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Nationwide Climate Service Points Costal Flood Advisory For San Francisco Bay Space

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 05:08:34 +0000

By J. Elliott Mendez

At 11:53 PM, Sunday, The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory warning the King Tides “will cause minor coastal flooding at low lying spots during high tide Monday night.”

In addition to flooding, “the lowest tides of the event will be observed in the early morning hours which may lead to trouble for mariners navigating shallow waterways,” said NWS.

While tidal levels will also rise along the Pacific coast, impacted areas will be more localized to San Francisco, North Bay Interior Valleys and the San Francisco Bay Shoreline.

“Tides have receded tonight allowing tonight’s advisory to expire,” said NWS. “But tides will increase again Monday night and successive nights this week.”

The advisory is to take effect at 8:00 PM Monday, and will last 4 hours, expiring at Midnight. However, NWS expects tidal readings to peak around Wednesday night.

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FHLBank San Francisco Names Nikki A. Beasley and Erin Rank to Inexpensive Housing Advisory … | Information

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:35:13 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Nikki Beasley and Erin Rank to its Affordable Housing Advisory Board (Advisory Board) and the re-appointment of five current individuals to give members to new three-year terms.

The Advisory Board provides the bank with expert advice on affordable housing and economic development issues, as well as advice on FHLBank San Francisco’s community grant and loan programs.

New AHAC members are:

Nikki A. Beasley Executive Director, Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services, Richmond, California

Nikki A. Beasley is the executive director of Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc (RNHS). She joined the organization in 2016 after retiring from a 25-year career in the banking and financial services sector. Although new to housing, she had a strong affinity for community and service. Because of her leadership, the RNHS has doubled its property management rental portfolio for low- to middle-income families through multi-family home acquisitions; founded the organization’s Changing the Narrative of Homeownership initiative; launched the Lender Ready program in 2017 and has helped over 200 new first-time home buyers secure their property; founded the RNHS Money Matters Series, which the organization hosts monthly; and became a small site developer in 2018. RNHS has also become an integral part of the housing discussion across the Bay Area and region, advocating for tenant and landlord rights, consumer affairs, fair housing and working with communities to address zoning and creating equitable programs for its residents. Nikki serves on the board of directors of the California Reinvestment Coalition and on several working groups including Black Cultural Zone, Black Developers Forum and Oakland Preservation Collaborative.

Erin Rank President and Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

Erin Rank is President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA). Under her leadership for more than two decades, Habitat LA has partnered with thousands of volunteers to help build new affordable homes each year. Habitat LA also helps people with critical home repairs, and recently Habitat LA helped families rebuild after the California wildfires. Rank has led to the organization being named the top nonprofit home builder in Los Angeles for four years in a row, as listed by the Los Angeles Business Journal. She has held several leadership positions for Habitat for Humanity International, served as Board Chair of Housing California, and is a licensed REALTOR and mortgage originator. Erin has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Irish Americans” by Irish American Magazine and “Alumni of the Year” by Pepperdine University. Erin has built homes in countries around the world and this year she is celebrating her personal 1,000. House that was completed in Los Angeles County.

The members of the Advisory Board reappointed for a new term of three years are:

Holly Benson Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Residential Communities, Los Angeles, California

Diana Yazzie Devine President and Chief Executive Officer, Native American Connections, Phoenix, Arizona

Hilary Lopez, Ph.D. Senior Associate, Praxis Consulting Group, Reno, Nevada

Takao Suzuki Director of Community Development, Little Tokyo Service Center, Los Angeles, California

Tyrone Williams Chief Executive Officer, Fresno Housing Authority, Fresno, California

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco provides low-cost financing and other services that help member financial institutions mortgage homes to people of all income levels and provide loans that support neighborhoods and communities. The bank also funds community programs that help members create affordable housing and promote economic development in the community. Headquartered in Arizona, California and Nevada, the bank’s members include commercial banks, credit unions, commercial credit unions, savings institutions, insurance companies and community development financial institutions.

