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Public safety research program based at UC San Diego
Learn more: ALERTCalifornia.org
Live natural hazard monitoring cameras: cameras.ALERTCalifornia.org
Public safety research program based at UC San Diego
Learn more: ALERTCalifornia.org
Live natural hazard monitoring cameras: cameras.ALERTCalifornia.org
This turkey vulture is ready for its closeup.
February 6, 2026 at 9:22 PM
This turkey vulture is ready for its closeup.
Prescribed fire visible from multiple ALERTCalifornia cameras. U.S. Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest is conducting prescribed fires in the region and using ALERTCalifornia cameras to help monitor these events. See conditions live: https://bit.ly/4asS1WF
February 4, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Prescribed fire visible from multiple ALERTCalifornia cameras. U.S. Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest is conducting prescribed fires in the region and using ALERTCalifornia cameras to help monitor these events. See conditions live: https://bit.ly/4asS1WF
ALERTCalifornia is proud to collaborate with
@microsoft.com to use advanced AI to develop new approaches to disaster response, strengthen the camera network’s platform resilience, and utilize AI to make the most of ALERTCalifornia’s massive data archive. bit.ly/4rz8QoO
@microsoft.com to use advanced AI to develop new approaches to disaster response, strengthen the camera network’s platform resilience, and utilize AI to make the most of ALERTCalifornia’s massive data archive. bit.ly/4rz8QoO
New collaboration expands capabilities and enhances natural disaster resilience - ALERTCalifornia, UC San Diego
University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia public safety program to collaborate with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab PRESS RELEASE ALERTCalifornia Director Neal Driscoll discusses a tripod camer...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
ALERTCalifornia is proud to collaborate with
@microsoft.com to use advanced AI to develop new approaches to disaster response, strengthen the camera network’s platform resilience, and utilize AI to make the most of ALERTCalifornia’s massive data archive. bit.ly/4rz8QoO
@microsoft.com to use advanced AI to develop new approaches to disaster response, strengthen the camera network’s platform resilience, and utilize AI to make the most of ALERTCalifornia’s massive data archive. bit.ly/4rz8QoO
Looking for some calm and warm sunny skies? All of ALERTCalifornia's cameras on Catalina Island are here for you. View live at https://bit.ly/4t60kij - Don't forget to check out the time-lapses and look for the famous bison on Cactus Peak 1 & 2.
January 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Looking for some calm and warm sunny skies? All of ALERTCalifornia's cameras on Catalina Island are here for you. View live at https://bit.ly/4t60kij - Don't forget to check out the time-lapses and look for the famous bison on Cactus Peak 1 & 2.
Though unusual to spot, we've seen coyotes on cameras across ALERTCalifornia's network.
January 24, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Though unusual to spot, we've seen coyotes on cameras across ALERTCalifornia's network.
Our Bald Mtn. Napa captured sunrise over the fog around Napa Valley this morning. Check if the fog burned off at: https://bit.ly/4qCXKPp
January 23, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Our Bald Mtn. Napa captured sunrise over the fog around Napa Valley this morning. Check if the fog burned off at: https://bit.ly/4qCXKPp
Compilation of northern lights footage from early morning on January 20 captured by ALERTCalifornia cameras. Thanks to everyone who tagged us. Please continue to if you spot aurora on the cameras. Watch now: https://bit.ly/3LMQZLz
January 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Compilation of northern lights footage from early morning on January 20 captured by ALERTCalifornia cameras. Thanks to everyone who tagged us. Please continue to if you spot aurora on the cameras. Watch now: https://bit.ly/3LMQZLz
Spotted this little American kestrel soaking up the sunrise above the fog on Mt. Rincon earlier this week. Kestrels are one of the most commonly seen birds of prey on the ALERTCalifornia network.
January 17, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Spotted this little American kestrel soaking up the sunrise above the fog on Mt. Rincon earlier this week. Kestrels are one of the most commonly seen birds of prey on the ALERTCalifornia network.
New ALERTCalifornia cameras online: Orick 1 & 2 are located along the coast near the community of Orick and Redwood National and State Parks. All of our natural hazard cameras can pan, tilt, zoom, and rotate 360° and are controlled by trained emergency managers. Watch live https://bit.ly/4b200Lc
January 15, 2026 at 7:45 PM
New ALERTCalifornia cameras online: Orick 1 & 2 are located along the coast near the community of Orick and Redwood National and State Parks. All of our natural hazard cameras can pan, tilt, zoom, and rotate 360° and are controlled by trained emergency managers. Watch live https://bit.ly/4b200Lc
Jan. 13, 2025 compared to today as seen ALERTCalifornia's Mt. Rincon camera near Carpinteria. Recent rains have pushed California out of our longstanding drought and the state is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years.
January 13, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Jan. 13, 2025 compared to today as seen ALERTCalifornia's Mt. Rincon camera near Carpinteria. Recent rains have pushed California out of our longstanding drought and the state is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years.
Who are you looking at? This turkey vulture got up close and personal with our Howell Mtn 1 camera.
January 11, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Who are you looking at? This turkey vulture got up close and personal with our Howell Mtn 1 camera.
Thinking of hitting the slopes this weekend? Check snow conditions at many of California's mountains at cameras.alertcalifornia.org. ⛷️ 🏂 ❄️
January 9, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Thinking of hitting the slopes this weekend? Check snow conditions at many of California's mountains at cameras.alertcalifornia.org. ⛷️ 🏂 ❄️
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One year later, we pause to remember.
Today marks one year since the Southern California wildfires that forever changed lives, communities, and landscapes.
