NHD Academy

04/02/2026

03/27/2026

When an article about earthquakes uses the term "safe'ish" I get a little nervous 🤔

For hundreds of Bay Area residents, plate tectonics isn't abstract.

03/25/2026

One of our favorite fault lines gets a spring . Looking good 😎🪻🌺🌼

Plains around the San Andreas Fault and across Carrizo Plain National Monument are awash with yellow as wildflowers bloom.

03/20/2026

Does a property with no special assessment taxes really have an advantage? It might depend on the market. 🤔

Tour three furnished models at the March 28 grand opening within walking distance of the new Sand Canyon Village Retail Center.

03/19/2026

Check out new resource. What's your heat score today? 🌎☀️

🌡️ Extreme heat is on the way across parts of California.

The map shown here uses CalHeatScore, a new statewide tool that ranks heat risk in every ZIP code from 0 (low) to 4 (severe) based on weather forecasts and historical health impacts.

Higher scores mean a greater chance of heat-related illness, especially for older adults, children, outdoor workers, and people without reliable cooling.

Use the tool to check the heat risk in your community and find local resources such as cooling centers:
👉 https://calheatscore.calepa.ca.gov/

Heat safety tips
• Hydrate often and avoid strenuous activity during peak heat
• Check on neighbors, older adults, and pets
• Take breaks in air-conditioned spaces or cooling centers
• Never leave children or pets in vehicles
Extreme heat is one of the most dangerous weather hazards in California. Stay informed and take steps now to protect yourself and your community.

Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

03/18/2026

Happy St. Patricks Day!

01/08/2026

This went into effect on January 1st. We will keep you posted on the update to the Homeowner’s Guide to Environmental Hazards booklet.

California has once again taken the lead in public health innovation with the passage of Assembly Bill 455, authored by Assemblymember Ortega. Signed into law in October 2025, AB 455 is the first-in-the-nation legislation to require disclosure of thirdhand smoke contamination in residential real est...

12/24/2025

Looks like we'll have to wait a little longer. ⏳🤔

California’s efforts to strengthen wildfire safety took an unexpected turn this week when the State Board of Forestry (BoF) announced it will not meet the Governor’s December 31 deadline to finalize new regulations for “Zone 0,” the five-foot ember-resistant space established under Assembly ...

12/19/2025

🌊🏡 Thinking of buying a house near the coast? Make sure to consider Coastal Erosion, referenced in our report and possibly the County/City General Plan.

Read more about it here: go.nhdacademy.com/CoastalErosion