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Cause summary
Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview: In the past 30 days, there have been no news reports or agenda items specifically addressing flooding. However, multiple local government meetings have taken place where flooding could be indirectly relevant, such as those involving water management, capital improvements, and board oversight. No direct actions or discussions on flooding have been documented in publicly available agendas or news. 2) Concrete updates: - No news coverage or public agenda items explicitly mention flooding in the last 30 days. - Several meetings related to water supply, recycled water, and capital improvements occurred, which may touch on infrastructure affecting flood control. - The Board of Directors met multiple times, but no flooding-specific resolutions or discussions are recorded. - Committees focused on water demand management and independent monitoring held sessions, potentially relevant to flood risk management, though no explicit references are available. - The absence of agenda items linked to flooding suggests no formal proposals or policy changes on this issue recently. 3) What to watch next: - Upcoming Board of Directors meetings, especially the one scheduled for March 9, 2026, for any new agenda items on flood mitigation or response. - Any future reports or updates from water management committees that could address flood risk or infrastructure improvements. - Local news sources for emerging coverage if flooding concerns arise or if new initiatives are introduced.

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Agenda item: Receive Information on Conservation and Stormwater Capture Project Update - “No Regrets” Package Implementation.​. Water Supply and Demand Management Committee recently discussed this issue.

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NewsThe Morgan Hill Times
10/21/2026, 9:36:54 PM
Valley Water this week declared an El Niño emergency, allowing the local water district to take immediate action to prepare for, prevent or mitigate flooding and other threats to the water supply associated with severe …
NewsGilroy Dispatch
10/21/2026, 9:36:32 PM
Valley Water this week declared an El Niño emergency, allowing the local water district to take immediate action to prepare for, prevent or mitigate flooding and other threats to the water supply associated with severe …
NewsNBC Bay Area — San Jose
10/14/2026, 6:38:54 PM
San Jose is laying out its preparations for what could be a historic El Niño storm season as the city works to avoid the kind of extreme flooding seen in 2017. In 2017, extensive flooding along Coyote Creek forced thous…
NewsRedwood City Pulse
10/13/2026, 6:09:25 PM
As a strong El Niño season brews, Redwood City has launched a new program to help neighborhoods prepare for heavy rain and flooding. The post Redwood City launches Adopt-a-Drain program to reduce flooding appeared first…
NewsRedwood City Pulse
9/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Even with an El Niño winter looming and memories of flooding still fresh, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at shoring up the Delta’s…
NewsPalo Alto Online
9/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Even with an El Niño winter looming and memories of flooding still fresh, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at shoring up the Delta’s…
NewsThe Almanac
9/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Even with an El Niño winter looming and memories of flooding still fresh, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at shoring up the Delta’s…
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September 2026
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2 meetings • 6 news items • 8 total
News
9/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Even with an El Niño winter looming and memories of flooding still fresh, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at…
News
9/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Even with an El Niño winter looming and memories of flooding still fresh, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at…
MeetingMeeting summary
9/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Water Supply and Demand Management Committee's 2026-09-28 agenda is scheduled to cover 26-0750 Receive an Update on Development of Five Year Update to Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan and Groundwater..., 26-0…
MeetingMeeting summary
9/22/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City Council's 2026-09-22 agenda is scheduled to cover 26-976 Arena Hotel funding agreement, 26-974 Stormwater Management Annual Report 2025-2026, 26-968 Amendment to the Funding Agreement with East Side Union High Scho…
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Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-06-25
3.28: Subject: Storm Drainage Master Plan Update And Stormwater Fee Report From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On Oakland’s Storm Drainage Master Plan Findings And The Ensuing Opportunity To Explore Storm Drainage Fee Balloting To Help Build A Resilient Storm Drainage System Designed To Reduce Flooding, Reverse Impacts Of Deferred Storm Drainage Maintenance, And Achieve Clean Waterways; On The September 22, 2026 Public Works And Transportation Committee Agenda
Regular Meeting
2026-04-28
V: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-636 (D.R.I), Case No. 26-1218 (1st Cir.); Oregon Environmental Council, et al. v Internal Revenue Service, Case No. 1:25-cv-04400, (D.D.C); Commonwealth of
Pacifica City Council
2026-03-07
G. Review of Adopted Strategic Plan and Work Program
Pacifica City Council
2026-03-07
3) Prioritize Protection and Development of Affordable Housing
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Regular Meeting
2026-04-28
V: City and County of San Francisco Police Department; the lawsuit involves claims related to the Sunshine Ordinance and California Public Records Act
Regular Meeting
2026-04-28
032: Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 36. 260324 [Initiating Landmark Designation - University Club] Sponsor: Sauter Resolution initiating landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the University Club, located at
Regular Meeting
2026-04-28
015: Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 35. 260323 [Initiating Landmark Designation - Transamerica Pyramid] Sponsor: Sauter Resolution initiating landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Transamerica Pyramid,
Regular Meeting
2026-04-28
018: Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? City and County of San Francisco Page 13 Printed at 9:40 pm on 4/23/26

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