Bay Area Update: LNU Complex fires now burning in 5 counties By Jeremy Hay | Bay City News | August 19, 2020 The more than 60 fires started by lightening strikes have outstripped firefighting resources and burned more than 46,225 acres.
Bay Area Bay Area coronavirus updates | Tues., Aug. 18 By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | August 18, 2020 Alameda County adds another 307 coronavirus cases and 3 deaths since yesterday.
Bay Area Woodward Fire in Point Reyes burns at least 700 acres, sending smoke to SF By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | August 18, 2020 Flames are spreading with 40 mph winds tonite; and zero containment reported. The cause is thought to be lightening from weekend thunderstorm.
Bay Area Conservation helps avert rotating power outages Tuesday By Bay City News | August 18, 2020 On Tuesday night, California's power grid operator called off expected rotating power outages.
Bay Area Uncontained Bay Area fires, being called the LNU Lightning Complex Fires, prompt evacuations By Sam Richards | Bay City News | August 18, 2020 While a wildfire at Point Reyes National Seashore has now grown to 50 acres.
California Gov. Newsom signs bill making ethnic studies course a requirement at California State University By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | August 18, 2020 Legislative action overrules CSU board of trustees plan for broader ethnic studies course
City City to establish advisory committee to help guide pedestrian and bicycle master plan update By Sam Richards | August 18, 2020 Who makes up the committee is still TBD, but it will be tasked with getting public input on what's needed to make Piedmont a better, safer place to bike and walk.
city Chester Nakahara: 23 years of caring stewardship for Piedmont By Sam Richards | August 18, 2020 His tenure has covered everything from sewers and sidewalks to parks and thoughtful customer service for the residents of Piedmont.
Crime & Safety New Oakland police initiative tackles rising violence in the city By Keith Burbank | Local News Matters | August 18, 2020 Police will be deploying more resources to the parts of the city where the most violence is occurring.
California Power outages hit California as school resumes virtually across the state By Theresa Harrington | EdSource | August 18, 2020 If schools are affected, governor promises flexibility in state distance learning requirements.