, so we know we’re going to need X amount of potential jurors. That’s kind of how we determine how many summons go out each time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12038231\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12038231 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250303-AntiochPolice-13-BL_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The A. F. Bray Courthouse Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez on March 3, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But not all cases end up \u003cem>going \u003c/em>to trial. In some instances, both sides in the case may reach a settlement or the defendant may take a plea deal. This could even happen the same morning you’re coming in to report for jury duty, so the court now has fewer cases to process than it initially expected.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If we don’t have any other cases going out that day, then we will excuse the jurors,” Walker said. “Even though the trial didn’t move forward, their service is now complete for at least a year.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some counties, like San Francisco, ask jurors to visit \u003ca href=\"https://sf.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-reporting-instructions\">the court’s website\u003c/a> each evening during their week of summons to check if they need to show up to court the following day. Others, like Solano, \u003ca href=\"https://solano.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-services/reporting-instructions\">have a phone number\u003c/a> you can call the day before to confirm whether you need to show up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the court ends up not needing you that week on a jury, you may not need to show up to the courthouse at all, and can proceed with your regular routine — but you should still confirm that for each day of your summons.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>On Wednesday, I was supposed to be out on assignment on a kayak off the San Francisco shore, recording a radio interview on the waters of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12039317/watch-sf-giants-kayak-rental-mccovey-cove-this-season\">McCovey Cove\u003c/a> as the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12039317/watch-sf-giants-kayak-rental-mccovey-cove-this-season\">San Francisco Giants played a day game. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday afternoon, regions across the Pacific Ocean, including all of the Northern California coast, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12050219/tsunami-waves-expected-to-last-into-afternoon-across-bay-area-with-no-damage-so-far\">were given notice about potential tsunami waves\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Suddenly, being out on a kayak that day — in a location marked as “hazardous” on \u003ca href=\"https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/informationwarehouse/ts_evacuation/\">the state’s tsunami danger map \u003c/a>— didn’t seem like such a good idea.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While “tsunami” can \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/10628782/what-would-really-happen-if-a-tsunami-hit-san-francisco\">conjure images of towering waves\u003c/a>, these swells caused by quakes are frequently much smaller. On Tuesday night, the National Weather Service predicted the waves that would hit San Francisco early Wednesday morning would be less than a foot high, and it \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/events/PAAQ/2025/07/29/t06p1k/22/WEAK51/WEAK51.txt\">has now measured them at 1.2 feet, \u003c/a> with no damage reported near the Bay Area so far.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, how unsafe would my kayak trip \u003cem>really \u003c/em>have been?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050223\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/SFTsunamiWarningGetty.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050223\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/SFTsunamiWarningGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1439\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/SFTsunamiWarningGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/SFTsunamiWarningGetty-160x115.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/SFTsunamiWarningGetty-1536x1105.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A beachgoer walks on the beach during a tsunami advisory at Ocean Beach on July 30, 2025, in San Francisco, California. Authorities are warning people to stay away from beaches following a massive 8.8 earthquake on the East Coast of Russia, which triggered a tsunami warning for Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States. No major damage has been reported. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Experts say that even puny waves can have a big impact. Lori Dengler, a tsunami expert from Cal Poly Humboldt, said even if 1 foot sounds manageable, the dangers are hiding in the deep.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not how high the water is, it’s how strong that water is flowing in and out,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#smaller-tsunami-waves\">What should you do — and not do — when smaller tsunami waves hit?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How dangerous can these ‘small’ tsunami waves be?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>As it turns out, even “small” waves can pose big hazards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dalton Behringer, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Bay Area office, said that a 1-foot swell may sound small, but when you add that foot to normal tide behavior, the swings from high to low can give a tsunami that extra push and boost \u003cem>overall \u003c/em>wave heights much higher.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050367\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050367\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Tsunami-tides.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1561\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Tsunami-tides.png 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Tsunami-tides-160x125.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Tsunami-tides-1536x1199.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This data from San Francisco’s Pier 17 shows that water levels start with normal, wave-like tidal patterns, then suddenly shift to sharp, irregular, high-frequency oscillations when the tsunami arrives. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of The Exploratorium)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Think of it as not so much a single wave, Behringer said, but “as going from a normal low tide to a normal high tide,” — and this happening \u003cem>fast\u003c/em>. Such a shift would usually happen over six hours, he said, but in a tsunami, such a rise “happens over 10 to 15 minutes,” Behringer said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Following \u003ca href=\"https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/day-2011-japan-earthquake-and-tsunami\">the huge 2011 earthquake in Japan\u003c/a> that sent 9.0-magnitude shocks across the Pacific Ocean, \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/1mcvwmf/video_1_foot_tsunami_in_santa_cruz_after_2011/\">a 1-foot tsunami caused significant damage to boats docked all the way in Santa Cruz.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jim Pruett, general manager of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, said the first, second or even third waves from a tsunami should not be taken lightly. That’s because tsunamis are more like powerful swells than waves and don’t “crash,” meaning each wave can do substantial damage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0Afa4pjWg4\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It may be only a 12-inch wave, but there is a \u003cem>lot \u003c/em>of water behind that wave,” Pruett said. “It’s traveled across the Pacific Ocean, and when the swell hits, it doesn’t stop. All that water continues to come in, so it surprises people.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a place like Pillar Point, which is well protected due to being a natural harbor, small swells like these usually only mean the harbor fills and empties like a bathtub, Pruett said. Still, he advised always to heed warnings from local authorities if they advise staying out of the water, away from beaches or to evacuate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another thing to remember: sometimes the later tsunami swells are even worse than the initial ones, Behringer said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tX5S9uSLmM\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The highest [swell] that we’ve seen so far has come a few hours after the initial wave,” Behringer said. “With tsunami waves, we can see the wave energy actually build for several hours after the initial waves and then dissipate.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pamalah MacNeily, owner at \u003ca href=\"https://bluewaterskayaking.com/\">Blue Waters Kayaking\u003c/a> in Tomales Bay, said she canceled a kayak tour on Wednesday as a precaution, just like I did. It isn’t the first time MacNeily’s done so after a tsunami warning, either, even when the weather looks nice and the bay seems fairly unaffected.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have to be cautious,” she said. If a tsunami came in from just the right direction, Tomales Bay “would be crushed,” MacNeily said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have to be cautious with people’s lives, and we also obey the advisories,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should you do\u003ca id=\"smaller-tsunami-waves\">\u003c/a> — and not do — when smaller tsunami waves hit?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“Please don’t go and try to look at them,” Dengler said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead, she and others \u003ca href=\"https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tsunami/\">advised going online to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s website\u003c/a> to watch the swells, since they are few and far between — and may not even look like much to the naked eye.