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2,000-Year-Old Redwoods Survive Fire at Big Basin
Fire Updates Thanks to NBC Bay Area for letting us know that despite initial headlines claiming Big Basin was “gone,” most of the ancient redwoods in California’s oldest state park have withstood the fires and survived. “The reason those trees are so old is because they are really resilient” – State Parks District more...
Back to the Bus… Muni Shuts Down Subway Again
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate and SF Examiner for letting us know that Muni has shut down their Metro tunnel/subway service just two days after restarting it. SF Gate reports that two issues – including a positive COVID-19 test for someone in the system’s control enter, along with an overhead wiring issue more...
Firefighters & Evacuated Homes Robbed During Fires
Fire Updates, Jerk Alert Thanks to Mercury News and CNN for letting us know about some jerks who have been targeting people during the the fires. Five people were arrested for looting homes of people in Santa Cruz County who were evacuated due to the fires. In a bit of karma, one of the cars more...
SFO First US Airport to Launch Rapid COVID Testing
COVID Testing SFO has just announced the launch of the first rapid COVID-19 testing program for airport employees in the United States, partnering with Dignity Health-GoHealth Urgent Care to provide employee testing both on-airport and at nearby Dignity Health-GoHealth Urgent Bay Area care locations. The program launched with the testing of airline flight more...
“Red Flag” Fire Warning is Cancelled
Fire Updates Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that as of 9:35am on August 24th, the National Weather Service has canceled their “Red Flag Warning” after being mostly spared by thunderstorms passing over Northern California and winds not picking up as much as expected. The Red Flag Warning was initially scheduled more...
Air Quality Still “Unhealthy” For Much of Bay Area
Fire Updates You could probably tell just by opening your windows or walking outside, but air quality is continuing to be “unhealthy” for large sections of the Bay Area. Air Quality Reports PurpleAir – Current AirNow – Current AirNow – Forecast – Today AirNow – Forecast – Tomorrow Forecast for August 24 Forecast for August 25
Pacifica & Half Moon Bay Beaches Closed This Weekend
Fire Updates, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that Pacifica and Half Moon Bay has decided to close all beaches this weekend in order to keep the roads clear due to unhealthy air quality and to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles. Pacifica Beach/Beach Parking Lots Closed: Beaches will be closed sunrise Saturday more...
Cow Palace is Now Evacuation Site for Horses & Livestock
Community, Fire Updates As a result of the CZU Lightning Complex Fires, the Cow Palace Arena and Event Center was activated by San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services on August 20, 2020 to open their facility to accommodate livestock and horses that are being evacuated from the affected areas. Animals will be coming more...
Bay Area “Red Flag” and Evacuation Warnings
Community, Fire Updates Major fires still burn throughout the Bay Area with smoke and poor air quality affecting many other communities not yet directly threatened by fire. Want the latest wildfire updates for your area? Sign up for updates at Cal Fire’s readyforwildfire.org Learn more at National Weather Service Bay Area which has a great more...
Bay Area Wildfires Visible From Space
Fire Updates Unfortunately, California is experiencing many major wildfires right now, many caused by the dry lightning storm over the weekend amidst the scorching hot weather. There are currently 560 active fires burning across California right now. Thanks to SFGate for sharing that state’s massive wildfires are visible from space. National Weather Service more...
Most of Big Basin’s Redwoods Scorched, But Still Standing
Fire Updates Heartbreaking news from Sempervirens Fund, and Mercury News that the historic Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California’s oldest state park, has been badly damaged by fire including an almost total loss of its campground and visitor amenities. As of Friday morning there are conflicting reports as to how extensive the fire more...
Monterey Zoo Close to Fire, But Won’t Evacuate Yet
Fire Updates Thanks to KION546 and KSBW for letting us know that the Monterey Zoo has been on round the clock watch as the River Fire burns close to the property. Latest Facebook Update as of 8/21 at 6am – “Update: I just met with Cal Fire at our zoo and again this more...
See Exact Moment Wildfire Camera Consumed by Flames
Fire Updates Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that you can see the exact moment that three Bay Area wildfire cameras were consumed by flames. “The Alert Wildfire camera system has become an integral tool in monitoring the outbreak of wildfires.” – SF Gate The image was from alertwildfire.org taken from Bonny more...
Goodbye Lyft? Not So Fast
Travel At 9am on Thursday, August 20, Lyft announced via blog post that it is suspending operations in California effective 11:59PM PT today. However, Lyft updated its blog post this afternoon and announced that Lyft is back on. “UPDATE: Rideshare is ON. The California court has granted our request for a further stay, more...
Large Animal Shelter Opens for Fire Evacuees at Solano County Fairgrounds
Fire Updates Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the news that Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo has opened up as an evacuation center for large animals that are affected by the Hennessy Fire. At 4 am on Wednesday, August 19, the facility opened and by noon, they welcomed 60 horses, goats, cows, chickens as more...
