Carly is KQED's Senior Editor of Audience News on the Digital News team, and has reported for the California Report Magazine, Bay Curious and KQED Arts. She's formerly the host of The Cooler podcast.
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And the franchise will be celebrating its 30th birthday — along with 10 years since the launch of the hit mobile app Pokémon GO — as part of the big weekend in San Francisco. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Pokémon World Championships — also known as “Worlds” — feature the best trainers across different Pokémon platforms, including the Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, UNITE and the newly released Pokémon Champions video game.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1320\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Pokemon_World_Championships_Crowd.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12095948\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Pokemon_World_Championships_Crowd.jpg 1980w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Pokemon_World_Championships_Crowd-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Pokemon_World_Championships_Crowd-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 2025 Pokémon World Championships on Aug. 15, 2025, in Anaheim, California. 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When you show up to Moscone Center, you will have to show a government-issued ID to pick up your badge.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>On Reddit, users \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/1t6kvzg/pokemon_2026_world_championship_arena_pass_sold/\">have cautioned\u003c/a> against paying money for someone else’s badge, with some saying it’s very likely that you would fall for a scam.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If I can’t go in person, how else can I get involved with the 2026 Pokémon World Championships?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can watch livestreams of the competitions, panels and award ceremonies for free on \u003ca href=\"http://pokemonxp.com\">PokemonXP.com\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Ahead of the big weekend, the San Francisco Giants will be hosting a \u003ca href=\"https://www.mlb.com/giants/tickets/specials/pokemon-worlds-night\">Pokémon Worlds Night\u003c/a> — which includes Pokémon GO activations around Oracle Park and a themed drone show — during their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, Aug. 27. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1337\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/GettyImages-2208881091.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12090146\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/GettyImages-2208881091.jpg 1980w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/GettyImages-2208881091-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/GettyImages-2208881091-1536x1037.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mike Yastrzemski and Heliot Ramos of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after Yastrzemski hit a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the bottom of the fourth inning at Oracle Park on April 6, 2025 in San Francisco, California. 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And while there’ll be no impact on Muni service, SFMTA warns that “some minor delays may be possible in the area.”\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The Carquinez Bridge, which connects Vallejo in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/solano-county\">Solano County\u003c/a> to Crockett in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/contra-costa-county\">Contra Costa County\u003c/a> via Interstate 80, is scheduled for a major weekend closure for maintenance work this weekend.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Caltrans told KQED that it’s investing approximately $1.4 million into rehabilitating the suspension bridge that carries traffic along westbound I-80 — also known as the Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge — in the direction of Crockett.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#alternative-routes\">What detour should I use during the full closure later this month?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The big thing to know: Over the weekend of Aug. 21-24, westbound I-80 over the bridge will be completely closed to all traffic. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This closure will impact anyone hoping to travel between the East Bay and places like Napa, Sonoma, Sacramento and the Lake Tahoe region this weekend, as well as weekend commuters. Hundreds of thousands of vehicles \u003ca href=\"https://mtc.ca.gov/tools-resources/data-tools/monthly-transportation-statistics\">cross\u003c/a> the Carquinez Bridge each day, making it one of the Bay Area’s key traffic connectors.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Keep reading to learn more about this upcoming closure, what options you have for detours while maintenance work gets underway, expanded ferry service this weekend and why this work is being done now.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>What parts of the Carquinez Bridge will be closed this weekend?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Carquinez Bridge is made up of two separate bridges: a cantilever bridge carrying traffic north to Vallejo on eastbound I-80 and the suspension bridge going south to Crockett (westbound I-80), known as the Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s important to clarify that this planned maintenance work will only impact the Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge — one of the two spans that more resembles the Golden Gate Bridge — on I-80 west. Traffic coming from Contra Costa County going north to Vallejo on 1-80 east will not be affected by either closure. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1888\" height=\"1170\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-07-at-9.46.02-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11704845\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-07-at-9.46.02-PM.png 1888w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-07-at-9.46.02-PM-160x99.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-07-at-9.46.02-PM-800x496.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-07-at-9.46.02-PM-1020x632.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-07-at-9.46.02-PM-1200x744.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1888px) 100vw, 1888px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The view of San Pablo Bay from the Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge, on Interstate 80 between Vallejo and Crockett. (Google Streetview)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But during the full bridge closure later this weekend, any drivers trying to drive \u003cem>into \u003c/em>the East Bay along I-80 from places like Napa, Sonoma, Fairfield, Vacaville or Sacramento — or returning home from the Sierra Nevada — should plan to take a detour (more below).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>When will the Carquinez Bridge be closed?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>On Friday, Aug. 21 at 10 p.m., Caltrans plans to completely close westbound I-80 on the Carquinez Bridge — for the entire weekend. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The bridge will reopen on Monday, Aug. 24 at 3 a.m. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>During the 53-hour closure, no traffic will be able to move through the bridge, including pedestrians and cyclists.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>These closures are necessary to make sure the bridge gets the maintenance it needs, said Sabrina Martinez, Caltrans’ public information officer for Solano County. “The asphalt that’s on it right now is good for 20 years, and we’re reaching that age,” she said. “It’s showing signs of wear and tear. This is a preventative work that we’re doing.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-35.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12095017\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-35.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-35-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-35-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge is seen from Crockett on Aug. 12, 2026. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Remember: You’ll still be able to use the other span of the Carquinez Bridge to take eastbound I-80 in the direction of Sacramento while the Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge is closed.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>On the Vallejo side approaching the bridge, Caltrans will also block off the northern segment of westbound I-80 that weekend, going all the way back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.cahighways.org/ROUTE780.html\">I-780\u003c/a>. The westbound I-80 on-ramps in Vallejo on the following streets will be closed off during this maintenance work:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Sonoma Boulevard\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Sequoia Avenue\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Magazine Street\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Lincoln Road West\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Caltrans maintenance will take advantage of the closure and go on the [I-80] freeway and do any maintenance work that they have scheduled,” Martinez said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The earlier maintenance work on the Carquinez Bridge that was scheduled for this weekend — but has now been cancelled — would have seen Caltrans crews testing out the new kind of asphalt that will be used to repave the entire bridge Aug. 21-24. However, that initial work was “deemed not necessary,” Martinez said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alternative-routes\">What alternative routes are recommended during the Carquinez Bridge closures?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Regional detour, for drivers coming back to the Bay Area on westbound I-80 from Sacramento or Tahoe:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Take I-80 exit 40 (it’s just after Scandia Golfland) to merge onto I-680\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Stay on I-680 to cross the Benicia-Martinez Bridge\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Take exit 53 onto westbound State Route 4 to Hercules;\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Then, take exit 1B to switch back to westbound I-80 now you’re on the other side of the (closed) Carquinez Bridge\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1858\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Regional-closure-Carquinez-detour-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12095532\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Regional-closure-Carquinez-detour-scaled.jpg 1858w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Regional-closure-Carquinez-detour-160x220.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Regional-closure-Carquinez-detour-1115x1536.jpg 1115w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Regional-closure-Carquinez-detour-1487x2048.jpg 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The recommended regional detour for drivers trying to cross the Carquinez Bridge during this weekend’s closure. (Courtesy of Caltrans)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Local detour, for Solano County drivers on westbound I-80:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>At exit 30A signposted Benicia/Martinez, take the eastbound I-780 toward the Benicia-Martinez Bridge\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Stay in the left lane on I-780 and merge onto southbound I-680 to cross the Benicia-Martinez Bridge\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Take exit 53 onto westbound State Route 4 to Hercules\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Then, take exit 1B to switch back to westbound I-80 toward San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1444\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Local-closure-Carquinez-detour.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12095531\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Local-closure-Carquinez-detour.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Local-closure-Carquinez-detour-160x116.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Local-closure-Carquinez-detour-1536x1109.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The recommended local detour for drivers trying to cross the Carquinez Bridge during this weekend’s closure. (Courtesy of Caltrans)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Another option that could be more practical for drivers heading to San Francisco itself is to take State Route 37 to Novato and transfer to Highway 101 to cross the Golden Gate Bridge.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What public transit options are available during the Carquinez Bridge closures?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Francisco Bay Ferry\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Caltrans is encouraging commuters in the Vallejo area to consider taking the \u003ca href=\"https://sanfranciscobayferry.com/routes-schedules/vallejo/\">Vallejo-San Francisco ferry\u003c/a> during the full Aug. 21-24 closure — and San Francisco Bay Ferry has announced an expansion in that weekend’s service to accommodate these riders.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to the agency, 21 ferry trips between Vallejo and San Francisco’s Ferry Building will now be running on both Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 — up from the 16 daily trips that usually run on a weekend. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>These added southbound trips will depart at 1:20 p.m. and 6:45 p.m, and additional northbound trips will leave at 3:25 p.m, 5:40 p.m. and 7:55 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12095015\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-22.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-22-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-22-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge is seen from Vallejo on Aug. 12, 2026. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SolTrans bus service\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>SolTrans has two bus routes that cross Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge: the \u003ca href=\"https://www.soltrans.org/routes/60\">60 line\u003c/a> that connects Fairfield to Richmond; and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.soltrans.org/routes/82\">82 line\u003c/a> that connects Fairfield to San Francisco. \u003ca href=\"https://www.soltrans.org/news/service-alert-routes-60-and-82-detours\">Read more from SolTrans on how these services will be rerouted this weekend\u003c/a> — and be aware that SolTrans is warning riders to expect delays of up to 45 minutes this weekend. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Alternatively, 60 and 82 bus riders can take these routes to the Vallejo Transit Center, transfer to the 70 bus that goes all the way to the Concord BART station and then take BART to their desired destination.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Why can’t this work on the Carquinez Bridge be done at night?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For this maintenance project, Caltrans will be using a type of asphalt concrete sourced from the largest deposit of natural asphalt in the world: \u003ca href=\"https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5645/\">Pitch Lake in Trinidad and Tobago\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Martinez said this asphalt is known to be durable and good for waterproofing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The closure will begin with crews removing the old asphalt on Friday night. The new asphalt can only be applied when temperatures are 70 degrees or higher, Martinez added.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12095014\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-18.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-18-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge is seen from Vallejo on Aug. 12, 2026. 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Traffic coming from Contra Costa County going north to Vallejo on 1-80 east will not be affected by either closure. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1888\" height=\"1170\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-07-at-9.46.02-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11704845\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-07-at-9.46.02-PM.png 1888w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-07-at-9.46.02-PM-160x99.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-07-at-9.46.02-PM-800x496.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-07-at-9.46.02-PM-1020x632.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-07-at-9.46.02-PM-1200x744.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1888px) 100vw, 1888px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The view of San Pablo Bay from the Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge, on Interstate 80 between Vallejo and Crockett. (Google Streetview)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But during the full bridge closure later this weekend, any drivers trying to drive \u003cem>into \u003c/em>the East Bay along I-80 from places like Napa, Sonoma, Fairfield, Vacaville or Sacramento — or returning home from the Sierra Nevada — should plan to take a detour (more below).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>When will the Carquinez Bridge be closed?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>On Friday, Aug. 21 at 10 p.m., Caltrans plans to completely close westbound I-80 on the Carquinez Bridge — for the entire weekend. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The bridge will reopen on Monday, Aug. 24 at 3 a.m. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>During the 53-hour closure, no traffic will be able to move through the bridge, including pedestrians and cyclists.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>These closures are necessary to make sure the bridge gets the maintenance it needs, said Sabrina Martinez, Caltrans’ public information officer for Solano County. “The asphalt that’s on it right now is good for 20 years, and we’re reaching that age,” she said. “It’s showing signs of wear and tear. This is a preventative work that we’re doing.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-35.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12095017\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-35.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-35-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-35-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge is seen from Crockett on Aug. 12, 2026. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Remember: You’ll still be able to use the other span of the Carquinez Bridge to take eastbound I-80 in the direction of Sacramento while the Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge is closed.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>On the Vallejo side approaching the bridge, Caltrans will also block off the northern segment of westbound I-80 that weekend, going all the way back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.cahighways.org/ROUTE780.html\">I-780\u003c/a>. The westbound I-80 on-ramps in Vallejo on the following streets will be closed off during this maintenance work:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Sonoma Boulevard\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Sequoia Avenue\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Magazine Street\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Lincoln Road West\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Caltrans maintenance will take advantage of the closure and go on the [I-80] freeway and do any maintenance work that they have scheduled,” Martinez said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The earlier maintenance work on the Carquinez Bridge that was scheduled for this weekend — but has now been cancelled — would have seen Caltrans crews testing out the new kind of asphalt that will be used to repave the entire bridge Aug. 21-24. However, that initial work was “deemed not necessary,” Martinez said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alternative-routes\">What alternative routes are recommended during the Carquinez Bridge closures?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Regional detour, for drivers coming back to the Bay Area on westbound I-80 from Sacramento or Tahoe:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Take I-80 exit 40 (it’s just after Scandia Golfland) to merge onto I-680\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Stay on I-680 to cross the Benicia-Martinez Bridge\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Take exit 53 onto westbound State Route 4 to Hercules;\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Then, take exit 1B to switch back to westbound I-80 now you’re on the other side of the (closed) Carquinez Bridge\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1858\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Regional-closure-Carquinez-detour-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12095532\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Regional-closure-Carquinez-detour-scaled.jpg 1858w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Regional-closure-Carquinez-detour-160x220.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Regional-closure-Carquinez-detour-1115x1536.jpg 1115w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Regional-closure-Carquinez-detour-1487x2048.jpg 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The recommended regional detour for drivers trying to cross the Carquinez Bridge during this weekend’s closure. (Courtesy of Caltrans)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Local detour, for Solano County drivers on westbound I-80:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>At exit 30A signposted Benicia/Martinez, take the eastbound I-780 toward the Benicia-Martinez Bridge\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Stay in the left lane on I-780 and merge onto southbound I-680 to cross the Benicia-Martinez Bridge\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Take exit 53 onto westbound State Route 4 to Hercules\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Then, take exit 1B to switch back to westbound I-80 toward San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1444\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Local-closure-Carquinez-detour.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12095531\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Local-closure-Carquinez-detour.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Local-closure-Carquinez-detour-160x116.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Local-closure-Carquinez-detour-1536x1109.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The recommended local detour for drivers trying to cross the Carquinez Bridge during this weekend’s closure. (Courtesy of Caltrans)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Another option that could be more practical for drivers heading to San Francisco itself is to take State Route 37 to Novato and transfer to Highway 101 to cross the Golden Gate Bridge.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What public transit options are available during the Carquinez Bridge closures?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Francisco Bay Ferry\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Caltrans is encouraging commuters in the Vallejo area to consider taking the \u003ca href=\"https://sanfranciscobayferry.com/routes-schedules/vallejo/\">Vallejo-San Francisco ferry\u003c/a> during the full Aug. 21-24 closure — and San Francisco Bay Ferry has announced an expansion in that weekend’s service to accommodate these riders.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to the agency, 21 ferry trips between Vallejo and San Francisco’s Ferry Building will now be running on both Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 — up from the 16 daily trips that usually run on a weekend. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>These added southbound trips will depart at 1:20 p.m. and 6:45 p.m, and additional northbound trips will leave at 3:25 p.m, 5:40 p.m. and 7:55 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12095015\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-22.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-22-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-22-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge is seen from Vallejo on Aug. 12, 2026. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SolTrans bus service\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>SolTrans has two bus routes that cross Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge: the \u003ca href=\"https://www.soltrans.org/routes/60\">60 line\u003c/a> that connects Fairfield to Richmond; and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.soltrans.org/routes/82\">82 line\u003c/a> that connects Fairfield to San Francisco. \u003ca href=\"https://www.soltrans.org/news/service-alert-routes-60-and-82-detours\">Read more from SolTrans on how these services will be rerouted this weekend\u003c/a> — and be aware that SolTrans is warning riders to expect delays of up to 45 minutes this weekend. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Alternatively, 60 and 82 bus riders can take these routes to the Vallejo Transit Center, transfer to the 70 bus that goes all the way to the Concord BART station and then take BART to their desired destination.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>Why can’t this work on the Carquinez Bridge be done at night?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For this maintenance project, Caltrans will be using a type of asphalt concrete sourced from the largest deposit of natural asphalt in the world: \u003ca href=\"https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5645/\">Pitch Lake in Trinidad and Tobago\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Martinez said this asphalt is known to be durable and good for waterproofing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The closure will begin with crews removing the old asphalt on Friday night. The new asphalt can only be applied when temperatures are 70 degrees or higher, Martinez added.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12095014\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-18.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-18-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260812-CarquinezBridgeClosure-NG-18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge is seen from Vallejo on Aug. 12, 2026. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“During the day, once temperature hits, crews can drop down the new asphalt and let it cure for the weekend,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>As for why this closure is happening during daytime hours, Caltrans needs those specific temperatures to be able to use this asphalt — and crews expect warmer weather during the daytime, Martinez said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Would-be visitors to Big Sur are being urged not to travel to the region after a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/wildfires\">wildfire\u003c/a> forced \u003ca href=\"https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/8/9/timber-fire\">mandatory evacuation orders \u003c/a>in the area on Sunday.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Timber Fire, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12094539/timber-fire-in-big-sur-doubles-overnight-forcing-evacuations-of-popular-tourist-spots\">continues to grow in size\u003c/a> and is 5% \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11624317/wildfires-youve-got-questions-weve-got-answers\">contained\u003c/a>, is burning in what Monterey County officials describe as \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Db3siHclrYy/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\">“steep, rugged and difficult terrain” \u003c/a>in the Los Padres National Forest above Highway 1.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This coastal stretch is home to many of Big Sur’s most popular hotels, restaurants and campgrounds, as well as state parks. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Highway 1 through the area is closed as of Tuesday afternoon, according to \u003ca href=\"http://facebook.com/CHPMontereyArea/posts/pfbid02uw4JfN9qfALuPZPfNdvpXudf2biSbDYyKpzWd4eLDa8ZL3YFNDT31v6DtGK14KVEl?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZbu4bh0otqLTgT290--IY08IZBIbun6MTi4fWvnXvz-dM2w7D8XfNYQblr0Zr3M6yAMckFePzamu63zIFgOgNM3qE51GaEWkMCj18OplAKFIAeDCZ7X4jJAGzbdm9pWAkvuAPIV9vl8CVUw2ZyLpaxu8qCj2V_zxqLk5ZL7531pkGGO7ftz-3zSZlj27cuHekY&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\">a Facebook post \u003c/a>by the California Highway Patrol. But visitors were being strongly advised to avoid Big Sur altogether over the past few days even when the route \u003cem>was \u003c/em>open to the public.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We are respectfully asking the public to stay out of the area,” the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said in \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MontereyCountySheriffsOffice/posts/deputies-captured-these-images-during-evacuation-operations-overnight-as-the-tim/1489024383260620/\">a Monday morning Facebook post\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/BigSur.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11986406\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/BigSur.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/BigSur-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/BigSur-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/BigSur-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/BigSur-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Caltrans employees and contractors in Big Sur on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, work to stabilize the southbound portion of U.S. Highway 1 that collapsed into the Pacific Ocean, which occurred on March 30, 2024, after days of heavy rainfall, hail and powerful winds. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Roadways must remain clear so first responders can work safely and effectively. Unnecessary traffic and sightseeing in the fire zone create hazards for emergency crews and slow down critical operations.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The evacuation order has forced the closure of several Big Sur businesses and attractions on and around Highway 1, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Db3s0hID7Va/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\">Nepenthe\u003c/a>, and the evacuation of guests from hotels, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Db3isGPmpDB/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\">Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.montereyherald.com/2026/08/10/big-sur-fire-ventana-inn-nepenthe-restaurant-evacuated-as-fire-doubles-in-size/\">the Alila Ventana hotel and campground\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>All state parks in Big Sur — \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=582\">Andrew Molera\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=578\">Julia Pfeiffer Burns, \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=570\">Pfeiffer Big Sur \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=565\">Point Sur\u003c/a> state parks — are currently \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30009\">closed \u003c/a>due to the threat from the Timber Fire.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Announcing its temporary closure in \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Db3V1TIFGzb/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D\">an Instagram post\u003c/a>, the Henry Miller Memorial Library wrote: “We implore you: Do not come to Big Sur.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“This is an incredibly serious situation,” the library said. “Fewer cars on the road allow CalFire and emergency services to do their job as effectively and safely as possible.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/8/9/timber-fire\">Stretches of the coast to the north and south\u003c/a> of the mandatory evacuation zone are also currently under \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11834901/fire-evacuation-what-actually-happens-and-how-can-you-plan\">an evacuation warning\u003c/a> — the step that comes before an evacuation order, which acts as a warning to residents that they may need to evacuate soon. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Highway 1 open through Big Sur during the Timber Fire?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Right now, no. On Tuesday afternoon, \u003ca href=\"http://facebook.com/CHPMontereyArea/posts/pfbid02uw4JfN9qfALuPZPfNdvpXudf2biSbDYyKpzWd4eLDa8ZL3YFNDT31v6DtGK14KVEl?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZbu4bh0otqLTgT290--IY08IZBIbun6MTi4fWvnXvz-dM2w7D8XfNYQblr0Zr3M6yAMckFePzamu63zIFgOgNM3qE51GaEWkMCj18OplAKFIAeDCZ7X4jJAGzbdm9pWAkvuAPIV9vl8CVUw2ZyLpaxu8qCj2V_zxqLk5ZL7531pkGGO7ftz-3zSZlj27cuHekY&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\">Monterey CHP announced on Facebook \u003c/a>that Highway 1 through the area is closed between Fernwood Resort and Campground all the way to Julia Pfeiffer Burns Vista Point.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The status of Highway 1 has been changeable and unpredictable for drivers in the last few days. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The evacuation order has forced the closure of several Big Sur businesses and attractions on and around Highway 1, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Db3s0hID7Va/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\">Nepenthe\u003c/a>, and the evacuation of guests from hotels, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Db3isGPmpDB/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\">Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.montereyherald.com/2026/08/10/big-sur-fire-ventana-inn-nepenthe-restaurant-evacuated-as-fire-doubles-in-size/\">the Alila Ventana hotel and campground\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>All state parks in Big Sur — \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=582\">Andrew Molera\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=578\">Julia Pfeiffer Burns, \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=570\">Pfeiffer Big Sur \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=565\">Point Sur\u003c/a> state parks — are currently \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30009\">closed \u003c/a>due to the threat from the Timber Fire.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Announcing its temporary closure in \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Db3V1TIFGzb/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D\">an Instagram post\u003c/a>, the Henry Miller Memorial Library wrote: “We implore you: Do not come to Big Sur.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“This is an incredibly serious situation,” the library said. “Fewer cars on the road allow CalFire and emergency services to do their job as effectively and safely as possible.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/8/9/timber-fire\">Stretches of the coast to the north and south\u003c/a> of the mandatory evacuation zone are also currently under \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11834901/fire-evacuation-what-actually-happens-and-how-can-you-plan\">an evacuation warning\u003c/a> — the step that comes before an evacuation order, which acts as a warning to residents that they may need to evacuate soon. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Highway 1 open through Big Sur during the Timber Fire?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Right now, no. On Tuesday afternoon, \u003ca href=\"http://facebook.com/CHPMontereyArea/posts/pfbid02uw4JfN9qfALuPZPfNdvpXudf2biSbDYyKpzWd4eLDa8ZL3YFNDT31v6DtGK14KVEl?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZbu4bh0otqLTgT290--IY08IZBIbun6MTi4fWvnXvz-dM2w7D8XfNYQblr0Zr3M6yAMckFePzamu63zIFgOgNM3qE51GaEWkMCj18OplAKFIAeDCZ7X4jJAGzbdm9pWAkvuAPIV9vl8CVUw2ZyLpaxu8qCj2V_zxqLk5ZL7531pkGGO7ftz-3zSZlj27cuHekY&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\">Monterey CHP announced on Facebook \u003c/a>that Highway 1 through the area is closed between Fernwood Resort and Campground all the way to Julia Pfeiffer Burns Vista Point.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The status of Highway 1 has been changeable and unpredictable for drivers in the last few days. On Monday, signs on Highway 1 informed motorists that the route was closed to all drivers except for residents and employees between Point Sur Lighthouse and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Hwy 1 was open to the public on Tuesday morning but Caltrans spokesperson Kevin Drabinski told KQED that the agency was nonetheless asking travelers to avoid travel to Big Sur even if the route was technically open — not just because of the fire’s proximity to the highway but because of the “inordinate amount of equipment and staffing” that the Timber Fire response demands.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We want to leave as much space on the highway for emergency responders and that effort,” Drabinski said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This year’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.seemonterey.com/events/monterey-car-week/\">Monterey Car Week\u003c/a>, which organizers say draws over \u003ca href=\"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/monterey-car-week--pebble-beach-concours-delegance-returns-august-716-2026-302839650.html\">100,000 visitors\u003c/a> every year, is currently ongoing north of Big Sur through Sunday — and travelers heading to Monterey from the south who were planning to use Hwy 1 “are encouraged to consider an alternate route using Highway 101 North,” said See Monterey, the region’s tourism body.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you’re looking at alternative routes around Big Sur right now, bear in mind that the one narrow road connecting Big Sur south of Lucia to Hwy 101 over the Santa Lucia mountains — \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nacimiento-Fergusson+Rd,+California/@35.9907059,-121.3662903,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x809296a8a7f9159b:0x70441b9f4863105b!8m2!3d35.9907059!4d-121.3637154!16s%2Fm%2F02rk30k!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDgwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Nacimiento-Fergusson Road\u003c/a> — is notoriously steep and winding.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice for visitors to Big Sur right now\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you have existing plans to visit the Big Sur region, keep a close eye out for any email or voicemail notification from your hotel advising you of any cancellations — and your options. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you’re trying to get in contact with your accommodation yourself, bear in mind that the property may have been directly affected by the Timber Fire evacuations, and that cellphone service in the area is spotty.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>See Monterey is \u003ca href=\"https://www.seemonterey.com/plan-your-visit/travel-alert/\">advising visitors\u003c/a> who are already in the affected areas of Big Sur to “follow evacuation instructions, take essential belongings and medications, and bring their pets.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to See Monterey, several hotels throughout Monterey County are now also “offering evacuation rates for residents and visitors in need,” through \u003ca href=\"https://www.seemonterey.com/resources/community-connection/\">a spreadsheet of available lodgings\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Monterey County has established a temporary evacuation point at \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Carmel+Middle+School/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x802598be38507ac1?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111\">Carmel Middle School\u003c/a>, where evacuees can get information and help on next steps they should take.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big Sur Timber Fire links and resources\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/8/9/timber-fire\">CalFire’s Timber Fire evacuation map and updates\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30009\">Current California state park closures\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.seemonterey.com/resources/community-connection/\">See Monterey’s spreadsheet of hotel evacuation rates\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/?view=36.3458%2C-121.8507%2C12&layers=full_closures%2Clane_closures%2Cspeed\">Caltrans map of highway closures\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"title": "Cyclosporiasis Cases in California Are Way Up — but Officials Say It’s Not the National Outbreak. What’s Happening?",
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"headTitle": "Cyclosporiasis Cases in California Are Way Up — but Officials Say It’s Not the National Outbreak. What’s Happening? | KQED",
