In Berkeley and beyond, it’s not too soon to prepare for unhealthy air days.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
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What’s causing the stinky, sulfur smell tormenting people in Northwest Berkeley?
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District filed a violation against Berkeley Asphalt on Dec. 8 in response to complaints of a “burning, sulfurous” odor.
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Bay Area wildfires are affecting air quality in Berkeley. Here are tips to protect your health
Wildfire season is upon us and the air quality locally will be very poor for the foreseeable future according to weather experts.
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Update: Air quality in Berkeley has improved; now listed as ‘moderate’
Air quality in the city has been improving steadily over the day Monday, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s monitor in West Berkeley. As of noon, the rating was listed as moderate.
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Berkeley air quality moves to ‘very unhealthy,’ AQI of 246
The air quality in Berkeley worsened throughout the day on Thursday.
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Ash from Yolo County fire dusts East Bay, prompting officials to warn of health risks
Ash from a wildfire is creating hazy skies and a dusting of ash on cars, decks, and yards. Air quality officials advise that people stay indoors and shut their windows.
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‘Red flag’ fire warning goes into effect Friday night
The elevated fire risk is expected to persist through Sunday morning.
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Update: ‘Spare the Air’ alerts in Berkeley now through Thursday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is warning of high pollution Tuesday, with air quality reaching levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups.
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Air quality warning issued for Bay Area due to wine country fires
Smoke has traveled from the wildfires ravaging North Bay counties. Berkeley had its own scare early Monday morning.
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Berkeley Asphalt: New technology will reduce odors
Berkeley Asphalt, at 699 Virginia St., has reached an agreement with the city of Berkeley and plans to clean up its manufacturing process. Shown here, the concrete plant, which is no longer active. Photo: Mary Flaherty Berkeley Asphalt plans to invest in a new manufacturing process designed to reduce emissions and odors in its West Berkeley neighborhood […]
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Berkeley asphalt plant emissions dangerous, say residents
Residents allege that the Lehigh Hanson asphalt plant at 699 Virginia St. in West Berkeley is emitting dangerous fumes. Photo: Charles Siler Residents allege that the Lehigh Hanson asphalt plant at 699 Virginia St. in West Berkeley is emitting dangerous fumes. Photo: Charles Siler A small group of West Berkeley homeowners gathered at City Hall on Monday this week to […]
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Solano County fire blankets Berkeley with smoke
Says reader Martha McEvoy, who shared this photograph from Camelia at Stannage, near San Pablo Avenue: “Usually the hills are way easier see.” Says reader Martha McEvoy, who shared this photograph from Camelia at Stannage, near San Pablo Avenue: “Usually the hills are way easier see.” This is a developing story and will be updated […]
