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Spare the Air Alert Continued through Friday
The alerts, which include a ban on burning wood or other solid fuels in the Bay Area, were also in effect for today because of the smoke coming from several massive wildfires in Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Legislature Moves to Keep Billionaire Election Giveaways Out of California
Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, gave out $1 million checks to gin up support for Donald Trump. California lawmakers want to ban big cash payments to registered voters.
Continued Oak Fire Smoke Prompts Extension of Air Quality Advisory Through Wednesday
Elderly persons, children and individuals with respiratory illnesses are particularly susceptible to elevated air pollution levels and should take extra precautions.
Are California Companies About to Get More Transparent about Pay, Benefits?
California legislators are advancing two bills that would require companies to report more data about pay and internal practices. Business groups oppose the bills and say the data could be taken out of context.
Airport Violates City Rules When It Comes to Digital Billboards
It’s like having two sets of books, one for the public to see and one deceptively designed as a municipal code work-around to satisfy the billboard lobby.
Air Quality District to Provide Air Filtration Units to Low-income Residents
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Thursday because of smoke from wildfires further north in California and southern Oregon that is expected to descend on the region.
Two Days of Near-100 Temps Prompt Air Quality, Power Alerts
Near record-high temperatures and poor air quality threaten health and the power grid for Santa Clara County
Bay Area Air District: Reduce Driving as Smog Season Begins
Vehicle traffic has also returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to Bay Area Air Quality Management District officials.
Op-Ed: Cleaner Air Solutions Start with Bay Area Employers
The Cut the Commute pledge asks employers to prioritize remote work options for as part of their re-entry plans moving forward.
Lightning Mostly Spares South Bay; Red Flag Warning Lifted
Fires raging all around the South Bay continue to close in, prompting new evacuation orders in the Tri-Valley, Morgan Hill and Los Gatos.
Valley Fair Launches New Open-Air Market in San Jose
Valley Fair has a new open air market of pop-up shops showcasing retailers tucked inside the mall, away from customers during the pandemic.
Sheltering in Place Has Vastly Improved Region’s Air Quality—But How Long Will It Last?
The pandemic has led to a massive reduction in pollution, but it could come back with a vengeance once commuters hit the road again.
Bill Wilson Center CEO Leads by Example by Offering Spare Room to Homeless College Student
Thanks to the Bill Wilson Center, 37 homeless college students are now housed as part of a collaboration with Airbnb.
Santa Clara County Considers Long-Term Deal with Fairgrounds Management Organization
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will vote on a 20-year master agreement with the Fairgrounds Management Corporation.
As Complaints Rise, San Jose Police Auditor Calls for More Transparency About Use of Force
The annual report from the city’s civilian cop watchdog made less of a splash this year, but that doesn’t mean it gave police a pass.