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:

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Contact: Mary Long, (415) 572-6717, longm@fhlbsf.com

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FHLBank San Francisco Names Nikki A. Beasley and Erin Rank to Reasonably priced Housing Advisory Council and Reappoints 5 Present Members

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:01:08 +0000

Erin Rank

Erin Rank, President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity, Greater Los Angeles

Nikki A Beasley

Nikki A Beasley, Executive Director, Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Nikki Beasley and Erin Rank to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council) and the reappointment of five current members to new three-year terms.

The Advisory Council provides the Bank with expert guidance on affordable housing and economic development issues and advice on FHLBank San Francisco’s community grant and credit programs.

New AHAC members are:

Nikki A Beasley
Executive Director, Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services, Richmond, California

Nikki A. Beasley is the Executive Director of Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc (RNHS). She joined the organization in 2016 after retiring from a 25-year career in banking and financial services. Although new to housing, she had a strong affinity for community and service. Because of her leadership, RNHS has doubled its property management rental portfolio for low- to moderate-income families through multifamily acquisition; established the organization’s Changing the Narrative of Homeownership Initiative; started the Lender Ready program in 2017, assisting over 200 new first-time homebuyers secure ownership; established the RNHS Money Matters Series, which the organization hosts monthly; and became a small-site infill developer in 2018. RNHS has also become a staple in the housing conversation throughout the Bay Area and Region, advocating for tenant and landlord rights, consumer affairs, fair housing, and working with municipalities to address zoning and create equitable programs for its residents. Nikki serves on the Board of California Reinvestment Coalition and serves on several working groups including Black Cultural Zone, Black Developers Forum, and Oakland Preservation Collaborative.

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Erin Rank
President and Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

Erin Rank is the President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA). Under her more than two decades of leadership, Habitat LA has helped build new affordable homes in partnership with thousands of volunteers each year. Habitat LA also helps people with critical home repairs, and recently Habitat LA helped families rebuild after the California wildfires. Rank has led the organization to become the top nonprofit residential home builder in Los Angeles as listed by the Los Angeles Business Journal four years in a row. She has held several leadership positions for Habitat for Humanity International, served as the Board Chair of Housing California, and is a licensed REALTOR and Mortgage Loan Originator. Erin was named among the “Top 100 Irish Americans” by Irish American Magazine and “Alumni of the Year” by Pepperdine University. Erin has built homes in countries all around the world, and this year she celebrates her personal 1,000th home completed in Los Angeles County.

Members reappointed to new three-year terms on the Advisory Council are:

Holly Benson
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Abode Communities, Los Angeles, California

Diana Yazzie Devine
President and Chief Executive Officer, Native American Connections, Phoenix, Arizona

Hilary Lopez, Ph.D.
Senior Associate, Praxis Consulting Group, Reno, Nevada

Takao Suzuki
Director of Community Development, Little Tokyo Service Center, Los Angeles, California

Tyrone Williams
Chief Executive Officer, Fresno Housing Authority, Fresno, California

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco delivers low-cost funding and other services that help member financial institutions make home mortgages to people of all income levels and provide credit that supports neighborhoods and communities. The Bank also funds community programs that help members create affordable housing and promote community economic development. The Bank’s members are headquartered in Arizona, California, and Nevada and include commercial banks, credit unions, industrial loan companies, savings institutions, insurance companies, and community development financial institutions.

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:

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CONTACT: Contact: Mary Long, (415) 572-6717, longm@fhlbsf.com

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CTBC Financial institution USA’s Noor Menai Appointed to Federal Reserve Financial institution of San Francisco Advisory Council

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:18:05 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CTBC Bank USA announced today that its President and CEO, Noor Menai, has been appointed as one of the new members of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC).

Additional CDIAC members, effective January 1, 2022, include Samuel D. Jimenez, CEO of 1st Capital Bank of Salinas, California; Patty Mongold, President and CEO of Mt. McKinley Bank in Fairbanks, Alaska; Harold Roundtree, CEO of UNCLE Credit Union in Livermore, California; and Stacy Watkins, President and CEO of Lexicon Bank of Las Vegas.

