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  • Air District calls third consecutive Spare the Air Alert for Wednesday due to wildfire smoke
    Air District calls third consecutive Spare the Air Alert for Wednesday due to wildfire smoke

    The Air District is issuing another Spare the Air Alert for smoke tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30, for the entire region. While good air quality is expected through the region late today through tomorrow morning, air quality is expected to degrade again tomorrow afternoon as winds decrease and smoke drains south into the Bay Area. Strong winds through Wednesday afternoon may also cause growth of the Kincade Fire and new local fires with additional smoke impacts.

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    The Air District is issuing another Spare the Air Alert for smoke tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30, for the entire region. While good air quality is expected through the region late today through tomorrow morning, air quality is expected to degrade again tomorrow afternoon as winds decrease and smoke drains south into the Bay Area. Strong winds through Wednesday afternoon may also cause growth of the Kincade Fire and new local fires with additional smoke impacts.

  • Air District issues air quality advisory due to flaring at Chevron Refinery
    Air District issues air quality advisory due to flaring at Chevron Refinery

    The Air District is closely monitoring flaring at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond and has issued an air quality advisory as localized smoke impacts are possible near and downwind of the facility, including the Contra Costa County cities of Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules, as well as Solano County. This is based on current meteorological conditions which can change depending on the duration of the flaring. Residents should follow instructions from local health officials.

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    The Air District is closely monitoring flaring at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond and has issued an air quality advisory as localized smoke impacts are possible near and downwind of the facility, including the Contra Costa County cities of Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules, as well as Solano County. This is based on current meteorological conditions which can change depending on the duration of the flaring. Residents should follow instructions from local health officials.

  • Air District Board approves new grant program to reinvest penalty funds in impacted communities
    Air District Board approves new grant program to reinvest penalty funds in impacted communities

    The Air District's Board of Directors has approved the grant guidelines for the Local Community Benefits Fund, marking a major milestone for the Bay Reinvesting Penalties for Air Improvement and Resilience program, or Bay REPAIR program. The program will begin accepting grant applications on Jan. 29, 2026, opening a new opportunity for community-led projects that reduce air pollution, improve public health and strengthen community resilience in Benicia, Richmond and surrounding communities.

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    The Air District's Board of Directors has approved the grant guidelines for the Local Community Benefits Fund, marking a major milestone for the Bay Reinvesting Penalties for Air Improvement and Resilience program, or Bay REPAIR program. The program will begin accepting grant applications on Jan. 29, 2026, opening a new opportunity for community-led projects that reduce air pollution, improve public health and strengthen community resilience in Benicia, Richmond and surrounding communities.

  • Air District issues air quality advisory for Thursday and Friday
    Air District issues air quality advisory for Thursday and Friday

    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from wildfires in the western U.S and Canada for the rest of the day Thursday, August 8, and for Friday, August 9. An inversion layer combined with local pollution and residual smoke from fires in the western U.S. and Canada is impacting air quality in the Bay Area. As onshore winds increase this afternoon and Friday, air quality is expected to be Good to Moderate on the Air Quality Index.

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    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from wildfires in the western U.S and Canada for the rest of the day Thursday, August 8, and for Friday, August 9. An inversion layer combined with local pollution and residual smoke from fires in the western U.S. and Canada is impacting air quality in the Bay Area. As onshore winds increase this afternoon and Friday, air quality is expected to be Good to Moderate on the Air Quality Index.

  • Air District calls Spare the Air Alert for Monday due to wildfire smoke
    Air District calls Spare the Air Alert for Monday due to wildfire smoke

    The Air District is issuing a Spare the Air Alert for smoke tomorrow, Monday, October 28, for the entire region. Currently, smoke from the Kincade Fire and other local fires is mostly being pushed over the Pacific Ocean due to strong winds or is aloft over the region – localized impacts closest to the fire continue. However, winds are expected to shift to the northwest starting Monday afternoon and smoke is expected to impact the entire Bay Area, especially the North Bay, San Francisco and the East Bay.

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    The Air District is issuing a Spare the Air Alert for smoke tomorrow, Monday, October 28, for the entire region. Currently, smoke from the Kincade Fire and other local fires is mostly being pushed over the Pacific Ocean due to strong winds or is aloft over the region – localized impacts closest to the fire continue. However, winds are expected to shift to the northwest starting Monday afternoon and smoke is expected to impact the entire Bay Area, especially the North Bay, San Francisco and the East Bay.

  • Air District extends air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Saturday
    Air District extends air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Saturday

    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from the Pickett Fire through tomorrow, August 23. Smoke from the Pickett Fire in Napa County is expected to impact Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties through Saturday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area with the U.S. EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible, and the smell of smoke is possible.

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    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from the Pickett Fire through tomorrow, August 23. Smoke from the Pickett Fire in Napa County is expected to impact Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties through Saturday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area with the U.S. EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible, and the smell of smoke is possible.

  • Air District extends air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Monday
    Air District extends air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Monday

    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from the Pickett Fire through Monday, August 25. Smoke from the Pickett Fire in Napa County is expected to impact Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties through Monday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area with the U.S. EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible, and the smell of smoke is possible.

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    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from the Pickett Fire through Monday, August 25. Smoke from the Pickett Fire in Napa County is expected to impact Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties through Monday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area with the U.S. EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible, and the smell of smoke is possible.

  • Air District extends air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Wednesday
    Air District extends air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Wednesday

    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from the Pickett Fire through Wednesday, August 27. Smoke from the Pickett Fire in Napa County is expected to impact Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties through Wednesday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area with the U.S. EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible, and the smell of smoke is possible.

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    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from the Pickett Fire through Wednesday, August 27. Smoke from the Pickett Fire in Napa County is expected to impact Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties through Wednesday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area with the U.S. EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible, and the smell of smoke is possible.