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"content": "\u003cp>Amid the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12090791/cyclosporiasis-symptoms-california-parasite-explosive-diarrhea-foodborne-cyclospora-michigan-outbreak-fruits-vegetables-incubation-antibiotics#california-cases\">national outbreaks \u003c/a>of cyclospora — a foodborne parasite that causes explosive diarrhea, has sickened tens of thousands of people nationally and led to \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/michigan-cyclospora-outbreak-deaths-cf058908cdfd1bfd405d15e7079bed14\">two reported deaths\u003c/a> — California health officials have reassured residents: The state remains one of the few unaffected by the outbreak.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But even as the California Department of Public Health confirmed that none of the iceberg lettuce being investigated as a source of the outbreak was distributed in the state, cases of cyclosporiasis in California have nonetheless jumped up in the last few months.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>After reporting only 41 cyclosporiasis cases from January to June this year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Cyclosporiasis.aspx\">CDPH’s most recent data \u003c/a>shows that the 2026 number has now risen to 215 “confirmed and probable” cases as of July 15, including 13 hospitalizations. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1486\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/GettyImages-2286222694.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12094254\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/GettyImages-2286222694.jpg 1980w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/GettyImages-2286222694-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/GettyImages-2286222694-1536x1153.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beets being sold at the Santa Monica Farmers Market in Santa Monica on July 18, 2026. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For context, based on their 2015-2025 figures, CDPH’s annual average for cyclosporiasis cases is 106. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>So if California’s rise in cases isn’t attributed to the national outbreak, what’s going on — and how worried should you be about your personal salad-eating habits? \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading to find out what we know.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why officials believe cyclosporiasis cases among Californians are up\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cyclosporiasis — pronounced “\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Cyclosporiasis.aspx\">sigh-clo-spore-EYE-uh-sis\u003c/a>,” similarly to “psoriasis” — is a gastrointestinal disease caused by the minuscule cyclospora parasite, which lives in the poop of infected people.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Other people can also become infected by ingesting food or drink that’s contaminated with those feces — for example, fresh fruits or vegetables that have been washed with contaminated water. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>It’s not a new disease, and CDPH said that “every year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Cyclosporiasis.aspx\">cases of cyclosporiasis are reported in California\u003c/a>.” The disease is also considered seasonal in the United States: Case counts go up during the spring and summer months every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which frames \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/han/php/notices/han00531.html\">May 1 through Aug. 31\u003c/a> as cyclosporiasis season in the U.S.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS5166_5Maricruz-e1441057327171.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10663621\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An inspector examines lettuce at a plant in Salinas. (Grace Rubenstein/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>However, since 2015, California’s annual average caseload of just over 100 is far lower than the \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Cyclosporiasis.aspx\">201 cases reported since May 1 alone\u003c/a> this year.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While the state’s cyclospora dashboard said that “this is a normal seasonal pattern and mostly associated with travel to other countries,” a statement from the agency emailed Wednesday to KQED acknowledged that despite the lack of any connection to the national outbreaks, “our cases are now higher than what we might expect for this point in the season, based on historical data.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The agency said it’s “still investigating cases and the cause of the increase,” but suggested it could be due to “a number of reasons,” including:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A possible increase in travel \u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR26-024.aspx\">“Most cases”\u003c/a> of cyclospora in California tend to be linked to residents traveling to international destinations with cyclosporiasis outbreaks, CDPH said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But the agency also suspects that this year there have been “increased cases in travelers to areas with cyclosporiasis outbreaks, whether international or domestic.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Of the 201 cases reported since May 1, CDPH said just 39 of them were “domestically acquired,” and 15 of those people said they’d traveled to other states — meaning that the majority of California cases were instead due to international travel.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/SFOEmiratesFlightGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12075191\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/SFOEmiratesFlightGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/SFOEmiratesFlightGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/SFOEmiratesFlightGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An Emirates Airlines A-380 plane prepares for takeoff at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, California, on June 8, 2023. (Tayfun CoSkun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“California is a relatively large population, a lot of people travel,” said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease expert at UCSF. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>So whether Californians picked up their cyclosporiasis cases from one of the outbreaks within the U.S. or abroad, “it’s all about \u003cem>where \u003c/em>people are infected in terms of being worried versus the numbers, even if the numbers continue to go up,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Remember, cyclospora is a foodborne parasite and infected people usually don’t transmit it to other people — because the parasitic cells pooped out by someone infected with cyclosporiasis need to be in the environment a good while (“days to weeks,” according to CDPH) and then be activated by enough heat to actually become infectious themselves. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heightened awareness about cyclospora symptoms\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Increased awareness of cyclosporiasis amid these national outbreaks has “likely led to increased testing for the illness,” CDPH said, meaning “we may be identifying more cases than we have in previous years.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In other words, someone with persistent diarrhea in 2025 might have written off their symptoms as a bad bout of food poisoning — but in summer 2026, surrounded by cyclospora headlines, they might be more likely to suspect it’s cyclosporiasis instead.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In his own practice, while Chin-Hong hasn’t personally encountered a cyclospora diagnosis in the last few months, he nonetheless has “a lot of people asking and wondering about it” here in the Bay Area. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But “clinicians are also more aware, even if the patient didn’t bring it up,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>On the public health side, CDPH said the recent increase in California cases could be due to “overall improvements to our surveillance and data collection methods over time,” too. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Chin-Hong also noted that \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR26-024.aspx\">the low January-June figures \u003c/a>provided by the agency didn’t reflect the timeline of the U.S. outbreaks, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-15-state-outbreak-cyclospora-illnesses-iceberg-lettuce-july-2026\">the Food and Drug Administration said began on June 22.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amid this rise in cases, how should I be thinking about cyclospora in California right now?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I personally would still continue to eat fruits and vegetables,” Chin-Hong said. “The benefits to me outweigh the potential disadvantages.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But even if your head knows all the facts about the national outbreaks not affecting California, your gut might still feel a little weird about fully enjoying fresh produce — especially lettuce — right now. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know how to prep and wash produce at home\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>When it comes to food hygiene, “I definitely think this is a great opportunity to reinforce basics,” Chin-Hong said. “We focus on cyclospora because of what’s happening nationally, but there are lots of other foodborne diseases, like E. coli and salmonella.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cooking your produce to an internal temperature of at least 158 degrees will kill cyclospora. But cooking your fruits and vegetables this way might not always be realistic. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-113-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12073465\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-113-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-113-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-113-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kenny McDowell plants onion microgreens at Three Sisters Garden in West Sacramento on Feb. 12, 2026. (Louis Bryant III for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And while washing produce \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/07/10/nx-s1-5887517/cyclospora-outbreaks-grow-in-the-midwest\">isn’t guaranteed to remove all traces of cyclospora\u003c/a>, when done thoroughly, it could help reduce your risk of infection. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Dr. Erika Noel, an assistant professor at Hawaii’s medical school and a pediatrician on the island of Kauai, shared \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/cyclospora-produce-washing-tips-022730ccbc514e15b1f0021c47bf1b68\">the following tips\u003c/a> for washing produce with the Associated Press:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>When washing items like cilantro and basil, separate the leaves.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>For green onions, cut off the roots, remove the outer layer and run them under water while rubbing the surface.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Research shows that washing fruits and vegetables in vinegar can be helpful. Vinegar won’t kill the parasite but can help remove it. Noel recommends submerging produce in a bowl filled with three parts water and one part vinegar and swishing it around for a few minutes. Using a salad spinner to rinse with water can help get rid of the vinegary taste.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Instead of purchasing pre-mixed salad and washing individual leaves, opt for a head of lettuce and remove the outer layer.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>For melons, scrub the outside before cutting through, as the knife can carry germs from the rind into the fruit inside.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Peel fruits and vegetables as much as possible.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Don’t forget to wash cutting boards and countertops. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers don’t kill cyclospora, but soap and water are highly effective at killing or removing the parasite from hands.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buy local — and “peelable”\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you’re anxious about inadvertently eating foods that might be linked to the current outbreaks in the Midwest, you might consider sourcing your produce from local California farms to be more secure in where your food has come from, Chin-Hong said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It’s easier to enforce safety standards locally and in farmers markets,” he said. And if you’re eating out, don’t be afraid to ask the restaurant where \u003cem>they\u003c/em> source their produce, he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Still worried? Chin-Hong said you could avoid higher-risk items that have traditionally been implicated in previous cyclosporiasis outbreaks, like leafy greens in bagged salad mixes, fresh herbs like cilantro and berries.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12029899\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Avocados, imported from Mexico, for sale at Casa Lucas Market on 24th Street in San Francisco on March 5, 2025. 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"innerHTML": "\n\u003cp>Cyclosporiasis — pronounced “\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Cyclosporiasis.aspx\">sigh-clo-spore-EYE-uh-sis\u003c/a>,” similarly to “psoriasis” — is a gastrointestinal disease caused by the minuscule cyclospora parasite, which lives in the poop of infected people.\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading to find out what we know.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why officials believe cyclosporiasis cases among Californians are up\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cyclosporiasis — pronounced “\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Cyclosporiasis.aspx\">sigh-clo-spore-EYE-uh-sis\u003c/a>,” similarly to “psoriasis” — is a gastrointestinal disease caused by the minuscule cyclospora parasite, which lives in the poop of infected people.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Other people can also become infected by ingesting food or drink that’s contaminated with those feces — for example, fresh fruits or vegetables that have been washed with contaminated water. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>It’s not a new disease, and CDPH said that “every year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Cyclosporiasis.aspx\">cases of cyclosporiasis are reported in California\u003c/a>.” The disease is also considered seasonal in the United States: Case counts go up during the spring and summer months every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which frames \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/han/php/notices/han00531.html\">May 1 through Aug. 31\u003c/a> as cyclosporiasis season in the U.S.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/08/RS5166_5Maricruz-e1441057327171.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10663621\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An inspector examines lettuce at a plant in Salinas. (Grace Rubenstein/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>However, since 2015, California’s annual average caseload of just over 100 is far lower than the \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Cyclosporiasis.aspx\">201 cases reported since May 1 alone\u003c/a> this year.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While the state’s cyclospora dashboard said that “this is a normal seasonal pattern and mostly associated with travel to other countries,” a statement from the agency emailed Wednesday to KQED acknowledged that despite the lack of any connection to the national outbreaks, “our cases are now higher than what we might expect for this point in the season, based on historical data.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The agency said it’s “still investigating cases and the cause of the increase,” but suggested it could be due to “a number of reasons,” including:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A possible increase in travel \u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR26-024.aspx\">“Most cases”\u003c/a> of cyclospora in California tend to be linked to residents traveling to international destinations with cyclosporiasis outbreaks, CDPH said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But the agency also suspects that this year there have been “increased cases in travelers to areas with cyclosporiasis outbreaks, whether international or domestic.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Of the 201 cases reported since May 1, CDPH said just 39 of them were “domestically acquired,” and 15 of those people said they’d traveled to other states — meaning that the majority of California cases were instead due to international travel.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/SFOEmiratesFlightGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12075191\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/SFOEmiratesFlightGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/SFOEmiratesFlightGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/SFOEmiratesFlightGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An Emirates Airlines A-380 plane prepares for takeoff at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, California, on June 8, 2023. (Tayfun CoSkun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“California is a relatively large population, a lot of people travel,” said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease expert at UCSF. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>So whether Californians picked up their cyclosporiasis cases from one of the outbreaks within the U.S. or abroad, “it’s all about \u003cem>where \u003c/em>people are infected in terms of being worried versus the numbers, even if the numbers continue to go up,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Remember, cyclospora is a foodborne parasite and infected people usually don’t transmit it to other people — because the parasitic cells pooped out by someone infected with cyclosporiasis need to be in the environment a good while (“days to weeks,” according to CDPH) and then be activated by enough heat to actually become infectious themselves. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heightened awareness about cyclospora symptoms\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Increased awareness of cyclosporiasis amid these national outbreaks has “likely led to increased testing for the illness,” CDPH said, meaning “we may be identifying more cases than we have in previous years.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In other words, someone with persistent diarrhea in 2025 might have written off their symptoms as a bad bout of food poisoning — but in summer 2026, surrounded by cyclospora headlines, they might be more likely to suspect it’s cyclosporiasis instead.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In his own practice, while Chin-Hong hasn’t personally encountered a cyclospora diagnosis in the last few months, he nonetheless has “a lot of people asking and wondering about it” here in the Bay Area. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But “clinicians are also more aware, even if the patient didn’t bring it up,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>On the public health side, CDPH said the recent increase in California cases could be due to “overall improvements to our surveillance and data collection methods over time,” too. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Chin-Hong also noted that \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR26-024.aspx\">the low January-June figures \u003c/a>provided by the agency didn’t reflect the timeline of the U.S. outbreaks, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-15-state-outbreak-cyclospora-illnesses-iceberg-lettuce-july-2026\">the Food and Drug Administration said began on June 22.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amid this rise in cases, how should I be thinking about cyclospora in California right now?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I personally would still continue to eat fruits and vegetables,” Chin-Hong said. “The benefits to me outweigh the potential disadvantages.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But even if your head knows all the facts about the national outbreaks not affecting California, your gut might still feel a little weird about fully enjoying fresh produce — especially lettuce — right now. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know how to prep and wash produce at home\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>When it comes to food hygiene, “I definitely think this is a great opportunity to reinforce basics,” Chin-Hong said. “We focus on cyclospora because of what’s happening nationally, but there are lots of other foodborne diseases, like E. coli and salmonella.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cooking your produce to an internal temperature of at least 158 degrees will kill cyclospora. But cooking your fruits and vegetables this way might not always be realistic. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-113-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12073465\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-113-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-113-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-113-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kenny McDowell plants onion microgreens at Three Sisters Garden in West Sacramento on Feb. 12, 2026. (Louis Bryant III for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And while washing produce \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/07/10/nx-s1-5887517/cyclospora-outbreaks-grow-in-the-midwest\">isn’t guaranteed to remove all traces of cyclospora\u003c/a>, when done thoroughly, it could help reduce your risk of infection. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Dr. Erika Noel, an assistant professor at Hawaii’s medical school and a pediatrician on the island of Kauai, shared \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/cyclospora-produce-washing-tips-022730ccbc514e15b1f0021c47bf1b68\">the following tips\u003c/a> for washing produce with the Associated Press:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>When washing items like cilantro and basil, separate the leaves.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>For green onions, cut off the roots, remove the outer layer and run them under water while rubbing the surface.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Research shows that washing fruits and vegetables in vinegar can be helpful. Vinegar won’t kill the parasite but can help remove it. Noel recommends submerging produce in a bowl filled with three parts water and one part vinegar and swishing it around for a few minutes. Using a salad spinner to rinse with water can help get rid of the vinegary taste.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Instead of purchasing pre-mixed salad and washing individual leaves, opt for a head of lettuce and remove the outer layer.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>For melons, scrub the outside before cutting through, as the knife can carry germs from the rind into the fruit inside.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Peel fruits and vegetables as much as possible.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Don’t forget to wash cutting boards and countertops. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers don’t kill cyclospora, but soap and water are highly effective at killing or removing the parasite from hands.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buy local — and “peelable”\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you’re anxious about inadvertently eating foods that might be linked to the current outbreaks in the Midwest, you might consider sourcing your produce from local California farms to be more secure in where your food has come from, Chin-Hong said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It’s easier to enforce safety standards locally and in farmers markets,” he said. And if you’re eating out, don’t be afraid to ask the restaurant where \u003cem>they\u003c/em> source their produce, he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Still worried? Chin-Hong said you could avoid higher-risk items that have traditionally been implicated in previous cyclosporiasis outbreaks, like leafy greens in bagged salad mixes, fresh herbs like cilantro and berries.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12029899\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TARIFFSIMPACT_GC-1-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Avocados, imported from Mexico, for sale at Casa Lucas Market on 24th Street in San Francisco on March 5, 2025. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Instead, he said you could opt for “lower-risk choices” like bananas, oranges, avocados, melon and mangoes, because these options have rinds or skin that are removed before eating. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>When cutting into thick-skinned produce like melon, be sure to wash not just its outside but also your knife and your hands, to make sure you’re not accidentally pushing any contamination from the skin into the flesh. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"title": "Yes, That ‘Summer Cold’ Really Might Be COVID (Again). What to Know About Bay Area Viral Levels",
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"content": "\u003cp>As if you needed another health concern to worry about — beyond the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12090791/cyclosporiasis-symptoms-california-parasite-explosive-diarrhea-foodborne-cyclospora-michigan-outbreak-fruits-vegetables-incubation-antibiotics\">“explosive diarrhea” stomach parasite\u003c/a> causing a surge of sicknesses around the United States — the COVID-19 virus has made a reappearance in the Bay Area this summer. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>To put it another way: Any “summer cold” you hear people complaining about over the coming weeks could once again be COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to Stanford University’s WastewaterSCAN team, which monitors coronavirus presence in human sewage, concentrations of the pathogen across the Bay Area sites they monitor were up 136% in July, compared to their June levels — and as of Tuesday, median levels of the virus are even higher than they were during the winter peak.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1324\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/COVID-levels-Aug-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12093831\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/COVID-levels-Aug-4.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/COVID-levels-Aug-4-160x106.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/COVID-levels-Aug-4-1536x1017.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WastewaterSCAN’s summary of recent COVID-19 concentrations in the Bay Area, as of Aug. 4. (Courtesy of WastewaterSCAN)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Stanford typically sees a COVID-19 summer wastewater wave start to happen in late May or June, WastewaterSCAN’s Amanda Bidwell said, and the Bay Area saw “a slower start” this year.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But now, COVID concentrations in wastewater are “continuing to rise at sites across the Bay Area,” said Bidwell. Some 64% of the sites monitored by WastewaterSCAN are now in the “Medium” category for COVID — although for context, current levels are still far below the heights of \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CoYBEAA4AUgAUgY1NzlkYTNSBjM3NDMwYVIGZTllODdlUgYwN2NlZDdSBjhhOWI0YlIGYzhkMzU3UgYyNTQ4MTlSBmRkMzZmYlIGZmEyZDYzUgZiNzIzYWVSBmJjNzlmOVIGODRkNDg5UgZkZGU4OGZaBk4gR2VuZXj8A4oBBjcwNzIxM7gBiwg%3D&selectedChartId=707213\">last year’s summer swell\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If it’s been a while since you or your family weathered an infection, a refresher might be handy as we enter a period of potentially higher risk. Here’s what we know about COVID-19 in the Bay Area for summer 2026.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a new COVID-19 variant out there for summer 2026 I should be worried about?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>WastewaterSCAN’s Bidwell noted that although current COVID levels “still appear low” compared to \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CtYBCkxTQVJT4oCTQ29W4oCTMiBXYXN0ZXdhdGVyIENvbmNlbnRyYXRpb25zOiBHcmVhdGVyIFNhbiBGcmFuY2lzY28gQmF5IEFyZWEsIENBEAA4AUABSABSBjU3OWRhM1IGMzc0MzBhUgZlOWU4N2VSBjA3Y2VkN1IGOGE5YjRiUgZjOGQzNTdSBjI1NDgxOVIGZGQzNmZiUgZmYTJkNjNSBmI3MjNhZVIGYmM3OWY5UgY4NGQ0ODlSBmRkZTg4ZloGTiBHZW5leIINigEGMWI1NzQzuAGlBg%3D%3D&selectedChartId=1b5743\">historic data and past infection waves\u003c/a>, her team has observed a mixture of variants in local circulation rather than one dominant variant, “like we have seen in the past” — something that’s also \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=ClwKNFNBUlPigJNDb1bigJMyIFNlcXVlbmNpbmc6IFdXU0NBTiBOYXRpb25hbCBBZ2dyZWdhdGUQA0ABSABSBnNlcXVlbloGTiBHZW5leLwBigEGY2JhODQ4uAGlBg%3D%3D&selectedChartId=cba848\">mirrored nationally\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But when it comes to the question of if there’s a major new strain out there about to cause chaos, the short answer is : No, said Dr. Abraar Karan, an infectious disease expert at Stanford University. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The COVID variant he’s been seeing in the Bay Area in these last weeks is still XFG, also known as “Stratus,” in the omicron lineage. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-1231697879_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12033385\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-1231697879_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-1231697879_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-1231697879_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-1231697879_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-1231697879_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/GettyImages-1231697879_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A syringe is filled with a dose of the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site inside Reuther Hall at Forty Acres on March 13, 2021, in Delano, California. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>People infected with XFG have often reported a scratchy, hoarse throat that’s easily mistaken for allergies, along with the kind of primarily respiratory symptoms we’ve come to expect from COVID, said Karan: “Sore throat, cough, congestion, fatigue, fever, that kind of thing.” Also still in circulation, unfortunately, is NB.1.8.1 or “Nimbus”: the strain that’s also nicknamed \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12045979/xfg-stratus-nimbus-nb181-covid-variant-symptoms-razor-blade-throat-incubation-period-testing\">“razor blade throat”\u003c/a> for the intense sore throat it gives many people.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“The good news is that there’s nothing — at least genomically — that’s telling us we’re dealing with something very different, or something that should cause major concern or that will give us an increase in hospitalizations,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>What about other newer strains you might have heard about, like BA.3.2, dubbed \u003ca href=\"https://www.ajmc.com/view/cicada-covid-19-variant-faqs-symptoms-risk-and-prevention\">“Cicada”\u003c/a>? While any news of new COVID-19 variants might bring flashbacks to the game-changing emergence of \u003ca href=\"https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/media/releases/2021/s1201-omicron-variant.html\">omicron\u003c/a> in 2021, or delta after it, “the vast majority” of these latest strains aren’t giving medical professionals sleepless nights in 2026, Karan said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Nothing has shown a severe increase in severe disease or hospitalizations, or that they will be resistant to antivirals, or that they will render diagnostics invalid,” he said. “Those are the main things we worry about, but I’ve not seen that with any of the variants.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How will my most recent COVID vaccine hold up against a 2026 summer wave?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The 2025-26 \u003ca href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-vaccine/art-20484859\">COVID-19 vaccine\u003c/a> that rolled out in fall 2025 was formulated to target descendants of omicron and include XFG, the dominant variant now.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But if you got your shot as soon as you were able to last year, despite \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12055165/where-can-i-find-new-updated-2025-covid-vaccine-near-me-moderna-pfizer-cvs-walgreens-safeway-vaccinations-health-insurance-cost\">the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts\u003c/a> to limit eligibility to the vaccine, that also means it’s been longer since you had that immunity boost. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Broadly speaking, the longer it’s been since you got vaccinated, the lower your immune response is going to be,” Karan said. “As time goes on, the more variants there are since [the one] which the vaccine was based on, the more chance that you’ll have stronger symptoms or more likely to be infected.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"A closeup image of two COVID-19 antigen test results.\" class=\"wp-image-12002056\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-800x534.jpeg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-1020x681.jpeg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-1920x1281.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">COVID-19 antigen home tests indicating a positive result photographed in New York on April 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But nothing researchers are seeing suggests that the vaccine is completely ineffective — or that it will no longer have benefits, Karan said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“So you’re somewhere in the middle,” he said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And while “the goal of the vaccines is to prevent you from getting very sick,” they can’t prevent you from being infected in the first place. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In a nutshell: Don’t assume your fall 2025 vaccine will necessarily mean any infection you get in summer 2026 will be short or mild, so it’s worth considering your risks and taking precautions if necessary. Speaking of which …\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So should I be wearing a mask again on BART or in the grocery store?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I think it depends on how high the levels get,” Karan said — who recommended you keep an eye on the COVID-19 levels in your own county’s wastewater, according to WastewaterSCAN’s monitoring:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=Ci0QACABSABSBmU5ZTg3ZVIGMzc0MzBhWgZOIEdlbmV41AGKAQZiNDYyMGHAAQE%3D&selectedChartId=b4620a\">San Francisco \u003c/a>| \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CkUQACABSABSBjVhYTY5OVIGMDJkMjQyUgZkZDM2ZmJSBjY3YzJlYlIGMjkzYjI1WgZOIEdlbmV40gGKAQY1OTRlYzPAAQE%3D&selectedChartId=594ec3\">Alameda\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=Cj0QACABSABSBjA3Y2VkN1IGN2NhOTA1UgY3NGIzOWFSBmM5NWU2NFoGTiBHZW5leNIBigEGMjc3MmU4wAEB&selectedChartId=2772e8\">San Mateo\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=Cj0QACABSABSBjI1NDgxOVIGOGE5YjRiUgY1NzlkYTNSBmM4ZDM1N1oGTiBHZW5leNIBigEGZDVjZjMzwAEB&selectedChartId=d5cf33\">Santa Clara\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=Ci0QACABSABSBjc0ZDAyNlIGNTc1NzM4WgZOIEdlbmV40gGKAQY1MDg4Y2XAAQE%3D&selectedChartId=5088ce\">Contra Costa\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=Ci0QACABSABSBmZhMmQ2M1IGMGM4MDkxWgZOIEdlbmV40gGKAQYwMzU3N2bAAQE%3D&selectedChartId=03577f\">Solano\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CkQQACABSABSBjI0ZDAzMFIGNjQ3M2MwUgZiOTI1ZTdSBmRkZTg4ZlIGODRkNDg5WgZOIEdlbmV4dYoBBmZhZGM0ZsABAQ%3D%3D&selectedChartId=fadc4f\">Marin\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CjIQACABSABSBjMwMzJjOFIGNzFhMmY0UgZiYzc5ZjlaBk4gR2VuZXjSAYoBBmQ1NjA5Yw%3D%3D&selectedChartId=d5609c\">Sonoma\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CiUQACABSABSBmI3MjNhZVoGTiBHZW5leNIBigEGZDU1MTZkwAEB&selectedChartId=d5516d\">Napa\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Wearing a well-fitting N95 or KN95 mask in crowded places, especially if you observe people with possible COVID-19 symptoms around you, “can reduce the risk that you get infected — and I think for most people, that’s the goal at this point … to prevent infection that would knock them out for a couple of days,” Karan said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And if the thought of losing a week to infection and isolation isn’t enough, remember the risks of contracting \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/long-covid\">long COVID\u003c/a>. Karan said that in 2026, he still sees long COVID-19 patients regularly. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12016585\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An estimated 20 million gallons of wastewater have spilled into the Suisun Marsh in Contra Costa County. That will expose animals to chemicals that are carried in our sewage system. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Even this week, I’ve seen people that came in with post-COVID infection, with longer-term brain fog and symptoms that are just disruptive and making them feel not great,” the scientist said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>These risks are another reason to commit to isolating from other people as much as you can when you have COVID-19, Karan said — or to ensuring that anyone infected in your home isolates from the rest of the household as much as they can, despite the inconveniences that brings.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I think I was exposed or have symptoms. When should I take a COVID test?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Step 1: Know about updated incubation times \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If the average incubation times of five to seven days from back in 2020 are still burned into your brain, you should know: Incubation times for COVID-19 — that is, the amount of time between getting exposed to and testing positive — have gotten shorter over the years. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>People are testing positive more quickly than they were in 2020, when the average incubation period was five to seven days, because it has changed with each new variant, Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco infectious disease expert, told KQED in 2025.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Three days has become a common period of time between exposure and getting sick, Chin-Hong said. So given this trend, it makes sense to take a COVID-19 test as early as two days after exposure if you’re already having symptoms.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Step 2: Don’t trust a negative early COVID test\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If your first test is negative, you should absolutely test again the next day if symptoms persist — and again after that if you’re still negative.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Here’s why you can’t necessarily trust a negative at-home COVID-19 test in 2026: While incubation times have gotten shorter, doctors are seeing people take longer to get a positive test, Chin-Hong said. And that’s probably more to do with how much quicker someone with COVID-19 might develop symptoms in 2026 than they would have done in 2020.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>As a reminder, those symptoms are the sign that your body’s immune system is mounting a response to an invading virus. Back at the start of the pandemic, by the time you developed COVID-19 symptoms and took a test, it would probably already be positive.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/008_StockPhoto_AtHomeCOVIDTest_02022022_qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11989966\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/008_StockPhoto_AtHomeCOVIDTest_02022022_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/008_StockPhoto_AtHomeCOVIDTest_02022022_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/008_StockPhoto_AtHomeCOVIDTest_02022022_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/008_StockPhoto_AtHomeCOVIDTest_02022022_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/008_StockPhoto_AtHomeCOVIDTest_02022022_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">As COVID-19 levels continue to rise in Bay Area wastewater for summer 2026, what do you need to know? (Beth La Berge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But at this stage of the pandemic, “we likely have more immune cells circulating that can recognize the enemy, so it ‘sounds the alarm’ quicker [and] people might feel something faster than in the old days,” Chin-Hong said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And because many of us take a COVID-19 test when we start to feel sick, we might actually be testing way too early for an at-home antigen kit to successfully detect enough virus inside us.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The bottom line: If you’re testing because you’ve started feeling unwell, don’t assume a negative result means you don’t actually have COVID-19. Play it safe, stay home as much as you can and wear a well-fitted mask if you can’t. Take another antigen test 48 hours later, Chin-Hong said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Step 3: Make sure your COVID test hasn’t expired\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Those COVID-19 tests you might have in a drawer may be approaching their expiration date if they haven’t already passed it. And an expired test could give you an unreliable result.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can check the \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list\">FDA’s list\u003c/a> of antigen test types to see whether the box you’re holding has had its \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list\">shelf life extended\u003c/a> by the manufacturer. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/RS46094_002_KQED_SanFrancisco_COVIDTesting_11302020-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a health care professional in black gloves holding a COVID-19 rapid test, which is pictured as a thick, white paper test with holes for a cotton swab to rest inside.\" class=\"wp-image-11948954\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/RS46094_002_KQED_SanFrancisco_COVIDTesting_11302020-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/RS46094_002_KQED_SanFrancisco_COVIDTesting_11302020-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/RS46094_002_KQED_SanFrancisco_COVIDTesting_11302020-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/RS46094_002_KQED_SanFrancisco_COVIDTesting_11302020-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/RS46094_002_KQED_SanFrancisco_COVIDTesting_11302020-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A rapid COVID-19 test held by a health care professional at a Unidos En Salud testing site, a collaboration by UCSF and the Latino Task Force, during a post-holiday COVID-19 outreach event on 24th and Mission Streets in San Francisco on Nov. 30, 2020. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The FDA said that if a test’s shelf life has been extended, it’s because the manufacturer has given the agency enough “data showing that the shelf-life is longer than was known when the test was first authorized.” (In other words, it’s still OK to use that test.)\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Another tip from Chin-Hong: “A quick-and-dirty way” to know if you’re using a functional COVID-19 test is to make sure the control line turns positive. If that doesn’t happen, “that means the test is probably not working,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If I test positive, how long do I have to isolate with COVID in 2026?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In March 2024, the CDC officially revised its national COVID-19 isolation guidance, saying that COVID-positive people could now \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0301-respiratory-virus.html\">return to work\u003c/a> or regular activities once “symptoms are improving overall” and they’ve been fever-free for at least\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html\">24 hours\u003c/a> without use of a fever-reducing medication.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Read more about \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11973108/how-long-to-isolate-with-covid-in-2024-california-now-says-that-depends-on-symptoms\">current isolation guidance\u003c/a> for COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you’ve been infected, consider asking your health provider for the COVID-19 medication \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11914514/if-you-get-covid-should-you-try-to-get-paxlovid-heres-how-with-or-without-health-insurance\">Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment\u003c/a> in pill form that is still available free by prescription in California. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I still find a free COVID test?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Good question.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Finding a quick, free COVID-19 test — whether an at-home antigen test or a PCR test — has gotten progressively harder at this stage of the pandemic as more sites and services have been shuttered.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And visiting \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/lab-leak-true-origins-of-covid-19/\">the White House site\u003c/a> that once offered you free at-home COVID-19 tests through USPS will now greet you with an image of President Donald Trump superimposed over the headline “LAB LEAK: The True Origins of COVID,” as well as a page dedicated to the theory \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/04/18/g-s1-61324/lab-leak-white-house-covid-origins\">disputed\u003c/a> by many scientists that the pandemic was caused by the coronavirus leaking from a government laboratory in Wuhan, China.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>So, what do you do now if you don’t already have a supply of antigen tests for COVID-19 at home right now?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Now that the network of PCR testing options as we knew them has essentially gone, your best option is to purchase a COVID-19 at-home antigen test at a pharmacy. These at-home test kits are usually around $20 for a pack of two.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Ideally, ask someone to purchase one for you so you don’t potentially expose other people at the pharmacy, and if you really have to go yourself, wear a well-fitted N95 mask to help lower the risk you pose to others.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you have health insurance, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11969300/how-to-get-reimbursed-for-at-home-covid-tests-in-2023\">request reimbursement from your health insurer\u003c/a> for the cost of up to eight at-home tests per month, so don’t throw away your receipts.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re insured through major Bay Area providers like Kaiser Permanente or Sutter Health, you may also be able to ask for a PCR test through your provider.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"innerHTML": "\n\u003cp>WastewaterSCAN’s Bidwell noted that although current COVID levels “still appear low” compared to \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CtYBCkxTQVJT4oCTQ29W4oCTMiBXYXN0ZXdhdGVyIENvbmNlbnRyYXRpb25zOiBHcmVhdGVyIFNhbiBGcmFuY2lzY28gQmF5IEFyZWEsIENBEAA4AUABSABSBjU3OWRhM1IGMzc0MzBhUgZlOWU4N2VSBjA3Y2VkN1IGOGE5YjRiUgZjOGQzNTdSBjI1NDgxOVIGZGQzNmZiUgZmYTJkNjNSBmI3MjNhZVIGYmM3OWY5UgY4NGQ0ODlSBmRkZTg4ZloGTiBHZW5leIINigEGMWI1NzQzuAGlBg%3D%3D&selectedChartId=1b5743\">historic data and past infection waves\u003c/a>, her team has observed a mixture of variants in local circulation rather than one dominant variant, “like we have seen in the past” — something that’s also \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=ClwKNFNBUlPigJNDb1bigJMyIFNlcXVlbmNpbmc6IFdXU0NBTiBOYXRpb25hbCBBZ2dyZWdhdGUQA0ABSABSBnNlcXVlbloGTiBHZW5leLwBigEGY2JhODQ4uAGlBg%3D%3D&selectedChartId=cba848\">mirrored nationally\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n",
