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Tomorrow @wesleyan_u: Howard Dean Dana Williams, author of TONI AT RANDOM on Morrison's editorial work; Princeton Professor Autumn Womack, curator of SITES OF MEMORY and author of THE WANDERER on Morrison's arc as a writer; and me, author of ON MORRISON. Spread the word! Join us!
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New Start, California: The Cooley Fire, on the Mendocino and Sonoma county line, is an interesting fire that’s becoming more active this afternoon. It started as a private property prescribed burn. The burn was fully approved, but got out of containment lines, and was declared a wildfire.
Air Attack is now overhead, and has requested two Type 1 helicopters. Cal Fire units have also responded. Currently 78 degrees with 19% RH. More on this and the other California fires on today’s show.
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California: Crazy footage from @SeaKingOptions while mountain biking on the trails during the Norte Fire. It gives a very good look at the winds, extreme fire behavior, and why you don’t want to be up close.
400 firefighters are on scene, and another 400 have been ordered. The fire is 570+ acres and has burned an estimated dozen properties.
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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when you get a Watch Duty alert? Here's a look at how an alert gets to your phone — from the first warning signal to a notification with human-verified information ⬇️
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"Watch Duty closes a lot of gaps. Having staff and volunteers who can monitor incidents and provide information is vital."
As a Public Information Officer, volunteering for Watch Duty means Eric can support people across his home state of Colorado, even in places where emergency information isn't usually easily accessible.
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A firefighter’s POV from the #GulchFire on Oct. 6 in southern Sonoma County.
Watch as firefighters from #CALFIRELNU’s Station 46 in Glen Ellen work alongside our partners from the Schell-Vista Fire District and @Svfd_33 to establish a hose lay along the flank of the fire, while CAL FIRE S2T Airtankers deliver fire retardant drops overhead.
Thanks to a rapid response, coordinated teamwork and an aggressive initial attack, this fire was held to just 1.25 acres.
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Here it is: My big October update on the now near-record/record-strength El Niño event and the still-increasing likelihood of significant California impacts this winter. This deep-dive post is meant to accompany my Tuesday 1pm PT livestream. weatherwest.com/archives/441…
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🛰️Satellite imagery shows a broad upper level circulation incorporating remnant moisture from Rachel over the Great Basin. Mostly clear conditions expected over the SF Bay Area and Central Coast tonight, another cold night is likely across the inland valleys. #CAwx
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Talk about "crispy dry" higher up! 🍂 The 5 AM Oakland 🎈balloon launch measured an astonishing 2% RH, while mountain spots like the Santa Lucia Range (Chews Ridge) hit 3% RH with gusts up to 20 mph overnight. 🔥Fire danger is elevated in higher terrain, one less spark today!
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2026 was one of the largest wildfire seasons in over a decade. Oregon broke its all-time record for acres burned, and Utah had its worst fire year since 2007. Washington saw more than double the number of acres burned from last year. And in Colorado, the Aspen Acres Fire became one of the most destructive fires in state history and burned over 100,000 acres.
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Cole is one of Watch Duty's founding reporters. Outside of his Watch Duty role reporting on wildfires, he combines his love of photography with his passion for public service by spotlighting the work of fire departments.
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Peak wildfire season may be over, but fires and floods continue year-round. Stay prepared and download Watch Duty. watchduty.org
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Congratulations to the Finalists for the 2026 National Book Awards for Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature! Read the full story, announced today with the @nytimes
nytimes.com/2026/10/06/books…
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The Kirkus Prize is one of the richest literary awards in the world, with a prize of $50,000 each bestowed annually to authors of fiction, nonfiction, and young readers’ literature. It was created to celebrate the 90+ years of discerning, thoughtful book criticism and coverage that 𝙆𝙞𝙧𝙠𝙪𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 has contributed to both the publishing industry and readers at large.
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Only one more day until the 13th annual Kirkus Prize ceremony! Watch a live stream of the Kirkus Prize ceremony on our YouTube channel this Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7:30pm ET.
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#2026KirkusPrizeFinalist #KirkusPrize #BookAward #BookReview #KirkusReviews
jane ciabattari retweeted
I'm helping host two events @wesleyan_u in October.
On 10/22, Professors Dana Williams and Autumn Womack @amariewomack will join me to discuss all things Morrison.
On 10/29, I'll moderate a panel of fiction editors for the Magazine Symposium.
Details below. Spread the word!
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A warming trend is underway under clear skies. Highs today reach low 80s–low 90s near the coast and mid 90s–105°F in interior locations.
Heat Advisories remain in effect for much of the region. Stay hydrated, find shade, and check on vulnerable neighbors. #CAwx #BayAreaWx
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🌡️ HEAT ADVISORY EXTENDED: The Heat Advisory has been extended through 10 PM Monday and now includes the North Bay Interior Valleys.
📈 Inland highs: Mid 90s–103°F
🌙 High elevation lows in the upper 60s to mid 70s offer little relief. #CAwx #BayAreaWX
ALT Weather Forecast Office San Francisco Bay Area graphic titled "Heat Advisory Into Early Next Week," issued Friday, October 2. Text on the left lists key weather details: • What: Inland highs in the mid 90s and up to 103°F; overnight lows in the upper 60s to mid 70s in higher elevations limiting overnight recovery. • Where: Interior portions of the Bay Area and Central Coast. • When: 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM Monday. • Impacts & Safety: Risk of heat illnesses with prolonged outdoor activity or physical exertion; recommendations to drink water/sports drinks, avoid leaving people/pets in vehicles, take shade/AC breaks, and shift outdoor activity to cooler times. Map on the right shows a Heat Advisory highlighted in orange covering interior areas from Cloverdale, Santa Rosa, Napa, Concord, Livermore, San Jose, Pinnacles NP, King City, and Bradley. Coastal areas like San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and Monterey are shaded white outside the advisory zone.
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A long duration heatwave is on track to affect the area through Thursday, with high temps of 95-107. Stay hydrated, and watch for signs of heat illness in yourself & others. Never leave kids or pets in a parked car, vehicles become deadly hot quickly. #caheat #CaWx
ALT Extreme Heat Warnings in effect through next Thursday for the coast and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as well as the Santa Barbara County South Coast and mountains. Heat Advisories are in effect through Sunday for the rest of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Moderate to Extreme Heat Risk can be expected.
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Saturday will be one of the hottest days of the year for the entire Bay Area. Downtown San Francisco is forecast to reach 94°F in the afternoon, while Ocean Beach, just over 6 miles to the west, is expected to be in the low 60s.
The Outer Sunset and Outer Richmond could briefly climb into the 80s around noon before the sea breeze kicks in during the afternoon.
Welcome to Indian Summer.