  • PEV Local Best Practices
    PEV Local Best Practices

    Oct 22, 2012 ... Bay Area and Monterey Bay Regions PEV Local Best Practices Document August 2012 Prepared for the: In Partnership with: Prepared by: ...

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    Oct 22, 2012 ... Bay Area and Monterey Bay Regions PEV Local Best Practices Document August 2012 Prepared for the: In Partnership with: Prepared by: ...

  • Local Government Climate Newsletter September 2022
    Local Government Climate Newsletter September 2022

    十月 12, 2022 ... 10/12/22, 3:55 PM BAAQMD Local Government Climate Newsletter - September 2022 The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Local Government Climate Newsletter September 2022 Air District Holds CEQA ...

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    十月 12, 2022 ... 10/12/22, 3:55 PM BAAQMD Local Government Climate Newsletter - September 2022 The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Local Government Climate Newsletter September 2022 Air District Holds CEQA ...

  • Local Government Climate Newsletter April 2017
    Local Government Climate Newsletter April 2017

    四月 24, 2017 ... Local Government Climate Newsletter Page 1 of 4 Local Government Climate Newsletter The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Spare the Air, Cool the Climate The Air District's 2017 Clean Air ...

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    四月 24, 2017 ... Local Government Climate Newsletter Page 1 of 4 Local Government Climate Newsletter The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Spare the Air, Cool the Climate The Air District's 2017 Clean Air ...

  • Local Government Climate Newsletter July 2021
    Local Government Climate Newsletter July 2021

    七月 20, 2021 ... The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Local Government Climate Newsletter Air District Building Decarbonization Webinar Series Join the Air District for a three-part webinar series on ...

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    七月 20, 2021 ... The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Local Government Climate Newsletter Air District Building Decarbonization Webinar Series Join the Air District for a three-part webinar series on ...

  • Local Government Climate Newsletter July 2022
    Local Government Climate Newsletter July 2022

    十月 12, 2022 ... 10/12/22, 3:55 PM BAAQMD Local Government Climate Newsletter - July 2022 The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Local Government Climate Newsletter July 2022 New Developments: BAAQMD Updates ...

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    十月 12, 2022 ... 10/12/22, 3:55 PM BAAQMD Local Government Climate Newsletter - July 2022 The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Local Government Climate Newsletter July 2022 New Developments: BAAQMD Updates ...

  • Local Government Climate Newsletter June 2017
    Local Government Climate Newsletter June 2017

    六月 26, 2017 ... Local Government Climate Newsletter Page 1 of 5 Local Government Climate Newsletter The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Model Solar Ordinance Join us on June 27 in San Francisco to learn ...

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    六月 26, 2017 ... Local Government Climate Newsletter Page 1 of 5 Local Government Climate Newsletter The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Model Solar Ordinance Join us on June 27 in San Francisco to learn ...

  • Local Government Climate Newsletter January 2019
    Local Government Climate Newsletter January 2019

    二月 22, 2019 ... BAAQMD Local Government Climate Newsletter - January 2019 Campaign Preview HTML Source Plain-Text Email Details Local Government Climate Newsletter The Bay Area Air Quality Management ...

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    二月 22, 2019 ... BAAQMD Local Government Climate Newsletter - January 2019 Campaign Preview HTML Source Plain-Text Email Details Local Government Climate Newsletter The Bay Area Air Quality Management ...

  • Local Government Climate Newsletter January 2018
    Local Government Climate Newsletter January 2018

    二月 22, 2019 ... Local Government Climate Newsletter Campaign Preview HTML Source Plain-Text Email Details Local Government Climate Newsletter The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Opening for Environmental ...

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    二月 22, 2019 ... Local Government Climate Newsletter Campaign Preview HTML Source Plain-Text Email Details Local Government Climate Newsletter The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Opening for Environmental ...

  • Local Government Climate Newsletter September 2021
    Local Government Climate Newsletter September 2021

    九月 30, 2021 ... The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Local Government Climate Newsletter September 2021 Bay Area Air Quality Management District Informational Webinar Tips and Tricks When Applying for ...

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    九月 30, 2021 ... The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Local Government Climate Newsletter September 2021 Bay Area Air Quality Management District Informational Webinar Tips and Tricks When Applying for ...

  • Local Government Climate Newsletter February 2023
    Local Government Climate Newsletter February 2023

    二月 15, 2023 ... Photo Credit: Filiz Mehmed The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Local Government Climate Newsletter February 2023 If you are a local government working on a climate-related plan or project, ...

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    二月 15, 2023 ... Photo Credit: Filiz Mehmed The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Local Government Climate Newsletter February 2023 If you are a local government working on a climate-related plan or project, ...

  • Local Government Climate Newsletter December 2017
    Local Government Climate Newsletter December 2017

    二月 22, 2019 ... December Newsletter Campaign Preview HTML Source Plain-Text Email Details Local Government Climate Newsletter The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Webinar Demo: Climate Action Portal ...

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    二月 22, 2019 ... December Newsletter Campaign Preview HTML Source Plain-Text Email Details Local Government Climate Newsletter The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Webinar Demo: Climate Action Portal ...

  • Local Government Climate Newsletter May 2020
    Local Government Climate Newsletter May 2020

    七月 28, 2020 ... Subscribe Past Issues Translate RSS Local Government Climate Newsletter The Bay Area Air Quality Management District BAAQMD 'Diesel-Free by '33' Webinar Series The Air District will be hosting a ...

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    七月 28, 2020 ... Subscribe Past Issues Translate RSS Local Government Climate Newsletter The Bay Area Air Quality Management District BAAQMD 'Diesel-Free by '33' Webinar Series The Air District will be hosting a ...

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