Noor Menai

Mr. Menai not only serves the Los Angeles community as President and CEO of CTBC Bank Corp. (USA), but is also Deputy Head of International Operations for CTBC’s holding company. He previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Charles Schwab Bank and as Managing Director at Citigroup’s Global Corporate & Investment Bank, in addition to several decades in retail banking at Citi, JP Morgan and Bank of America. Mr. Menai is a member of the Subcommittee on Modernization for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and a board member for the USC Rossier School of Education and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics, computer and information systems and a master’s degree in business administration in finance, computer and information systems from the University of Rochester.

Samuel D. Jimenez

Mr. Jimenez has served as Chief Executive Officer of 1st Capital Bank since April 2020. Previously, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Bank of Commerce Holdings. Mr. Jimenez is a certified public accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Finance and Economics from California State University-Chico and a Master of Science degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning.

Patty Mongold

Ms. Mongold, a life Alaskan, has worked at Mt. McKinley Bank since she was a teenager, having started as a teller and having worked in most areas of the bank. She was promoted to Bank President in 2014 and elected President, CEO and Chair of the Board in 2015. Ms. Mongold currently serves as Treasurer for three nonprofit organizations, Chairperson of another, and Secretary of a fourth.

Harold Rundbaum

Prior to serving as President and CEO of UNCLE Credit Union, Mr. Roundtree served as senior vice president of retail banking at Technology Credit Union in San Jose, California. Mr. Roundtree is Chairman of the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce, a member of the California Credit Union League’s Housing Committee, and Vice President of the African American Credit Union Coalition. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University and a Masters in Business Administration in Management from Golden Gate University.

Stacy Watkins

Ms. Watkins has served as President and CEO of Lexicon Bank since 2020. She has over 27 years of banking experience, including 24 years in management and 18 years in a regional leadership position. Driven by her dedication to community service, Ms. Watkins is a former executive director of Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada and currently serves as the Capital Campaign, Family Gifts Division. In addition, Stacy leads the Lexicon Bank Community Spotlight program, a monthly initiative that highlights local nonprofits making a difference in the Southern Nevada community and connects them with banking partners and customers to support their missions. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from the University of Phoenix and a Business of Banking certificate from the Pacific Coast Banking School.

Janet Silveria, President and CEO of the Community Bank of Santa Maria in Santa Maria, California, a current member of the Twelfth District CDIAC, was reappointed as Chair of the Council for 2022 and will continue to serve as the San Francisco Fed’s representative to the national CDIAC .

The bank also announced that James J. Schlotfeldt, President and CEO of First Federal Savings & Loan of McMinnville, Oregon, and Mina R. Worthington, President and CEO of Solarity Credit Union of Yakima, Washington, have been re-elected to the Council .

Remaining CDIAC members include:

Brad Baldwin, President and CEO, First Utah Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah

Tamara Gurney, President and CEO, Mission Valley Bank, Sun Valley, California

Joanne Kim, President and CEO, Commonwealth Business Bank, Los Angeles, California

Eric Renaud, President and CEO, Pima Federal Credit Union, Tucson, Arizona

Established by the Board of Governors in 2010, the Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council is a group representing banks, savings institutions and credit unions of various sizes in the Twelfth District. The Council provides input to the Bank’s management on a variety of topics, including economic and banking conditions, regulatory policies, payment issues and other topics of interest to depositories in the community. The members usually have a term of office of three years.

About CTBC Bank Corp. (USA)

CTBC Bank USA is a trusted and established financial institution for business and personal customers. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Los Angeles, CTBC Bank has offices in California, New Jersey and New York. The Bank’s operations include deposits, lending, credit cards, foreign exchange, letters of credit, wealth management, mobile and electronic banking services. Customers benefit from access to large banking resources paired with individual support and the tailor-made service of a small bank. Its parent company, CTBC Bank Co. Ltd., is backed by more than $180 billion in assets and is one of the largest banks in the world by capital. For more information about CTBC Bank, visit www.ctbcbankusa.com.

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Flood Advisory Issued For San Francisco Peninsula; Intense Downpours As Entrance Rolls By way of – CBS San Francisco

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:27:09 +0000

SAN MATEO (CBS SF) – A band of intense rains rolled across the San Francisco peninsula Wednesday morning, triggering a National Weather Service flood alert as runoff from the saturated hills jammed into streets and flowed into creeks and creeks.