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This type of tsunami is actually arriving relatively slowly,” she said. “There is really nothing dramatic to see.”[aside postID=news_12032295 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/OceanBeachTedG.jpeg']A one-foot swell might not sound that bad in a kayak or near shore. But even if you assume you’d be able to handle it, the real dangers are lurking below and around you in the currents — and the dangerous objects, like boats, that might get tossed in your direction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Once the swell hits the shoreline, all that water has to retreat back to the ocean,” Pruett said. “So the normal currents will be extremely strong, ripping people or structures back out to sea.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Swimmers and people in small crafts should get themselves and their boats out of the water. Conversely, “the safest place for a larger vessel is out at sea,” Pruett said, pointing to \u003ca href=\"https://news.sky.com/video/boats-evacuate-honolulu-harbour-as-russian-earthquake-triggers-tsunami-warning-13404126\">Tuesday night’s mass evacuation of boats off Honolulu’s shores\u003c/a> into the ocean, where they can more adeptly handle large swells and won’t be tossed into the shoreline.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pruett said \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDpXP0rbajA\">during a volcano-triggered tsunami in 2022\u003c/a>, the swells hit at high tide, when the water levels were already high — damaging the Santa Cruz Harbor, which is artificially constructed — and therefore less resilient to tsunami-like swells.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Even though it was less than a foot, it still raised the harbor about 3 to 5 feet. Because when it hit the shore, it built up,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How can I prepare for a future tsunami?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The good news: Pruett said the San Francisco Bay is especially resilient to tsunami-like waves and that “the mouth of the Golden Gate will significantly knock down any large swells.” Nonetheless, in a future tsunami, “large amounts of water will still come into the Bay,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you needed another reason to take tsunamis seriously, \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP_AIWgknfI\">this simulation\u003c/a> shows the effect that just one tsunami wave could have on the bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to prepare for if and when the next tsunami advisory happens. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12032295/how-to-prepare-for-a-tsunami-emergency-warning-california\">First of all, make sure you sign up for alerts;\u003c/a> know the difference between a tsunami warning, watch and advisory; and have an evacuation plan just in case.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12032295/how-to-prepare-for-a-tsunami-emergency-warning-california\">Read our full guide on how to prepare for a possible tsunami.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>And which coastal areas \u003cem>were \u003c/em>more affected by Wednesday’s tsunami?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In \u003ca href=\"https://krcrtv.com/news/local/tsunami-waves-reach-north-coast-after-major-88m-quake-in-russia\">California, Crescent City in Del Norte County\u003c/a> was the most vulnerable, seeing waves of up to 4 feet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many residents were prepared and even pulled their boats out of the water on Tuesday night in anticipation of any large swells.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050315\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-scaled.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050315\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1576\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-2000x1231.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-160x98.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-1536x945.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-2048x1261.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Crescent City Harbor, on March 12, 2011, sustained the most damage of any harbor along the California coast after the Japan earthquake triggered a tsunami. \u003ccite>(Photo By Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In 1964, Crescent City was the site of \u003ca href=\"https://www.crescentcity.org/tsunamitour/\">the worst tsunami recorded in the United States\u003c/a>, which killed 11 people, injured 24 and wiped out 29 city blocks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cal Poly’s Dengler said so far on Wednesday, she’s seen up to five feet in Hilo, Hawaii, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/huge-quake-rocks-russias-far-east-triggering-tsunami-warnings-around-pacific-2025-07-30/\">15 feet on the coast of Russia\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not just the surge coming across the Pacific and that first wave stopping,” she said. “A tsunami always generates a long train of waves, but then when it hits the coast, it reacts to the shape of the shoreline, the shape of the continental shelf and the shape of bays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“All of those different shapes set up oscillations and vibrations,” she said. “You end up, especially at Crescent City, with amplification of waves.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/tgoldberg\">Ted Goldberg\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/jlara\">Juan Carlos Lara\u003c/a> contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While “tsunami” can \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/10628782/what-would-really-happen-if-a-tsunami-hit-san-francisco\">conjure images of towering waves\u003c/a>, these swells caused by quakes are frequently much smaller. On Tuesday night, the National Weather Service predicted the waves that would hit San Francisco early Wednesday morning would be less than a foot high, and it \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/events/PAAQ/2025/07/29/t06p1k/22/WEAK51/WEAK51.txt\">has now measured them at 1.2 feet, \u003c/a> with no damage reported near the Bay Area so far.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, how unsafe would my kayak trip \u003cem>really \u003c/em>have been?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050223\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/SFTsunamiWarningGetty.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050223\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/SFTsunamiWarningGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1439\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/SFTsunamiWarningGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/SFTsunamiWarningGetty-160x115.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/SFTsunamiWarningGetty-1536x1105.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A beachgoer walks on the beach during a tsunami advisory at Ocean Beach on July 30, 2025, in San Francisco, California. Authorities are warning people to stay away from beaches following a massive 8.8 earthquake on the East Coast of Russia, which triggered a tsunami warning for Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States. No major damage has been reported. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Experts say that even puny waves can have a big impact. Lori Dengler, a tsunami expert from Cal Poly Humboldt, said even if 1 foot sounds manageable, the dangers are hiding in the deep.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not how high the water is, it’s how strong that water is flowing in and out,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#smaller-tsunami-waves\">What should you do — and not do — when smaller tsunami waves hit?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How dangerous can these ‘small’ tsunami waves be?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>As it turns out, even “small” waves can pose big hazards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dalton Behringer, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Bay Area office, said that a 1-foot swell may sound small, but when you add that foot to normal tide behavior, the swings from high to low can give a tsunami that extra push and boost \u003cem>overall \u003c/em>wave heights much higher.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050367\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050367\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Tsunami-tides.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1561\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Tsunami-tides.png 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Tsunami-tides-160x125.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Tsunami-tides-1536x1199.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This data from San Francisco’s Pier 17 shows that water levels start with normal, wave-like tidal patterns, then suddenly shift to sharp, irregular, high-frequency oscillations when the tsunami arrives. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of The Exploratorium)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Think of it as not so much a single wave, Behringer said, but “as going from a normal low tide to a normal high tide,” — and this happening \u003cem>fast\u003c/em>. Such a shift would usually happen over six hours, he said, but in a tsunami, such a rise “happens over 10 to 15 minutes,” Behringer said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Following \u003ca href=\"https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/day-2011-japan-earthquake-and-tsunami\">the huge 2011 earthquake in Japan\u003c/a> that sent 9.0-magnitude shocks across the Pacific Ocean, \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/1mcvwmf/video_1_foot_tsunami_in_santa_cruz_after_2011/\">a 1-foot tsunami caused significant damage to boats docked all the way in Santa Cruz.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jim Pruett, general manager of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, said the first, second or even third waves from a tsunami should not be taken lightly. That’s because tsunamis are more like powerful swells than waves and don’t “crash,” meaning each wave can do substantial damage.