One of those rare winter Spare the Air days is here, folks. Which is to say, "Bay Area air quality officials have issued a Winter Spare the Air alert, which bans burning wood, manufactured firelogs, or any other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors." First offense will get you a warning, second one lands you $400 fine. Okay? Okay. [SF Appeal] more ›

While the weather forecast "isn't calling for conditions that could trap smoke near the ground and result in unhealthy breathing conditions, " Bay Area Air Quality Management District is "making a pre-emptive strike" by requesting that you not burn wood over the holiday weekend. more ›

Tire pressure has become a big deal in the presidential race, but since we commute by bicycle these days, we don't listen to NPR anymore and so we hadn't really heard about that. more ›

Ick. In addition to the inexcusable heat we're facing today, we're also in store for the nasty air quality. (FYI, Bay Area newbies, the current air quality is abnormal.) more ›

As particulate matter from the 850 wildfires has ruined our famously crisp and sought-after air in the Bay Area. On the plus side, though, it has made for some gorgeous sunsets. more ›