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"innerHTML": "\n\u003cp>If the average incubation times of five to seven days from back in 2020 are still burned into your brain, you should know: Incubation times for COVID-19 — that is, the amount of time between getting exposed to and testing positive — have gotten shorter over the years. \u003c/p>\n",
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"innerHTML": "\n\u003cp>People are testing positive more quickly than they were in 2020, when the average incubation period was five to seven days, because it has changed with each new variant, Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco infectious disease expert, told KQED in 2025.\u003c/p>\n",
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"innerHTML": "\n\u003cp>If your first test is negative, you should absolutely test again the next day if symptoms persist — and again after that if you’re still negative.\u003c/p>\n",
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(Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>People infected with XFG have often reported a scratchy, hoarse throat that’s easily mistaken for allergies, along with the kind of primarily respiratory symptoms we’ve come to expect from COVID, said Karan: “Sore throat, cough, congestion, fatigue, fever, that kind of thing.” Also still in circulation, unfortunately, is NB.1.8.1 or “Nimbus”: the strain that’s also nicknamed \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12045979/xfg-stratus-nimbus-nb181-covid-variant-symptoms-razor-blade-throat-incubation-period-testing\">“razor blade throat”\u003c/a> for the intense sore throat it gives many people.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“The good news is that there’s nothing — at least genomically — that’s telling us we’re dealing with something very different, or something that should cause major concern or that will give us an increase in hospitalizations,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>What about other newer strains you might have heard about, like BA.3.2, dubbed \u003ca href=\"https://www.ajmc.com/view/cicada-covid-19-variant-faqs-symptoms-risk-and-prevention\">“Cicada”\u003c/a>? While any news of new COVID-19 variants might bring flashbacks to the game-changing emergence of \u003ca href=\"https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/media/releases/2021/s1201-omicron-variant.html\">omicron\u003c/a> in 2021, or delta after it, “the vast majority” of these latest strains aren’t giving medical professionals sleepless nights in 2026, Karan said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Nothing has shown a severe increase in severe disease or hospitalizations, or that they will be resistant to antivirals, or that they will render diagnostics invalid,” he said. “Those are the main things we worry about, but I’ve not seen that with any of the variants.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How will my most recent COVID vaccine hold up against a 2026 summer wave?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The 2025-26 \u003ca href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-vaccine/art-20484859\">COVID-19 vaccine\u003c/a> that rolled out in fall 2025 was formulated to target descendants of omicron and include XFG, the dominant variant now.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But if you got your shot as soon as you were able to last year, despite \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12055165/where-can-i-find-new-updated-2025-covid-vaccine-near-me-moderna-pfizer-cvs-walgreens-safeway-vaccinations-health-insurance-cost\">the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts\u003c/a> to limit eligibility to the vaccine, that also means it’s been longer since you had that immunity boost. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Broadly speaking, the longer it’s been since you got vaccinated, the lower your immune response is going to be,” Karan said. “As time goes on, the more variants there are since [the one] which the vaccine was based on, the more chance that you’ll have stronger symptoms or more likely to be infected.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"A closeup image of two COVID-19 antigen test results.\" class=\"wp-image-12002056\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-800x534.jpeg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-1020x681.jpeg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/ap23323639771611-1920x1281.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">COVID-19 antigen home tests indicating a positive result photographed in New York on April 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But nothing researchers are seeing suggests that the vaccine is completely ineffective — or that it will no longer have benefits, Karan said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“So you’re somewhere in the middle,” he said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And while “the goal of the vaccines is to prevent you from getting very sick,” they can’t prevent you from being infected in the first place. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In a nutshell: Don’t assume your fall 2025 vaccine will necessarily mean any infection you get in summer 2026 will be short or mild, so it’s worth considering your risks and taking precautions if necessary. Speaking of which …\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So should I be wearing a mask again on BART or in the grocery store?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I think it depends on how high the levels get,” Karan said — who recommended you keep an eye on the COVID-19 levels in your own county’s wastewater, according to WastewaterSCAN’s monitoring:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=Ci0QACABSABSBmU5ZTg3ZVIGMzc0MzBhWgZOIEdlbmV41AGKAQZiNDYyMGHAAQE%3D&selectedChartId=b4620a\">San Francisco \u003c/a>| \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CkUQACABSABSBjVhYTY5OVIGMDJkMjQyUgZkZDM2ZmJSBjY3YzJlYlIGMjkzYjI1WgZOIEdlbmV40gGKAQY1OTRlYzPAAQE%3D&selectedChartId=594ec3\">Alameda\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=Cj0QACABSABSBjA3Y2VkN1IGN2NhOTA1UgY3NGIzOWFSBmM5NWU2NFoGTiBHZW5leNIBigEGMjc3MmU4wAEB&selectedChartId=2772e8\">San Mateo\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=Cj0QACABSABSBjI1NDgxOVIGOGE5YjRiUgY1NzlkYTNSBmM4ZDM1N1oGTiBHZW5leNIBigEGZDVjZjMzwAEB&selectedChartId=d5cf33\">Santa Clara\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=Ci0QACABSABSBjc0ZDAyNlIGNTc1NzM4WgZOIEdlbmV40gGKAQY1MDg4Y2XAAQE%3D&selectedChartId=5088ce\">Contra Costa\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=Ci0QACABSABSBmZhMmQ2M1IGMGM4MDkxWgZOIEdlbmV40gGKAQYwMzU3N2bAAQE%3D&selectedChartId=03577f\">Solano\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CkQQACABSABSBjI0ZDAzMFIGNjQ3M2MwUgZiOTI1ZTdSBmRkZTg4ZlIGODRkNDg5WgZOIEdlbmV4dYoBBmZhZGM0ZsABAQ%3D%3D&selectedChartId=fadc4f\">Marin\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CjIQACABSABSBjMwMzJjOFIGNzFhMmY0UgZiYzc5ZjlaBk4gR2VuZXjSAYoBBmQ1NjA5Yw%3D%3D&selectedChartId=d5609c\">Sonoma\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CiUQACABSABSBmI3MjNhZVoGTiBHZW5leNIBigEGZDU1MTZkwAEB&selectedChartId=d5516d\">Napa\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Wearing a well-fitting N95 or KN95 mask in crowded places, especially if you observe people with possible COVID-19 symptoms around you, “can reduce the risk that you get infected — and I think for most people, that’s the goal at this point … to prevent infection that would knock them out for a couple of days,” Karan said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And if the thought of losing a week to infection and isolation isn’t enough, remember the risks of contracting \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/long-covid\">long COVID\u003c/a>. Karan said that in 2026, he still sees long COVID-19 patients regularly. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12016585\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20241203_SewageLeak_GC-8-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An estimated 20 million gallons of wastewater have spilled into the Suisun Marsh in Contra Costa County. That will expose animals to chemicals that are carried in our sewage system. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Even this week, I’ve seen people that came in with post-COVID infection, with longer-term brain fog and symptoms that are just disruptive and making them feel not great,” the scientist said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>These risks are another reason to commit to isolating from other people as much as you can when you have COVID-19, Karan said — or to ensuring that anyone infected in your home isolates from the rest of the household as much as they can, despite the inconveniences that brings.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I think I was exposed or have symptoms. When should I take a COVID test?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Step 1: Know about updated incubation times \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If the average incubation times of five to seven days from back in 2020 are still burned into your brain, you should know: Incubation times for COVID-19 — that is, the amount of time between getting exposed to and testing positive — have gotten shorter over the years. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>People are testing positive more quickly than they were in 2020, when the average incubation period was five to seven days, because it has changed with each new variant, Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco infectious disease expert, told KQED in 2025.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Three days has become a common period of time between exposure and getting sick, Chin-Hong said. So given this trend, it makes sense to take a COVID-19 test as early as two days after exposure if you’re already having symptoms.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Step 2: Don’t trust a negative early COVID test\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If your first test is negative, you should absolutely test again the next day if symptoms persist — and again after that if you’re still negative.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Here’s why you can’t necessarily trust a negative at-home COVID-19 test in 2026: While incubation times have gotten shorter, doctors are seeing people take longer to get a positive test, Chin-Hong said. And that’s probably more to do with how much quicker someone with COVID-19 might develop symptoms in 2026 than they would have done in 2020.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>As a reminder, those symptoms are the sign that your body’s immune system is mounting a response to an invading virus. Back at the start of the pandemic, by the time you developed COVID-19 symptoms and took a test, it would probably already be positive.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/008_StockPhoto_AtHomeCOVIDTest_02022022_qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11989966\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/008_StockPhoto_AtHomeCOVIDTest_02022022_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/008_StockPhoto_AtHomeCOVIDTest_02022022_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/008_StockPhoto_AtHomeCOVIDTest_02022022_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/008_StockPhoto_AtHomeCOVIDTest_02022022_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/008_StockPhoto_AtHomeCOVIDTest_02022022_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">As COVID-19 levels continue to rise in Bay Area wastewater for summer 2026, what do you need to know? (Beth La Berge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But at this stage of the pandemic, “we likely have more immune cells circulating that can recognize the enemy, so it ‘sounds the alarm’ quicker [and] people might feel something faster than in the old days,” Chin-Hong said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And because many of us take a COVID-19 test when we start to feel sick, we might actually be testing way too early for an at-home antigen kit to successfully detect enough virus inside us.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The bottom line: If you’re testing because you’ve started feeling unwell, don’t assume a negative result means you don’t actually have COVID-19. Play it safe, stay home as much as you can and wear a well-fitted mask if you can’t. Take another antigen test 48 hours later, Chin-Hong said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Step 3: Make sure your COVID test hasn’t expired\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Those COVID-19 tests you might have in a drawer may be approaching their expiration date if they haven’t already passed it. And an expired test could give you an unreliable result.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can check the \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list\">FDA’s list\u003c/a> of antigen test types to see whether the box you’re holding has had its \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list\">shelf life extended\u003c/a> by the manufacturer. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/RS46094_002_KQED_SanFrancisco_COVIDTesting_11302020-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a health care professional in black gloves holding a COVID-19 rapid test, which is pictured as a thick, white paper test with holes for a cotton swab to rest inside.\" class=\"wp-image-11948954\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/RS46094_002_KQED_SanFrancisco_COVIDTesting_11302020-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/RS46094_002_KQED_SanFrancisco_COVIDTesting_11302020-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/RS46094_002_KQED_SanFrancisco_COVIDTesting_11302020-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/RS46094_002_KQED_SanFrancisco_COVIDTesting_11302020-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/RS46094_002_KQED_SanFrancisco_COVIDTesting_11302020-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A rapid COVID-19 test held by a health care professional at a Unidos En Salud testing site, a collaboration by UCSF and the Latino Task Force, during a post-holiday COVID-19 outreach event on 24th and Mission Streets in San Francisco on Nov. 30, 2020. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The FDA said that if a test’s shelf life has been extended, it’s because the manufacturer has given the agency enough “data showing that the shelf-life is longer than was known when the test was first authorized.” (In other words, it’s still OK to use that test.)\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Another tip from Chin-Hong: “A quick-and-dirty way” to know if you’re using a functional COVID-19 test is to make sure the control line turns positive. If that doesn’t happen, “that means the test is probably not working,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If I test positive, how long do I have to isolate with COVID in 2026?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In March 2024, the CDC officially revised its national COVID-19 isolation guidance, saying that COVID-positive people could now \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0301-respiratory-virus.html\">return to work\u003c/a> or regular activities once “symptoms are improving overall” and they’ve been fever-free for at least\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html\">24 hours\u003c/a> without use of a fever-reducing medication.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Read more about \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11973108/how-long-to-isolate-with-covid-in-2024-california-now-says-that-depends-on-symptoms\">current isolation guidance\u003c/a> for COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you’ve been infected, consider asking your health provider for the COVID-19 medication \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11914514/if-you-get-covid-should-you-try-to-get-paxlovid-heres-how-with-or-without-health-insurance\">Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment\u003c/a> in pill form that is still available free by prescription in California. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I still find a free COVID test?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Good question.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Finding a quick, free COVID-19 test — whether an at-home antigen test or a PCR test — has gotten progressively harder at this stage of the pandemic as more sites and services have been shuttered.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And visiting \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/lab-leak-true-origins-of-covid-19/\">the White House site\u003c/a> that once offered you free at-home COVID-19 tests through USPS will now greet you with an image of President Donald Trump superimposed over the headline “LAB LEAK: The True Origins of COVID,” as well as a page dedicated to the theory \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/04/18/g-s1-61324/lab-leak-white-house-covid-origins\">disputed\u003c/a> by many scientists that the pandemic was caused by the coronavirus leaking from a government laboratory in Wuhan, China.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>So, what do you do now if you don’t already have a supply of antigen tests for COVID-19 at home right now?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Now that the network of PCR testing options as we knew them has essentially gone, your best option is to purchase a COVID-19 at-home antigen test at a pharmacy. These at-home test kits are usually around $20 for a pack of two.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Ideally, ask someone to purchase one for you so you don’t potentially expose other people at the pharmacy, and if you really have to go yourself, wear a well-fitted N95 mask to help lower the risk you pose to others.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you have health insurance, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11969300/how-to-get-reimbursed-for-at-home-covid-tests-in-2023\">request reimbursement from your health insurer\u003c/a> for the cost of up to eight at-home tests per month, so don’t throw away your receipts.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>As \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11960130/4-things-about-californias-wildfire-smoke-climate-change\">wildfires worsen\u003c/a>, it’s become a familiar routine. You wake to see a haze in the sky, and a strange tinge to the light. You start to feel burning in your throat and irritation in your eyes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1930023/map-heres-your-daily-air-quality-report-for-the-bay-area\">the online air quality map\u003c/a> — the one you probably have bookmarked by now — confirms what you already suspected: that smoke from nearby wildfires is in the air once again.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unhealthy air quality caused by fires has become an unfortunate reality for Bay Area residents, especially for those whose jobs or living circumstances mean they must spend most of the day outdoors. It might be tempting to try to go on with your day as normal. But the risks to your health from poor air quality due to wildfire smoke are serious and can cause long-lasting damage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, there are several ways you can protect yourself and your loved ones from hazardous air.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>Jump straight to: \u003c/b>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#wildfire-smoke-air-quality\">How to stay safe when it’s smoky\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Keep reading to find out how to prep your home for more smoky days, when it’s time to really worry about the air outdoors, and what to do when wildfire smoke hits your neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And remember: The following advice can also help protect your respiratory health on days that a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sparetheair.org/\">Spare the Air alert\u003c/a> has been issued, when concentrations of smog are expected to be unhealthy.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Why is smoke from a wildfire so dangerous to my health?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>What we call “wildfire smoke” is actually an ever-changing mix of particles and gases, including carbon dioxide, water vapor, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and other organic chemicals, nitrogen oxides and trace minerals. Many of these compounds are toxic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the most dangerous thing for your health in wildfire smoke is the particulate matter: that is, the tiny pieces of soot and ash that are invisible to the naked eye. These particles are so small they’re measured in \u003ca href=\"https://sciencenotes.org/what-is-a-micron-definition-and-examples/\">microns (0.001 millimeters)\u003c/a> — and the most worrying particles in smoke can be less than 2.5 microns wide. For scale, a human hair is about 60 microns wide.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They’re also so light that they can travel huge distances from a raging wildfire. And when it comes to your respiratory system, these tiny traveling particles then become miniscule invaders that first cause damage to your body just by entering it, setting off inflammatory reactions that can make breathing difficult. In serious cases, these reactions can even trigger a heart attack or stroke.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=science_1930023]The particles then travel deep into your lungs, and within a few days, the damage they cause can result in bronchitis or pneumonia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Put simply: Even brief exposure to wildfire smoke can cause potentially serious health problems for everyone. People at higher risk include those with asthma, lung disease or heart disease, children and teens, older adults age 65+ and people who don’t live or work indoors. Pregnant people and their unborn infants are at particularly heightened risk from these particulates, which have been associated with low birth weight and premature birth for babies.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How to prepare for dangerous air quality\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Since dangerously unhealthy air from wildfires can sweep in with little to no warning, it’s important to be ready beforehand. The Environmental Protection Agency, \u003ca href=\"https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/be-smoke-ready/\">via its AirNow website\u003c/a>, recommends taking certain steps to ensure you and your home are prepared.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Find — or make — a portable air purifier\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The California Air Resources Board recommends portable mechanical air cleaners with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter that collects very small particles and does not emit ozone or other harmful substances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These air cleaners dramatically reduce indoor particle levels, in some cases by more than 90%. \u003ca href=\"https://www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/aircleaners/certified.htm\">Here is a list of devices that are certified by and legal in California\u003c/a>. If you can’t get a portable air purifier, the EPA \u003ca href=\"https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/be-smoke-ready/\">has tips on how to make your own DIY air cleaner from a box fan and filter\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1950002\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 3456px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1950002\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/10/IMG_1378.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3456\" height=\"2304\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/10/IMG_1378.jpg 3456w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/10/IMG_1378-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/10/IMG_1378-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/10/IMG_1378-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/10/IMG_1378-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/10/IMG_1378-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/10/IMG_1378-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3456px) 100vw, 3456px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smoke shrouds a road near Geyserville during a wildfire on Oct. 24, 2019. \u003ccite>(Danielle Venton/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make a ‘clean air room’ — and keep it cool\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The EPA suggests designating a ‘clean air room’ in your home, one you can quickly seal off from any outside air and in which you can run a portable clean air filter. If excessive heat is a concern where you live, and you have a room with an air conditioner, this room might be best to select — just be sure to keep the fresh-air intake closed on any air conditioners to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside. If it’s not feasible to designate a single clean air room, consider purchasing multiple portable air purifiers and ensure your home is properly sealed to outside air.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During heat waves, pay attention to temperature forecasts and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11878134/bay-area-heat-wave-how-to-stay-safe-during-dangerously-hot-weather\">know how to stay safe in the heat\u003c/a>. Even if you don’t have air conditioning, keep doors and windows closed. This can reduce pollutant levels by 50%, according to the EPA. If you can’t stay cool at home or at a friend or relative’s house, the EPA suggests seeking relief at a clean air shelter or other large building with air conditioning and good filtration.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stock up on filters for your air purifiers now\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether for portable air purifiers or a central HVAC system (if you have one), it’s a good idea to stock up on replacement air filters before the need arises. If you wait until smoky air descends, the EPA warns, supplies may be out of stock or may not arrive in time to be helpful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re using a central HVAC system, make sure to purchase high-efficiency filters rated MERV-13 or higher.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=news_11834305]\u003cstrong>Have masks ready to wear\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11834305/masks-for-smoke-and-covid-19-what-kind-is-best\">what kind of masks offer the best protection against wildfire smoke, \u003c/a>the answer is still: that collection of N95 or KN95 masks you may have stocked up on due to COVID. If you don’t have any left, now is a good time to stock up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for N95 masks with exhalation valves, it’s worth noting that these masks work well for wildfire smoke and may be easier to breathe through longer-term. But they’re less effective at stopping the spread of diseases like COVID — even with tape over the valve.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The least effective options are one‐strap paper dust masks or surgical masks that hook around your ears — they don’t protect against inhaling fine particles. Note that a cloth mask will not adequately protect your lungs from particles found in wildfire smoke, either.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"wildfire-smoke-air-quality\">\u003c/a>How to stay safe when it’s smoky\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Check your local air quality\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1930023/map-heres-your-daily-air-quality-report-for-the-bay-area\">Bookmark our real-time Bay Area air quality map\u003c/a>, which includes data from official EPA AirNow sensors, as well as from dozens of low-cost private sensors manufactured by PurpleAir. There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1969271/making-sense-of-purple-air-vs-airnow-and-a-new-map-to-rule-them-all\">a few points to keep in mind\u003c/a> if you’re noticing discrepancies between what those sensors are reporting. Keep a close eye on local air quality reports to gauge how much time is safe for you and your family to spend outside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1993529\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 638px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1993529\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/wildfires-during-01-understand-the-aqi-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/wildfires-during-01-understand-the-aqi-1.png 638w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/wildfires-during-01-understand-the-aqi-1-160x105.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The air quality index (AQI) is divided into six categories, each corresponding to a different level of health concern. \u003ccite>(Courtesy EPA)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When the air quality index (AQI) rises to 101 or above, consider taking steps to reduce exposure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep your indoor area purified\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Make sure all doors and windows are closed and turn on those portable air purifiers, or crank your central HVAC system with a MERV-13 or higher-rated filter, if you have one. If you’re running an air conditioner, keep the fresh-air intake closed to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leave your portable air cleaners running continuously and avoid activities that increase indoor pollution. Burning candles, cooking on gas stoves and vacuuming can all increase indoor pollution.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Driving? Don’t let smoke inside your car\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area Air District recommends that on smoky days, you use the “recirculating air” button in your car’s air conditioning system, if you have one (it’s the button with the symbol of a car with a looping arrow inside it).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When your recirculating air is on, your car will stop taking in any air from the outside — and instead, your AC will recirculate the air that’s already inside your car. This will help prevent smoke outside from entering your car while still keeping the inside of your car cool.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Help the smoke leave your body\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’ve been exposed to wildfire smoke, wash your nose out and gargle with clean water. Do this five times a day until the smoke subsides. Take a shower and wash your clothing after being outside, even if your clothes don’t smell particularly smoky.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep pets inside\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether house pets or livestock, domestic animals are affected by wildfire smoke, too. During periods of poor air quality, try to limit their time outside as much as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Have masks ready to wear\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11834305/masks-for-smoke-and-covid-19-what-kind-is-best\">what kind of masks offer the best protection against wildfire smoke, \u003c/a>the answer is still: that collection of N95 or KN95 masks you may have stocked up on due to COVID. If you don’t have any left, now is a good time to stock up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for N95 masks with exhalation valves, it’s worth noting that these masks work well for wildfire smoke and may be easier to breathe through longer-term. But they’re less effective at stopping the spread of diseases like COVID — even with tape over the valve.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The least effective options are one‐strap paper dust masks or surgical masks that hook around your ears — they don’t protect against inhaling fine particles. Note that a cloth mask will not adequately protect your lungs from particles found in wildfire smoke, either.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"wildfire-smoke-air-quality\">\u003c/a>How to stay safe when it’s smoky\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Check your local air quality\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1930023/map-heres-your-daily-air-quality-report-for-the-bay-area\">Bookmark our real-time Bay Area air quality map\u003c/a>, which includes data from official EPA AirNow sensors, as well as from dozens of low-cost private sensors manufactured by PurpleAir. There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1969271/making-sense-of-purple-air-vs-airnow-and-a-new-map-to-rule-them-all\">a few points to keep in mind\u003c/a> if you’re noticing discrepancies between what those sensors are reporting. Keep a close eye on local air quality reports to gauge how much time is safe for you and your family to spend outside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1993529\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 638px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1993529\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/wildfires-during-01-understand-the-aqi-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/wildfires-during-01-understand-the-aqi-1.png 638w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/wildfires-during-01-understand-the-aqi-1-160x105.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The air quality index (AQI) is divided into six categories, each corresponding to a different level of health concern. \u003ccite>(Courtesy EPA)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When the air quality index (AQI) rises to 101 or above, consider taking steps to reduce exposure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep your indoor area purified\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Make sure all doors and windows are closed and turn on those portable air purifiers, or crank your central HVAC system with a MERV-13 or higher-rated filter, if you have one. If you’re running an air conditioner, keep the fresh-air intake closed to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leave your portable air cleaners running continuously and avoid activities that increase indoor pollution. Burning candles, cooking on gas stoves and vacuuming can all increase indoor pollution.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Driving? Don’t let smoke inside your car\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area Air District recommends that on smoky days, you use the “recirculating air” button in your car’s air conditioning system, if you have one (it’s the button with the symbol of a car with a looping arrow inside it).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When your recirculating air is on, your car will stop taking in any air from the outside — and instead, your AC will recirculate the air that’s already inside your car. This will help prevent smoke outside from entering your car while still keeping the inside of your car cool.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Help the smoke leave your body\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’ve been exposed to wildfire smoke, wash your nose out and gargle with clean water. Do this five times a day until the smoke subsides. Take a shower and wash your clothing after being outside, even if your clothes don’t smell particularly smoky.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep pets inside\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether house pets or livestock, domestic animals are affected by wildfire smoke, too. During periods of poor air quality, try to limit their time outside as much as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"title": "Cyclosporiasis and the Bay Area: What to Know About the ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Parasite Surging in the US",