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/C0Afa4pjWg4'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/C0Afa4pjWg4'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>“It may be only a 12-inch wave, but there is a \u003cem>lot \u003c/em>of water behind that wave,” Pruett said. “It’s traveled across the Pacific Ocean, and when the swell hits, it doesn’t stop. All that water continues to come in, so it surprises people.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a place like Pillar Point, which is well protected due to being a natural harbor, small swells like these usually only mean the harbor fills and empties like a bathtub, Pruett said. Still, he advised always to heed warnings from local authorities if they advise staying out of the water, away from beaches or to evacuate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another thing to remember: sometimes the later tsunami swells are even worse than the initial ones, Behringer said.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/2tX5S9uSLmM'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/2tX5S9uSLmM'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>“The highest [swell] that we’ve seen so far has come a few hours after the initial wave,” Behringer said. “With tsunami waves, we can see the wave energy actually build for several hours after the initial waves and then dissipate.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pamalah MacNeily, owner at \u003ca href=\"https://bluewaterskayaking.com/\">Blue Waters Kayaking\u003c/a> in Tomales Bay, said she canceled a kayak tour on Wednesday as a precaution, just like I did. It isn’t the first time MacNeily’s done so after a tsunami warning, either, even when the weather looks nice and the bay seems fairly unaffected.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have to be cautious,” she said. If a tsunami came in from just the right direction, Tomales Bay “would be crushed,” MacNeily said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have to be cautious with people’s lives, and we also obey the advisories,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should you do\u003ca id=\"smaller-tsunami-waves\">\u003c/a> — and not do — when smaller tsunami waves hit?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“Please don’t go and try to look at them,” Dengler said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead, she and others \u003ca href=\"https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tsunami/\">advised going online to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s website\u003c/a> to watch the swells, since they are few and far between — and may not even look like much to the naked eye.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This type of tsunami is actually arriving relatively slowly,” she said. “There is really nothing dramatic to see.”\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>A one-foot swell might not sound that bad in a kayak or near shore. But even if you assume you’d be able to handle it, the real dangers are lurking below and around you in the currents — and the dangerous objects, like boats, that might get tossed in your direction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Once the swell hits the shoreline, all that water has to retreat back to the ocean,” Pruett said. “So the normal currents will be extremely strong, ripping people or structures back out to sea.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Swimmers and people in small crafts should get themselves and their boats out of the water. Conversely, “the safest place for a larger vessel is out at sea,” Pruett said, pointing to \u003ca href=\"https://news.sky.com/video/boats-evacuate-honolulu-harbour-as-russian-earthquake-triggers-tsunami-warning-13404126\">Tuesday night’s mass evacuation of boats off Honolulu’s shores\u003c/a> into the ocean, where they can more adeptly handle large swells and won’t be tossed into the shoreline.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pruett said \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDpXP0rbajA\">during a volcano-triggered tsunami in 2022\u003c/a>, the swells hit at high tide, when the water levels were already high — damaging the Santa Cruz Harbor, which is artificially constructed — and therefore less resilient to tsunami-like swells.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Even though it was less than a foot, it still raised the harbor about 3 to 5 feet. Because when it hit the shore, it built up,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How can I prepare for a future tsunami?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The good news: Pruett said the San Francisco Bay is especially resilient to tsunami-like waves and that “the mouth of the Golden Gate will significantly knock down any large swells.” Nonetheless, in a future tsunami, “large amounts of water will still come into the Bay,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you needed another reason to take tsunamis seriously, \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP_AIWgknfI\">this simulation\u003c/a> shows the effect that just one tsunami wave could have on the bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to prepare for if and when the next tsunami advisory happens. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12032295/how-to-prepare-for-a-tsunami-emergency-warning-california\">First of all, make sure you sign up for alerts;\u003c/a> know the difference between a tsunami warning, watch and advisory; and have an evacuation plan just in case.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12032295/how-to-prepare-for-a-tsunami-emergency-warning-california\">Read our full guide on how to prepare for a possible tsunami.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>And which coastal areas \u003cem>were \u003c/em>more affected by Wednesday’s tsunami?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In \u003ca href=\"https://krcrtv.com/news/local/tsunami-waves-reach-north-coast-after-major-88m-quake-in-russia\">California, Crescent City in Del Norte County\u003c/a> was the most vulnerable, seeing waves of up to 4 feet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many residents were prepared and even pulled their boats out of the water on Tuesday night in anticipation of any large swells.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12050315\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-scaled.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12050315\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1576\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-2000x1231.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-160x98.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-1536x945.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/GettyImages-1321990137-2048x1261.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Crescent City Harbor, on March 12, 2011, sustained the most damage of any harbor along the California coast after the Japan earthquake triggered a tsunami. \u003ccite>(Photo By Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In 1964, Crescent City was the site of \u003ca href=\"https://www.crescentcity.org/tsunamitour/\">the worst tsunami recorded in the United States\u003c/a>, which killed 11 people, injured 24 and wiped out 29 city blocks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cal Poly’s Dengler said so far on Wednesday, she’s seen up to five feet in Hilo, Hawaii, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/huge-quake-rocks-russias-far-east-triggering-tsunami-warnings-around-pacific-2025-07-30/\">15 feet on the coast of Russia\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not just the surge coming across the Pacific and that first wave stopping,” she said. “A tsunami always generates a long train of waves, but then when it hits the coast, it reacts to the shape of the shoreline, the shape of the continental shelf and the shape of bays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“All of those different shapes set up oscillations and vibrations,” she said. “You end up, especially at Crescent City, with amplification of waves.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/tgoldberg\">Ted Goldberg\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/jlara\">Juan Carlos Lara\u003c/a> contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cem>Update 8:50 p.m. on July 30:\u003c/em> \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>A magnitude 8.8 earthquake that occurred at 4:24 p.m. Pacific Time off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has led the National Weather Service to issue \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/\">a widespread “tsunami advisory” for the California coast. \u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/events/PAAQ/2025/07/29/t06p1k/5/WEAK51/WEAK51.txt\">A more severe “tsunami warning”\u003c/a> has now been issued for the northernmost coast in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, stretching from Cape Mendocino (about 25 miles south of Eureka) up to the Oregon border.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/1950392597651898678\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>The National Weather Service forecasts that \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/events/PAAQ/2025/07/29/t06p1k/5/WEAK51/WEAK51.txt\">a potential tsunami would arrive on the San Francisco coast at 12:40 a.m.\u003c/a> early Wednesday morning. The current estimate is waves of less than 1 foot.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>By contrast, the NWS prediction for Crescent City, close to the Oregon border, is between 2.9 and 4.8 feet with a potential duration of wave activity of 30 hours.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>You can find the latest updates at\u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/\"> tsunami.gov\u003c/a>, and jump straight to our information on \u003ca href=\"#C\">how to prepare for a possible tsunami.