California
Bay Area
Air quality advisory extended through Sunday
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Wildfire smoke from northern California and southern Oregon remains in the Bay Area.Bay Area
Nowhere to run from climate change: ‘The horror is here’
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A majority of Californians favor measures that would stem rising global average temperatures, but implementing the changes needed is more complicated.Bay Area
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory through Saturday
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While many Bay Area residents reported seeing and smelling smoke in the air, widespread unhealthy air is not expected due to the smoke's elevation.California
Mental health toll of wildfire smoke largely a mystery
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While there are studies on people whose lives are directly impacted by fires, researchers know less about the longer term impact of wildfire smoke exposure on other populations.City
Smoke from Berkeley waterfront fire blows into Piedmont
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Fire reportedly started at homeless encampment.Bay Area
Slight chance of dangerous dry lightning early next week
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Drought conditions, gusty winds, and dry lightning can combine to produce conditions conducive to wildfires.Bay Area
Update: Red flag alert, chance of dry thunderstorms forecast for Sunday and Monday
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A Red Flag warning is in effect from Sunday evening through Monday evening.Bay Area
Wildfire prevention in the East Bay gets a boost with new state funding package
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A sudden die-off in trees in the past year prompted the need for additional funding, with Chabot and Redwood regional parks among those on the list of areas most in need of attention.Bay Area