Forecasters said the recommendation would stay in place until at least 1 p.m.

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“At 9:55 am, the Doppler radar showed heavy rain moving in the direction of the San Mateo Coast,” the weather service said in its statement. “This will lead to flooding in cities and small streams.”

Some places flooding will occur, forecasters said, including San Francisco, Daly City, San Mateo, Redwood City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Burlingame, Half Moon Bay, and Hillsborough.

Sudden floods have already proven fatal during the current storm.

The San Mateo County coroner office on Monday identified the couple who were found dead in a flooded vehicle in a flooded underpass in Millbrae during last week’s storm.

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The coroner’s office said the victims were 63-year-old Rolando Ortigas Glorioso and 62-year-old Susana Glorioso, both from Millbrae.

The authorities also confirmed that the couple were married. The couple tragically died last Thursday in floods during the storm that flooded the Bay Area with rain.

A spokesman for the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said firefighters had to respond to reports of flooding on Hemlock Ave at around 5:45 a.m. and E. Hillcrest Blvd. reacted. in Millbrae, where E. Hillcrest goes under Caltrain Railway.

Tragic incident here in Millbrae this morning. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office says two people died after the car they were in went into hiding in a flooded area on Hillcrest & Hemlock. Details at 12 noon on @KPIXtv pic.twitter.com/veVdYjNO1E

– Jocelyn Moran (@jocelynamoran) December 23, 2021

“Upon arrival, they noticed a person standing on the roof of a vehicle. The fire brigade got into the water to save the person in the vehicle. They discovered that there was a second vehicle in the water, ”said Detective Javier Acosta of the sheriff. “When they rescued the first person, they tried to gain access to the vehicle in the water. However, the conditions changed quickly and it became too dangerous for the emergency services. The water rose very quickly and they had to withdraw. “

Caltrain Underpass where two people were found dead in a submerged car on E. Hillcrest Blvd. between Hemlock Ave. and Aviador Ave. in Millbrae, December 23, 2021. (CBS)

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Acosta said it took the crews several hours to drain the water in the area and when firefighters got access to the second vehicle they found two dead in it.

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Christmas Morning Lightning, Thunder, Hail In North Bay; Flood Advisory In East Bay; Excessive Avalanche Warning In Sierra – CBS San Francisco

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:06:29 +0000

SANTA ROSA (CBS SF) – A storm front filled with cold, unstable air rolled into the San Francisco Bay Area on Christmas morning, bringing lightning, thunder and hail to the Santa Rosa neighborhoods and further soaking the hills already saturated from the December storms was.

The brunt of the storm front was supposed to roll through the San Francisco Bay Area early Christmas afternoon, but heavy rains set in much earlier.

Organized rain with the occasional thunderstorm now moving over the heart of the bay. When this line passes, expect gusty winds, a short climb in rain, and even some hail. #cawx @KPIXtv pic.twitter.com/aVDnSivqmf

– Darren Peck (@WeatherAnchor) December 25, 2021

Lightning, thunder and hail were reported in the Santa Rosa area while a heavy downpour soaked Alameda around 8:30 a.m.

There were confirmed reports of heavy rains mixed with hail in Marin County.

Now it alternates between heavy rain and hail in Inverness! @NWSBayArea @RobMayeda pic.twitter.com/ceTsX2mAsO

– The West Marin Feed (@WestMarinFeed) December 25, 2021

The National Weather Service’s office in the Bay Area also reported gusty winds, particularly at higher elevations in the East and North Bay. Weather officials warned that the combination of wind and saturated soil could topple some trees.

We see some stronger gusts of wind at the front this morning, especially over the higher elevation of the North and East Bay. Given these gusts in combination with the saturated soil, trees can fall over today. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/rPLxpx8iCQ

– NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) December 25, 2021

Problems arose in the morning hours.

San Mateo officials reported that trees down the street on Crystal Springs Rd between Donner Ave. and Cunningham Way blocked.