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Our original story from March 2025 on tsunami preparedness:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While December 2024 may feel like a lifetime ago at this stage, it was only a little over three months ago that \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12016827/pair-of-large-earthquakes-rattle-northern-california-and-trigger-tsunami-warning\">a magnitude 7.0 earthquake\u003c/a> off the coast of Humboldt County triggered a widespread tsunami warning for \u003ca href=\"https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/tsunami-warning-issued-on-west-coast-after-earthquake-strikes-off-california\">at least 5.3 million \u003c/a>Northern California residents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reactions to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12016827/pair-of-large-earthquakes-rattle-northern-california-and-trigger-tsunami-warning\">Dec. 5 message\u003c/a> — which warned “You are in danger” and urged people to “Get away from coastal waters” — varied. Some people\u003ca href=\"https://mashable.com/article/california-tsunami-alert\"> panicked\u003c/a> as residents in areas like West Berkeley fled their homes following evacuation orders and Oakland schools sheltered in place. Other people \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/zaygranet/status/1864745653836091828\">posted through it\u003c/a> on social media — as many are inclined to do in \u003ca href=\"https://www.vox.com/even-better/23892562/messy-art-posting-through-it-instagram-tiktok\">anxiety-provoking \u003c/a>situations:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/noampomsky/status/1864759957192847791\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a few hours, the alert was withdrawn — causing many Californians to dismiss the warning’s validity altogether. And while there is an\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12016934/qa-imperfect-science-behind-tsunami-warnings\"> “imperfect science”\u003c/a> behind tsunami warnings, experts said they wanted to make sure people didn’t see that day as a “false alarm.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#A\">When was the last major tsunami in California?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#B\">How far inland could a tsunami reach in the Bay Area?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#C\">How can I prepare for a tsunami?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>“The alert issued today was the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12016827/pair-of-large-earthquakes-rattle-northern-california-and-trigger-tsunami-warning\">highest level of tsunami warning \u003c/a>that we have,” Justin Schorr, a rescue captain with the San Francisco Fire Department, told KQED that day. “If we weren’t prepared today to evacuate inland or to higher ground, this gives us a great opportunity to be prepared for next time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>‘Seriously, think about what could happen’\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Preparing for that “next time” is the mission of \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunamizone.org/california/\">Tsunami Preparedness Week\u003c/a>, an initiative from several government agencies, including the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. And \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-18/these-california-coastal-cities-face-heightened-flood-danger-from-tsunami-data-show\">experts\u003c/a> said that the need to be aware of tsunami hazard zones is even more pressing in the light of research showing the risk of damaging\u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-18/these-california-coastal-cities-face-heightened-flood-danger-from-tsunami-data-show\"> tsunami flooding\u003c/a> to coastal cities may be even greater than realized.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It may be to our advantage that [the December alert is] fresh in people’s minds,” said Lori Nezhura, deputy director of planning, preparedness, prevention at the Cal OES. “I hope that recent experience will drive people to seriously think about what could happen and how they should prepare for a tsunami in California.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nezhura called the act of preparing for an emergency as developing “muscle memory” — and “you’ve got to stretch and exercise it every now and then otherwise, you forget you’ve got that muscle.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if you were one of the many people who took little or no action — or just didn’t know what to do — on Dec. 5 after that tsunami alert, what \u003cem>should \u003c/em>you do if that “next time” comes, and your phone receives another warning one day? Keep reading for what experts advise.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"A\">\u003c/a>Do tsunamis even happen in California?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130211\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130211\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2014/03/Crescent2011_0524.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The aftermath of a tsunami in Crescent City harbor, Del Norte County, March 12, 2011. \u003ccite>(Craig Miller/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tsunamis — giant waves that can be triggered by an earthquake, undersea volcanic eruption, \u003ca href=\"https://abag.ca.gov/our-work/resilience/data-research/tsunami-additional-hazards#:~:text=Tsunamis%20affecting%20the%20Bay%20Area,triggered%20by%20the%201906%20earthquake).\">seismic activity\u003c/a> or landslide — are relatively \u003ca href=\"https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/\">rare along California\u003c/a>’s shores, but they do happen. According to the state, since 1800, more than 150 tsunamis have hit parts of California. But even though many of those have been\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/New-Tsunami-Hazard-Maps-Alameda-Monterey-San-Mateo.aspx\"> “barely noticeable,”\u003c/a> the officials at Cal OES stress that “the entire California coastline \u003ca href=\"https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/\">is vulnerable \u003c/a>to these events.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state’s most destructive tsunami hit in 1964 in Crescent City near the Oregon border. Several hours after a magnitude 9.2 earthquake rocked Alaska, waves reaching up to 21 feet crashed against the Del Norte County shoreline, causing the deaths of 12 people and destroying many homes and buildings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2011, the tsunami that devastated large parts of the\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/tohoku\"> Tōhoku region of Japan\u003c/a> also caused\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/New-Tsunami-Hazard-Maps-Alameda-Monterey-San-Mateo.aspx\"> $100 million\u003c/a> of damage to harbors across California. And more recently, in 2022, the collapse of a volcano near New Zealand and Fiji led to a tsunami that caused up to \u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Documents/Tsunami/california-tsunami-history-poster-a11y.pdf\">$10 million (PDF)\u003c/a> in damage along California’s coasts, \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-01-22/the-tsunami-that-battered-santa-cruz-highlights-the-threat-facing-californias-coast\">with Santa Cruz\u003c/a> and\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/tonga\"> Ventura\u003c/a> particularly affected.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP_AIWgknfI\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Related: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12016913/what-would-a-tsunami-in-the-bay-area-actually-look-like\">What would a tsunami in the Bay Area actually look like?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Who sends tsunami alerts, and how serious are they? \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Monterey-based National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Garcia told KQED that local offices are “wholly and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12016934/qa-imperfect-science-behind-tsunami-warnings\">completely dependent”\u003c/a> on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/\">National Tsunami Warning Center\u003c/a>, which is run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — a federal agency that faced\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12029178/trumps-mass-layoffs-noaa-cut-into-bay-area-weather-service\"> major cuts \u003c/a>by President Donald Trump.[aside postID=news_12016934 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241205-Tsunami-JY-001-1020x679.jpg']When the Center issues a tsunami warning, “it triggers \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1994754/emergency-alert-phone-earthquake-test-2024-myshake\">the Wireless Emergency Alert\u003c/a> that hits your phones immediately from their office,” Garcia said. “So it doesn’t even come to our local [NWS] office before it hits the Wireless Emergency Alerts across phones.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Different types of alerts pop up on your phone during natural disasters — like an earthquake, or a tsunami — and they require different responses from you:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A tsunami warning\u003c/strong> is issued when “a tsunami with the potential to generate \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/?page=tsunamiFAQ\">widespread inundation [flooding] \u003c/a>is imminent, expected, or occurring” and is the highest level of alert. Emergency management officials will start to take action immediately. Warnings can be updated or downgraded, but usually will urge people to\u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunamizone.org/wp-content/themes/tsunami/downloads/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages.png\"> move to high ground \u003c/a>or inland. (More on this below)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A tsunami advisory\u003c/strong> is given when a tsunami has the potential to generate strong currents or dangerous waves to those nearby. An advisory may lead to closed beaches and evacuated harbors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A tsunami watch\u003c/strong> is issued when a tsunami may impact the area, and people “should prepare \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/?page=tsunamiFAQ\">to take action\u003c/a>.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A tsunami information statement\u003c/strong> is given when there is no threat of a destructive tsunami, but an earthquake or a tsunami has occurred that may be of interest to residents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12032508\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-800x1162.