mercurynews--2020-08-25--Skelton: Trump is wrong. California mail-in voting  is safe, secure

President Donald Trump probably would prefer that California ’ s mail ballots be delivered by ox cart .
Or carrier pigeons flying through flocks of raptors .
Unless we voted for him .
Then he ’ d dispatch the military to “ harvest ” the ballots .
Hey , it ’ s not that far-fetched .
After all , this is the president who tried to withhold disaster relief money from Northern California wildfire victims because the state opposed him politically , according to Miles Taylor , the former chief of staff at Trump ’ s Department of Homeland Security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to postpone further cutbacks in the Postal Service until after Nov. 3 to “ avoid even the appearance of any impact on election mail.
” “ I don ’ t , frankly , trust the postmaster general , ” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters in San Francisco .
“ If he ’ s sincere about it , it means the bully has backed off.
” Trump rants about alleged massive voter fraud in mail voting when studies have shown it is very rare , if it exists at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voter himself at his Florida golf resort .
Trump ’ s true motive was voiced on “ Fox and Friends ” in April when he said that if the GOP agreed to widespread mail voting , “ you ’ d never have a Republican elected in this country again.
” In a recent Fox News interview , Trump said he opposed pumping $ 25 billion into the struggling Postal Service — as requested by Democrats and the service ’ s board of governors — because the money would be used to handle the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They need that money in order to have the post office work so it can take all of those millions and millions of ballots , ” the president said .
“ If they don ’ t get ( the money ) , that means you can ’ t have universal mail-in voting.
” California is pretty close to already having universal mail voting .
In the March primary , 72 % of our ballots were cast by mail .
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic , Democratic Gov .
Gavin Newsom ordered every active @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballot .
Many voters will fear it ’ s too dangerous to show up on Election Day .
Well , with roughly 21 million ballots being mailed out , what ’ s to prevent a few hundred thousand from drifting into unintended hands and misused ?
What happens when the voter no longer lives at that address ?
The ballot is returned to the county voter registrar , Secretary of State Alex Padilla says .
It ’ s not forwarded .
Can ’ t anyone grab an unmarked ballot off a kitchen table @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it in ?
Sure , but the voter has to sign the envelope and the signature is routinely double-checked against one on file .
Yes , every signature is checked , Padilla insists .
It ’ s the law .
One of the newest Democratic strategies is so-called ballot harvesting .
It was a huge success for Democrats in 2018 .
A voter — often elderly and frail — can hand over a ballot to someone else to deliver to an official drop box or polling place .
But what if the harvester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friendly ballot and tosses it in the trash ?
“ No voter should hand over a ballot to anyone he or she doesn ’ t trust or doesn ’ t know , ” says Fresno County voter registrar Brandi Orth , president of the California Association of Clerks and Elections Officials .
“ That ’ s just basic.
” A fear for November is that an avalanche of mail ballots near Election Day will overwhelm the troubled Postal Service and the envelopes won ’ t be postmarked in time to be counted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 .
Don ’ t wait until Election Day to mail it , Orth advises .
“ That ’ s dangerous .
The post office is putting out the message to send back ballots no later than a week before the election.
” That shouldn ’ t be hard .
There ’ s hardly anyone who doesn ’ t already know how they ’ ll vote .
For most Californians , it won ’ t be for the incumbent who wants to deny them mail ballots .