The California Highway Patrol reported flooding on San Clemente Dr. in Corte Madera, Highway 80 near Red Top Road. in Solano County and on the Bodega Highway in Sonoma County.

The weather service has issued a flood warning for the districts of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara at least until 10:45 a.m.

“The Doppler radar showed heavy rain moving across the East Bay, with additional showers likely to affect the area,” the weather service said. “This will lead to flooding in cities and small streams.”

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Lake Tahoe area that extends through Tuesday.

“Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet, except 3 to 5 feet over 7,000 feet,” warned the Reno Meteorological Service. “Gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour. Gusts of more than 100 miles per hour can occur on the ridges of the Sierra. “

Another dose of blinding blizzards and strong winds created a scenario ripe for avalanches.

“A high avalanche danger is expected in the mountains by Monday morning,” said NWS forecasters. “Heavy snowfall and extremely strong winds have led to unstable avalanche conditions in the mountains. Large natural avalanches and man-made avalanches are expected. “

This is a developing story. Details will be added as information becomes available.

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Bay Space Air High quality Advisory Issued For Friday, Saturday Due to Wildfire Smoke – CBS San Francisco

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:20:04 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – Smoke from forest fires in southern and central California has caused the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to issue an air quality recommendation for Friday and Saturday.

The smoky and hazy skies are not expected to exceed federal health standards, and there was no Spare the Air Alert in effect, the district said. The Air District will closely monitor air quality across the region for smoke effects from forest fires.

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The BAAQMD said if smoke odor is present, exposure should be avoided and if possible, stay indoors with the windows and doors closed until the smoke level subsides, if temperatures allow.

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The district also recommended that those affected by smoke turn their air conditioning and car ventilation systems on to recirculation to prevent outside air from getting inside.

The elderly, children, and those with respiratory problems are particularly susceptible to increased air pollution and should take additional precautions to avoid exposure.

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Bay Area residents can check their air quality readings at baaqmd.gov/highs.

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Smoke Leads Bay Space Air District to Prolong Advisory into Tuesday – CBS San Francisco

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 03:57:08 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is extending an air quality recommendation for forest fire smoke through Tuesday.

The smoke from California forest fires is expected to continue affecting the Bay Area on Tuesday. Blown smoke is expected to cause foggy and smoky skies, but pollutant levels are not expected to exceed federal health standards, and a Spare the Air Alert is not in effect.

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This notice was received by tomorrow, Tuesday, August 24th. extended. Be aware of changing conditions and avoid exposure if you can smell smoke. https://t.co/RWOOJRhQjZ

– Bay Area Air Quality (@AirDistrict) August 23, 2021

It is expected that the air quality in the air quality index is in the good to medium range. The air district will closely monitor the air quality throughout the region for smoke effects from the fires.

Officials say it is important to avoid smoke. If possible, stay indoors with the windows and doors closed until the smoke subsides, if temperatures allow. They also recommend that those affected by smoke set their air conditioning and car ventilation systems to recirculation to prevent outside air from getting inside.

The National Weather Service’s Bay Area office predicts there should be more clearings on Tuesday afternoon.

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Good monday morning! Here is the latest total smoke model issue for the next 2 days. Two waves of smoke hit the area today and through Tuesday. Most of it should stay elevated. More clearing later tomorrow. #CAwx #BayArea pic.twitter.com/pEXoEhmgXA

– NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) August 23, 2021

Smoke can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract, and cause coughing, sore throat, and irritated sinuses. Elevated particles in the air can cause wheezing in asthmatics, emphysema, or COPD. The elderly, children, and those with respiratory diseases are particularly susceptible to increased air pollution and should take additional precautions to avoid exposure.

Residents can track changes in air quality at baaqmd.gov/highs or the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map at fire.airnow.gov.

To find out when a spare-the-air alert is in effect, residents can register for text alerts by sending the word “START” to 817-57, register for email AirAlerts at sparetheat.org, 1 Call (800) HELP-AIR, download the Spare the Air app or connect with Spare the Air on Facebook or Twitter.

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Smoke Leads Bay Space Air District to Lengthen Advisory into Tuesday – CBS San Francisco

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 22:56:18 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is extending an air quality recommendation for forest fire smoke through Tuesday.

