The Oakland-Berkeley Firestorm incinerated my house 30 years ago
When Gary and I moved from Ithaca, New York, back to the Bay Area in 1990 and looked for a house, the threat of fire never crossed my mind.
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In brief
Red Flag Warning issued for Berkeley and East Bay hills
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Berkeley and the East Bay hills due to gusty offshore winds and dry conditions.
In brief
Fire Weather Watch declared for Berkeley Hills
PG&E has not indicated it is planning to cut power during the wind event, but said plans could change.
Berkeley to Nixle users: Sign up now for AC Alert if you haven’t already
Berkeley will no longer funnel messages from AC Alert to Nixle to prevent redundant messages and confusion, the city announced.
In brief
Dixie fire, Oregon wildfires prompt Spare the Air alert in Berkeley
Multiple wildfires are burning in Oregon and Northern California, causing smoke impacts throughout the state.
Red flag warning for Napa County could also impact East Bay hills
An air quality advisory has been issued for smoke from Northern California wildfires.
East Bay’s fire-fighting goats are finishing up their seasonal work
The herds are nearly done with their annual munch-fest, which helps clear dry grass and debris from the East Bay hills.
Berkeleyside’s wildfire guide: Everything you need to know to prepare for and survive wildfires
Preparation advice, evacuation guidance and answers to your questions about air quality, power outages and defending your property.
In brief
Update: Red flag warning canceled for Berkeley Hills
“Much of the monsoonal moisture tracked offshore overnight and did not result in thunderstorm activity for the Bay Area/Central CA coast,” the National Weather Service reported.
Heat, air quality, energy advisories headed to Berkeley this weekend
Berkeley likely won’t face wildfire risk during the heat event due to mild coastal winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Berkeley’s upcoming heatwave will be milder than inland areas, but still hot, dry
Fire risk will be offset by low winds and a cool marine layer later in the week
In brief
East Bay water officials declare drought, ask residents to conserve water
The Bay Area is experiencing the second-driest year in the water district’s history.