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"content": "\u003cp>Let’s face it: Headlines about “explosive diarrhea” are the headlines \u003cem>nobody \u003c/em>wants to see.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But amid the current national outbreak of cyclosporiasis — a foodborne stomach parasite that’s infected thousands of people around the United States — it’s hard to avoid the updates about the severe cramping, bloating and yes, the “watery diarrhea with frequent, sometimes explosive, bowel movements” (in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s own \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html\">words\u003c/a>) this disease causes.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/han/php/notices/han00531.html\">announced \u003c/a>that the agency had received reports of 1,645 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis — but was aware of over 5,000 more cases that required confirmation. So far, \u003ca href=\"https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/infectious-diseases/infectious-disease-outbreaks\">Michigan\u003c/a> has experienced the worst rises in cyclosporiasis cases, reporting well over 4,000 cases as of Thursday. Other states reporting surges of the disease include \u003ca href=\"https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/cyclosporiasis-cases-new-york-state/\">New York\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://news.wttw.com/2026/07/13/illinois-confirms-194-probable-cases-cyclosporiasis-parasitic-inspection-spreads\">Illinois\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://odh.ohio.gov/media-center/ODH-News-Releases/cyclosporiasis-news-release-070826\">Ohio\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2026/07/13/texas-cyclospora-cases-count-cyclosporiasis-symptoms-and-treatment/90904130007/\">Texas\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/072419-Rural-Doctor-AW-CM-10_scr.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12061658\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/072419-Rural-Doctor-AW-CM-10_scr.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/072419-Rural-Doctor-AW-CM-10_scr-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A doctor listens to a patient’s heartbeat at the Mountain Valley Health Center in Bieber on July 24, 2019. (Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>On Thursday, \u003cem>the Washington Post\u003c/em> reported that global fresh foods producer Taylor Farms had been identified as\u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/07/16/lettuce-supplier-is-potential-source-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-investigators-say/\"> a potential source of the outbreak\u003c/a>. According to anonymous sources, investigators are probing shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to certain Taco Bell restaurants as potentially harboring the intestinal parasite.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Some good news, however: \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR26-024.aspx\">The California Department of Public Health\u003c/a> says that California “is not one of the states currently experiencing an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis,” and that to date, the state has actually seen fewer cases of cyclosporiasis this year than it did in the same period in 2025: 41, compared to last year’s 80. The agency also doesn’t believe these current California cyclospora cases are even linked to the outbreaks affecting other states.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you’re in the Bay Area — or are planning to visit any of the affected states in the coming weeks — what should you know about your individual risk of cyclosporiasis? What’s the source of this outbreak? Should you be thinking about your fruits and vegetables differently right now, and how can you reduce your family’s chances of being hit by this truly unpleasant disease this summer?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Keep reading for what we know about cyclosporiasis and California. (And be aware since we’re talking about explosive diarrhea here, the details below are not really lunchtime reading.)\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#jump-symptoms\">What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#jump-foods\">What foods could be causing this outbreak?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#california-cases\">Should Californians be doing anything differently right now?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#diarrhea-panicking\">I’ve got diarrhea. Is it cyclosporiasis or something else?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is cyclosporiasis, and how do people get infected? \u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cyclosporiasis — pronounced “\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Cyclosporiasis.aspx\">sigh-clo-spore-EYE-uh-sis\u003c/a>”, similarly to “psoriasis” — is a gastrointestinal disease caused by the cyclospora parasite.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This parasite, which is \u003ca href=\"https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/diseases/cyclospora.html\">too small \u003c/a>to be seen with the human eye, lives in the poop of people infected with cyclosporiasis. Other people can then become infected also by ingesting food or drink that’s contaminated with those feces — for example, fresh fruits or vegetables that have been washed with contaminated water.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12020078\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945.jpg 2121w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The CDC recommends washing fruits and vegetables, among other steps. (Hispanolistic/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cyclosporiasis isn’t a new disease, and California “experiences cases of cyclosporiasis every year,” according to a July 13 statement by CDPH. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It’s been around for a long time, but this year it’s notable for the rate of increase, which is itself explosive,” said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease expert at UCSF.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But — so far, at least — that’s all in other states. CDPH said that from January to June 2026, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR26-024.aspx\">California reported 41 provisional cases of cyclosporiasis\u003c/a>, “compared to 80 cases during the same period in 2025.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is cyclosporiasis in California right now?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Because cyclosporiasis isn’t a new disease, California “experiences cases of cyclosporiasis every year,” according to a Monday statement by CDPH. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It’s been around for a long time, but this year it’s notable for the rate of increase, which is itself explosive,” said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease expert at UCSF.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2120\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009.jpg\" alt=\"Female doctor wearing full PPE suit, face mask, and face shield working with pathogen samples in lab.\" class=\"wp-image-11935274\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009.jpg 2120w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009-1920x1281.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2120px) 100vw, 2120px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A researcher works in a biochemist laboratory. (Luis Alvarez/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But — so far, at least — that’s all in other states. CDPH said that from January to June 2026, California reported 41 provisional cases of cyclosporiasis, “compared to 80 cases during the same period in 2025.” The agency said that most of these 2026 California cases are associated with recent international travel.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Since May 1, CDPH has reported just four California cases of cyclospora in people who’d been infected within the United States — two of whom had visited the Midwest.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For context, based on their 2015-2025 figures CDPH’s annual average for cyclosporiasis cases is 106. “Current counts for 2026 fall within expected ranges,” said the agency.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>As of their most recently available figures released Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is only \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html\">reporting \u003c/a>between one and 10 cases in the whole state, although the agency’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html\">map \u003c/a>of nationwide cases generally lags behind the figures being reported by the states themselves.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jump-symptoms\">What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis, and how fast do they start?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cyclosporiasis symptoms take a surprisingly long time to show up after you eat food contaminated with the cyclospora parasite: around one week, and up to two weeks. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This incubation time makes it even harder to trace the source of an outbreak, Chin-Hong said, since not only is it often difficult to remember exactly what you ate over a week ago, but by that time, contaminated produce may have cycled out of the store where you bought it.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to the California Department of Public Health, the symptoms of cyclosporiasis include:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Watery diarrhea\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Loss of appetite\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Weight loss\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Bloating\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Stomach cramps\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Increased gas\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Nausea\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Fatigue\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This all happens because when it gets into your small intestines, the cyclospora parasite begins to reproduce. In addition to inflaming your insides, the parasite makes it far harder for the intestines to absorb any fluids or food — meaning it all passes straight through your system, resulting in that watery, often explosive diarrhea. (Vomiting with cyclosporiasis is far less common, Chin-Hong said.)\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>One hopeful bit of information: Some people who get infected with cyclospora don’t actually get any symptoms at all. But if you’re still curious (and don’t mind graphic descriptions of symptoms), you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/AMA/comments/1uvrfr7/i_have_the_gut_parasite_everyone_is_talking_about/\">browse this Reddit AMA \u003c/a>with someone who said they’ve had cyclosporiasis for the last month.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long can cyclosporiasis last, and is it treatable?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>What distinguishes the symptoms of cyclospora infection from, say, a gnarly bout of food poisoning?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The answer is that cyclosporiasis is likely to cause what Chin-Hong calls a “chronic diarrhea pattern, where you have diarrhea that might get better, and then it gets worse again and goes up and down” — for several weeks or even longer.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-1297701066_qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11987440\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-1297701066_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-1297701066_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-1297701066_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-1297701066_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-1297701066_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A registered nurse prepares a dose of the Moderna vaccine at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, California, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jessica Christian/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And whereas other conditions like norovirus will eventually go away on their own, you’ll need treatment with antibiotics to resolve a cyclospora infection and make that diarrhea finally stop. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Anyone who suspects they have a cyclospora infection should reach out to their healthcare provider for a diagnosis, after which they can be prescribed a 7-10 day course of \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Cyclosporiasis.aspx\">trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole\u003c/a>. “Some immune-compromised individuals may need a longer course,” Chin-Hong said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do we know about what’s causing the current surge in cyclospora cases?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While the \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/cyclospora-produce-washing-tips-022730ccbc514e15b1f0021c47bf1b68\">source \u003c/a>of the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the Midwest still isn’t officially known, on Thursday \u003cem>the Washington Post\u003c/em> reported that, according to anonymous sources, lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to certain Taco Bell restaurants had been identified as\u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/07/16/lettuce-supplier-is-potential-source-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-investigators-say/\"> a potential source of the outbreak\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Taylor Farms, which has its corporate headquarters in Salinas, had previously \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o157h7-onions-october-2024\">recalled its yellow onions \u003c/a>in 2024 after a multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to burgers served at McDonald’s restaurants. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>At a Tuesday media briefing, CDC officials said that the agency believed that the cyclospora outbreaks in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky were linked.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1234\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/06/GettyImages-823604062-e1529109234155.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11675259\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fresh raspberries for sale at a farmers market. (Paul J. Richards/AFP-Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/cyclospora\">According to the Food and Drug Administration\u003c/a>, historic outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. have been associated with lettuce, raspberries, basil, cilantro and snow peas. In the past, people have been infected by consuming fruits or vegetables that were exposed to feces-contaminated irrigation water. Also, it’s possible that food distributors may channel contaminated foods to both grocery stores and restaurants, making it hard to discern where tainted food came from.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The CDC has faced \u003ca href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/13/cyclospora-outbreak-parasite-explosive-diarrhea\">criticism \u003c/a>in recent weeks for how federal cuts to state and local health department funding — totaling over $11 billion — may have impacted the agency’s ability to track this outbreak. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“They’ve cut down a lot on the surveillance systems that allow these things to be easily controlled,” said Chin-Hong. “And the longer it goes on, the harder it is to go and try to interview all these [patients] and to confirm the test with a lab test.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In July 2025, President Donald Trump’s second administration also reduced the scope of \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/foodnet/index.html\">a federal program \u003c/a>that monitors for foodborne outbreaks like cyclosporiasis.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jump-foods\">If I’m visiting an area with a cyclosporiasis outbreak, should I be avoiding certain foods to lower my risk?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cooking your produce to an internal temperature of at least 158 degrees will kill cyclospora.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But cooking your fruits and vegetables this way might not always be realistic. And while washing produce \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/07/10/nx-s1-5887517/cyclospora-outbreaks-grow-in-the-midwest\">isn’t guaranteed to remove all traces of cyclospora\u003c/a>, when done thoroughly, it could help reduce your risk of infection. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/CalFreshGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12066124\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/CalFreshGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/CalFreshGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/CalFreshGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A cropped photo of a female hand carrying a shopping basket while choosing vegetables at a supermarket. 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Using a salad spinner to rinse with water can help get rid of the vinegary taste.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Instead of purchasing pre-mixed salad and washing individual leaves, opt for a head of lettuce and remove the outer layer.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>For melons, scrub the outside before cutting through, as the knife can carry germs from the rind into the fruit inside.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Peel fruits and vegetables as much as possible.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Don’t forget to wash cutting boards and countertops. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers don’t kill cyclospora, but soap and water are highly effective at killing or removing the parasite from hands.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"california-cases\">Even with low case counts in California, I’m really worried about getting cyclosporiasis. What should I be doing?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>First of all, remember that according to CDPH, “there are no known local outbreaks in California, and no California cases are currently known to be linked to multistate outbreaks under investigation by the CDC.” The CDC’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html\">surveillance map\u003c/a>, last updated on Tuesday, shows “1-10” cases currently reported in California.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We would have seen it if it was some distributor that we had, that the Midwest groceries or restaurants also use,” Chin-Hong said. “Because it should all happen at the same time.” And because of the foodborne nature of cyclosporiasis, and the lack of human-to-human transmission, “it’s not like somebody from Michigan travels to California and then spreads it around,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-86-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12073464\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-86-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-86-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-86-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kenny McDowell holds a handful of onion microgreens at Three Sisters Garden in West Sacramento on Feb. 12, 2026. (Louis Bryant III for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But all this might not stop you \u003cem>worrying \u003c/em>about cyclosporiasis. Chin-Hong said that he’s still eating fruits and vegetables “with wild abandon,” albeit while washing his hands and his produce carefully — “especially green leafy vegetables under running water.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you’re anxious about inadvertently eating foods that might be linked to the current outbreaks in the Midwest, you might consider sourcing your produce from local farms to be more secure in where your food has come from, Chin-Hong said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Still worried? Chin-Hong said you could avoid higher-risk items that have traditionally been implicated in previous cyclosporiasis outbreaks, like leafy greens in bagged salad mixes, fresh herbs like cilantro and berries. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Instead, he said you could opt for “lower-risk choices” like bananas, oranges, avocados, melon and mangoes, because these options have rinds or skin that are removed before eating. When cutting into thick-skinned produce like melon, be sure to wash not just its outside but also your knife and your hands, to make sure you’re not accidentally pushing any contamination from the skin into the flesh. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And as tough as the symptoms are, remember that effective antibiotic treatment for cyclosporiasis \u003cem>is \u003c/em>available should the worst happen, he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diarrhea-panicking\">I’ve got diarrhea, and now I’m panicking. Could this be cyclosporiasis? \u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Right now in the Bay Area, getting diarrhea is \u003cem>way \u003c/em>more likely to be due to another gastrointestinal disease.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to Stanford University’s WastewaterSCAN, a team that measures viral levels in human sewage, both \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CocBEAA4AUgAUgY1NzlkYTNSBjM3NDMwYVIGZTllODdlUgYwN2NlZDdSBjhhOWI0YlIGYzhkMzU3UgYyNTQ4MTlSBmRkMzZmYlIGZmEyZDYzUgZiNzIzYWVSBmJjNzlmOVIGODRkNDg5UgZkZGU4OGZaB05vcm9fRzJ4xwGKAQZhNjg1ZDK4AYsI&selectedChartId=a685d2\">Norovirus\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CoQBEAA4AUgAUgY1NzlkYTNSBjM3NDMwYVIGZTllODdlUgYwN2NlZDdSBjhhOWI0YlIGYzhkMzU3UgYyNTQ4MTlSBmRkMzZmYlIGZmEyZDYzUgZiNzIzYWVSBmJjNzlmOVIGODRkNDg5UgZkZGU4OGZaBFJvdGF4xwGKAQZhNjg1ZDK4AYsI&selectedChartId=a685d2\">Rotavirus\u003c/a> — gastrointestinal diseases which, like cyclosporiasis, cause prolonged diarrhea — have been detected in over 99% of samples from their sites across the Bay Area in the last three weeks.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"823\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/download-1.jpg\" alt=\"Shopper push carts down a meat aisle in a supermarket.\" class=\"wp-image-12017243\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/download-1.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/download-1-800x549.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/download-1-1020x700.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/download-1-160x110.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Customers shop in the deli meat aisle of a grocery store in Miami in October. In 2024, Americans saw an increase in recalls of food and cosmetic products, with three main pathogens — salmonella, listeria and E. coli — posing the greatest overall risk of severe illness. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While the seasonal waves of these viruses are coming to an end, both Norovirus and Rotavirus “are commonly detected in wastewater year-round,” WastewaterSCAN’s Amanda Bidwell said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Unlike these other diseases, you’ll know it’s cyclosporiasis if your diarrhea just won’t go away, Chin-Hong said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can humans transmit cyclosporiasis to each other?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Not in the way you might be thinking. You’re far, far more likely to get cyclosporiasis from ingesting food or fluid that’s contaminated with the \u003cem>feces \u003c/em>from an infected person you don’t even know — for example, by eating fruit that was washed in water that contained feces — than by being near a person with cyclosporiasis.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Even if you have to share a bathroom with someone with cyclosporiasis-induced diarrhea, or help an infected family member clean up, you’re still unlikely to get infected by that person directly. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That’s because the parasitic cells pooped out by someone infected with cyclosporiasis need to be in the environment a good while — “days to weeks,” according to CDPH — and then be activated by enough heat to actually become infectious themselves. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>So as unpleasant as the whole situation might be in general, you aren’t at immediate risk of cyclospora infection from an infected person’s poop.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cstrong>How dangerous is a cyclospora infection?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cyclosporiasis is not fatal, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html\">no deaths \u003c/a>have been reported to the CDC during this current outbreak. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But Chin-Hong said that the dehydration this kind of prolonged diarrhea can cause still poses a danger to the very young and the very old, in how it could impact their organs.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>So far, 141 people have been \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/han/php/notices/han00531.html\">hospitalized \u003c/a>nationwide with cyclosporiasis, according to the CDC’s numbers from Tuesday — 9% of confirmed cases.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story contains reporting from the Associated Press.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"innerHTML": "\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/cyclospora\">According to the Food and Drug Administration\u003c/a>, historic outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. have been associated with lettuce, raspberries, basil, cilantro and snow peas. In the past, people have been infected by consuming fruits or vegetables that were exposed to feces-contaminated irrigation water. Also, it’s possible that food distributors may channel contaminated foods to both grocery stores and restaurants, making it hard to discern where tainted food came from.\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you’re in the Bay Area — or are planning to visit any of the affected states in the coming weeks — what should you know about your individual risk of cyclosporiasis? What’s the source of this outbreak? Should you be thinking about your fruits and vegetables differently right now, and how can you reduce your family’s chances of being hit by this truly unpleasant disease this summer?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Keep reading for what we know about cyclosporiasis and California. (And be aware since we’re talking about explosive diarrhea here, the details below are not really lunchtime reading.)\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#jump-symptoms\">What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#jump-foods\">What foods could be causing this outbreak?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#california-cases\">Should Californians be doing anything differently right now?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#diarrhea-panicking\">I’ve got diarrhea. Is it cyclosporiasis or something else?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is cyclosporiasis, and how do people get infected? \u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cyclosporiasis — pronounced “\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Cyclosporiasis.aspx\">sigh-clo-spore-EYE-uh-sis\u003c/a>”, similarly to “psoriasis” — is a gastrointestinal disease caused by the cyclospora parasite.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This parasite, which is \u003ca href=\"https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/diseases/cyclospora.html\">too small \u003c/a>to be seen with the human eye, lives in the poop of people infected with cyclosporiasis. Other people can then become infected also by ingesting food or drink that’s contaminated with those feces — for example, fresh fruits or vegetables that have been washed with contaminated water.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12020078\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945.jpg 2121w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/GettyImages-1253748945-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The CDC recommends washing fruits and vegetables, among other steps. (Hispanolistic/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cyclosporiasis isn’t a new disease, and California “experiences cases of cyclosporiasis every year,” according to a July 13 statement by CDPH. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It’s been around for a long time, but this year it’s notable for the rate of increase, which is itself explosive,” said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease expert at UCSF.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But — so far, at least — that’s all in other states. CDPH said that from January to June 2026, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR26-024.aspx\">California reported 41 provisional cases of cyclosporiasis\u003c/a>, “compared to 80 cases during the same period in 2025.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is cyclosporiasis in California right now?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Because cyclosporiasis isn’t a new disease, California “experiences cases of cyclosporiasis every year,” according to a Monday statement by CDPH. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It’s been around for a long time, but this year it’s notable for the rate of increase, which is itself explosive,” said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease expert at UCSF.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2120\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009.jpg\" alt=\"Female doctor wearing full PPE suit, face mask, and face shield working with pathogen samples in lab.\" class=\"wp-image-11935274\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009.jpg 2120w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/GettyImages-1301584009-1920x1281.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2120px) 100vw, 2120px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A researcher works in a biochemist laboratory. (Luis Alvarez/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But — so far, at least — that’s all in other states. CDPH said that from January to June 2026, California reported 41 provisional cases of cyclosporiasis, “compared to 80 cases during the same period in 2025.” The agency said that most of these 2026 California cases are associated with recent international travel.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Since May 1, CDPH has reported just four California cases of cyclospora in people who’d been infected within the United States — two of whom had visited the Midwest.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For context, based on their 2015-2025 figures CDPH’s annual average for cyclosporiasis cases is 106. “Current counts for 2026 fall within expected ranges,” said the agency.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>As of their most recently available figures released Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is only \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html\">reporting \u003c/a>between one and 10 cases in the whole state, although the agency’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html\">map \u003c/a>of nationwide cases generally lags behind the figures being reported by the states themselves.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jump-symptoms\">What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis, and how fast do they start?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cyclosporiasis symptoms take a surprisingly long time to show up after you eat food contaminated with the cyclospora parasite: around one week, and up to two weeks. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This incubation time makes it even harder to trace the source of an outbreak, Chin-Hong said, since not only is it often difficult to remember exactly what you ate over a week ago, but by that time, contaminated produce may have cycled out of the store where you bought it.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to the California Department of Public Health, the symptoms of cyclosporiasis include:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Watery diarrhea\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Loss of appetite\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Weight loss\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Bloating\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Stomach cramps\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Increased gas\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Nausea\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Fatigue\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This all happens because when it gets into your small intestines, the cyclospora parasite begins to reproduce. In addition to inflaming your insides, the parasite makes it far harder for the intestines to absorb any fluids or food — meaning it all passes straight through your system, resulting in that watery, often explosive diarrhea. (Vomiting with cyclosporiasis is far less common, Chin-Hong said.)\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>One hopeful bit of information: Some people who get infected with cyclospora don’t actually get any symptoms at all. But if you’re still curious (and don’t mind graphic descriptions of symptoms), you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/AMA/comments/1uvrfr7/i_have_the_gut_parasite_everyone_is_talking_about/\">browse this Reddit AMA \u003c/a>with someone who said they’ve had cyclosporiasis for the last month.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long can cyclosporiasis last, and is it treatable?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>What distinguishes the symptoms of cyclospora infection from, say, a gnarly bout of food poisoning?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The answer is that cyclosporiasis is likely to cause what Chin-Hong calls a “chronic diarrhea pattern, where you have diarrhea that might get better, and then it gets worse again and goes up and down” — for several weeks or even longer.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-1297701066_qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11987440\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-1297701066_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-1297701066_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-1297701066_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-1297701066_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/GettyImages-1297701066_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A registered nurse prepares a dose of the Moderna vaccine at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, California, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jessica Christian/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And whereas other conditions like norovirus will eventually go away on their own, you’ll need treatment with antibiotics to resolve a cyclospora infection and make that diarrhea finally stop. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Anyone who suspects they have a cyclospora infection should reach out to their healthcare provider for a diagnosis, after which they can be prescribed a 7-10 day course of \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Cyclosporiasis.aspx\">trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole\u003c/a>. “Some immune-compromised individuals may need a longer course,” Chin-Hong said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do we know about what’s causing the current surge in cyclospora cases?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While the \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/cyclospora-produce-washing-tips-022730ccbc514e15b1f0021c47bf1b68\">source \u003c/a>of the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the Midwest still isn’t officially known, on Thursday \u003cem>the Washington Post\u003c/em> reported that, according to anonymous sources, lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to certain Taco Bell restaurants had been identified as\u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/07/16/lettuce-supplier-is-potential-source-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-investigators-say/\"> a potential source of the outbreak\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Taylor Farms, which has its corporate headquarters in Salinas, had previously \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o157h7-onions-october-2024\">recalled its yellow onions \u003c/a>in 2024 after a multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to burgers served at McDonald’s restaurants. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>At a Tuesday media briefing, CDC officials said that the agency believed that the cyclospora outbreaks in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky were linked.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1234\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/06/GettyImages-823604062-e1529109234155.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11675259\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fresh raspberries for sale at a farmers market. (Paul J. Richards/AFP-Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/cyclospora\">According to the Food and Drug Administration\u003c/a>, historic outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. have been associated with lettuce, raspberries, basil, cilantro and snow peas. In the past, people have been infected by consuming fruits or vegetables that were exposed to feces-contaminated irrigation water. Also, it’s possible that food distributors may channel contaminated foods to both grocery stores and restaurants, making it hard to discern where tainted food came from.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The CDC has faced \u003ca href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/13/cyclospora-outbreak-parasite-explosive-diarrhea\">criticism \u003c/a>in recent weeks for how federal cuts to state and local health department funding — totaling over $11 billion — may have impacted the agency’s ability to track this outbreak. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“They’ve cut down a lot on the surveillance systems that allow these things to be easily controlled,” said Chin-Hong. “And the longer it goes on, the harder it is to go and try to interview all these [patients] and to confirm the test with a lab test.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In July 2025, President Donald Trump’s second administration also reduced the scope of \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/foodnet/index.html\">a federal program \u003c/a>that monitors for foodborne outbreaks like cyclosporiasis.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jump-foods\">If I’m visiting an area with a cyclosporiasis outbreak, should I be avoiding certain foods to lower my risk?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cooking your produce to an internal temperature of at least 158 degrees will kill cyclospora.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But cooking your fruits and vegetables this way might not always be realistic. And while washing produce \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/07/10/nx-s1-5887517/cyclospora-outbreaks-grow-in-the-midwest\">isn’t guaranteed to remove all traces of cyclospora\u003c/a>, when done thoroughly, it could help reduce your risk of infection. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/CalFreshGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12066124\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/CalFreshGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/CalFreshGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/CalFreshGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A cropped photo of a female hand carrying a shopping basket while choosing vegetables at a supermarket. Grocery shopping concept. (Oscar Wong/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Dr. Erika Noel, an assistant professor at Hawaii’s medical school and a pediatrician on the island of Kauai, shared \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/cyclospora-produce-washing-tips-022730ccbc514e15b1f0021c47bf1b68\">the following tips\u003c/a> for washing produce with the \u003cem>Associated Press\u003c/em>:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>When washing items like cilantro and basil, separate the leaves.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>For green onions, cut off the roots, remove the outer layer and run them under water while rubbing the surface.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Research shows that washing fruits and vegetables in vinegar can be helpful. Vinegar won’t kill the parasite but can help remove it. Noel recommends submerging produce in a bowl filled with three parts water and one part vinegar and swishing it around for a few minutes. Using a salad spinner to rinse with water can help get rid of the vinegary taste.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Instead of purchasing pre-mixed salad and washing individual leaves, opt for a head of lettuce and remove the outer layer.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>For melons, scrub the outside before cutting through, as the knife can carry germs from the rind into the fruit inside.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Peel fruits and vegetables as much as possible.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Don’t forget to wash cutting boards and countertops. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers don’t kill cyclospora, but soap and water are highly effective at killing or removing the parasite from hands.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"california-cases\">Even with low case counts in California, I’m really worried about getting cyclosporiasis. What should I be doing?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>First of all, remember that according to CDPH, “there are no known local outbreaks in California, and no California cases are currently known to be linked to multistate outbreaks under investigation by the CDC.” The CDC’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html\">surveillance map\u003c/a>, last updated on Tuesday, shows “1-10” cases currently reported in California.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We would have seen it if it was some distributor that we had, that the Midwest groceries or restaurants also use,” Chin-Hong said. “Because it should all happen at the same time.” And because of the foodborne nature of cyclosporiasis, and the lack of human-to-human transmission, “it’s not like somebody from Michigan travels to California and then spreads it around,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-86-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12073464\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-86-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-86-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/02122026_LBR3_3SISGDN-86-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kenny McDowell holds a handful of onion microgreens at Three Sisters Garden in West Sacramento on Feb. 12, 2026. (Louis Bryant III for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But all this might not stop you \u003cem>worrying \u003c/em>about cyclosporiasis. Chin-Hong said that he’s still eating fruits and vegetables “with wild abandon,” albeit while washing his hands and his produce carefully — “especially green leafy vegetables under running water.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you’re anxious about inadvertently eating foods that might be linked to the current outbreaks in the Midwest, you might consider sourcing your produce from local farms to be more secure in where your food has come from, Chin-Hong said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Still worried? Chin-Hong said you could avoid higher-risk items that have traditionally been implicated in previous cyclosporiasis outbreaks, like leafy greens in bagged salad mixes, fresh herbs like cilantro and berries. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Instead, he said you could opt for “lower-risk choices” like bananas, oranges, avocados, melon and mangoes, because these options have rinds or skin that are removed before eating. When cutting into thick-skinned produce like melon, be sure to wash not just its outside but also your knife and your hands, to make sure you’re not accidentally pushing any contamination from the skin into the flesh. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And as tough as the symptoms are, remember that effective antibiotic treatment for cyclosporiasis \u003cem>is \u003c/em>available should the worst happen, he said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diarrhea-panicking\">I’ve got diarrhea, and now I’m panicking. Could this be cyclosporiasis? \u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Right now in the Bay Area, getting diarrhea is \u003cem>way \u003c/em>more likely to be due to another gastrointestinal disease.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to Stanford University’s WastewaterSCAN, a team that measures viral levels in human sewage, both \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CocBEAA4AUgAUgY1NzlkYTNSBjM3NDMwYVIGZTllODdlUgYwN2NlZDdSBjhhOWI0YlIGYzhkMzU3UgYyNTQ4MTlSBmRkMzZmYlIGZmEyZDYzUgZiNzIzYWVSBmJjNzlmOVIGODRkNDg5UgZkZGU4OGZaB05vcm9fRzJ4xwGKAQZhNjg1ZDK4AYsI&selectedChartId=a685d2\">Norovirus\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CoQBEAA4AUgAUgY1NzlkYTNSBjM3NDMwYVIGZTllODdlUgYwN2NlZDdSBjhhOWI0YlIGYzhkMzU3UgYyNTQ4MTlSBmRkMzZmYlIGZmEyZDYzUgZiNzIzYWVSBmJjNzlmOVIGODRkNDg5UgZkZGU4OGZaBFJvdGF4xwGKAQZhNjg1ZDK4AYsI&selectedChartId=a685d2\">Rotavirus\u003c/a> — gastrointestinal diseases which, like cyclosporiasis, cause prolonged diarrhea — have been detected in over 99% of samples from their sites across the Bay Area in the last three weeks.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"823\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/download-1.jpg\" alt=\"Shopper push carts down a meat aisle in a supermarket.\" class=\"wp-image-12017243\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/download-1.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/download-1-800x549.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/download-1-1020x700.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/download-1-160x110.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Customers shop in the deli meat aisle of a grocery store in Miami in October. In 2024, Americans saw an increase in recalls of food and cosmetic products, with three main pathogens — salmonella, listeria and E. coli — posing the greatest overall risk of severe illness. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While the seasonal waves of these viruses are coming to an end, both Norovirus and Rotavirus “are commonly detected in wastewater year-round,” WastewaterSCAN’s Amanda Bidwell said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Unlike these other diseases, you’ll know it’s cyclosporiasis if your diarrhea just won’t go away, Chin-Hong said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can humans transmit cyclosporiasis to each other?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Not in the way you might be thinking. 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"content": "\u003cp>More than 10,000 \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/california\">Californians\u003c/a> are receiving letters informing them that they need to retake their written driver’s license tests. Unfortunately for unlucky recipients, the letters aren’t part of a sophisticated scam, as Redditors have been \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DMV/comments/1um1s4j/many_california_drivers_to_retake_written_dmv/\">speculating\u003c/a> — or perhaps hoping.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sorry to say, the notices are real, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles — and as of this week, the agency has confirmed that they’re prompted by suspicions of cheating. All this means that people who receive these letters will indeed need to retake their written knowledge test to stay on the roads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you did receive a dreaded DMV letter, here’s what you need to know about why you’re being asked to retake your test, how to do it and what could happen if you don’t.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Who has to retake their driver’s test?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you took your California written driver’s license tests between July 2025 and April 2026, look out for a letter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The DMV says about 11,000 people across the state who took the exam during that period will have to retake the test.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The affected licenses don’t appear to be isolated to one region — people from Los Angeles to San Francisco have \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DMV/comments/1um1s4j/many_california_drivers_to_retake_written_dmv/\">taken to social media\u003c/a> to say they’re headed to the DMV.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12032226\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12032226 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traffic on Interstate 550 in Oakland flowing with cars. \u003ccite>(Joyce Tsai/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Why is the DMV making me take my test again?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The DMV initially kept it vague — only saying that they identified “anomalies” in “certain” test results.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This week, though, the agency said it flagged the results after finding irregularities that “may indicate instances of cheating.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These irregularities are “test taker related,” according to the DMV, “and not the result of an internal DMV technical issue, or involvement of artificial intelligence.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I got a DMV letter. Am I in trouble?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you got a notice, don’t panic. The DMV said that it’s not a final determination that cheating occurred, but only that your test result was identified as “potentially problematic.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The agency didn’t offer any specifics about \u003cem>how\u003c/em> test takers might have cheated, but it said multiple cases have been turned over to county district attorneys for prosecution.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Several state lawmakers have also sent the DMV letters asking for more details on the nature of any cheating.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Do I have to retake the practical test or just the written test?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Don’t worry, you won’t have to get graded on your actual driving behind the wheel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But that’s not to say you shouldn’t brush up on the rules of the road ahead of retaking your written test. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DMV/comments/1u72dw2/is_this_legitimate_will_i_need_to_redo_the_behind/\">Some people online\u003c/a> say they failed the exam when they went in for their retest and had their license revoked. \u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#HowtostudyforyourDMVretest\">How to study for your DMV retest.\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How do I retake the test, and how fast do I have to do it?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You’ll have to make an appointment online for an in-person test.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The letters mailed out include a QR code that you can scan with your cell phone camera, which will route you directly to a \u003ca href=\"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/appointments/select-appointment-type\">page on the DMV website\u003c/a> that has a “reevaluation” sign-up link.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11699281\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11699281\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance to a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in Corte Madera.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1356\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-160x113.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-800x565.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-1020x720.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-1200x848.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-1180x833.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-960x678.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-240x170.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-375x265.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-520x367.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance to a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in Corte Madera. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’d rather go to the site on a computer or in your internet browser, click on the “Appointments” page at \u003ca href=\"http://dmv.ca.gov\">dmv.ca.gov\u003c/a> and look for the “knowledge test reevaluation” button.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But be warned: the letters say that you need to retake the exam within 30 days of the date the notice was issued, located in the top left corner, to keep your California driver’s license.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Do I \u003cem>have \u003c/em>to make a DMV appointment to retake my test, and what do I need to bring with me?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes. The letter says appointments are required for the reevaluation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When you go to your appointment, be sure to bring a copy of the notice requiring reevaluation, as well as your driver’s license card, temporary license, or instruction permit, whichever you have.[aside postID=news_12089236 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/GroceriesAP.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What if there are no available DMV appointments near me to retake the test within 30 days?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A spokesperson for the DMV told KQED that there have been “no known issues getting [appointments]” and plenty are available. A DMV that’s further away from you may have more appointments available.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"HowtostudyforyourDMVretest\">\u003c/a>What if I fail my retest? Can I take the test again?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Some people who have gone in for the reevaluation say \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DMV/comments/1u72dw2/is_this_legitimate_will_i_need_to_redo_the_behind/\">they’ve failed\u003c/a> and had their physical driver’s licenses taken by the DMV. They were able to reapply, retake the written test, and be issued a new temporary license within days — still with no road test needed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It could be worthwhile to study up before your appointment (or just test your knowledge if you’re just curious how you’d hypothetically perform, like this reporter). The DMV provides \u003ca href=\"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/educational-materials/sample-driver-license-dl-knowledge-tests/\">sample tests\u003c/a> in multiple languages, and proficient Googlers may also be able to find apparent sample questions online via sites that are not affiliated with the DMV.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What happens if I don’t retake the test within 30 days?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Your license will be canceled — which means you cannot drive. It also means that your license will not be a valid form of identification.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your license \u003cem>does \u003c/em>lapse, the DMV says you are eligible to immediately reapply. It’s not clear if you would need to retake the road test in that case.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Who has to retake their driver’s test?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you took your California written driver’s license tests between July 2025 and April 2026, look out for a letter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The DMV says about 11,000 people across the state who took the exam during that period will have to retake the test.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The affected licenses don’t appear to be isolated to one region — people from Los Angeles to San Francisco have \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DMV/comments/1um1s4j/many_california_drivers_to_retake_written_dmv/\">taken to social media\u003c/a> to say they’re headed to the DMV.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12032226\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12032226 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/IMG_6860_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traffic on Interstate 550 in Oakland flowing with cars. \u003ccite>(Joyce Tsai/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Why is the DMV making me take my test again?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The DMV initially kept it vague — only saying that they identified “anomalies” in “certain” test results.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This week, though, the agency said it flagged the results after finding irregularities that “may indicate instances of cheating.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These irregularities are “test taker related,” according to the DMV, “and not the result of an internal DMV technical issue, or involvement of artificial intelligence.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I got a DMV letter. Am I in trouble?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you got a notice, don’t panic. The DMV said that it’s not a final determination that cheating occurred, but only that your test result was identified as “potentially problematic.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The agency didn’t offer any specifics about \u003cem>how\u003c/em> test takers might have cheated, but it said multiple cases have been turned over to county district attorneys for prosecution.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Several state lawmakers have also sent the DMV letters asking for more details on the nature of any cheating.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Do I have to retake the practical test or just the written test?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Don’t worry, you won’t have to get graded on your actual driving behind the wheel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But that’s not to say you shouldn’t brush up on the rules of the road ahead of retaking your written test. \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DMV/comments/1u72dw2/is_this_legitimate_will_i_need_to_redo_the_behind/\">Some people online\u003c/a> say they failed the exam when they went in for their retest and had their license revoked. \u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#HowtostudyforyourDMVretest\">How to study for your DMV retest.\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How do I retake the test, and how fast do I have to do it?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You’ll have to make an appointment online for an in-person test.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The letters mailed out include a QR code that you can scan with your cell phone camera, which will route you directly to a \u003ca href=\"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/appointments/select-appointment-type\">page on the DMV website\u003c/a> that has a “reevaluation” sign-up link.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11699281\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11699281\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance to a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in Corte Madera.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1356\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-160x113.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-800x565.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-1020x720.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-1200x848.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-1180x833.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-960x678.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-240x170.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-375x265.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/10/DMVEntrance-520x367.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance to a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in Corte Madera. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’d rather go to the site on a computer or in your internet browser, click on the “Appointments” page at \u003ca href=\"http://dmv.ca.gov\">dmv.ca.gov\u003c/a> and look for the “knowledge test reevaluation” button.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But be warned: the letters say that you need to retake the exam within 30 days of the date the notice was issued, located in the top left corner, to keep your California driver’s license.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Do I \u003cem>have \u003c/em>to make a DMV appointment to retake my test, and what do I need to bring with me?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes. The letter says appointments are required for the reevaluation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When you go to your appointment, be sure to bring a copy of the notice requiring reevaluation, as well as your driver’s license card, temporary license, or instruction permit, whichever you have.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What if there are no available DMV appointments near me to retake the test within 30 days?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A spokesperson for the DMV told KQED that there have been “no known issues getting [appointments]” and plenty are available. A DMV that’s further away from you may have more appointments available.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"HowtostudyforyourDMVretest\">\u003c/a>What if I fail my retest? Can I take the test again?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Some people who have gone in for the reevaluation say \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/DMV/comments/1u72dw2/is_this_legitimate_will_i_need_to_redo_the_behind/\">they’ve failed\u003c/a> and had their physical driver’s licenses taken by the DMV. They were able to reapply, retake the written test, and be issued a new temporary license within days — still with no road test needed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It could be worthwhile to study up before your appointment (or just test your knowledge if you’re just curious how you’d hypothetically perform, like this reporter). The DMV provides \u003ca href=\"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/educational-materials/sample-driver-license-dl-knowledge-tests/\">sample tests\u003c/a> in multiple languages, and proficient Googlers may also be able to find apparent sample questions online via sites that are not affiliated with the DMV.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What happens if I don’t retake the test within 30 days?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Your license will be canceled — which means you cannot drive. It also means that your license will not be a valid form of identification.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your license \u003cem>does \u003c/em>lapse, the DMV says you are eligible to immediately reapply. It’s not clear if you would need to retake the road test in that case.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>This Fourth of July marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/bay-area\">Bay Area\u003c/a> will be taking its celebrations to a whole new level accordingly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A major highlight will be San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/event-20260704-fourth-of-july-fireworks-on-golden-gate-bridge\">annual free fireworks show\u003c/a> taking place not at its usual Fisherman’s Wharf location but on the Golden Gate Bridge itself – \u003ca href=\"https://www.goldengate.org/july-4-golden-gate-bridge-fireworks-show/\">only the third time this has happened\u003c/a> in almost a century.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(What will \u003cem>not\u003c/em> be happening on July Fourth: a FIFA World Cup match between Team USA and Team England in Philadelphia, despite \u003ca href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2026/06/17/could-the-usa-play-england-on-july-4th-fifa-bracket/90590652007/\">the wishes of some on the internet\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Along with fireworks galore, there will be a host of events throughout the Bay Area reflecting on America’s past and present — not just parades and parties, but crucial remembrances, exhibits and teach-ins.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So keep reading for what to know about fireworks (and drone) shows on the Fourth of July, 2026, from where you can safely view an official fireworks show, tips on comforting your pets, or navigating the holiday’s sights and sounds if you are living with post-traumatic stress disorder.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning on buying your own fireworks, be careful. Since unofficial fireworks can cause truly dangerous situations — burning and seriously injuring people, sparking wildfires, and causing major property damage — fireworks are also banned in many parts of California. You can \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#jumpstraighttooursectionontipsandregulationsaroundfireworks\">jump straight to our section on tips and regulations around fireworks\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> to learn more.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fourth of July fireworks and drone shows around the Bay Are\u003cstrong>a \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>July 4 this year falls on a Saturday, and most fireworks and festivities will be happening that day, usually starting after dusk, around 9:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But not \u003cem>all \u003c/em>of the celebrations will take place on that Saturday, so be sure to check the date and time of the event before you head out. Some events may require tickets in advance, so be sure to keep an eye out for that or possible cancellations due to interruptions like bad weather.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11954350\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11954350\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"The silhouettes of two or more people are thrown into relief by the explosions of fireworks in the distance over a city setting.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illegal fireworks light up the sky in the Potrero Hill neighborhood on July 4, 2020, in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Santiago Mejia/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year’s fireworks in San Francisco will be set off from the Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday, July 4, rather than the show’s usual spot at Fisherman’s Wharf.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The city has \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/event-20260704-fourth-of-july-fireworks-on-golden-gate-bridge\">a thorough page on details about the Golden Gate Bridge fireworks,\u003c/a> but the highlights are that the show is free and will start around 9:30 p.m. The best viewing locations are Crissy Field, Marina Green and Pier 39 and Northern Embarcadero. For those who don’t mind \u003ca href=\"https://www.schramsberg.com/events/america250-2/\">spending a bit of money\u003c/a>, there will be private cruise options for the fireworks viewings, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ca--san-francisco/july-4-fireworks/\">tickets available on Eventbrite\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A heads-up: The city’s website recommends\u003cem> avoiding \u003c/em>the Ferry Building and Embarcadero waterfront, since there will be no view of the fireworks there. Views of the Golden Gate Bridge fireworks will also be limited at Ocean Beach.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, a PSA for drivers in the area on July 4: The Golden Gate Bridge will be fully closed to cars \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/event-20260704-fourth-of-july-fireworks-on-golden-gate-bridge\">“from shortly before” the 9:30 pm scheduled display start time \u003c/a>until “shortly after” the end of the fireworks show, according to the city. “Closure duration may change based on operational needs,” the city’s website reads. “Expect delays before the bridge reopens.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bridge’s sidewalks will also be closed to pedestrians and cyclists at certain times on July 4, with the east sidewalk closed as early as the morning of July 3. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/event-20260704-fourth-of-july-fireworks-on-golden-gate-bridge\">Read the full list of closures on sf.gov.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>East Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 3: \u003ca href=\"https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=23116&month=7&year=2026&day=3&calType=0\">Fireworks at Marina Bay Park\u003c/a> in Richmond\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-of-july-fireworks-cruise-san-francisco-tickets-1989191915567\">Watching the San Francisco fireworks from a cruise\u003c/a> in Oakland\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/drone-show-2/\">Fireworks at the Michelob Ultra Grandstand\u003c/a> in Pleasanton\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.moraga.ca.us/419/July-4-Celebration-Fireworks\">Fireworks at Hacienda de las Flores Park\u003c/a> in Moraga\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmartinez.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2224/399?curm=7&cury=2026\">Fireworks along the Martinez shoreline \u003c/a>in Martinez\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.antiochca.gov/221/Fourth-of-July-Celebration\">Fireworks at Waldie Plaza\u003c/a> in Rivertown\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://phjuly4.com/fireworks\">Fireworks show at College Park High School\u003c/a> in Pleasant Hill\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.concordjuly4th.com/festival/\">Festival & Fireworks at Mt. Diablo High School\u003c/a> in Concord\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CityOfPittsburgCa/posts/celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary-at-the-pittsburg-marinaget-ready-for-an-unf/1427974609360338/\">Fireworks at Pittsburg Marina\u003c/a> in Pittsburg\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12088472\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12088472\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/EastOaklandFireworksJuly4Getty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1351\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/EastOaklandFireworksJuly4Getty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/EastOaklandFireworksJuly4Getty-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/EastOaklandFireworksJuly4Getty-1536x1038.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illegal fireworks are detonated in this view from the King Estate Open Space Park in East Oakland, California, on July 4, 2021. \u003ccite>(Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>South Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sixflags.com/cagreatamerica/events/fireworks\">Fireworks Celebration at the Great America amusement park\u003c/a> in Santa Clara\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/parks-recreation/special-events/4th-of-july-celebration\">Celebration with a view of Great America’s fireworks at Mission College\u003c/a> in Santa Clara\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.comfortinnmorganhill.com/blog/celebrate-independence-day-at-morgan-hill-freedom-fest-2026\">Fireworks at Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center\u003c/a> in Morgan Hill\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2025-26/Shoreline-4th-of-July\">Fireworks Spectacular at Shoreline Amphitheatre\u003c/a> in Mountain View\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.parade.org/\">Fireworks at the Port of Redwood City\u003c/a> in Redwood City\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.cupertino.gov/Parks-Recreation/Events/Fourth-of-July\">Fireworks at Hyde Middle School\u003c/a> in Cupertino\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DZtAWlQEmyI/\">Drone show at Lake Cunningham\u003c/a> in San José\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>North Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 3: \u003ca href=\"https://visitshastalake.com/freedom-250/\">Drone Show at Shasta Dam\u003c/a> in Shasta Lake\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.suisun.com/Events-directory/4th-of-July-Celebration-2026\">Fireworks on the Suisun City Waterfront\u003c/a> in Suisun City\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-spirit-ship-celebration-on-mare-island-july-4-2026-tickets-1987655394792?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Drone on the Mare Island Waterfront\u003c/a> in Vallejo\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://donapa.com/event/fourth-of-july-napa-drone-show/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22632002387&gbraid=0aaaaadlb7sbfabkokjrqsvc6du0xi8-x0&gclid=cjwkcajw9ancbhaweiwaqbj-c2xr3wy3hk8kfbbmu6t4351ovoe5zmiycvohzlqhihk0ak-i-h9ygboc2ogqavd_bwe&__hstc=31770721.79fbd7f1328bca5a72c8504d7cad1739.1750797064720.1750797064720.1750797064720.1&__hssc=31770721.1.1750797064721&__hsfp=2138463993&hsutk=79fbd7f1328bca5a72c8504d7cad1739&contenttype=standard-page\">Drone show at Oxbow Commons\u003c/a> in Napa\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacity.org/event/4th-of-july-parade-celebration-fireworks-show-3/\">Fireworks at General Vallejo’s field\u003c/a> in Sonoma\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://visitcalistoga.com/events/4th-of-july-laser-light-show/\">Laser Light Show at Pioneer Park\u003c/a> in Calistoga\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.americancanyon.gov/Live/Community-Calendar/4th-of-July\">Fireworks at Independence Park\u003c/a> in American Canyon\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Fourth of July parades, festivals and parties around the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 2: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-first-thursdays-w-peaches-christs-variety-show-jul-2-2026-tickets-1980042444252?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">Downtown First Thursdays with Peaches Christ’s Variety Show near Natoma Cabana\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 2: \u003ca href=\"https://luma.com/sf-independence\">Independence Pre-Party at The Bank at Amador\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 3 to July 5: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/fourth-of-july-weekend-2026-on-sf-bay-2290659\">Fourth of July sailing on San Francisco Bay\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fourth-of-july-pub-crawl-hot-dog-eating-contest-tickets-1983146875690?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">Pub Crawl and Hot Dog Eating Contest at Rick & Roxy’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rb-and-ribs-san-francisco-4th-of-july-tickets-1990829291001?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">R&B and RIBS at the Mint\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boomboom-madonna-night-tickets-1991591048438?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">Madonna Night at Beaux\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://discoverytrail250.org/RelayDayMap.php?date=2026-07-04®ion=West\">The Golden Gate Bridge stretch of the American Relay \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://goldengateparkband.org/calendar/happy-250th-america\">A concert with the Golden Gate Park Band at the Spreckles Temple of Music\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-perreo-latin-rave-experience-emporium-9pm-tickets-1989769357712?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">Super Perreo: Latin Rave Experience at Emporium Arcade Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12088474\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12088474\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/SFFireworksGetty2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/SFFireworksGetty2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/SFFireworksGetty2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/SFFireworksGetty2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fireworks illuminate the city during a Fourth of July celebration as seen from San Francisco’s Bay Bridge at Fort Baker in Sausalito, California, on July 4, 2025. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>East Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 3: An \u003ca href=\"https://www.510families.com/calendar/moonlight-movies-aladdin/\">outdoor showing\u003c/a> of \u003ca href=\"https://www.danville.ca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4000&month=7&year=2026&day=25&calType=0\">\u003cem>Captain America: The First Avenger \u003c/em>at the Town Green\u003c/a> in Danville\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Content/Events-Activities/July-4th-Parade\">City of Alameda Fourth of July Parade\u003c/a> in Alameda\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://uss-hornet.org/event/4th-of-july-250th-birthday-of-america/\">America’s 250th Birthday aboard USS Hornet\u003c/a> in Alameda\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://piedmont.ca.gov/news/events/4th-of-july-parade\">Parade and picnic \u003c/a>in Piedmont\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.srvkiwanis.org/parade\">Fourth of July Parade\u003c/a> in Downtown Danville\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://downtownmartinez.org/4th-of-july-parade\">Fourth of July Parade\u003c/a> in Downtown Martinez\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sanpabloca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7005&month=7&year=2026&day=4&calType=0\">Multicultural Fourth of July Celebration at the San Pablo Community Center\u003c/a> in San Pablo\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.antiochca.gov/221/Fourth-of-July-Celebration\">Fourth of July Celebration and Parade at Waldie Plaza\u003c/a> in Antioch\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://phjuly4.com/parade\">Fourth of July Parade\u003c/a> in Pleasant Hill\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DZobLGNlarR/\">Festival at Monarch Bay Golf Club\u003c/a> in San Leandro\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://redoakvictory.us/events/\">Party on the SS Red Oak Victory\u003c/a> in Richmond\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>South Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CityofSouthSanFrancisco/posts/celebrate-americas-250th-birthday-with-the-south-san-francisco-community-at-a-sp/1410742167755823/\">Parade and picnic\u003c/a> in downtown South San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.rwbsj.org/the-parade\">Rose, White and Blue parade and festival\u003c/a> in San José\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.parade.org/parade/\">Fourth of July Parade and Festival\u003c/a> in Downtown Redwood City\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.menlopark.gov/Citywide-calendar/Community-events/20260704-4th-of-July\">Fourth of July Parade, picnic and circus at Burgess Park\u003c/a> in Menlo Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5047&month=7&year=2026&day=4&calType=0\">Fourth of July Parade at Town Hall\u003c/a> in Los Altos Hills\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>North Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 1 to July 5: \u003ca href=\"https://marinfair.org/\">Stars, Stripes and Stories at the Marin County Fair\u003c/a> in San Rafael\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 3: \u003ca href=\"https://cityofsthelena.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2932\">Celebration at Crane Park\u003c/a> in St. Helena\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacity.org/event/4th-of-july-parade-celebration-fireworks-show-3/\">Fourth of July Parade at the Plaza\u003c/a> in Sonoma\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>America 250 exhibits and longer-term events\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Through Jan. 11: \u003ca href=\"https://www.huntington.org/exhibitions/this-land-is\">“This Land Is …” Exhibition at MaryLou and George Boone Gallery\u003c/a> in San Marino\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>June 21 to July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/news-mayor-lurie-announces-installation-with-49-beams-of-light-to-rise-above-civic-center-during-historic-summer-for-san-francisco\">“7X7,”\u003c/a> a public light installation in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>June 29: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/commemorating-250-years-of-sf-at-its-birthplace-tickets-1990599811622\">Commemorating 250 Years of SF at its Birthplace at Manny’s\u003c/a> in San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>June 29 to July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/250th-anniversary-weeklong-pass-tickets-1990810200902?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">A weeklong “exploration into the past, present, and future of SF & the United States” at Manny’s\u003c/a> in San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Through Nov. 8: \u003ca href=\"https://www.losaltoshistory.org/exhibit/commemorating-americas-250th/\">The Spirit of ’76 at the Los Altos History Museum\u003c/a> in Los Altos\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 1 to July 8: \u003ca href=\"https://discoverytrail.org/adt-relay-calendar\">A cross-country relay across America starts on Limantour Beach\u003c/a> in Marin County\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 1: \u003ca href=\"https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-07-01/humanities-west-presents-250th-anniversary-declaration-independence\">Humanities West presents the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\u003c/a> at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 2: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/commemorating-250-trans-250-art-exhibit-tickets-1990883647583\">Trans 250 Art Exhibit at Manny’s\u003c/a> in San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 11: \u003ca href=\"https://portchicagoweekend.org/event-omca.html\">Mutiny at Port Chicago: Black Resistance and Redemption at the Oakland Museum of California\u003c/a> in Oakland\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Something else to bear in mind: Until July 6, California State Parks is also \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1533\">offering a downloadable free pass\u003c/a> to celebrate America 250, which can be used for free entry to all state historic parks through Dec. 31.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"jumpstraighttooursectionontipsandregulationsaroundfireworks\">\u003c/a>Crucial reminders for fireworks safety in the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How personal fireworks — and bonfires — can injure or kill you\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even before considering the huge risks of sparking a wildfire (more on this below), setting off your own fireworks — even when legally purchased in one of the areas that permits them — can be incredibly dangerous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At a 2023 safety briefing, Dr. Clifford Sheckter, Director of the Regional Burn Center at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, gave graphic examples of the kinds of injuries — and even deaths — that attempting to set off your own fireworks can incur. On mortar-style fireworks, Sheckter warned that “if those go off in your hand, you are losing fingers, if not your whole hand. If this goes off by your face, you could end up blind.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while sparklers might strike many folks as a small, innocuous kind of personal firework on July Fourth, Sheckter noted that not only are they illegal in many areas, but sparklers can also pose massive threats to children. “Kids think it’s a popsicle: They put it in their mouths, they put it near their faces, they give themselves pretty severe burns and end up on the burn unit for one to two weeks,” he warned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11935568\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11935568\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS46625_009_SanFrancisco_Hospital_01142021-qut.jpg\" alt=\"An ambulance outside of a hospital.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS46625_009_SanFrancisco_Hospital_01142021-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS46625_009_SanFrancisco_Hospital_01142021-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS46625_009_SanFrancisco_Hospital_01142021-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS46625_009_SanFrancisco_Hospital_01142021-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS46625_009_SanFrancisco_Hospital_01142021-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A San Francisco Fire Department ambulance leaves the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on Jan. 14, 2021. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department, also told KQED in 2019 that \u003ca href=\"https://sf-fire.org/safety-resources-and-information/fireworks-safety\">sparklers are illegal in San Francisco\u003c/a> (and yes, sparklers are considered fireworks \u003ca href=\"https://www.calcityfire.us/residents/fireworks-info#:~:text=Are%20Sparklers%20Legal%20in%20California,dangerous%20fireworks%20and%20are%20illegal.\">according to the state\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Sparklers burn at 1,800 degrees, which is [hot] enough to burn gold,” Baxter said. “So if it can burn gold, you can imagine what it can do to your hand.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sheckter particularly stressed the importance of not mixing alcohol and drugs with fireworks or fire, noting that “one of the most common injuries” his burns unit sees around the Fourth of July is incurred by people “mixing alcohol and bonfires.