California Observer

October 17, 2026

You Don’t Need a Building to Reach People: What Prison Ministry Can Teach Churches About Outreach

You Don’t Need a Building to Reach People: What Prison Ministry Can Teach Churches About Outreach

Key Points Servolution and Dino Rizzo teach that you don’t need a big building, lots of money or a fancy event to make a real difference through outreach. Prison ministry at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women in Alabama shows what happens when churches go to people where they are. Small groups and churches visit every

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San Francisco Bay Sea Levels Rise With El Niño Kelvin Wave

San Francisco Bay Sea Levels Rise With El Niño Kelvin Wave

An El Niño-related Kelvin wave contributed to unusually high coastal water levels around San Francisco Bay in October 2026. During high tides on October 10 and 11, water levels at San Francisco were approximately 1.5 feet above tide-chart predictions. The anomaly reflected a combination of ocean conditions, including the Kelvin wave, unusually warm water and

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