Smoke continues to drift under our inversion – an atmospheric ‘lid” that traps the smoke near the ground – creating an acrid ...

The haze is caused by an atmospheric phenomenon called an inversion, which can trap smoke, dust and other pollutants in stagnant air. It's why officials urge caution before lighting fires.

The Bay Area Air District urges residents to avoid fireworks and wood-burning during Lunar New Year to protect air quality.

It will be warm and breezy today ahead of a cold front that will bring some much needed rain to the region this evening.