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you get wasted and fall into a bonfire, you’re either going to die, or you’re going to end up severely burned and on my burn unit for the next six months,” Sheckter said, warning of so-called sixth-degree burns that can extend down into a person’s bones. Injuries from these kinds of burns, Sheckter said, are very difficult to reconstruct and often necessitate tissue grafts or prostheses. Curious children wandering around campsites and grasping coals, embers or fire pit rings are also a common source of pediatric injuries.[aside postID=news_12086445 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/GettyImages-597922087.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How personal fireworks can spark wildfires at this time of year\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2021, \u003ca href=\"https://theconversation.com/skip-the-fireworks-this-record-dry-4th-of-july-over-150-wildfire-scientists-urge-the-us-west-163561\">over 150 fire scientists\u003c/a> were moved enough to join many fire officials across the West in urging residents to abandon their plans to launch personal fireworks on July Fourth because of the wildfire risks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mishandled fireworks, specifically around the Fourth of July in California, have caused real damage in the past. In 2014, \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2015/06/27/fourth-of-july-gone-bad-fireworks-casualty-warns-of-holiday-hazard/\">a reveler set off fireworks\u003c/a> in Yolo County near the Monticello Dam, igniting a 6,500-acre blaze that took days to put out, injured five firefighters and drove dozens of people from their homes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1944577/keep-your-fireworks-from-becoming-a-wildfire-this-fourth-of-july\">full list of tips on preventing causing a wildfire with your fireworks\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.baaqmd.gov/news-and-events/page-resources/2023-news/062923-fireworks?sc_lang=zh-TW&switch_lang=true\">Bay Area Air Quality Management District\u003c/a> also warned that “smoke from exploding fireworks results in elevated levels of particulate matter close to the ground, making it difficult for people to breathe, and may trigger asthma attacks, coughing, wheezing and eye irritation.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“At the local level, personal fireworks can cause unhealthy buildup in particulate matter pollution over the July 4 holiday,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.baaqmd.gov/news-and-events/page-resources/2023-news/062923-fireworks?sc_lang=zh-TW&switch_lang=true\">a 2023 statement reads\u003c/a>. “‘Safe and sane’ fireworks, like those purchased at pop-up fireworks stands, contain metal salts used to produce colors and can also cause excessive smoke.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re planning to light up some fireworks or simply watch them from afar, here are a few safety tips compiled from experts around the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Check if your community allows for personal fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some types of fireworks — or any fireworks at all — are illegal in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“A legal firework has gone under testing by the state to ensure that the characteristics of it are inherently safer than those that don’t get our safety seal,” Daniel Berlant, deputy director of community wildfire preparedness and mitigation at Cal Fire, told KQED in 2022. “Really, any firework that explodes, goes up in the air or moves around the ground uncontrollably are considered illegal fireworks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check this list to find out \u003ca href=\"https://ca-fireworks.presskit247.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=508\">whether fireworks are legal in your city this Fourth of July\u003c/a> (and be sure to check any dates that apply).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11878946\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11878946\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/OaklandFireworks.jpg\" alt=\"A display of fireworks in the city.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1047\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/OaklandFireworks.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/OaklandFireworks-800x436.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/OaklandFireworks-1020x556.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/OaklandFireworks-160x87.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/OaklandFireworks-1536x838.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unsanctioned fireworks displays are seen over the East Bay on July 4, 2013. \u003ccite>(Eugene Eric Kim/Flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Know that in some communities, even viewing an illegal fireworks show can get you into hot water. For example, in 2023, the City of San José began “holding spectators responsible for their role in the use of dangerous and illegal fireworks” by making anyone who is \u003ca href=\"https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT10PUPEMOWE_CH10.17FI_PT2SAUSPOSTFI_10.17.105SPPRFIEX\">“knowingly present and watching a fireworks exhibition”\u003c/a> subject to a fine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fireworks are also not permitted in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1283#:~:text=No%20Fireworks%3A%20As%20a%20reminder,completely%20before%20leaving%20your%20site.\">California state parks\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/use-and-possession-of-fireworks-are-illegal-on-all-land-managed-by-national-park-service.htm\">National Park Service\u003c/a> land.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Check what \u003cem>kinds \u003c/em>of fireworks are allowed\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although certain fireworks are legal in much of California, the state has a zero-tolerance policy for both the sale and use of illegal fireworks, and violators may face fines of up to $50,000 and jail time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Illegal fireworks include firecrackers, Roman candles, skyrockets, bottle rockets, aerial shells and other fireworks that move on the ground or in the air uncontrollably.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Want to do a quick check? Look for the Safe and Sane label that indicates fire marshal approval. But sometimes \u003cem>even \u003c/em>Safe and Sane fireworks are banned, like \u003ca href=\"https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7371/4699\">in San José\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If you do set off fireworks, plan your location wisely\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As well as being sure whether fireworks are even legal in your city this Fourth of July, consider where you’re setting them off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We really are urging people to be extra cautious in wildland areas,” said Cal Fire’s Berlant, who notes that even in urban areas, fireworks can still spark a wildfire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11552046\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11552046\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks.jpg\" alt=\"Unsanctioned fireworks are seen over Oakland on July 4, 2017.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1167\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-160x97.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-800x486.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-1020x620.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-1180x717.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-960x584.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-240x146.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-375x228.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-520x316.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unsanctioned fireworks are seen over Oakland on July 4, 2017. \u003ccite>(Theodore Roddy/YouTube)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Berlant recommends you make “sure that Safe and Sane fireworks are used in areas that are cleared from vegetation” and are lit in “parking lots or in driveways that are surrounded by nothing that could catch on fire.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Be ready to douse a fire\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Never point fireworks at yourself or another person, and never attempt to relight or fix a firework that won’t light. Designate a sober, responsible adult to light up the fireworks. Light one firework at a time, far away from dry grass, and have a bucket of water or a hose handy in case something goes wrong. Also, this may sound obvious, but alcohol and fireworks do not mix well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Properly dispose of fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the end of the celebration, all used and misfired fireworks should be submerged in water for 15 minutes and wrapped in a plastic bag to keep them from drying up. Then, toss them in the household trash. Any unused fireworks that have not expired should be kept in a cool, dry place away from children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED also has a thorough guide on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12045728/2025-fourth-of-july-fireworks-san-francisco-bay-area-near-me-friday-pets-ptsd#ptsd\">firework safety for people with PTSD\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12045728/2025-fourth-of-july-fireworks-san-francisco-bay-area-near-me-friday-pets-ptsd#pets\">what to do with anxious pets during July Fourth celebrations\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So keep reading for what to know about fireworks (and drone) shows on the Fourth of July, 2026, from where you can safely view an official fireworks show, tips on comforting your pets, or navigating the holiday’s sights and sounds if you are living with post-traumatic stress disorder.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning on buying your own fireworks, be careful. Since unofficial fireworks can cause truly dangerous situations — burning and seriously injuring people, sparking wildfires, and causing major property damage — fireworks are also banned in many parts of California. You can \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#jumpstraighttooursectionontipsandregulationsaroundfireworks\">jump straight to our section on tips and regulations around fireworks\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> to learn more.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fourth of July fireworks and drone shows around the Bay Are\u003cstrong>a \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>July 4 this year falls on a Saturday, and most fireworks and festivities will be happening that day, usually starting after dusk, around 9:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But not \u003cem>all \u003c/em>of the celebrations will take place on that Saturday, so be sure to check the date and time of the event before you head out. Some events may require tickets in advance, so be sure to keep an eye out for that or possible cancellations due to interruptions like bad weather.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11954350\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11954350\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"The silhouettes of two or more people are thrown into relief by the explosions of fireworks in the distance over a city setting.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/230628-SAN-FRANCISCO-FIREWORKS-GETTY-SM-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illegal fireworks light up the sky in the Potrero Hill neighborhood on July 4, 2020, in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Santiago Mejia/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year’s fireworks in San Francisco will be set off from the Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday, July 4, rather than the show’s usual spot at Fisherman’s Wharf.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The city has \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/event-20260704-fourth-of-july-fireworks-on-golden-gate-bridge\">a thorough page on details about the Golden Gate Bridge fireworks,\u003c/a> but the highlights are that the show is free and will start around 9:30 p.m. The best viewing locations are Crissy Field, Marina Green and Pier 39 and Northern Embarcadero. For those who don’t mind \u003ca href=\"https://www.schramsberg.com/events/america250-2/\">spending a bit of money\u003c/a>, there will be private cruise options for the fireworks viewings, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ca--san-francisco/july-4-fireworks/\">tickets available on Eventbrite\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A heads-up: The city’s website recommends\u003cem> avoiding \u003c/em>the Ferry Building and Embarcadero waterfront, since there will be no view of the fireworks there. Views of the Golden Gate Bridge fireworks will also be limited at Ocean Beach.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, a PSA for drivers in the area on July 4: The Golden Gate Bridge will be fully closed to cars \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/event-20260704-fourth-of-july-fireworks-on-golden-gate-bridge\">“from shortly before” the 9:30 pm scheduled display start time \u003c/a>until “shortly after” the end of the fireworks show, according to the city. “Closure duration may change based on operational needs,” the city’s website reads. “Expect delays before the bridge reopens.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bridge’s sidewalks will also be closed to pedestrians and cyclists at certain times on July 4, with the east sidewalk closed as early as the morning of July 3. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/event-20260704-fourth-of-july-fireworks-on-golden-gate-bridge\">Read the full list of closures on sf.gov.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>East Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 3: \u003ca href=\"https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=23116&month=7&year=2026&day=3&calType=0\">Fireworks at Marina Bay Park\u003c/a> in Richmond\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-of-july-fireworks-cruise-san-francisco-tickets-1989191915567\">Watching the San Francisco fireworks from a cruise\u003c/a> in Oakland\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/drone-show-2/\">Fireworks at the Michelob Ultra Grandstand\u003c/a> in Pleasanton\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.moraga.ca.us/419/July-4-Celebration-Fireworks\">Fireworks at Hacienda de las Flores Park\u003c/a> in Moraga\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmartinez.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2224/399?curm=7&cury=2026\">Fireworks along the Martinez shoreline \u003c/a>in Martinez\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.antiochca.gov/221/Fourth-of-July-Celebration\">Fireworks at Waldie Plaza\u003c/a> in Rivertown\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://phjuly4.com/fireworks\">Fireworks show at College Park High School\u003c/a> in Pleasant Hill\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.concordjuly4th.com/festival/\">Festival & Fireworks at Mt. Diablo High School\u003c/a> in Concord\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CityOfPittsburgCa/posts/celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary-at-the-pittsburg-marinaget-ready-for-an-unf/1427974609360338/\">Fireworks at Pittsburg Marina\u003c/a> in Pittsburg\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12088472\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12088472\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/EastOaklandFireworksJuly4Getty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1351\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/EastOaklandFireworksJuly4Getty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/EastOaklandFireworksJuly4Getty-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/EastOaklandFireworksJuly4Getty-1536x1038.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illegal fireworks are detonated in this view from the King Estate Open Space Park in East Oakland, California, on July 4, 2021. \u003ccite>(Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>South Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sixflags.com/cagreatamerica/events/fireworks\">Fireworks Celebration at the Great America amusement park\u003c/a> in Santa Clara\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/parks-recreation/special-events/4th-of-july-celebration\">Celebration with a view of Great America’s fireworks at Mission College\u003c/a> in Santa Clara\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.comfortinnmorganhill.com/blog/celebrate-independence-day-at-morgan-hill-freedom-fest-2026\">Fireworks at Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center\u003c/a> in Morgan Hill\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2025-26/Shoreline-4th-of-July\">Fireworks Spectacular at Shoreline Amphitheatre\u003c/a> in Mountain View\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.parade.org/\">Fireworks at the Port of Redwood City\u003c/a> in Redwood City\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.cupertino.gov/Parks-Recreation/Events/Fourth-of-July\">Fireworks at Hyde Middle School\u003c/a> in Cupertino\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DZtAWlQEmyI/\">Drone show at Lake Cunningham\u003c/a> in San José\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>North Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 3: \u003ca href=\"https://visitshastalake.com/freedom-250/\">Drone Show at Shasta Dam\u003c/a> in Shasta Lake\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.suisun.com/Events-directory/4th-of-July-Celebration-2026\">Fireworks on the Suisun City Waterfront\u003c/a> in Suisun City\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-spirit-ship-celebration-on-mare-island-july-4-2026-tickets-1987655394792?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Drone on the Mare Island Waterfront\u003c/a> in Vallejo\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://donapa.com/event/fourth-of-july-napa-drone-show/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22632002387&gbraid=0aaaaadlb7sbfabkokjrqsvc6du0xi8-x0&gclid=cjwkcajw9ancbhaweiwaqbj-c2xr3wy3hk8kfbbmu6t4351ovoe5zmiycvohzlqhihk0ak-i-h9ygboc2ogqavd_bwe&__hstc=31770721.79fbd7f1328bca5a72c8504d7cad1739.1750797064720.1750797064720.1750797064720.1&__hssc=31770721.1.1750797064721&__hsfp=2138463993&hsutk=79fbd7f1328bca5a72c8504d7cad1739&contenttype=standard-page\">Drone show at Oxbow Commons\u003c/a> in Napa\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacity.org/event/4th-of-july-parade-celebration-fireworks-show-3/\">Fireworks at General Vallejo’s field\u003c/a> in Sonoma\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://visitcalistoga.com/events/4th-of-july-laser-light-show/\">Laser Light Show at Pioneer Park\u003c/a> in Calistoga\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.americancanyon.gov/Live/Community-Calendar/4th-of-July\">Fireworks at Independence Park\u003c/a> in American Canyon\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Fourth of July parades, festivals and parties around the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 2: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-first-thursdays-w-peaches-christs-variety-show-jul-2-2026-tickets-1980042444252?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">Downtown First Thursdays with Peaches Christ’s Variety Show near Natoma Cabana\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 2: \u003ca href=\"https://luma.com/sf-independence\">Independence Pre-Party at The Bank at Amador\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 3 to July 5: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/fourth-of-july-weekend-2026-on-sf-bay-2290659\">Fourth of July sailing on San Francisco Bay\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fourth-of-july-pub-crawl-hot-dog-eating-contest-tickets-1983146875690?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">Pub Crawl and Hot Dog Eating Contest at Rick & Roxy’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rb-and-ribs-san-francisco-4th-of-july-tickets-1990829291001?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">R&B and RIBS at the Mint\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boomboom-madonna-night-tickets-1991591048438?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">Madonna Night at Beaux\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://discoverytrail250.org/RelayDayMap.php?date=2026-07-04®ion=West\">The Golden Gate Bridge stretch of the American Relay \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://goldengateparkband.org/calendar/happy-250th-america\">A concert with the Golden Gate Park Band at the Spreckles Temple of Music\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-perreo-latin-rave-experience-emporium-9pm-tickets-1989769357712?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">Super Perreo: Latin Rave Experience at Emporium Arcade Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12088474\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12088474\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/SFFireworksGetty2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/SFFireworksGetty2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/SFFireworksGetty2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/SFFireworksGetty2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fireworks illuminate the city during a Fourth of July celebration as seen from San Francisco’s Bay Bridge at Fort Baker in Sausalito, California, on July 4, 2025. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>East Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 3: An \u003ca href=\"https://www.510families.com/calendar/moonlight-movies-aladdin/\">outdoor showing\u003c/a> of \u003ca href=\"https://www.danville.ca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4000&month=7&year=2026&day=25&calType=0\">\u003cem>Captain America: The First Avenger \u003c/em>at the Town Green\u003c/a> in Danville\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Content/Events-Activities/July-4th-Parade\">City of Alameda Fourth of July Parade\u003c/a> in Alameda\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca 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href=\"https://phjuly4.com/parade\">Fourth of July Parade\u003c/a> in Pleasant Hill\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DZobLGNlarR/\">Festival at Monarch Bay Golf Club\u003c/a> in San Leandro\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://redoakvictory.us/events/\">Party on the SS Red Oak Victory\u003c/a> in Richmond\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>South Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CityofSouthSanFrancisco/posts/celebrate-americas-250th-birthday-with-the-south-san-francisco-community-at-a-sp/1410742167755823/\">Parade and picnic\u003c/a> in downtown South San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.rwbsj.org/the-parade\">Rose, White and Blue parade and festival\u003c/a> in San José\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.parade.org/parade/\">Fourth of July Parade and Festival\u003c/a> in Downtown Redwood City\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.menlopark.gov/Citywide-calendar/Community-events/20260704-4th-of-July\">Fourth of July Parade, picnic and circus at Burgess Park\u003c/a> in Menlo Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5047&month=7&year=2026&day=4&calType=0\">Fourth of July Parade at Town Hall\u003c/a> in Los Altos Hills\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>North Bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>July 1 to July 5: \u003ca href=\"https://marinfair.org/\">Stars, Stripes and Stories at the Marin County Fair\u003c/a> in San Rafael\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 3: \u003ca href=\"https://cityofsthelena.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2932\">Celebration at Crane Park\u003c/a> in St. Helena\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacity.org/event/4th-of-july-parade-celebration-fireworks-show-3/\">Fourth of July Parade at the Plaza\u003c/a> in Sonoma\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>America 250 exhibits and longer-term events\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Through Jan. 11: \u003ca href=\"https://www.huntington.org/exhibitions/this-land-is\">“This Land Is …” Exhibition at MaryLou and George Boone Gallery\u003c/a> in San Marino\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>June 21 to July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/news-mayor-lurie-announces-installation-with-49-beams-of-light-to-rise-above-civic-center-during-historic-summer-for-san-francisco\">“7X7,”\u003c/a> a public light installation in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>June 29: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/commemorating-250-years-of-sf-at-its-birthplace-tickets-1990599811622\">Commemorating 250 Years of SF at its Birthplace at Manny’s\u003c/a> in San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>June 29 to July 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/250th-anniversary-weeklong-pass-tickets-1990810200902?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">A weeklong “exploration into the past, present, and future of SF & the United States” at Manny’s\u003c/a> in San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Through Nov. 8: \u003ca href=\"https://www.losaltoshistory.org/exhibit/commemorating-americas-250th/\">The Spirit of ’76 at the Los Altos History Museum\u003c/a> in Los Altos\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 1 to July 8: \u003ca href=\"https://discoverytrail.org/adt-relay-calendar\">A cross-country relay across America starts on Limantour Beach\u003c/a> in Marin County\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 1: \u003ca href=\"https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-07-01/humanities-west-presents-250th-anniversary-declaration-independence\">Humanities West presents the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\u003c/a> at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 2: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/commemorating-250-trans-250-art-exhibit-tickets-1990883647583\">Trans 250 Art Exhibit at Manny’s\u003c/a> in San Francisco\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>July 11: \u003ca href=\"https://portchicagoweekend.org/event-omca.html\">Mutiny at Port Chicago: Black Resistance and Redemption at the Oakland Museum of California\u003c/a> in Oakland\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Something else to bear in mind: Until July 6, California State Parks is also \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1533\">offering a downloadable free pass\u003c/a> to celebrate America 250, which can be used for free entry to all state historic parks through Dec. 31.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"jumpstraighttooursectionontipsandregulationsaroundfireworks\">\u003c/a>Crucial reminders for fireworks safety in the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How personal fireworks — and bonfires — can injure or kill you\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even before considering the huge risks of sparking a wildfire (more on this below), setting off your own fireworks — even when legally purchased in one of the areas that permits them — can be incredibly dangerous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At a 2023 safety briefing, Dr. Clifford Sheckter, Director of the Regional Burn Center at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, gave graphic examples of the kinds of injuries — and even deaths — that attempting to set off your own fireworks can incur. On mortar-style fireworks, Sheckter warned that “if those go off in your hand, you are losing fingers, if not your whole hand. If this goes off by your face, you could end up blind.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while sparklers might strike many folks as a small, innocuous kind of personal firework on July Fourth, Sheckter noted that not only are they illegal in many areas, but sparklers can also pose massive threats to children. “Kids think it’s a popsicle: They put it in their mouths, they put it near their faces, they give themselves pretty severe burns and end up on the burn unit for one to two weeks,” he warned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11935568\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11935568\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS46625_009_SanFrancisco_Hospital_01142021-qut.jpg\" alt=\"An ambulance outside of a hospital.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS46625_009_SanFrancisco_Hospital_01142021-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS46625_009_SanFrancisco_Hospital_01142021-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS46625_009_SanFrancisco_Hospital_01142021-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS46625_009_SanFrancisco_Hospital_01142021-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS46625_009_SanFrancisco_Hospital_01142021-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A San Francisco Fire Department ambulance leaves the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on Jan. 14, 2021. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department, also told KQED in 2019 that \u003ca href=\"https://sf-fire.org/safety-resources-and-information/fireworks-safety\">sparklers are illegal in San Francisco\u003c/a> (and yes, sparklers are considered fireworks \u003ca href=\"https://www.calcityfire.us/residents/fireworks-info#:~:text=Are%20Sparklers%20Legal%20in%20California,dangerous%20fireworks%20and%20are%20illegal.\">according to the state\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Sparklers burn at 1,800 degrees, which is [hot] enough to burn gold,” Baxter said. “So if it can burn gold, you can imagine what it can do to your hand.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sheckter particularly stressed the importance of not mixing alcohol and drugs with fireworks or fire, noting that “one of the most common injuries” his burns unit sees around the Fourth of July is incurred by people “mixing alcohol and bonfires.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you get wasted and fall into a bonfire, you’re either going to die, or you’re going to end up severely burned and on my burn unit for the next six months,” Sheckter said, warning of so-called sixth-degree burns that can extend down into a person’s bones. Injuries from these kinds of burns, Sheckter said, are very difficult to reconstruct and often necessitate tissue grafts or prostheses. Curious children wandering around campsites and grasping coals, embers or fire pit rings are also a common source of pediatric injuries.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How personal fireworks can spark wildfires at this time of year\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2021, \u003ca href=\"https://theconversation.com/skip-the-fireworks-this-record-dry-4th-of-july-over-150-wildfire-scientists-urge-the-us-west-163561\">over 150 fire scientists\u003c/a> were moved enough to join many fire officials across the West in urging residents to abandon their plans to launch personal fireworks on July Fourth because of the wildfire risks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mishandled fireworks, specifically around the Fourth of July in California, have caused real damage in the past. In 2014, \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2015/06/27/fourth-of-july-gone-bad-fireworks-casualty-warns-of-holiday-hazard/\">a reveler set off fireworks\u003c/a> in Yolo County near the Monticello Dam, igniting a 6,500-acre blaze that took days to put out, injured five firefighters and drove dozens of people from their homes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1944577/keep-your-fireworks-from-becoming-a-wildfire-this-fourth-of-july\">full list of tips on preventing causing a wildfire with your fireworks\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.baaqmd.gov/news-and-events/page-resources/2023-news/062923-fireworks?sc_lang=zh-TW&switch_lang=true\">Bay Area Air Quality Management District\u003c/a> also warned that “smoke from exploding fireworks results in elevated levels of particulate matter close to the ground, making it difficult for people to breathe, and may trigger asthma attacks, coughing, wheezing and eye irritation.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“At the local level, personal fireworks can cause unhealthy buildup in particulate matter pollution over the July 4 holiday,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.baaqmd.gov/news-and-events/page-resources/2023-news/062923-fireworks?sc_lang=zh-TW&switch_lang=true\">a 2023 statement reads\u003c/a>. “‘Safe and sane’ fireworks, like those purchased at pop-up fireworks stands, contain metal salts used to produce colors and can also cause excessive smoke.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re planning to light up some fireworks or simply watch them from afar, here are a few safety tips compiled from experts around the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Check if your community allows for personal fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some types of fireworks — or any fireworks at all — are illegal in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“A legal firework has gone under testing by the state to ensure that the characteristics of it are inherently safer than those that don’t get our safety seal,” Daniel Berlant, deputy director of community wildfire preparedness and mitigation at Cal Fire, told KQED in 2022. “Really, any firework that explodes, goes up in the air or moves around the ground uncontrollably are considered illegal fireworks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check this list to find out \u003ca href=\"https://ca-fireworks.presskit247.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=508\">whether fireworks are legal in your city this Fourth of July\u003c/a> (and be sure to check any dates that apply).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11878946\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11878946\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/OaklandFireworks.jpg\" alt=\"A display of fireworks in the city.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1047\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/OaklandFireworks.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/OaklandFireworks-800x436.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/OaklandFireworks-1020x556.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/OaklandFireworks-160x87.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/OaklandFireworks-1536x838.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unsanctioned fireworks displays are seen over the East Bay on July 4, 2013. \u003ccite>(Eugene Eric Kim/Flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Know that in some communities, even viewing an illegal fireworks show can get you into hot water. For example, in 2023, the City of San José began “holding spectators responsible for their role in the use of dangerous and illegal fireworks” by making anyone who is \u003ca href=\"https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT10PUPEMOWE_CH10.17FI_PT2SAUSPOSTFI_10.17.105SPPRFIEX\">“knowingly present and watching a fireworks exhibition”\u003c/a> subject to a fine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fireworks are also not permitted in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1283#:~:text=No%20Fireworks%3A%20As%20a%20reminder,completely%20before%20leaving%20your%20site.\">California state parks\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/news/use-and-possession-of-fireworks-are-illegal-on-all-land-managed-by-national-park-service.htm\">National Park Service\u003c/a> land.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Check what \u003cem>kinds \u003c/em>of fireworks are allowed\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although certain fireworks are legal in much of California, the state has a zero-tolerance policy for both the sale and use of illegal fireworks, and violators may face fines of up to $50,000 and jail time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Illegal fireworks include firecrackers, Roman candles, skyrockets, bottle rockets, aerial shells and other fireworks that move on the ground or in the air uncontrollably.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Want to do a quick check? Look for the Safe and Sane label that indicates fire marshal approval. But sometimes \u003cem>even \u003c/em>Safe and Sane fireworks are banned, like \u003ca href=\"https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7371/4699\">in San José\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If you do set off fireworks, plan your location wisely\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As well as being sure whether fireworks are even legal in your city this Fourth of July, consider where you’re setting them off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We really are urging people to be extra cautious in wildland areas,” said Cal Fire’s Berlant, who notes that even in urban areas, fireworks can still spark a wildfire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11552046\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11552046\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks.jpg\" alt=\"Unsanctioned fireworks are seen over Oakland on July 4, 2017.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1167\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-160x97.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-800x486.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-1020x620.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-1180x717.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-960x584.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-240x146.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-375x228.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-520x316.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unsanctioned fireworks are seen over Oakland on July 4, 2017. \u003ccite>(Theodore Roddy/YouTube)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Berlant recommends you make “sure that Safe and Sane fireworks are used in areas that are cleared from vegetation” and are lit in “parking lots or in driveways that are surrounded by nothing that could catch on fire.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Be ready to douse a fire\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Never point fireworks at yourself or another person, and never attempt to relight or fix a firework that won’t light. Designate a sober, responsible adult to light up the fireworks. Light one firework at a time, far away from dry grass, and have a bucket of water or a hose handy in case something goes wrong. Also, this may sound obvious, but alcohol and fireworks do not mix well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Properly dispose of fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the end of the celebration, all used and misfired fireworks should be submerged in water for 15 minutes and wrapped in a plastic bag to keep them from drying up. Then, toss them in the household trash. Any unused fireworks that have not expired should be kept in a cool, dry place away from children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED also has a thorough guide on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12045728/2025-fourth-of-july-fireworks-san-francisco-bay-area-near-me-friday-pets-ptsd#ptsd\">firework safety for people with PTSD\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12045728/2025-fourth-of-july-fireworks-san-francisco-bay-area-near-me-friday-pets-ptsd#pets\">what to do with anxious pets during July Fourth celebrations\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-francisco-pride\">San Francisco Pride 2026\u003c/a> — one of the biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world — is just a few days away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Organizers say that the event returns this year stronger than ever after facing some \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12031588/san-francisco-pride-struggles-secure-sponsorships-ahead-2025-parade\">financial challenges\u003c/a> last year. “San Francisco Pride \u003cem>is \u003c/em>going to happen,” said executive director Suzanne Ford. “Come to San Francisco’s Civic Center for the street fair, the celebration, all the music — and it’s all free.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ford added that this year’s theme, “Resistance in Action,” will be on display in both the \u003ca href=\"https://sfpride.org/celebration/\">Pride celebration at Civic Center\u003c/a> — which takes place on both Saturday and Sunday — and \u003ca href=\"https://sfpride.org/parade/\">Sunday’s Pride parade\u003c/a> down Market Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>SF Pride has also partnered with the progressive grassroots group \u003ca href=\"https://indivisiblesf.org/\">Indivisible SF\u003c/a>, the organizers behind \u003ca href=\"https://www.thedykemarch.org/\">SF Dyke March\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://juanitamore.com/about-peoples-march-rally\">People’s March\u003c/a>, and the motorcycle group \u003ca href=\"https://www.dykesonbikes.org/\">Dykes on Bikes\u003c/a> to host a \u003ca href=\"https://indivisiblesf.org/events/2026/06/27/trans-ally-rally\">Trans Ally Rally\u003c/a> on Saturday morning that will start at Embarcadero Plaza and end at Civic Center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#WhendoesSFPride2026start\">When does SF Pride 2026 start?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Pride weekend comes at a time when LGBTQ+ organizations nationwide are continuing to push back against \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/03/president-trump-ended-democrats-transgender-for-everybody-insanity/\">policies\u003c/a> from President Donald Trump’s administration \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/lgbtq/overview-of-president-trumps-executive-actions-impacting-lgbtq-health/\">targeting\u003c/a> transgender and nonbinary people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Earlier this month, White House officials proposed \u003ca href=\"https://www.regulations.gov/document/OMB-2026-0034-0001\">new rules\u003c/a> that would block federal agencies from funding anything related to transgender people — a move the administration has called “ending government sponsorship of gender ideology.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11992644\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11992644\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED.jpg\" alt='A white person kisses another person on the cheek while holding a smartphone with other people holding signs that say \"Haney\" in rainbow lettering.' width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two individuals rejoice during the Pride Parade in San Francisco on June 30, 2024. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We want allies to come out in the street and show their support for trans people,” Ford said of SF Pride.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And all over the Bay Area, there are protests, parties and workshops scheduled throughout the weekend. As you make your Pride plans, keep this guide handy to know what’s happening in downtown San Francisco and elsewhere — and see what public health officials are recommending to stay safe while having fun this weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WhendoesSFPride2026start\">\u003c/a>When is SF Pride 2026?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>This year, SF Pride falls on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What’s happening when? The SF Pride Celebration is a free two-day event in the city’s Civic Center that includes several block parties and musical performances from noon–6 p.m. on both days. On Sunday, the main stage will be hosted by political activist and drag performer Honey Mahogany and Sister Roma of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and will feature performances by Oakland rapper Kamaiyah, the pop duo Aly & AJ and the ballroom collective \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13968489/bay-area-ballroom-vogueing-oakland-to-all-ball\">Oakland to All\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12087035\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12087035\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PRIDE-MAP-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2182\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PRIDE-MAP-2026.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PRIDE-MAP-2026-160x175.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PRIDE-MAP-2026-1408x1536.jpg 1408w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PRIDE-MAP-2026-1877x2048.jpg 1877w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map showing the SF Pride parade route for Sunday, June 28, 2026. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of SF Pride)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>SF Pride’s legendary Pride Parade takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday and will move through Market Street. The parade starts at the intersection of Beale and Market streets and ends at Civic Center Plaza. Community members can also be part of the parade by \u003ca href=\"http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdajgPcR3VBDAqPArT2uHfjc06nkVDus95Ilf_4QZbEhDB8mw/viewform\">joining SF Pride’s “Resistance in Action!” contingent\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Organizers have also planned a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-party-at-asian-art-museum-tickets-1987280776298?aff=oddtdtcreator\">“VIP Party” on Sunday\u003c/a> inside the Asian Art Museum, right in front of Civic Center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Two additional major events taking place in SF Pride week, which aren’t produced by SF Pride: The Trans March \u003ca href=\"https://transmarch.org/\">will take place\u003c/a> on Friday at Dolores Park, and the Dyke March is \u003ca href=\"https://www.thedykemarch.org/\">scheduled for Saturday\u003c/a> and will also start at Dolores Park.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What streets will be closed for the SF Pride parade and celebration?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Multiple street closures will begin even before the celebrations start. On Thursday at 7 p.m., Grove Street will be closed between Polk and Larkin streets, and reopen on Monday at 6 a.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Friday, the following streets will be closed and reopen on Monday morning:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Fulton between Hyde and Larkin\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Grove between Van Ness and Hyde\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Starting at 12:01 a.m., Polk between McAllister and Grove, and at 8 p.m., Polk between Golden Gate and Hayes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Starting at 12:01 a.m., Larkin between McAllister and Market, and at 8 p.m., Larkin between Golden Gate and Grove\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Starting at 8 p.m., McAllister between Van Ness and Leavenworth\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Starting at 8 p.m., Hyde between Golden Gate and Market\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The 5 Fulton, 6 Hayes/Parnassus, 19 Polk and 27 Bryant Muni bus lines will also be partially rerouted around the Civic Center area. SFMTA has provided \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/san-francisco-pride-festival-weekend-saturday-sunday-june-27-28-2026\">a full list\u003c/a> of which stops will be skipped and where passengers can board their bus instead.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Will I be able to find parking at SF Pride?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you plan to park near Market Street on Sunday for the SF Pride Parade, you may want to rethink that strategy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Finding\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086537/paying-for-parking-in-san-francisco-make-sure-youre-using-the-right-apps\"> a public parking spot in downtown San Francisco\u003c/a> is already difficult on any other day of the year and nearly impossible during Pride. If you’re determined to drive into the city that weekend, there are private parking lots downtown, but bear in mind that they can be pricey, usually charging at least $30-$40 per hour, and likely more during big events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12046509\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12046509\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-21-BL.jpg\" alt=\"Several people wearing colorful clothing stand next to each other behind a barricade.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-21-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-21-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-21-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A crowd watches the San Francisco Pride Parade on June 29, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Alternatively, you may need to drive to pretty far-off neighborhoods to find a spot. Or you can reserve a parking spot ahead of time \u003ca href=\"https://spothero.com/search?kind=address&latitude=37.793301236424945&longitude=-122.39645940189274&%243p=a_hasoffers&%24affiliate_json=http%3A%2F%2Ftracking.spothero.com%2Faff_c%3Foffer_id%3D1%26aff_id%3D1433%26file_id%3D28%26source%3Dsfpridestartline%26aff_sub2%3Dparkingpage%26format%3Djson&_branch_match_id=1326649323374618505&utm_source=Partnerships&utm_campaign=Tune_Platform&utm_medium=paid+advertising&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA32SwU7EIBCGn6bc7LZA260JMSbq0Yvx3MxSusVlCwI18e0dtnWzrsaEy%2FzDzPzzwRijC7ebTXA2jsrbHJzLjZ4OmxhKR5%2FfX1R5d9BTL6DvvQqBGIg6zr0SrMmblrGipKzmlLe8IsZO%2ByV5U1Kas7bmVcuLctvShpOMcuYEdCMEOwzKh6TAMGijIaruLdhJjOgnY%2FcZfcITPUicvc%2FP7qQ9oo41nczY06lLp%2FuMPZQZrZO8BJwxjLGxWgS6xTDY2UuFURic170KEXzEVdVaGuYdxawDn2Y62KfEYP0RIsrJHZm9OTkMZ4u%2FuCXbZ3LoMaNVWhs7XCyOja%2B8Z82jNFoeVqWgTVNx4JzSpq4L2FY71ZYVg%2B1OFut1G2InZ%2B%2FVJD%2Bx5vXl4SLxAWZOu66Xg5J26sF%2Fdm7eGR3QMiYTlBG68xOs0j%2Bc9hZMgkRJkKM6qoUGGXGk%2BIWCOIij%2BAHkjz9waiko%2BQYiSrI4ENfzyQUk8T8icg1IIB7yA44ovgD2DmjT%2FAIAAA%3D%3D&view=dl\">using SpotHero\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another option is to drive to a BART station outside the city, park there, and take BART to any of the downtown San Francisco stations on Market Street (Civic Center, Powell, Montgomery and Embarcadero). That way, you’ll avoid the weekend traffic coming into the city on the Bay Bridge or Highway 101.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Are there things I can’t bring to San Francisco Pride?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There are usually security checkpoints to get into both the Pride parade and the celebrations at the Civic Center. Event organizers \u003ca href=\"https://sfpride.org/safety/\">strongly recommend\u003c/a> people travel light and bring their ID, cell phone, sunscreen, and an empty reusable water bottle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>SF Pride is discouraging attendees from bringing any kind of bag to speed up entry into the event, but will allow some bags to pass through, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Small clutch bags or purses no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fanny packs or crossbody bags smaller than 12″ × 6″ × 4″\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The following items will not be allowed during Pride weekend:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Alcoholic beverages or outside food\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Drones or remote-control aircraft\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bikes or hoverboards\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chairs of any kind\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Selfie sticks or professional camera equipment without media credentials\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pets (service animals welcome)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfpride.org/safety/\">Check out the full list of banned items at SF Pride.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What’s the weather like in San Francisco during Pride weekend?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service has an optimistic forecast for Pride weekend: mostly sunny and temperatures in the high 60s on both Friday and Saturday, and a sunny Sunday in the low 70s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But remember that this is San Francisco, where the weather can change very quickly. Even on a sunny day, it’s normal for the weather to still feel chilly, thanks to the strong winds pushing in from the bay. And nighttime temperatures throughout this week are predicted to be in the 50s — so it’s a good idea to bring a warm jacket along if you’re staying after the celebrations to party some more in the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What to know about accessibility at SF Pride\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Pride parade has a free accessible viewing area, which organizers say provides an “unobstructed parade viewing at no cost for you and one guest.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In order to request a spot, you’ll need to \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsSAMJ_jH4mwg3hMMClLSsVuwqPqqTEn4kYIA1RIBA11igEQ/viewform\">complete an online form\u003c/a>, but organizers add that space is limited and spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12046511\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12046511\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-22-BL.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing an elaborate dress walks in the street.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-22-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-22-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-22-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Siam Phusri, a Thai drag performer, marches in the San Francisco Pride Parade on June 29, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>SF Pride also offers American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and a special seating platform at the Civic Center celebration on both days. To access this service, you’ll need to pick up a wristband at the SF Pride information booth at Fulton and Larkin streets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re taking BART to Pride, all BART stations have accessible elevators, but keep in mind that technical issues with these elevators are unfortunately common. You can sign up for BART alerts to be notified if the elevator at your station breaks down, or you can also call 510-834-LIFT to check the status of the elevator at any station.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Keeping each other safe at SF Pride\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For decades, Pride in San Francisco has been a time when LGBTQ+ people have come together to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfaf.org/resource-library/sfaf-history/\">advocate\u003c/a> for the health needs of their community. Part of celebrating Pride is honoring that legacy and protecting our own sexual health and that of our partners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Talk with your partners and provider about when you last tested for an STI (sexually transmitted infection) and make testing part of your regular health routine,” a spokesperson for the San Francisco Department of Public Health told KQED.[aside postID=news_12061805 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/1.png']If you have insurance, call your health care provider and share that you need to know your status ahead of Pride weekend. And if you are uninsured, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12082251/after-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-free-clinics-are-stepping-up\">multiple clinics\u003c/a> and LGBTQ+ community centers around the Bay Area offer free or low-cost STI testing, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/cityclinic\">San Francisco City Clinic\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sffc.org/\">San Francisco Free Clinic\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.clinicbythebay.org/\">Clinic by the Bay\u003c/a> (San Francisco)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.berkeleyfreeclinic.org/sti-testing\">Berkeley Free Clinic\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.defrankcenter.org/hiv-testing\">Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center\u003c/a> (San José)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.jewishfreeclinic.org/scheduling-hours\">Jewish Community Free Clinic\u003c/a> (Santa Rosa)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Residents of Alameda and Contra Costa counties can also request \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebgtz.org/get-tested-treated/\">at-home HIV tests\u003c/a> mailed to the address of their choice for free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Public health officials also advise that folks learn about doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis — or \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/cityclinic-get-doxypep\">doxy-PEP\u003c/a> — an antibiotic taken after sex that research has shown to be highly effective at preventing syphilis and chlamydia. As for HIV prevention, pre-exposure prophylaxis — or PrEP — can help protect folks from an HIV infection and can be taken as a pill or an injection. Vaccines are also available to help prevent hepatitis A, hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV), meningitis, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12080320/mpox-clade-i-san-francisco-2026-symptoms-rash-where-to-find-monkeypox-vaccine\">mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) infections\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Preventing a dangerous overdose\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Taking party drugs (molly, cocaine, ketamine or 2C-B, also known as tusi or pink cocaine ) has become more dangerous in recent years, as these drugs are now being laced with fentanyl \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/09/14/1199396794/fentanyl-mixed-with-cocaine-or-meth-is-driving-the-4th-wave-of-the-overdose-cris\">more frequently\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Public health advocates recommend that anyone who plans to consume drugs should test them ahead of time for fentanyl. The nonprofit FentCheck provides \u003ca href=\"https://fentcheck.org/check-your-drugs-1\">a list of bars and other community spaces\u003c/a> that offer fentanyl test strips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Something else to consider bringing with you when going out: Narcan, the brand name for a naloxone nasal spray that is administered to someone when they are experiencing an opioid overdose (including from fentanyl).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Anyone can buy Narcan at a pharmacy without needing a prescription, and you can also get it \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/location/behavioral-health-access-center-bhac\">free of charge\u003c/a> at the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Community Behavioral Health Services pharmacy at 1380 Howard St. The pharmacy is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#WhendoesSFPride2026start\">When does SF Pride 2026 start?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Pride weekend comes at a time when LGBTQ+ organizations nationwide are continuing to push back against \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/03/president-trump-ended-democrats-transgender-for-everybody-insanity/\">policies\u003c/a> from President Donald Trump’s administration \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/lgbtq/overview-of-president-trumps-executive-actions-impacting-lgbtq-health/\">targeting\u003c/a> transgender and nonbinary people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Earlier this month, White House officials proposed \u003ca href=\"https://www.regulations.gov/document/OMB-2026-0034-0001\">new rules\u003c/a> that would block federal agencies from funding anything related to transgender people — a move the administration has called “ending government sponsorship of gender ideology.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11992644\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11992644\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED.jpg\" alt='A white person kisses another person on the cheek while holding a smartphone with other people holding signs that say \"Haney\" in rainbow lettering.' width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/20240630_Pride_GC-35-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two individuals rejoice during the Pride Parade in San Francisco on June 30, 2024. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We want allies to come out in the street and show their support for trans people,” Ford said of SF Pride.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And all over the Bay Area, there are protests, parties and workshops scheduled throughout the weekend. As you make your Pride plans, keep this guide handy to know what’s happening in downtown San Francisco and elsewhere — and see what public health officials are recommending to stay safe while having fun this weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WhendoesSFPride2026start\">\u003c/a>When is SF Pride 2026?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>This year, SF Pride falls on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What’s happening when? The SF Pride Celebration is a free two-day event in the city’s Civic Center that includes several block parties and musical performances from noon–6 p.m. on both days. On Sunday, the main stage will be hosted by political activist and drag performer Honey Mahogany and Sister Roma of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and will feature performances by Oakland rapper Kamaiyah, the pop duo Aly & AJ and the ballroom collective \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13968489/bay-area-ballroom-vogueing-oakland-to-all-ball\">Oakland to All\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12087035\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12087035\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PRIDE-MAP-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2182\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PRIDE-MAP-2026.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PRIDE-MAP-2026-160x175.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PRIDE-MAP-2026-1408x1536.jpg 1408w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/PRIDE-MAP-2026-1877x2048.jpg 1877w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map showing the SF Pride parade route for Sunday, June 28, 2026. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of SF Pride)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>SF Pride’s legendary Pride Parade takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday and will move through Market Street. The parade starts at the intersection of Beale and Market streets and ends at Civic Center Plaza. Community members can also be part of the parade by \u003ca href=\"http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdajgPcR3VBDAqPArT2uHfjc06nkVDus95Ilf_4QZbEhDB8mw/viewform\">joining SF Pride’s “Resistance in Action!” contingent\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Organizers have also planned a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-party-at-asian-art-museum-tickets-1987280776298?aff=oddtdtcreator\">“VIP Party” on Sunday\u003c/a> inside the Asian Art Museum, right in front of Civic Center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Two additional major events taking place in SF Pride week, which aren’t produced by SF Pride: The Trans March \u003ca href=\"https://transmarch.org/\">will take place\u003c/a> on Friday at Dolores Park, and the Dyke March is \u003ca href=\"https://www.thedykemarch.org/\">scheduled for Saturday\u003c/a> and will also start at Dolores Park.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What streets will be closed for the SF Pride parade and celebration?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Multiple street closures will begin even before the celebrations start. On Thursday at 7 p.m., Grove Street will be closed between Polk and Larkin streets, and reopen on Monday at 6 a.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Friday, the following streets will be closed and reopen on Monday morning:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Fulton between Hyde and Larkin\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Grove between Van Ness and Hyde\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Starting at 12:01 a.m., Polk between McAllister and Grove, and at 8 p.m., Polk between Golden Gate and Hayes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Starting at 12:01 a.m., Larkin between McAllister and Market, and at 8 p.m., Larkin between Golden Gate and Grove\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Starting at 8 p.m., McAllister between Van Ness and Leavenworth\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Starting at 8 p.m., Hyde between Golden Gate and Market\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The 5 Fulton, 6 Hayes/Parnassus, 19 Polk and 27 Bryant Muni bus lines will also be partially rerouted around the Civic Center area. SFMTA has provided \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/san-francisco-pride-festival-weekend-saturday-sunday-june-27-28-2026\">a full list\u003c/a> of which stops will be skipped and where passengers can board their bus instead.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Will I be able to find parking at SF Pride?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you plan to park near Market Street on Sunday for the SF Pride Parade, you may want to rethink that strategy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Finding\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12086537/paying-for-parking-in-san-francisco-make-sure-youre-using-the-right-apps\"> a public parking spot in downtown San Francisco\u003c/a> is already difficult on any other day of the year and nearly impossible during Pride. If you’re determined to drive into the city that weekend, there are private parking lots downtown, but bear in mind that they can be pricey, usually charging at least $30-$40 per hour, and likely more during big events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12046509\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12046509\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-21-BL.jpg\" alt=\"Several people wearing colorful clothing stand next to each other behind a barricade.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-21-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-21-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-21-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A crowd watches the San Francisco Pride Parade on June 29, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Alternatively, you may need to drive to pretty far-off neighborhoods to find a spot. Or you can reserve a parking spot ahead of time \u003ca href=\"https://spothero.com/search?kind=address&latitude=37.793301236424945&longitude=-122.39645940189274&%243p=a_hasoffers&%24affiliate_json=http%3A%2F%2Ftracking.spothero.com%2Faff_c%3Foffer_id%3D1%26aff_id%3D1433%26file_id%3D28%26source%3Dsfpridestartline%26aff_sub2%3Dparkingpage%26format%3Djson&_branch_match_id=1326649323374618505&utm_source=Partnerships&utm_campaign=Tune_Platform&utm_medium=paid+advertising&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA32SwU7EIBCGn6bc7LZA260JMSbq0Yvx3MxSusVlCwI18e0dtnWzrsaEy%2FzDzPzzwRijC7ebTXA2jsrbHJzLjZ4OmxhKR5%2FfX1R5d9BTL6DvvQqBGIg6zr0SrMmblrGipKzmlLe8IsZO%2ByV5U1Kas7bmVcuLctvShpOMcuYEdCMEOwzKh6TAMGijIaruLdhJjOgnY%2FcZfcITPUicvc%2FP7qQ9oo41nczY06lLp%2FuMPZQZrZO8BJwxjLGxWgS6xTDY2UuFURic170KEXzEVdVaGuYdxawDn2Y62KfEYP0RIsrJHZm9OTkMZ4u%2FuCXbZ3LoMaNVWhs7XCyOja%2B8Z82jNFoeVqWgTVNx4JzSpq4L2FY71ZYVg%2B1OFut1G2InZ%2B%2FVJD%2Bx5vXl4SLxAWZOu66Xg5J26sF%2Fdm7eGR3QMiYTlBG68xOs0j%2Bc9hZMgkRJkKM6qoUGGXGk%2BIWCOIij%2BAHkjz9waiko%2BQYiSrI4ENfzyQUk8T8icg1IIB7yA44ovgD2DmjT%2FAIAAA%3D%3D&view=dl\">using SpotHero\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another option is to drive to a BART station outside the city, park there, and take BART to any of the downtown San Francisco stations on Market Street (Civic Center, Powell, Montgomery and Embarcadero). That way, you’ll avoid the weekend traffic coming into the city on the Bay Bridge or Highway 101.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Are there things I can’t bring to San Francisco Pride?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There are usually security checkpoints to get into both the Pride parade and the celebrations at the Civic Center. Event organizers \u003ca href=\"https://sfpride.org/safety/\">strongly recommend\u003c/a> people travel light and bring their ID, cell phone, sunscreen, and an empty reusable water bottle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>SF Pride is discouraging attendees from bringing any kind of bag to speed up entry into the event, but will allow some bags to pass through, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Small clutch bags or purses no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fanny packs or crossbody bags smaller than 12″ × 6″ × 4″\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The following items will not be allowed during Pride weekend:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Alcoholic beverages or outside food\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Drones or remote-control aircraft\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bikes or hoverboards\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chairs of any kind\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Selfie sticks or professional camera equipment without media credentials\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pets (service animals welcome)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sfpride.org/safety/\">Check out the full list of banned items at SF Pride.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What’s the weather like in San Francisco during Pride weekend?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service has an optimistic forecast for Pride weekend: mostly sunny and temperatures in the high 60s on both Friday and Saturday, and a sunny Sunday in the low 70s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But remember that this is San Francisco, where the weather can change very quickly. Even on a sunny day, it’s normal for the weather to still feel chilly, thanks to the strong winds pushing in from the bay. And nighttime temperatures throughout this week are predicted to be in the 50s — so it’s a good idea to bring a warm jacket along if you’re staying after the celebrations to party some more in the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What to know about accessibility at SF Pride\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Pride parade has a free accessible viewing area, which organizers say provides an “unobstructed parade viewing at no cost for you and one guest.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In order to request a spot, you’ll need to \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsSAMJ_jH4mwg3hMMClLSsVuwqPqqTEn4kYIA1RIBA11igEQ/viewform\">complete an online form\u003c/a>, but organizers add that space is limited and spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12046511\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12046511\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-22-BL.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing an elaborate dress walks in the street.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-22-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-22-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/250629-SFPrideParade-22-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Siam Phusri, a Thai drag performer, marches in the San Francisco Pride Parade on June 29, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>SF Pride also offers American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and a special seating platform at the Civic Center celebration on both days. To access this service, you’ll need to pick up a wristband at the SF Pride information booth at Fulton and Larkin streets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re taking BART to Pride, all BART stations have accessible elevators, but keep in mind that technical issues with these elevators are unfortunately common. You can sign up for BART alerts to be notified if the elevator at your station breaks down, or you can also call 510-834-LIFT to check the status of the elevator at any station.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Keeping each other safe at SF Pride\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For decades, Pride in San Francisco has been a time when LGBTQ+ people have come together to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfaf.org/resource-library/sfaf-history/\">advocate\u003c/a> for the health needs of their community. Part of celebrating Pride is honoring that legacy and protecting our own sexual health and that of our partners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Talk with your partners and provider about when you last tested for an STI (sexually transmitted infection) and make testing part of your regular health routine,” a spokesperson for the San Francisco Department of Public Health told KQED.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>If you have insurance, call your health care provider and share that you need to know your status ahead of Pride weekend. And if you are uninsured, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12082251/after-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-free-clinics-are-stepping-up\">multiple clinics\u003c/a> and LGBTQ+ community centers around the Bay Area offer free or low-cost STI testing, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/cityclinic\">San Francisco City Clinic\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sffc.org/\">San Francisco Free Clinic\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.clinicbythebay.org/\">Clinic by the Bay\u003c/a> (San Francisco)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.berkeleyfreeclinic.org/sti-testing\">Berkeley Free Clinic\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.defrankcenter.org/hiv-testing\">Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center\u003c/a> (San José)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.jewishfreeclinic.org/scheduling-hours\">Jewish Community Free Clinic\u003c/a> (Santa Rosa)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Residents of Alameda and Contra Costa counties can also request \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebgtz.org/get-tested-treated/\">at-home HIV tests\u003c/a> mailed to the address of their choice for free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Public health officials also advise that folks learn about doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis — or \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/cityclinic-get-doxypep\">doxy-PEP\u003c/a> — an antibiotic taken after sex that research has shown to be highly effective at preventing syphilis and chlamydia. As for HIV prevention, pre-exposure prophylaxis — or PrEP — can help protect folks from an HIV infection and can be taken as a pill or an injection. Vaccines are also available to help prevent hepatitis A, hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV), meningitis, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12080320/mpox-clade-i-san-francisco-2026-symptoms-rash-where-to-find-monkeypox-vaccine\">mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) infections\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Preventing a dangerous overdose\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Taking party drugs (molly, cocaine, ketamine or 2C-B, also known as tusi or pink cocaine ) has become more dangerous in recent years, as these drugs are now being laced with fentanyl \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/09/14/1199396794/fentanyl-mixed-with-cocaine-or-meth-is-driving-the-4th-wave-of-the-overdose-cris\">more frequently\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Public health advocates recommend that anyone who plans to consume drugs should test them ahead of time for fentanyl. The nonprofit FentCheck provides \u003ca href=\"https://fentcheck.org/check-your-drugs-1\">a list of bars and other community spaces\u003c/a> that offer fentanyl test strips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Something else to consider bringing with you when going out: Narcan, the brand name for a naloxone nasal spray that is administered to someone when they are experiencing an opioid overdose (including from fentanyl).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Anyone can buy Narcan at a pharmacy without needing a prescription, and you can also get it \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/location/behavioral-health-access-center-bhac\">free of charge\u003c/a> at the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Community Behavioral Health Services pharmacy at 1380 Howard St. The pharmacy is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Tuesday is \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/electionsnews\">Election Day\u003c/a> in California, so it’s your last chance to vote in the state primary election — and to cast your vote for who should be the next governor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you still need to vote before 8 p.m., you’re not alone. As of Sunday, less than\u003ca href=\"https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/statewide-elections/2026-primary/bsr-statistics.pdf\"> 17%\u003c/a> of registered voters in California returned their ballots, according to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/primary-election-june-2-2026\">data\u003c/a> from the Secretary of State.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, you have lots of options for how to cast your vote on Election Day itself. One big thing to know: At this stage, officials say \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12085378/usps-changes-ballot-drop-box-near-me-deadline-california-primary-vote-for-governor\">you should definitely \u003cem>not \u003c/em>mail your ballot\u003c/a> using a United States Postal Service mail collection box, since it now runs the risk of being postmarked too late to be counted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for all the ways you can vote on Tuesday. If you still want to learn more about the candidates and measures on your ballot, including the candidates vying for state governor, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide\">take a look at our comprehensive KQED voter guide.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’ve already filled out your ballot but you’re worried you’ve made a mistake, read \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12082075/california-primary-elections-2026-faq-governors-race-vote-ballot-signature-how-to-correct-mistake\">our guide on addressing common ballot errors\u003c/a> before you submit it. The good news: If you’re \u003cem>really \u003c/em>concerned, you still have options to get a fresh ballot or vote in person, even on Tuesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I’ve filled out my ballot. Where can I submit it?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>First, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12082075/california-primary-elections-2026-faq-governors-race-vote-ballot-signature-how-to-correct-mistake\">make sure you’ve signed the back\u003c/a> of your ballot and included the right date and your address. (It can be easy to forget when you’re rushing.) Then:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Find a secure election drop box near you\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Visit the\u003ca href=\"https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/\"> state of California lookup tool\u003c/a>, where you can:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Enter your county (adding your city or ZIP code will give more localized results, but it’s optional).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Check the “Drop Off Location” box.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hit “Search” to see all the drop-off locations in that area.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11847168\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11847168\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/RS45623_026_KQED_SanFrancisco_BallotDropOff_10312020-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Voters drop off their mail-in ballots at the Chase Center official ballot drop-off location on Oct. 31, 2020.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/RS45623_026_KQED_SanFrancisco_BallotDropOff_10312020-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/RS45623_026_KQED_SanFrancisco_BallotDropOff_10312020-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/RS45623_026_KQED_SanFrancisco_BallotDropOff_10312020-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/RS45623_026_KQED_SanFrancisco_BallotDropOff_10312020-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/RS45623_026_KQED_SanFrancisco_BallotDropOff_10312020-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Voters drop off their mail-in ballots at the Chase Center official ballot drop-off location on Oct. 31, 2020. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Submit it at a voting location near you\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use the\u003ca href=\"https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/\"> state of California lookup tool\u003c/a> and check the “Early Voting” box to see all the Election Day voting locations near you. You can then take your ballot to one of these locations and hand-deliver it there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another perk of dropping off your ballot at a voting location during operating hours: If you have a few lingering questions about your ballot or the process, chances are good that you’ll find someone there to help answer them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don’t mail your ballot using USPS on Tuesday\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember: State officials — and USPS — stress that \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12082075/california-primary-elections-2026-faq-governors-race-vote-ballot-signature-how-to-correct-mistake\">you shouldn’t \u003cem>mail \u003c/em>your ballot on Election Day\u003c/a>, because there’s a real risk it might be postmarked too late for it to be counted at this stage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead, find a secure official election drop box or take it to an open voting location and submit it there. You can also take it to the counter at an open post office on Tuesday and ask them to postmark it today.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Regardless of how you deliver it, you can\u003ca href=\"https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/\"> sign up to track your ballot’s progress with the “Where’s My Ballot?” online tool\u003c/a>, for reassurance that it’s on its way to being counted.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Where can I vote in person on Election Day?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Until 8 p.m. on Election Day, in-person voting is still available at every county registrar’s office (also known as your county’s elections office) in the Bay Area. If you’re a San Francisco voter, this location will be City Hall.\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices\"> Find your county registrar’s office and opening hours.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check your mail-in ballot to see where you can vote and whether you’ve been assigned a specific polling place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11846400\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11846400\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/002_KQED_SanFrancisco_PollingPlaces_Columbarium_11032020.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/002_KQED_SanFrancisco_PollingPlaces_Columbarium_11032020.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/002_KQED_SanFrancisco_PollingPlaces_Columbarium_11032020-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/002_KQED_SanFrancisco_PollingPlaces_Columbarium_11032020-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/002_KQED_SanFrancisco_PollingPlaces_Columbarium_11032020-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/002_KQED_SanFrancisco_PollingPlaces_Columbarium_11032020-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The San Francisco Columbarium and Funeral Home polling place on Nov. 3, 2020 \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If you live in San Francisco, Contra Costa or Solano counties:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You are assigned a specific polling place, though Contra Costa County election officials say they can process your ballot no matter where you show up to vote.