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1162\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-800x1162.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-1020x1481.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-160x232.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-1058x1536.png 1058w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-1410x2048.png 1410w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-1920x2788.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"B\">\u003c/a>Where in the Bay Area is most at risk during a tsunami?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Bay Area residents can look up their neighborhood’s risk of being flooded by a tsunami online using:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The Cal OES\u003ca href=\"https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/\"> MyHazards maps\u003c/a> (which you can also use to look up your flood, earthquake and fire risks).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>California’s Department of Conservation \u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps\">Tsunami Maps\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12032503\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1260px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12032503\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Image-3-21-25-at-1.40%E2%80%AFPM-scaled-e1742589760932.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1260\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Image-3-21-25-at-1.40 PM-scaled-e1742589760932.jpg 1260w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Image-3-21-25-at-1.40 PM-scaled-e1742589760932-800x575.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Image-3-21-25-at-1.40 PM-scaled-e1742589760932-1020x733.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Image-3-21-25-at-1.40 PM-scaled-e1742589760932-160x115.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map showing \u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps\">California tsunami hazard areas\u003c/a>. \u003ccite>(California Geological Survey/Department of Conservation )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These maps highlight “hazard areas,” meaning areas you should\u003ca href=\"https://cadoc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=61bc8d30b53e4fb5927ae199d31f5aef&_gl=1*ur4cka*_ga*MTAxOTQ3NTE0Mi4xNzE4NzI0MDg3*_ga_N4MB98DBXY*MTcyNDI1MjIzMS4xOC4xLjE3MjQyNTMzMDAuMC4wLjA.\"> leave immediately\u003c/a> if a tsunami warning was issued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’d say anywhere you have people in close proximity or a large urban population in a tsunami zone, it’s extremely vulnerable,” said Nezhura from the Cal OES.[aside postID=forum_2010101908068 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/2024/12/iStock-145236147-tsunami-sign-1020x574.jpg']She emphasized that residents should use the maps to zoom into specific areas and zero in on neighborhoods with highest risk. For example, in \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-23/where-is-most-at-risk-for-tsunami-flooding-in-norcal-check-these-maps\">San Francisco\u003c/a>, places deemed at high risk from a tsunami include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The Ferry Building\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The Palace of Fine Arts\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fisherman’s Wharf\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parts of the Marina\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parts of SOMA\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parts of the Richmond\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parts of Outer Sunset\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Another example would be the East Bay, where the city of Alameda is labeled as high risk, as well as parts of Oakland. In past tsunamis, \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-01-22/the-tsunami-that-battered-santa-cruz-highlights-the-threat-facing-californias-coast\">places like Santa Cruz\u003c/a> have also been hit especially hard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Your county may also have its own map to assess the tsunami risk where you live or work, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/alameda\">Alameda County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/contra-costa\">Contra Costa County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/marin\">Marin County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/napa\">Napa County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/san-francisco\">San Francisco County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/san-mateo\">San Mateo County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/santa-clara\">Santa Clara County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/santa-cruz\">Santa Cruz County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/solano\">Solano County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/sonoma\">Sonoma County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>If I get another tsunami warning, what should I do? \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If you are in an earthquake, take cover\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While a tsunami in California could be triggered by an earthquake \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/earthquakes/tsunami-california-coast-earthquakes/3575644/#:~:text=Although%20not%20nearly%20as%20destructive,Crescent%20City%20and%20Santa%20Cruz.\">as far away as Japan\u003c/a>, tsunamis can also be caused by more local quakes — meaning you could technically face an earthquake followed by a tsunami in quick succession.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In general, the Bay Area is more likely to see a tsunami triggered by further earthquakes rather than local ones. And despite every Bay Area resident’s\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1936949/do-little-quakes-mean-the-big-one-is-close-at-hand\"> anxiety about the “Big One” \u003c/a>hitting our region, experts told KQED in 2017 that an earthquake specifically along the San Andreas fault is \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/10628782/what-would-really-happen-if-a-tsunami-hit-san-francisco\">unlikely to produce \u003c/a>a major tsunami due to the type of movement exhibited by these tectonic plates. However, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.caloes.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/Preparedness/Documents/CalOES_FactSheet_Cascadia_v2023_06_22-final.pdf\">Cascadia Subduction Zone (PDF)\u003c/a> — a fault that stretches from Northern California to Vancouver Island, Canada — could pose a future\u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/07/20/the-really-big-one\"> earthquake and tsunami risk \u003c/a>to the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you\u003ca href=\"https://www.oregon.gov/tsunamisafe/English/Pages/default.aspx\"> feel an earthquake\u003c/a>, drop, take cover under a structure like a desk, hold onto it and cover your\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Documents/Tsunami/How-to-Survive-a-Tsunami.pdf\"> head and neck (PDF)\u003c/a>. Do not stand in a doorway, since it cannot protect you from \u003ca href=\"https://ok.ng.mil/Portals/56/Safety/The%20Great%20ShakeOut%20-%20OCT%2021st.pdf\">falling debris (PDF)\u003c/a> — and do not run outside, since you could get hit by\u003ca href=\"https://ok.ng.mil/Portals/56/Safety/The%20Great%20ShakeOut%20-%20OCT%2021st.pdf\"> masonry and glass (PDF)\u003c/a>. KQED has a thorough guide on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1949019/its-about-time-how-to-get-ready-for-the-next-emergency\">how to prepare \u003c/a>for the next big quake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even during small earthquakes, if you are near a beach, experts recommend that you run to high ground — like a nearby hill — immediately.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12032527\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1777px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12032527\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_0542_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1777\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_0542_qed.jpg 1777w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_0542_qed-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_0542_qed-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_0542_qed-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_0542_qed-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1777px) 100vw, 1777px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tsunami warning sign from Crescent City, Del Norte County, on March 11, 2011. \u003ccite>(Craig Miller/Climate Watch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know your evacuation routes — and how long you have to flee the coast\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A large tsunami can flood a coast \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/?page=tsunamiFAQ\">for a mile inland\u003c/a> — and even small ones can cause damage by sweeping up debris that can hit people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A tsunami that’s been triggered by an earthquake far away could take several hours to hit the Bay. But a tsunami that’s triggered by a local earthquake will begin much faster and could only give \u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/CGS-Issues-New-Tsunami-Maps-for-Humboldt-County.aspx\">you a few minutes\u003c/a> to get away from the coast before the wave hits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The best practice during a tsunami warning is:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Get at least\u003ca href=\"https://www.ready.gov/tsunamis\"> one mile inland.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Find high ground, like a hill that is \u003ca href=\"https://www.ready.gov/tsunamis\">100 feet or more \u003c/a>above sea level.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Or go to\u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/?page=tsunamiFAQ\"> the upper floors \u003c/a>of a sturdy building if you’re unable to find or reach high ground.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>As a last resort, climb a tree.