A Spare the Air Alert bans wood burning across nine Bay Area counties this Thursday as officials warn of elevated fine-particle pollution. Exemptions and fines apply.

Sunny, warm highs near 70 in Oakland this week. Beach Hazards Statement in effect Thu Feb 5–Sat Feb 7—expect sneaker waves and 14–19 ft surf.

Patchy fog this morning and hazardous surf into tonight. Coastal Flood Advisory may affect low-lying bayshore areas around midday.

Patchy morning fog and a Coastal Flood Advisory could slow North Bay commutes. Sunny afternoons and warmer midweek expected.

Sunny and mild in Marin with a short Coastal Flood Advisory this morning; avoid driving through bayside standing water during the high tide window.

Dense morning fog will reduce visibility in Sonoma; highs near 64°F with a Coastal Flood Advisory for low-lying bayshore areas until noon Sunday.

Minor bayshore flooding possible during Sunday’s late-morning high tide; dangerous surf and sneaker waves expected through Monday.

Bay Area residents formed a human chain on the Golden Gate Bridge on Jan. 31 to show solidarity with protesters in Iran amid reports of a deadly crackdown.

High tides could push minor flooding into low-lying bayshore areas; dangerous sneaker waves and strong rip currents are expected through Monday morning.

Representatives Huffman and Schiff, alongside the Bay Area congressional delegates, introduced a bill to designate the Bay Area Ridge Trail as a National Scenic Trail, aiming to enhance its status and connect the remaining parts.

Patrick Cappiello is bringing a 1,000-bottle wine bar to Jenner next to Café Aquatica, pairing retail bottles with picnic tables and by-the-glass service. The team hopes to open by August 2026.

Novato is enhancing inclusivity through art by expanding its partnership with Alchemia, featuring works by disabled artists in downtown installations.

A voicemail threat forced Redwood, San Andreas and Tamiscal high schools in Larkspur to cancel classes and evacuate Thursday morning.