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But even if you live in a county that assigns you a particular polling place, you can still vote at\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices\"> your county registrar’s office\u003c/a>.[aside label=\"2026 California Voter Guide\" link1='https://www.kqed.org/voterguide,Learn everything you need to cast an informed ballot for the 2026 primary election' hero=https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/80/2026/04/Aside-California-Voter-Guide-2026-Primary-Election-1200x1200@2x.png]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If you live in Alameda, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara or Sonoma counties:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can vote at any voting location — known as Vote Centers — including your county registrar’s office.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can\u003ca href=\"https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/\"> find your voting location through the state’s lookup tool\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do I need to bring my ballot with me?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’d like to cast a ballot in person, it’s a good idea to bring the blank ballot you were mailed, as some counties may require you to vote provisionally if you don’t bring it. If you’re issued a new ballot when you vote in person, any ballot you left at home will be canceled.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provisional votes are subject to extra checks — confirming that you’re actually registered to vote in California, or that you didn’t already complete and mail your ballot — and this extra layer of confirmation takes time. That means that although your vote will eventually be counted, it might not be tallied on Election Day itself.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I still need to register to vote. Can I do this on Election Day?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’ve changed your name or the political party choice that you previously registered to vote with, or you’ve moved addresses, you’ll need to\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/\"> reregister\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can’t do this online on Election Day, but you can still complete the\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/same-day-reg/\"> same-day voter registration\u003c/a> process (also known as “conditional voting”) and request your ballot in person at your county elections office or polling location. This system enables you to fill out and submit your ballot then and there, up until polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to voter registration, many voting locations also offer replacement ballots, accessible voting machines and language assistance.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How can I contact my county directly about voting?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://acvote.alamedacountyca.gov/index\">\u003cstrong>Alameda\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: For information about voting by mail, registration and polling place lookup, call 510-267-8683.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.contracostavote.gov/elections/\">\u003cstrong>Contra Costa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call 925-335-7800 or email voter.services@vote.cccounty.us.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marincounty.org/depts/rv\">\u003cstrong>Marin\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call 415-473-6456 or go to the Marin County elections webpage to\u003ca href=\"https://www.marincounty.org/depts/rv/contact-us\"> send a form email\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.countyofnapa.org/396/Elections\">\u003cstrong>Napa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call 707-253-4321 or email the elections office at elections@countyofnapa.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfelections.sfgov.org\">\u003cstrong>San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call 415-554-4375 or email sfvote@sfgov.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.smcacre.org/elections\">\u003cstrong>San Mateo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call 888-762-8683 or email registrar@smcacre.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sccgov.org/sites/rov/Pages/Registrar-of-Voters.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Santa Clara\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call toll-free at 866-430-VOTE (8683) or email registrar@rov.sccgov.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rov/default.asp\">\u003cstrong>Solano\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>: \u003c/strong>Call 707-784-6675 or 888-933-VOTE (8683). You can also email elections@solanocounty.com.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CRA/Registrar-of-Voters/\">\u003cstrong>Sonoma\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call 707-565-6800 or toll-free at 800-750-8683.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The state also has a full list of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices/\">every county elections office in California\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for all the ways you can vote on Tuesday. If you still want to learn more about the candidates and measures on your ballot, including the candidates vying for state governor, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide\">take a look at our comprehensive KQED voter guide.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’ve already filled out your ballot but you’re worried you’ve made a mistake, read \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12082075/california-primary-elections-2026-faq-governors-race-vote-ballot-signature-how-to-correct-mistake\">our guide on addressing common ballot errors\u003c/a> before you submit it. The good news: If you’re \u003cem>really \u003c/em>concerned, you still have options to get a fresh ballot or vote in person, even on Tuesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I’ve filled out my ballot. Where can I submit it?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>First, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12082075/california-primary-elections-2026-faq-governors-race-vote-ballot-signature-how-to-correct-mistake\">make sure you’ve signed the back\u003c/a> of your ballot and included the right date and your address. (It can be easy to forget when you’re rushing.) Then:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Find a secure election drop box near you\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Visit the\u003ca href=\"https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/\"> state of California lookup tool\u003c/a>, where you can:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Enter your county (adding your city or ZIP code will give more localized results, but it’s optional).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Check the “Drop Off Location” box.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hit “Search” to see all the drop-off locations in that area.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11847168\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11847168\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/RS45623_026_KQED_SanFrancisco_BallotDropOff_10312020-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Voters drop off their mail-in ballots at the Chase Center official ballot drop-off location on Oct. 31, 2020.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/RS45623_026_KQED_SanFrancisco_BallotDropOff_10312020-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/RS45623_026_KQED_SanFrancisco_BallotDropOff_10312020-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/RS45623_026_KQED_SanFrancisco_BallotDropOff_10312020-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/RS45623_026_KQED_SanFrancisco_BallotDropOff_10312020-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/RS45623_026_KQED_SanFrancisco_BallotDropOff_10312020-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Voters drop off their mail-in ballots at the Chase Center official ballot drop-off location on Oct. 31, 2020. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Submit it at a voting location near you\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use the\u003ca href=\"https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/\"> state of California lookup tool\u003c/a> and check the “Early Voting” box to see all the Election Day voting locations near you. You can then take your ballot to one of these locations and hand-deliver it there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another perk of dropping off your ballot at a voting location during operating hours: If you have a few lingering questions about your ballot or the process, chances are good that you’ll find someone there to help answer them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don’t mail your ballot using USPS on Tuesday\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember: State officials — and USPS — stress that \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12082075/california-primary-elections-2026-faq-governors-race-vote-ballot-signature-how-to-correct-mistake\">you shouldn’t \u003cem>mail \u003c/em>your ballot on Election Day\u003c/a>, because there’s a real risk it might be postmarked too late for it to be counted at this stage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead, find a secure official election drop box or take it to an open voting location and submit it there. You can also take it to the counter at an open post office on Tuesday and ask them to postmark it today.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Regardless of how you deliver it, you can\u003ca href=\"https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/\"> sign up to track your ballot’s progress with the “Where’s My Ballot?” online tool\u003c/a>, for reassurance that it’s on its way to being counted.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Where can I vote in person on Election Day?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Until 8 p.m. on Election Day, in-person voting is still available at every county registrar’s office (also known as your county’s elections office) in the Bay Area. If you’re a San Francisco voter, this location will be City Hall.\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices\"> Find your county registrar’s office and opening hours.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check your mail-in ballot to see where you can vote and whether you’ve been assigned a specific polling place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11846400\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11846400\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/002_KQED_SanFrancisco_PollingPlaces_Columbarium_11032020.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/002_KQED_SanFrancisco_PollingPlaces_Columbarium_11032020.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/002_KQED_SanFrancisco_PollingPlaces_Columbarium_11032020-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/002_KQED_SanFrancisco_PollingPlaces_Columbarium_11032020-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/002_KQED_SanFrancisco_PollingPlaces_Columbarium_11032020-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/002_KQED_SanFrancisco_PollingPlaces_Columbarium_11032020-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The San Francisco Columbarium and Funeral Home polling place on Nov. 3, 2020 \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If you live in San Francisco, Contra Costa or Solano counties:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You are assigned a specific polling place, though Contra Costa County election officials say they can process your ballot no matter where you show up to vote.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But even if you live in a county that assigns you a particular polling place, you can still vote at\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices\"> your county registrar’s office\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If you live in Alameda, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara or Sonoma counties:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can vote at any voting location — known as Vote Centers — including your county registrar’s office.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can\u003ca href=\"https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/\"> find your voting location through the state’s lookup tool\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do I need to bring my ballot with me?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’d like to cast a ballot in person, it’s a good idea to bring the blank ballot you were mailed, as some counties may require you to vote provisionally if you don’t bring it. If you’re issued a new ballot when you vote in person, any ballot you left at home will be canceled.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Provisional votes are subject to extra checks — confirming that you’re actually registered to vote in California, or that you didn’t already complete and mail your ballot — and this extra layer of confirmation takes time. That means that although your vote will eventually be counted, it might not be tallied on Election Day itself.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I still need to register to vote. Can I do this on Election Day?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’ve changed your name or the political party choice that you previously registered to vote with, or you’ve moved addresses, you’ll need to\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/\"> reregister\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can’t do this online on Election Day, but you can still complete the\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/same-day-reg/\"> same-day voter registration\u003c/a> process (also known as “conditional voting”) and request your ballot in person at your county elections office or polling location. This system enables you to fill out and submit your ballot then and there, up until polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to voter registration, many voting locations also offer replacement ballots, accessible voting machines and language assistance.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How can I contact my county directly about voting?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://acvote.alamedacountyca.gov/index\">\u003cstrong>Alameda\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: For information about voting by mail, registration and polling place lookup, call 510-267-8683.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.contracostavote.gov/elections/\">\u003cstrong>Contra Costa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call 925-335-7800 or email voter.services@vote.cccounty.us.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marincounty.org/depts/rv\">\u003cstrong>Marin\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call 415-473-6456 or go to the Marin County elections webpage to\u003ca href=\"https://www.marincounty.org/depts/rv/contact-us\"> send a form email\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.countyofnapa.org/396/Elections\">\u003cstrong>Napa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call 707-253-4321 or email the elections office at elections@countyofnapa.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfelections.sfgov.org\">\u003cstrong>San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call 415-554-4375 or email sfvote@sfgov.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.smcacre.org/elections\">\u003cstrong>San Mateo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call 888-762-8683 or email registrar@smcacre.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sccgov.org/sites/rov/Pages/Registrar-of-Voters.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Santa Clara\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call toll-free at 866-430-VOTE (8683) or email registrar@rov.sccgov.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rov/default.asp\">\u003cstrong>Solano\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>: \u003c/strong>Call 707-784-6675 or 888-933-VOTE (8683). You can also email elections@solanocounty.com.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CRA/Registrar-of-Voters/\">\u003cstrong>Sonoma\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call 707-565-6800 or toll-free at 800-750-8683.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The state also has a full list of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices/\">every county elections office in California\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/electionsnews\">Election Day\u003c/a> in the California primary is on Tuesday — just days away — and it’ll decide the two candidates who will advance in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/2026-governors-race\">governor’s race\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you were still planning on mailing your ballot through the United States Postal Service, California officials have warned that at this stage, for voters outside major cities, there’s a risk it might not be counted — and they’re urging you to cast your vote another way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Why is this happening? To be counted, a mail-in ballot needs to be postmarked by USPS before or on Election Day — June 2.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And in previous years, as long as you didn’t drop your ballot in a USPS mailbox that already saw its last collection, or at a closed post office, your ballot would have received that Election Day postmark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But now, California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned, \u003ca href=\"https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-and-secretary-state-weber-sacramento-vote-early-june\">USPS has changed\u003c/a> how often it collects mail from post offices and collection boxes “in areas outside California’s major coastal cities.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you live in one of these regions, “a ballot dropped in the U.S. mail on Election Day might be collected too late to be counted,” he added.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A new voter deadline\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In a joint statement with Secretary of State Shirley Weber, Bonta said that California voters planning to mail their ballots “should do so at least a week before Election Day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This means Wednesday was actually the last day the state recommended putting your mail-in ballot into a USPS collection box — even if you live in a relatively metropolitan area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12082778\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12082778\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/GettyImages-2274165052-scaled-e1778866234143.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Election voting materials, including an official voter information guide, a sample ballot and an official ballot with a return envelope, were mailed to a Southern California resident ahead of a state primary election, photographed May 5, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. \u003ccite>(Jay L Clendenin/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These changes to how USPS collects its mail in certain areas are particularly impactful in a state like California, which saw \u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/historical-absentee\">almost 90% of its votes\u003c/a> cast via mail-in ballots in the last statewide election.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the good news: If you were planning to mail your ballot through USPS before or on Tuesday, you still have \u003cem>lots \u003c/em>of other options for making sure your ballot reaches your county swiftly, so it can be counted after all.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for what to know, or jump straight to.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Wheretosubmityourballotinsteadofmailingit\"> Where to submit your ballot instead of mailing it\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Howtomakesureyourballothasbeencounted\"> How to make sure your ballot has been counted\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How has USPS changed mail collection — and how do I know if I’ll be affected?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In April 2025, \u003ca href=\"https://prc.gov/postal-service-implements-nationwide-changes-mail-service\">USPS implemented changes\u003c/a> that mean that if a post office or a collection box is more than 50 miles from a USPS regional hub, the mail dropped off there is now picked up the next day, rather than the same day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The only USPS regional hubs in Northern California are located in Richmond and West Sacramento.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if your local post office or collection box where you live is more than 50 miles away from these locations, any mail you drop off there won’t be picked up until the next day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12085425\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12085425\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/Voting-Rights-Social-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/Voting-Rights-Social-Map.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/Voting-Rights-Social-Map-160x200.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/Voting-Rights-Social-Map-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/Voting-Rights-Social-Map-1638x2048.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map illustrating the location of California’s six USPS regional hubs, and the regions 50 miles or more away that are now impacted by the postal service’s new collections system. \u003ccite>(Office of the Attorney General of California)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And if you’re dropping off your election ballot on Tuesday, it won’t be picked up until Wednesday and will therefore be considered invalid due to the lack of postmark by June 2.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In their early mailing PSA, Bonta and Weber cited \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-04/california-election-experts-sound-alarm-as-rejected-ballots-quadruple\">an LA Times investigation \u003c/a>that found that under the new USPS system, mail-in ballots in California’s 2025 Proposition 50 election arrived too late to be counted at four times the 2024 rate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But even if you live within 50 miles of a USPS regional hub, the state \u003cem>still \u003c/em>recommends that, at this stage, you use another method to submit your ballot rather than mailing it to a USPS collection box.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Something that might convince you: The same LA Times report found that even within the 17 counties mostly or entirely within that 50-mile radius, the average rate of late ballots still doubled in 2025 under the new USPS system.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Wheretosubmityourballotinsteadofmailingit\">\u003c/a>How should I now submit my ballot instead of mailing it via USPS?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Regardless of the method you choose below, you should strongly consider submitting your mail-in ballot before Tuesday. In their statement, Bonta and Weber cited a USPS spokesperson’s \u003ca href=\"https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-and-secretary-state-weber-sacramento-vote-early-june\">warning \u003c/a>that “you should never be mailing your ballot on election day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead of using a USPS collection box in the days before June 2, you can:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use a secure drop box\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can submit your completed ballot into a secure drop box until polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. To find your closest drop box, visit the\u003ca href=\"https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/\"> state of California lookup tool\u003c/a>, where you can:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Enter your county (adding your city or ZIP code will give more localized results, but it’s optional).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Check “Drop Off Location.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hit “Search” to see all the early voting and drop-off locations in that area.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take your ballot to an open post office and ask staff to postmark it\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This approach — \u003ca href=\"https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-and-secretary-state-weber-sacramento-vote-early-june\">recommended \u003c/a>by Bonta and Weber specifically as a good option for Election Day itself — means you’ll have proof there and then that your ballot was postmarked by Election Day.[aside label=\"2026 California Voter Guide\" link1='https://www.kqed.org/voterguide,Learn everything you need to cast an informed ballot for the 2026 primary election' hero=https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/80/2026/04/Aside-California-Voter-Guide-2026-Primary-Election-1200x1200@2x.png]From there, you can drop it into a USPS collection box at the post office.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Vote early in person — or drop off your ballot at an open voting location\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/primary-election-june-2-2026\">The first vote centers\u003c/a> have already opened in certain counties, with more early voting locations opening on Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To find your closest early voting location, visit the\u003ca href=\"https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/\"> state of California lookup tool\u003c/a>, where you can:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Enter your county (adding your city or ZIP code will give more localized results, but it’s optional).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Check “Early Voting.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hit “Search” to see all the early voting and drop-off locations in that area.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Remember that in-person voting hours may differ by location, and some locations may not be open every day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you intend to vote in person, it’s a good idea to bring the blank ballot you were mailed, as some counties may require you to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12082074/california-primary-2026-dropbox-near-me-san-francisco-bay-area-find-my-polling-place-election-day-voter-guide\">vote provisionally\u003c/a> if you don’t bring it. If you’re issued a new ballot when you vote in person, any ballot you left at home will be canceled.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Vote in person on Election Day itself\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Tuesday, in-person voting is still available at every county registrar’s office (also known as your county’s elections office) in the Bay Area. If you’re a San Francisco voter, this location will be City Hall.\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices\"> Find your county registrar’s office and opening hours.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check your mail-in ballot to see where you can vote and whether you’ve been assigned a specific polling place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12079133\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12079133\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-18-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-18-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-18-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-18-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vehicles pass by City Hall in San Francisco on Aug. 8, 2023. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you live in San Francisco, Contra Costa or Solano counties, you’ll be assigned a specific polling place, though Contra Costa County election officials say they can process your ballot no matter where you show up to vote. You can also still vote at\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices\"> your county registrar’s office\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you live in Alameda, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara or Sonoma counties, you can vote at any voting location — known as Vote Centers — including your county registrar’s office. Find \u003ca href=\"https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/\">your voting location through the state’s lookup tool\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Again, it’s a good idea to bring along the blank ballot that you were mailed.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Howtomakesureyourballothasbeencounted\">\u003c/a>I submitted my ballot, but now I’m paranoid. How can I make sure it’ll be counted?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can sign up to track your ballot’s progress with the state’s \u003ca href=\"https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/\">“Where’s My Ballot?” online tool\u003c/a>, where you can receive updates — and be reassured that your vote is on its way to being counted.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How can I contact my county directly about voting?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Across the Bay Area, elections officials are encouraging voters to reach out — early — with any questions or concerns. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And in previous years, as long as you didn’t drop your ballot in a USPS mailbox that already saw its last collection, or at a closed post office, your ballot would have received that Election Day postmark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But now, California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned, \u003ca href=\"https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-and-secretary-state-weber-sacramento-vote-early-june\">USPS has changed\u003c/a> how often it collects mail from post offices and collection boxes “in areas outside California’s major coastal cities.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you live in one of these regions, “a ballot dropped in the U.S. mail on Election Day might be collected too late to be counted,” he added.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A new voter deadline\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In a joint statement with Secretary of State Shirley Weber, Bonta said that California voters planning to mail their ballots “should do so at least a week before Election Day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This means Wednesday was actually the last day the state recommended putting your mail-in ballot into a USPS collection box — even if you live in a relatively metropolitan area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12082778\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12082778\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/GettyImages-2274165052-scaled-e1778866234143.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Election voting materials, including an official voter information guide, a sample ballot and an official ballot with a return envelope, were mailed to a Southern California resident ahead of a state primary election, photographed May 5, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. \u003ccite>(Jay L Clendenin/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These changes to how USPS collects its mail in certain areas are particularly impactful in a state like California, which saw \u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/historical-absentee\">almost 90% of its votes\u003c/a> cast via mail-in ballots in the last statewide election.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the good news: If you were planning to mail your ballot through USPS before or on Tuesday, you still have \u003cem>lots \u003c/em>of other options for making sure your ballot reaches your county swiftly, so it can be counted after all.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for what to know, or jump straight to.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Wheretosubmityourballotinsteadofmailingit\"> Where to submit your ballot instead of mailing it\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Howtomakesureyourballothasbeencounted\"> How to make sure your ballot has been counted\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How has USPS changed mail collection — and how do I know if I’ll be affected?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In April 2025, \u003ca href=\"https://prc.gov/postal-service-implements-nationwide-changes-mail-service\">USPS implemented changes\u003c/a> that mean that if a post office or a collection box is more than 50 miles from a USPS regional hub, the mail dropped off there is now picked up the next day, rather than the same day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The only USPS regional hubs in Northern California are located in Richmond and West Sacramento.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if your local post office or collection box where you live is more than 50 miles away from these locations, any mail you drop off there won’t be picked up until the next day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12085425\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12085425\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/Voting-Rights-Social-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/Voting-Rights-Social-Map.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/Voting-Rights-Social-Map-160x200.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/Voting-Rights-Social-Map-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/05/Voting-Rights-Social-Map-1638x2048.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map illustrating the location of California’s six USPS regional hubs, and the regions 50 miles or more away that are now impacted by the postal service’s new collections system. \u003ccite>(Office of the Attorney General of California)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And if you’re dropping off your election ballot on Tuesday, it won’t be picked up until Wednesday and will therefore be considered invalid due to the lack of postmark by June 2.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In their early mailing PSA, Bonta and Weber cited \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-04/california-election-experts-sound-alarm-as-rejected-ballots-quadruple\">an LA Times investigation \u003c/a>that found that under the new USPS system, mail-in ballots in California’s 2025 Proposition 50 election arrived too late to be counted at four times the 2024 rate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But even if you live within 50 miles of a USPS regional hub, the state \u003cem>still \u003c/em>recommends that, at this stage, you use another method to submit your ballot rather than mailing it to a USPS collection box.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Something that might convince you: The same LA Times report found that even within the 17 counties mostly or entirely within that 50-mile radius, the average rate of late ballots still doubled in 2025 under the new USPS system.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Wheretosubmityourballotinsteadofmailingit\">\u003c/a>How should I now submit my ballot instead of mailing it via USPS?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Regardless of the method you choose below, you should strongly consider submitting your mail-in ballot before Tuesday. In their statement, Bonta and Weber cited a USPS spokesperson’s \u003ca href=\"https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-and-secretary-state-weber-sacramento-vote-early-june\">warning \u003c/a>that “you should never be mailing your ballot on election day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead of using a USPS collection box in the days before June 2, you can:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use a secure drop box\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can submit your completed ballot into a secure drop box until polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>From there, you can drop it into a USPS collection box at the post office.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Vote early in person — or drop off your ballot at an open voting location\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/primary-election-june-2-2026\">The first vote centers\u003c/a> have already opened in certain counties, with more early voting locations opening on Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To find your closest early voting location, visit the\u003ca href=\"https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/\"> state of California lookup tool\u003c/a>, where you can:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Enter your county (adding your city or ZIP code will give more localized results, but it’s optional).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Check “Early Voting.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Hit “Search” to see all the early voting and drop-off locations in that area.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Remember that in-person voting hours may differ by location, and some locations may not be open every day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you intend to vote in person, it’s a good idea to bring the blank ballot you were mailed, as some counties may require you to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12082074/california-primary-2026-dropbox-near-me-san-francisco-bay-area-find-my-polling-place-election-day-voter-guide\">vote provisionally\u003c/a> if you don’t bring it. If you’re issued a new ballot when you vote in person, any ballot you left at home will be canceled.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Vote in person on Election Day itself\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Tuesday, in-person voting is still available at every county registrar’s office (also known as your county’s elections office) in the Bay Area. If you’re a San Francisco voter, this location will be City Hall.\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices\"> Find your county registrar’s office and opening hours.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check your mail-in ballot to see where you can vote and whether you’ve been assigned a specific polling place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12079133\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12079133\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-18-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-18-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-18-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-18-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vehicles pass by City Hall in San Francisco on Aug. 8, 2023. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you live in San Francisco, Contra Costa or Solano counties, you’ll be assigned a specific polling place, though Contra Costa County election officials say they can process your ballot no matter where you show up to vote. You can also still vote at\u003ca href=\"https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices\"> your county registrar’s office\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you live in Alameda, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara or Sonoma counties, you can vote at any voting location — known as Vote Centers — including your county registrar’s office. Find \u003ca href=\"https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/\">your voting location through the state’s lookup tool\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Again, it’s a good idea to bring along the blank ballot that you were mailed.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Howtomakesureyourballothasbeencounted\">\u003c/a>I submitted my ballot, but now I’m paranoid. How can I make sure it’ll be counted?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>You can sign up to track your ballot’s progress with the state’s \u003ca href=\"https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/\">“Where’s My Ballot?” online tool\u003c/a>, where you can receive updates — and be reassured that your vote is on its way to being counted.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How can I contact my county directly about voting?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Across the Bay Area, elections officials are encouraging voters to reach out — early — with any questions or concerns. Here’s the contact information for your county:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://acvote.alamedacountyca.gov/index\">\u003cstrong>Alameda\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: For information about voting by mail, registration and polling place lookup, call (510) 267-8683.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.contracostavote.gov/elections/\">\u003cstrong>Contra Costa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call (925) 335-7800 or email voter.services@vote.cccounty.us.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marincounty.org/depts/rv\">\u003cstrong>Marin\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call (415) 473-6456 or go to the Marin County elections webpage to\u003ca href=\"https://www.marincounty.org/depts/rv/contact-us\"> send a form email\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.countyofnapa.org/396/Elections\">\u003cstrong>Napa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call (707) 253-4321 or email the elections office at elections@countyofnapa.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sfelections.sfgov.org\">\u003cstrong>San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call (415) 554-4375 or email sfvote@sfgov.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.smcacre.org/elections\">\u003cstrong>San Mateo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call (888) 762-8683 or email registrar@smcacre.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sccgov.org/sites/rov/Pages/Registrar-of-Voters.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Santa Clara\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Call toll-free at (866) 430-VOTE (8683) or email registrar@rov.sccgov.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rov/default.asp\">\u003cstrong>Solano\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>: \u003c/strong>Call (707) 784-6675 or (888) 933-VOTE (8683). 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