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Bay Area air quality to remain unhealthy thru most of the week
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The BAAQMD extended its Spare the Air alerts through Wednesday, marking 30 consecutive days of alerts in the Bay Area.Bay Area
Spare-the-Air alert extended through Monday
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A thick blanket of smoke from wildfires means residents are being urged to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed.Around Town
Wildfire smoke turns Bay Area skies orange; poor air quality into weekend
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Sky color, seen here midweek over Piedmont, is not expected to change much the remainder of this week.California
Hospitals, nursing homes fail to separate COVID patients, putting others at risk
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COVID patients at Sutter's Alta Bates commingled with uninfected patients, fueling virus' spread and leaving staff unprepared and infected or, in some cases, dead.Around Town
Smoke from fires turns Bay Area skies red and orange
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According to experts, the smoke is filtering out blue light, giving skies around a red-orange tint, and an end-of-days vibe.Bay Area
Advocates reach out to domestic abuse victims as calls for assistance rise since COVID-19
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Because of covid-related quarantine and shelter-at-home regulations, victims report not having a safe place to go.COVID-19
Exercise and diet are more important than ever with virus at large
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"The Quarantine 15" weight gain due to inactivity during the pandemic is a real phenomenon. Here are some ways to fight it.Bay Area
Holiday heat wave prompts services, warnings; some parks reopen
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Many outdoor spots to let off steam on Labor Day weekend will be closed, and cities are scrambling to keep vulnerable residents safe.Bay Area