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>To plan an evacuation route, use the\u003ca href=\"https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/informationwarehouse/ts_evacuation/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_3-1918f9f263a-layer-15%3A38\"> Tsunami Hazard Map\u003c/a> to determine if you live or work in a hazard “yellow zone” and how far you need to travel to reach a safer “green zone.” Bear in mind that you may need to evacuate on foot if the tsunami has been caused by an earthquake that’s\u003ca href=\"https://www.oregon.gov/tsunamisafe/English/Pages/default.aspx\"> damaged nearby roads\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are outside of the hazard zone when a tsunami hits, the good news is that you should be safe — and in fact, officials urge you \u003ca href=\"https://www.oregon.gov/tsunamisafe/English/Pages/default.aspx\">not to contribute to traffic\u003c/a> by trying to evacuate, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Once you’re away from the coast, stay away from the coast\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t return to coastal areas, even after the first few\u003ca href=\"https://www.oregon.gov/tsunamisafe/English/Pages/default.aspx\"> wave surges\u003c/a> — instead, wait for official word that it’s safe to go back. Why: There could be more waves to follow, and it’s hard to predict which wave will be the most dangerous.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"C\">\u003c/a>Have a disaster kit prepared\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>This is advice you’ve likely heard when preparing for a wildfire: Have\u003ca href=\"https://www.ready.gov/kit\"> an emergency kit prepared\u003c/a> to transport crucial items like food, water, medication and flashlights in the case of a tsunami. This is especially important if you live in a tsunami hazard zone and may not be able to return to your home immediately after evacuation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED has\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11833686/what-to-pack-in-your-emergency-bag-with-covid-19-in-mind\"> a thorough guide \u003c/a>on what to pack in a “go bag” in the case of a natural disaster.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Make sure you are signed up for alerts\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Because of the federal \u003ca href=\"https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system\">Integrated Public Alert & Warning System\u003c/a>, emergency alerts — like warnings for disasters — should appear automatically on your phone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can make sure these alerts show up on your phone by heading to Settings and then Notifications. Usually, the list of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11963137/fema-fcc-emergency-alert\">government alerts\u003c/a> (like emergency and public safety alerts) are at the bottom of this page. Here, you can opt in and out of these alerts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12032507\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami-Evacuation-2-pager-11x8p5-Landscape_BACK_Rev4_large__1596555142077.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1188\" height=\"918\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reasons you may\u003ca href=\"https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/public/wireless-emergency-alerts\"> not get an alert\u003c/a> may be due to your phone being in airplane mode, using a VPN set to a different location or your cell service does not work with the warning system. Read more about\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11963137/fema-fcc-emergency-alert\"> troubleshooting emergency alerts \u003c/a>on your phone\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11963137/fema-fcc-emergency-alert\">.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also sign up for state or county-specific alert system, like:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://calalerts.org/\">CalAlerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.acgov.org/emergencysite/documents/ACAlertSignUp.pdf\">AC Alerts (Alameda County)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://local.nixle.com/county/ca/alameda/\">Alameda County Nixle alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cocosheriff.org/disaster-preparedness/community-warning-system\">Contra Costa County’s Community Warning System\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://local.nixle.com/county/ca/contra-costa/\">Contra Costa County Nixle alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://emergency.marincounty.gov/pages/alertmarin\">Alert Marin\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://readynapacounty.org/214/ALERT-Napa-County\">Alert Napa County\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://local.nixle.com/county/ca/napa/\">Napa County Nixle alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfdem.org/public-alerts\">AlertSF (San Francisco County)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/dem/smc-alert\">SMC Alert (San Mateo County)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://oem.santaclaracounty.gov/prepare-4-steps/register-alerts\">AlertSCC (Santa Clara County)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://local.nixle.com/county/ca/santa-clara/\">Santa Clara County Nixle alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/OR3/Response/PlanandPrepare/AlertNotificationApplication.aspx\">Cruz Aware\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://member.everbridge.net/453003085614570/new\">Alert Solano\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/sign-up/socoalert/\">SoCoAlert (Sonoma County)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://local.nixle.com/county/ca/sonoma/\">Sonoma County Nixle alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>More tsunami preparedness resources\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>State of Oregon’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.oregon.gov/tsunamisafe/English/Pages/default.aspx\">Tsunami Preparedness Lesson Plan\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunamizone.org/\">The Tsunami Zone\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sf72.org/\">SF72\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami\">The California Department of Conversation\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/operations/planning-preparedness-prevention/seismic-hazards/tsunami-preparedness/\">Cal OES’s Tsunami Preparedness\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story contains reporting by KQED’s Dan Brekke, Carly Severn and Katie DeBenedetti.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cem>Update 8:50 p.m. on July 30:\u003c/em> \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>A magnitude 8.8 earthquake that occurred at 4:24 p.m. Pacific Time off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has led the National Weather Service to issue \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/\">a widespread “tsunami advisory” for the California coast. \u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/events/PAAQ/2025/07/29/t06p1k/5/WEAK51/WEAK51.txt\">A more severe “tsunami warning”\u003c/a> has now been issued for the northernmost coast in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, stretching from Cape Mendocino (about 25 miles south of Eureka) up to the Oregon border.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>The National Weather Service forecasts that \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/events/PAAQ/2025/07/29/t06p1k/5/WEAK51/WEAK51.txt\">a potential tsunami would arrive on the San Francisco coast at 12:40 a.m.\u003c/a> early Wednesday morning. The current estimate is waves of less than 1 foot.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>By contrast, the NWS prediction for Crescent City, close to the Oregon border, is between 2.9 and 4.8 feet with a potential duration of wave activity of 30 hours.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>You can find the latest updates at\u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/\"> tsunami.gov\u003c/a>, and jump straight to our information on \u003ca href=\"#C\">how to prepare for a possible tsunami.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Our original story from March 2025 on tsunami preparedness:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While December 2024 may feel like a lifetime ago at this stage, it was only a little over three months ago that \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12016827/pair-of-large-earthquakes-rattle-northern-california-and-trigger-tsunami-warning\">a magnitude 7.0 earthquake\u003c/a> off the coast of Humboldt County triggered a widespread tsunami warning for \u003ca href=\"https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/tsunami-warning-issued-on-west-coast-after-earthquake-strikes-off-california\">at least 5.3 million \u003c/a>Northern California residents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reactions to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12016827/pair-of-large-earthquakes-rattle-northern-california-and-trigger-tsunami-warning\">Dec. 5 message\u003c/a> — which warned “You are in danger” and urged people to “Get away from coastal waters” — varied. Some people\u003ca href=\"https://mashable.com/article/california-tsunami-alert\"> panicked\u003c/a> as residents in areas like West Berkeley fled their homes following evacuation orders and Oakland schools sheltered in place. Other people \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/zaygranet/status/1864745653836091828\">posted through it\u003c/a> on social media — as many are inclined to do in \u003ca href=\"https://www.vox.com/even-better/23892562/messy-art-posting-through-it-instagram-tiktok\">anxiety-provoking \u003c/a>situations:\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>In a few hours, the alert was withdrawn — causing many Californians to dismiss the warning’s validity altogether. And while there is an\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12016934/qa-imperfect-science-behind-tsunami-warnings\"> “imperfect science”\u003c/a> behind tsunami warnings, experts said they wanted to make sure people didn’t see that day as a “false alarm.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#A\">When was the last major tsunami in California?