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Smoke and smog expected to linger for at least the next two days
The murky haze of smoke and smog over the Bay Area is expected to linger for at least two more days and a Spare the Air alert has been extended […]
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
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Yes, a wildfire like the one in Butte County could happen here, local officials warn, but there are differences
BY EMILY MIBACH AND ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writers The latest fire to destroy a California town — the Camp Fire in Butte County — has raised the concern […]
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Smoke is expected to remain until Sunday
From staff and wire reports The smoke you’ve been seeing and smelling will continue to linger through Sunday, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. The smoke is […]
Palo Alto
Smoke from forest fire filters sunlight in the mid-Peninsula
From staff and wire reports The smoke that’s filtering the sunlight today (July 2) is coming from a wildfire in Yolo County, about 75 miles north of the Bay Area, […]
Palo Alto
Kniss new mayor, Filseth vice mayor in an event that had controversy and cake
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto’s mayoral and vice mayoral election — normally a straightforward coronation ceremony — was accented with controversy last night after Councilman Tom […]
Palo Alto
Palo Alto’s regional influence grows; Mayor elected vice president of ABAG
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto’s regional voice on housing matters has been amplified with the election of Mayor Greg Scharff as vice president of the Association […]
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Worst air pollution levels ever in Bay Area
Above, NASA satellite image showing the massive smoke plumes from the wildfires burning in Wine Country. By the Daily Post and Bay City News The North Bay wildfires are causing […]