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This notice was received by tomorrow, Tuesday, August 24th. extended. Be aware of changing conditions and avoid exposure if you can smell smoke. https://t.co/RWOOJRhQjZ

– Bay Area Air Quality (@AirDistrict) August 23, 2021

The National Weather Service’s Bay Area office predicts there should be more clearings on Tuesday afternoon.

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– NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) August 23, 2021

Residents can track changes in air quality at baaqmd.gov/highs or the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map at fire.airnow.gov.

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Bay Space Air High quality Advisory Prolonged into Saturday Attributable to Wildfire Smoke – CBS San Francisco

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 05:30:10 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued another air quality recommendation for the region due to forest fire smoke for Saturday.

It is the fourth day in a row that the BAAQMD has placed the Bay Area under an air quality recommendation. The region has also been under a Spare the Air Alert since Thursday – which prohibits burning wood or other solid fuels both indoors and outdoors. The Spare the Air Alert expires after Friday.

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Today, 08/20, Save the Air Alert! The air quality in the Bay Area is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups in all regions. Tomorrow, 08/21, air quality advice! The air quality is expected to be good in Coast and Central Bay and South Central Bay, and moderate in all other regions. pic.twitter.com/2kdtMPWnvJ

– Bay Area Air Quality (@AirDistrict) August 20, 2021

According to a press release issued by BAAQMD, smoke from wildfires in Washington, Oregon and Northern California, which moved offshore since the middle of the week, will continue to affect the Bay Area on Saturday.

“We look at the unhealthy air quality down on the ground. We assume that in the orange category it will be unhealthy for sensitive groups, ”BAAQMD spokesman Aaron Richardson told KPIX 5.

The smoky air was inevitable for anyone outside in the Bay Area on Friday.

“You have this heavy feeling in your chest and it’s not an allergy,” said Kim Vostermans, who went on a bike ride with her friend Kelly Hodge in Campbell.

“It’s hard to exercise, it’s hard to walk, walk the dog, ride a bike. It’s hard to eat outside in this heat with the doors and windows open. It’s a shame, but again, we’re not the ones trying to fight the fires, ”Hodge told KPIX 5.

Rod Pomales rode his bike hard up Alum Rock Avenue in San Jose, the bad air in his eyes. “I can smell it a little. I don’t feel it, ”said Pomales.

The organizers of Campbell’s Boogie Music Festival – which has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic – are now hoping the air quality won’t keep people away this weekend.

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“I hope the wind picks up a little tonight and turns a little,” said Ken Johnson of the Campbell Chamber of Commerce.

Masks are optional at the festival but are now preferred for several reasons, including smoke.

“It will possibly give people a bigger reason to put their masks on when they didn’t want to. So the hope is to have fun and be safe, ”said Johnson.

The fires in Northern California burned more than 1 million acres, or 2,000 square miles, during this devastating fire season. The Dixie Fire – which is spread across five counties – burned over 700,000 acres alone.

The McFarlane fire in Counties Shasta, Trinity and Tehama burned nearly 116,000 acres, while the Caldor Fire in Sierra Nevada grew again overnight and has now consumed over 73,000 acres, firefighters said Friday.

The persistent smoke hovering over the area will cause foggy, smoky skies with a noticeable odor in the air in some areas, despite officials saying pollution levels were not expected to exceed federal health standards. The air quality in the air quality index is expected to be in the good to low medium range, so there is no Spare the Air Alert for Saturday.

The Air District will continue to monitor air quality across the region for smoke effects from ongoing forest fires.

If the smell of smoke is noticeable, Bay Area residents are advised to protect their health by avoiding exposure. All residents – especially those with breathing problems – are advised to stay indoors with the windows and doors closed until the smoke subsides, if temperatures allow. The BAAQMD also recommends that those affected by smoke turn their air conditioning and car ventilation systems on to recirculation to prevent outside air from getting inside.

Residents can track changes in air quality at baaqmd.gov/highs or on the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map at fire.airnow.gov.

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Len Ramirez contributed to this report.

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