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#B\">How far inland could a tsunami reach in the Bay Area?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#C\">How can I prepare for a tsunami?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>“The alert issued today was the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12016827/pair-of-large-earthquakes-rattle-northern-california-and-trigger-tsunami-warning\">highest level of tsunami warning \u003c/a>that we have,” Justin Schorr, a rescue captain with the San Francisco Fire Department, told KQED that day. “If we weren’t prepared today to evacuate inland or to higher ground, this gives us a great opportunity to be prepared for next time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>‘Seriously, think about what could happen’\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Preparing for that “next time” is the mission of \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunamizone.org/california/\">Tsunami Preparedness Week\u003c/a>, an initiative from several government agencies, including the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. And \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-18/these-california-coastal-cities-face-heightened-flood-danger-from-tsunami-data-show\">experts\u003c/a> said that the need to be aware of tsunami hazard zones is even more pressing in the light of research showing the risk of damaging\u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-18/these-california-coastal-cities-face-heightened-flood-danger-from-tsunami-data-show\"> tsunami flooding\u003c/a> to coastal cities may be even greater than realized.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It may be to our advantage that [the December alert is] fresh in people’s minds,” said Lori Nezhura, deputy director of planning, preparedness, prevention at the Cal OES. “I hope that recent experience will drive people to seriously think about what could happen and how they should prepare for a tsunami in California.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nezhura called the act of preparing for an emergency as developing “muscle memory” — and “you’ve got to stretch and exercise it every now and then otherwise, you forget you’ve got that muscle.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if you were one of the many people who took little or no action — or just didn’t know what to do — on Dec. 5 after that tsunami alert, what \u003cem>should \u003c/em>you do if that “next time” comes, and your phone receives another warning one day? Keep reading for what experts advise.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"A\">\u003c/a>Do tsunamis even happen in California?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130211\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130211\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2014/03/Crescent2011_0524.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The aftermath of a tsunami in Crescent City harbor, Del Norte County, March 12, 2011. \u003ccite>(Craig Miller/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tsunamis — giant waves that can be triggered by an earthquake, undersea volcanic eruption, \u003ca href=\"https://abag.ca.gov/our-work/resilience/data-research/tsunami-additional-hazards#:~:text=Tsunamis%20affecting%20the%20Bay%20Area,triggered%20by%20the%201906%20earthquake).\">seismic activity\u003c/a> or landslide — are relatively \u003ca href=\"https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/\">rare along California\u003c/a>’s shores, but they do happen. According to the state, since 1800, more than 150 tsunamis have hit parts of California. But even though many of those have been\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/New-Tsunami-Hazard-Maps-Alameda-Monterey-San-Mateo.aspx\"> “barely noticeable,”\u003c/a> the officials at Cal OES stress that “the entire California coastline \u003ca href=\"https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/\">is vulnerable \u003c/a>to these events.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state’s most destructive tsunami hit in 1964 in Crescent City near the Oregon border. Several hours after a magnitude 9.2 earthquake rocked Alaska, waves reaching up to 21 feet crashed against the Del Norte County shoreline, causing the deaths of 12 people and destroying many homes and buildings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2011, the tsunami that devastated large parts of the\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/tohoku\"> Tōhoku region of Japan\u003c/a> also caused\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/New-Tsunami-Hazard-Maps-Alameda-Monterey-San-Mateo.aspx\"> $100 million\u003c/a> of damage to harbors across California. And more recently, in 2022, the collapse of a volcano near New Zealand and Fiji led to a tsunami that caused up to \u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Documents/Tsunami/california-tsunami-history-poster-a11y.pdf\">$10 million (PDF)\u003c/a> in damage along California’s coasts, \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-01-22/the-tsunami-that-battered-santa-cruz-highlights-the-threat-facing-californias-coast\">with Santa Cruz\u003c/a> and\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/tonga\"> Ventura\u003c/a> particularly affected.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/bP_AIWgknfI'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/bP_AIWgknfI'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Related: \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12016913/what-would-a-tsunami-in-the-bay-area-actually-look-like\">What would a tsunami in the Bay Area actually look like?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Who sends tsunami alerts, and how serious are they? \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Monterey-based National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Garcia told KQED that local offices are “wholly and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12016934/qa-imperfect-science-behind-tsunami-warnings\">completely dependent”\u003c/a> on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/\">National Tsunami Warning Center\u003c/a>, which is run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — a federal agency that faced\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12029178/trumps-mass-layoffs-noaa-cut-into-bay-area-weather-service\"> major cuts \u003c/a>by President Donald Trump.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>When the Center issues a tsunami warning, “it triggers \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1994754/emergency-alert-phone-earthquake-test-2024-myshake\">the Wireless Emergency Alert\u003c/a> that hits your phones immediately from their office,” Garcia said. “So it doesn’t even come to our local [NWS] office before it hits the Wireless Emergency Alerts across phones.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Different types of alerts pop up on your phone during natural disasters — like an earthquake, or a tsunami — and they require different responses from you:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A tsunami warning\u003c/strong> is issued when “a tsunami with the potential to generate \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/?page=tsunamiFAQ\">widespread inundation [flooding] \u003c/a>is imminent, expected, or occurring” and is the highest level of alert. Emergency management officials will start to take action immediately. Warnings can be updated or downgraded, but usually will urge people to\u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunamizone.org/wp-content/themes/tsunami/downloads/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages.png\"> move to high ground \u003c/a>or inland. (More on this below)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A tsunami advisory\u003c/strong> is given when a tsunami has the potential to generate strong currents or dangerous waves to those nearby. An advisory may lead to closed beaches and evacuated harbors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A tsunami watch\u003c/strong> is issued when a tsunami may impact the area, and people “should prepare \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/?page=tsunamiFAQ\">to take action\u003c/a>.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A tsunami information statement\u003c/strong> is given when there is no threat of a destructive tsunami, but an earthquake or a tsunami has occurred that may be of interest to residents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12032508\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-800x1162.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1162\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-800x1162.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-1020x1481.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-160x232.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-1058x1536.png 1058w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-1410x2048.png 1410w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Tsunami_Infographic_Warning_Messages-1920x2788.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"B\">\u003c/a>Where in the Bay Area is most at risk during a tsunami?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Bay Area residents can look up their neighborhood’s risk of being flooded by a tsunami online using:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The Cal OES\u003ca href=\"https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/\"> MyHazards maps\u003c/a> (which you can also use to look up your flood, earthquake and fire risks).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>California’s Department of Conservation \u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps\">Tsunami Maps\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12032503\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1260px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12032503\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Image-3-21-25-at-1.40%E2%80%AFPM-scaled-e1742589760932.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1260\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Image-3-21-25-at-1.40 PM-scaled-e1742589760932.jpg 1260w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Image-3-21-25-at-1.40 PM-scaled-e1742589760932-800x575.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Image-3-21-25-at-1.40 PM-scaled-e1742589760932-1020x733.