11 East Bay parks to close Sunday due to wildfire threat

In anticipation of record winds, the East Bay Regional Park District said it's trying to avoid any wildfire dangers that could result in people being harmed or a massive loss of property.

Fog, cooler, breezy
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Steve Paulson says today will be cooler and breezy with temps in the 70s

PG&E power shutoffs underway, 31% fewer customers will be impacted

While having no power is an inconvenience, Ryan Eising of Milpitas said it's worth it if shutting off PG&E lines prevent fires.

Truck stolen in Petaluma was family’s livelihood

Neighbors and friends are coming together to help a Petaluma man who had his work truck stolen.

Cooler temps but elevated fire danger
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Most areas will be cooler Wednesday but offshore winds will increase fire danger The concerning wind event is expected overnight Sunday into Monday.

Santa Cruz County supervisors pass CZU Fire debris cleanup ordinance

County supervisors unanimously passed a debris cleanup ordinance that establishes government and private programs to help residents clear hazardous ash and soil before rebuilding their property.

One more hot day
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Steve Paulson says today will be hot before it begins to cool down.

Epsilon strengthens to a hurricane as it approaches Bermuda

Epsilon has strengthened into a hurricane, the 10th of the Atlantic season, as it approaches Bermuda on Thursday. 

Federal contractors dispose of toxic materials in CZU fire debris removal

Federal contractors are half way through the first phase of removing debris from areas in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties scorched by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire.

Could wildland fire insurance become the next consumer casualty?

A California Department of Insurance hearing this week over the potential for fire insurance price spikes, cancellations and non-renewals is raising the specter of another insurance crisis in the state.

Warm and dry, increasing fire danger
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Conditions are warm and dry and fire dangers is increasing. There are multiple red flag warnings in effect as the week unfolds.

High-risk conditions could mean 50,000 PG&E customers will go dark

Customers in parts of 19 counties and in two tribal communities were notified of a potential public safety power shutoff starting as early as Wednesday evening, Pacific Gas & Electric said.

Stuck in a dry pattern
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Steve Paulson says the Bay Area is stuck in a dry pattern. There will be morning fog and then it will be hot inland.

Red flag conditions return to the Bay Area

The National Weather Service issued the warning for mountains of Napa, Sonoma and Marin counties, due to heat, low humidity, and gusting winds.