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— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 9, 2019 The weather conditions prompted Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to plan to shut off power to more than 800,000 customers to prevent wind-blown power lines and equipment from sparking devastating wildfires, as they did in 2017 and 2018. PG&E began the shut-offs at midnight, and by 4 a.m. about 141,000 customers in Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties had lost power. … [Read more...] about Fire weather moves into Bay Area — winds to top 55 mph

While Bay Area residents may not see much of the sun on Thursday and Friday, there is a bright side: The thicker fog is bringing moisture to the dry hills, helping firefighters trying to tamp out the remnants of the still-burning lightning-sparked fires and reduce fire danger, Gass said. … [Read more...] about Air quality worsens as orange hue fades from Bay Area skies

The latest setback for a Bay Area county’s reopening plans is linked to the recent surge of coronavirus cases across California. Gov. Gavin Newsom and state health officials are enforcing strict guidelines to ensure counties are meeting certain benchmarks to remain on track for reopening. The Bay Area has stepped backward in recent weeks, as case counts and hospitalizations remain at record highs. … [Read more...] about San Mateo County added to state coronavirus list, bringing Bay Area’s reopening to a standstill

Even with the state’s blessing, it’s unclear when many schools will reopen to in-person learning. Public districts will have to negotiate a reopening plan with local labor unions, while also meeting county and state requirements, including testing all staff bi-monthly and preparing facilities to ensure proper ventilation, hand-washing stations and enough masks and other safety equipment on hand. … [Read more...] about Kids and teachers showed up for first Bay Area school reopening, but class was canceled

Although many preschools and child care centers are licensed to teach kindergarten and even first grade, most had not offered programs for older kids in the past. Still, preschool educators took the sudden demand for kindergarten as a call of duty, even if it meant scouring the internet for worksheets, crafting lesson plans on the fly or allowing students to bring their Chromebooks to school. … [Read more...] about The first day of kindergarten means going back to preschool for some Bay Area kids