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/Image-3-21-25-at-1.40 PM-scaled-e1742589760932-160x115.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map showing \u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps\">California tsunami hazard areas\u003c/a>. \u003ccite>(California Geological Survey/Department of Conservation )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These maps highlight “hazard areas,” meaning areas you should\u003ca href=\"https://cadoc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=61bc8d30b53e4fb5927ae199d31f5aef&_gl=1*ur4cka*_ga*MTAxOTQ3NTE0Mi4xNzE4NzI0MDg3*_ga_N4MB98DBXY*MTcyNDI1MjIzMS4xOC4xLjE3MjQyNTMzMDAuMC4wLjA.\"> leave immediately\u003c/a> if a tsunami warning was issued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’d say anywhere you have people in close proximity or a large urban population in a tsunami zone, it’s extremely vulnerable,” said Nezhura from the Cal OES.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>She emphasized that residents should use the maps to zoom into specific areas and zero in on neighborhoods with highest risk. For example, in \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-23/where-is-most-at-risk-for-tsunami-flooding-in-norcal-check-these-maps\">San Francisco\u003c/a>, places deemed at high risk from a tsunami include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The Ferry Building\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The Palace of Fine Arts\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fisherman’s Wharf\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parts of the Marina\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parts of SOMA\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parts of the Richmond\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parts of Outer Sunset\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Another example would be the East Bay, where the city of Alameda is labeled as high risk, as well as parts of Oakland. In past tsunamis, \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-01-22/the-tsunami-that-battered-santa-cruz-highlights-the-threat-facing-californias-coast\">places like Santa Cruz\u003c/a> have also been hit especially hard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Your county may also have its own map to assess the tsunami risk where you live or work, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/alameda\">Alameda County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/contra-costa\">Contra Costa County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/marin\">Marin County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/napa\">Napa County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/san-francisco\">San Francisco County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/san-mateo\">San Mateo County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/santa-clara\">Santa Clara County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/santa-cruz\">Santa Cruz County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/solano\">Solano County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/sonoma\">Sonoma County Tsunami Hazard Areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>If I get another tsunami warning, what should I do? \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If you are in an earthquake, take cover\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While a tsunami in California could be triggered by an earthquake \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/earthquakes/tsunami-california-coast-earthquakes/3575644/#:~:text=Although%20not%20nearly%20as%20destructive,Crescent%20City%20and%20Santa%20Cruz.\">as far away as Japan\u003c/a>, tsunamis can also be caused by more local quakes — meaning you could technically face an earthquake followed by a tsunami in quick succession.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In general, the Bay Area is more likely to see a tsunami triggered by further earthquakes rather than local ones. And despite every Bay Area resident’s\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1936949/do-little-quakes-mean-the-big-one-is-close-at-hand\"> anxiety about the “Big One” \u003c/a>hitting our region, experts told KQED in 2017 that an earthquake specifically along the San Andreas fault is \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/10628782/what-would-really-happen-if-a-tsunami-hit-san-francisco\">unlikely to produce \u003c/a>a major tsunami due to the type of movement exhibited by these tectonic plates. However, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.caloes.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/Preparedness/Documents/CalOES_FactSheet_Cascadia_v2023_06_22-final.pdf\">Cascadia Subduction Zone (PDF)\u003c/a> — a fault that stretches from Northern California to Vancouver Island, Canada — could pose a future\u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/07/20/the-really-big-one\"> earthquake and tsunami risk \u003c/a>to the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you\u003ca href=\"https://www.oregon.gov/tsunamisafe/English/Pages/default.aspx\"> feel an earthquake\u003c/a>, drop, take cover under a structure like a desk, hold onto it and cover your\u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Documents/Tsunami/How-to-Survive-a-Tsunami.pdf\"> head and neck (PDF)\u003c/a>. Do not stand in a doorway, since it cannot protect you from \u003ca href=\"https://ok.ng.mil/Portals/56/Safety/The%20Great%20ShakeOut%20-%20OCT%2021st.pdf\">falling debris (PDF)\u003c/a> — and do not run outside, since you could get hit by\u003ca href=\"https://ok.ng.mil/Portals/56/Safety/The%20Great%20ShakeOut%20-%20OCT%2021st.pdf\"> masonry and glass (PDF)\u003c/a>. KQED has a thorough guide on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1949019/its-about-time-how-to-get-ready-for-the-next-emergency\">how to prepare \u003c/a>for the next big quake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even during small earthquakes, if you are near a beach, experts recommend that you run to high ground — like a nearby hill — immediately.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12032527\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1777px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12032527\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_0542_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1777\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_0542_qed.jpg 1777w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_0542_qed-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_0542_qed-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_0542_qed-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_0542_qed-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1777px) 100vw, 1777px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tsunami warning sign from Crescent City, Del Norte County, on March 11, 2011. \u003ccite>(Craig Miller/Climate Watch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know your evacuation routes — and how long you have to flee the coast\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A large tsunami can flood a coast \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/?page=tsunamiFAQ\">for a mile inland\u003c/a> — and even small ones can cause damage by sweeping up debris that can hit people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A tsunami that’s been triggered by an earthquake far away could take several hours to hit the Bay. But a tsunami that’s triggered by a local earthquake will begin much faster and could only give \u003ca href=\"https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/CGS-Issues-New-Tsunami-Maps-for-Humboldt-County.aspx\">you a few minutes\u003c/a> to get away from the coast before the wave hits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The best practice during a tsunami warning is:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Get at least\u003ca href=\"https://www.ready.gov/tsunamis\"> one mile inland.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Find high ground, like a hill that is \u003ca href=\"https://www.ready.gov/tsunamis\">100 feet or more \u003c/a>above sea level.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Or go to\u003ca href=\"https://www.tsunami.gov/?page=tsunamiFAQ\"> the upper floors \u003c/a>of a sturdy building if you’re unable to find or reach high ground.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>As a last resort, climb a tree.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>To plan an evacuation route, use the\u003ca href=\"https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/informationwarehouse/ts_evacuation/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_3-1918f9f263a-layer-15%3A38\"> Tsunami Hazard Map\u003c/a> to determine if you live or work in a hazard “yellow zone” and how far you need to travel to reach a safer “green zone.” Bear in mind that you may need to evacuate on foot if the tsunami has been caused by an earthquake that’s\u003ca href=\"https://www.oregon.gov/tsunamisafe/English/Pages/default.aspx\"> damaged nearby roads\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are outside of the hazard zone when a tsunami hits, the good news is that you should be safe — and in fact, officials urge you \u003ca href=\"https://www.oregon.gov/tsunamisafe/English/Pages/default.aspx\">not to contribute to traffic\u003c/a> by trying to evacuate, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Once you’re away from the coast, stay away from the coast\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t return to coastal areas, even after the first few\u003ca href=\"https://www.oregon.gov/tsunamisafe/English/Pages/default.aspx\"> wave surges\u003c/a> — instead, wait for official word that it’s safe to go back. Why: There could be more waves to follow, and it’s hard to predict which wave will be the most dangerous.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"C\">\u003c/a>Have a disaster kit prepared\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>This is advice you’ve likely heard when preparing for a wildfire: Have\u003ca href=\"https://www.ready.gov/kit\"> an emergency kit prepared\u003c/a> to transport crucial items like food, water, medication and flashlights in the case of a tsunami. 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