Rosanna Xia, author of California Against the Sea published by Heyday, in conversation with Liam O’Donoghue of East Bay Yesterday at Clio’s in Oakland, discussing what sea level rise means for the Bay Area.

In-person event. 353 Grand Avenue Oakland, CA. Tickets go on sale August 31.

The two will explore how low-income communities have borne the brunt of environmental challenges in the past and are poised to do so again unless we course correct now, drawing inspiration from local leaders and organizers who are raising awareness today for what may come tomorrow.

Rosanna Xia is an environmental reporter for the Los Angeles Times, where she specializes in stories about the coast and ocean. Her work spans feature writing to investigative reporting and engages themes of climate and social justice. She was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2020 for explanatory reporting on sea level rise, which inspired the work that culminated in California Against the Sea. Her writing has been anthologized in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series.

Liam O’Donoghue is the host and producer of the East Bay Yesterday podcast, which airs on 94.1 KPFA-FM, and the Oakland columnist for SF Gate. His journalism has appeared in outlets such as KQED, Oaklandside, Mother Jones, Salon, 99% Invisible, The Kitchen Sisters, and Snap Judgement. O’Donoghue has given presentations on local history throughout the Bay Area, at institutions such as Oakland Museum of California, The California Historical Society, and The Commonwealth Club. Follow Liam’s Substack for updates about his tours and events.