The Waterfront Hotel, one of Oakland's most iconic hotels, is closing its doors for good Friday, marking a significant blow to the city's economic landscape. Monterey County firefighters on Friday said they were monitoring Vistra Energy's fire-damaged lithium-ion battery facility for flare-ups as an atmospheric river moved through the region. The city of Oakland is bracing for massive layoffs next month that could impact dozens of city workers, according to officials.
As the San Francisco Zoo moves forward with its panda exhibit project, one donor said he will be pulling back on funding the zoo until changes are made. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Bay Area, as an atmospheric river storm ushers the return of wet weather to the region following a mostly dry January.
I've been with the agency for over 33 years and I've never seen anything like this," said Marie Owens-Powell, president of the union that represents more than 8, EPA employees.
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