We remember. We reflect. We remain committed.
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#SoCalWildfires #CALFIRE #NeverForget
Today marks one year since the Southern California wildfires that forever changed lives, communities, and landscapes.
We remember. We reflect. We remain committed.
youtu.be/wduLTc1BosQ
#SoCalWildfires #CALFIRE #NeverForget
LA Fires 1 Year Anniversary
One year later, we pause to remember.
Today marks one year since the Southern California wildfires that forever changed lives, communities, and landscapes. We honor those lost, stand with those still…
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January 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM
One year later, we pause to remember.
Today marks one year since the Southern California wildfires that forever changed lives, communities, and landscapes.
We remember. We reflect. We remain committed.
youtu.be/wduLTc1BosQ
#SoCalWildfires #CALFIRE #NeverForget
Today marks one year since the Southern California wildfires that forever changed lives, communities, and landscapes.
We remember. We reflect. We remain committed.
youtu.be/wduLTc1BosQ
#SoCalWildfires #CALFIRE #NeverForget
Chilly sunrise over Mt. Shasta this morning captured by the Hammond Ranch 1 camera. Snowy and iced-over conditions can be seen in most of California's mountains. Check conditions at cameras.alertcalifornia.org.
January 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Chilly sunrise over Mt. Shasta this morning captured by the Hammond Ranch 1 camera. Snowy and iced-over conditions can be seen in most of California's mountains. Check conditions at cameras.alertcalifornia.org.
We are starting off the new year by reaching an exciting milestone. Our ALERTCalifornia Live Camera Esri ArcGIS Living Atlas layer reached over 1 million views in under one year. Learn more about this award-winning tool available to all at https://bit.ly/4qdNNI6
January 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
We are starting off the new year by reaching an exciting milestone. Our ALERTCalifornia Live Camera Esri ArcGIS Living Atlas layer reached over 1 million views in under one year. Learn more about this award-winning tool available to all at https://bit.ly/4qdNNI6
Be prepared for the atmospheric river and stormy conditions forecasted to impact most of the state. Check conditions, especially before traveling, at cameras.alertcalifornia.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Be prepared for the atmospheric river and stormy conditions forecasted to impact most of the state. Check conditions, especially before traveling, at cameras.alertcalifornia.org
We recently spotted a few California condors shaking off and drying their wings as the fog moves away from the Henrietta Peak 2 camera. This is a great camera to watch for condors, especially in the summer months.
December 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We recently spotted a few California condors shaking off and drying their wings as the fog moves away from the Henrietta Peak 2 camera. This is a great camera to watch for condors, especially in the summer months.
Sunrise over the tule fog in the Central Valley captured by our Colvin Mountain camera northeast of Visalia. Check conditions across the Central Valley (and across the state) at cameras.alertcalifornia.org.
December 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Sunrise over the tule fog in the Central Valley captured by our Colvin Mountain camera northeast of Visalia. Check conditions across the Central Valley (and across the state) at cameras.alertcalifornia.org.
In collaboration with Orange City Fire, ALERTCalifornia recently added the Peralta Hills 1 & 2 cameras to the network. Located in Peralta Hills, the new cameras provide sweeping views of the City of Orange and the surrounding mountains. See the view live at: https://bit.ly/4iSmVu1
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In collaboration with Orange City Fire, ALERTCalifornia recently added the Peralta Hills 1 & 2 cameras to the network. Located in Peralta Hills, the new cameras provide sweeping views of the City of Orange and the surrounding mountains. See the view live at: https://bit.ly/4iSmVu1
This turkey vulture is ready for its closeup on the Georgetown 1 camera near Auburn.
December 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This turkey vulture is ready for its closeup on the Georgetown 1 camera near Auburn.
Have you seen the lenticular clouds near Mt. Shasta this week? ALERTCalifornia cameras are a great took to spot these beautiful formation. Check cameras around Mt. Shasta at https://bit.ly/496ZTfJ
December 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Have you seen the lenticular clouds near Mt. Shasta this week? ALERTCalifornia cameras are a great took to spot these beautiful formation. Check cameras around Mt. Shasta at https://bit.ly/496ZTfJ
ALERTCalifornia's cameras are helping firefighters monitor prescribed fires across the state. Today CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire and Plumas National Forest are using our cameras to keep an eye on a prescribed fire visible from Sawmill Lookout 1 bit.ly/3YeCqmG & Bald Eagle Mtn bit.ly/4pu3iLF
December 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
ALERTCalifornia's cameras are helping firefighters monitor prescribed fires across the state. Today CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire and Plumas National Forest are using our cameras to keep an eye on a prescribed fire visible from Sawmill Lookout 1 bit.ly/3YeCqmG & Bald Eagle Mtn bit.ly/4pu3iLF
We recently spotted this gorgeous red-tailed hawk on the Atlas Peak camera near Yountville.
December 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
We recently spotted this gorgeous red-tailed hawk on the Atlas Peak camera near Yountville.
Exploring this weekend? Check conditions before you go on ALERTCalifornia's 1,200+ hazard monitoring cameras across the state. They're always live at cameras.alertcalifornia.org.
December 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Exploring this weekend? Check conditions before you go on ALERTCalifornia's 1,200+ hazard monitoring cameras across the state. They're always live at cameras.alertcalifornia.org.
Did you see the full moon last night? Our Whitney Portal 1 camera captured this time-lapse of the moonset and beautiful sunrise over Mt. Whitney this morning.
December 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Did you see the full moon last night? Our Whitney Portal 1 camera captured this time-lapse of the moonset and beautiful sunrise over Mt. Whitney this morning.