President Donald Trump probably would prefer that California’s mail ballots be delivered by ox cart. Or carrier pigeons flying through flocks of raptors.
Unless we voted for him. Then he’d dispatch the military to “harvest” the ballots.
Hey, it’s not that far-fetched. After all, this is the president who tried to withhold disaster relief money from Northern California wildfire victims because the state opposed him politically, according to Miles Taylor, the former chief of staff at Trump’s Department of Homeland Security.
Only public and political pressure forced Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to postpone further cutbacks in the Postal Service until after Nov. 3 to “avoid even the appearance of any impact on election mail.”
“I don’t, frankly, trust the postmaster general,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters in San Francisco. “If he’s sincere about it, it means the bully has backed off.”
Trump rants about alleged massive voter fraud in mail voting when studies have shown it is very rare, if it exists at all. The hypocrite is a mail voter himself at his Florida golf resort.
Trump’s true motive was voiced on “Fox and Friends” in April when he said that if the GOP agreed to widespread mail voting, “you’d never have a Republican elected in this country again.”
In a recent Fox News interview, Trump said he opposed pumping $25 billion into the struggling Postal Service — as requested by Democrats and the service’s board of governors — because the money would be used to handle the expected deluge of mail ballots.
“They need that money in order to have the post office work so it can take all of those millions and millions of ballots,” the president said. “If they don’t get (the money), that means you can’t have universal mail-in voting.”
California is pretty close to already having universal mail voting. In the March primary, 72% of our ballots were cast by mail.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered every active registered voter to be sent a mail ballot. Many voters will fear it’s too dangerous to show up on Election Day.
Well, with roughly 21 million ballots being mailed out, what’s to prevent a few hundred thousand from drifting into unintended hands and misused? What happens when the voter no longer lives at that address?
The ballot is returned to the county voter registrar, Secretary of State Alex Padilla says. It’s not forwarded.
Can’t anyone grab an unmarked ballot off a kitchen table, fill in the boxes and mail it in? Sure, but the voter has to sign the envelope and the signature is routinely double-checked against one on file. Yes, every signature is checked, Padilla insists. It’s the law.
One of the newest Democratic strategies is so-called ballot harvesting. It was a huge success for Democrats in 2018. A voter — often elderly and frail — can hand over a ballot to someone else to deliver to an official drop box or polling place.
But what if the harvester feels it isn’t a politically friendly ballot and tosses it in the trash?
“No voter should hand over a ballot to anyone he or she doesn’t trust or doesn’t know,” says Fresno County voter registrar Brandi Orth, president of the California Association of Clerks and Elections Officials. “That’s just basic.”
A fear for November is that an avalanche of mail ballots near Election Day will overwhelm the troubled Postal Service and the envelopes won’t be postmarked in time to be counted. They need to be postmarked by Nov. 3.
Don’t wait until Election Day to mail it, Orth advises.
“That’s dangerous. The post office is putting out the message to send back ballots no later than a week before the election.”
That shouldn’t be hard. There’s hardly anyone who doesn’t already know how they’ll vote. For most Californians, it won’t be for the incumbent who wants to deny them mail ballots.
George Skelton is a Los Angeles Times columnist. (c)2020 Los Angeles Times. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency.


mercurynews--2020-08-25--Coronavirus travel restrictions state by state

Editor ’ s note : This story was current at the time of last publication .
However , you should still check with the official state websites before you commit to travel plans .
With the Covid-19 pandemic in near constant fluctuation in the United States , the 50 states are having to adapt rapidly with their rules and regulations .
For you ’ re planning a family vacation or simply wish to travel to another state , it is important to be updated on the latest statewide regulations .
While some US states have no restrictions , all their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including possible face mask mandates in public settings .
This list is alphabetical and includes links where you can get more information and updates : As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Alabama .
However , visitors should be aware of the state ’ s mask mandate and other rules effective through August 31 .
Check here for updates .
Alaska ’ s latest travel protocols have been in effect since August 11 .
Visitors from other states must do one of the following : — Submit a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrive with proof of a negative Covid-19 test .
— Follow a plan that your employer filed with the state if you come for work .
— Buy a $ 250 Covid-19 test when you arrive and self-quarantine at your own expense until you get the results .
Alaska residents also have protocols they must follow for travel .
According to the CDC , “ people in quarantine should stay home , separate themselves from others , monitor their health , and follow directions from their state or local health department.
” Leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a mandatory quarantine means you need one place to stay and to stay put .
Check here for Alaska details and updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Arizona .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Arkansas .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in California .
However , you should also check the status for wildfires before making plans .
Check here for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Colorado .
Check here for updates .
Any traveler coming from a state that has a positive rate of 10 out of 100,000 people or a 10 % or higher positivity rate must self-quarantine for 14 days .
The traveler must have spent more than 24 hours in said state for the rule to apply .
Everyone also needs to complete a travel health form .
Visitors can opt out of the 14-day quarantine in limited cases if they can provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 test in the past 72 hours .
There are currently 33 states — plus Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands — on the 10 % or higher positivity list .
The list is updated weekly .
Check here for updates and details .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Delaware .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Florida .
You should check for local government requirements that might be stricter than the state ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Georgia .
Check here for updates .
Anyone traveling to Hawaii must quarantine for 14 days after their arrival .
Starting October 1 , travelers can show proof of a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours to avoid the quarantine .
Upon arrival , passengers are required to sign a form saying that they know about the 14-day quarantine and that it is a criminal offense should they violate it .
A mandatory , 14-day interisland self-quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through September 30 .
It applies to any person arriving to Kauai , Hawaii Island or Maui County ( Maui , Molokai , Lanai ) , and traveling between these islands .
It does not include interisland travelers arriving on Oahu .
The period of self-quarantine should begin upon arrival and last 14 days or the duration of the person ’ s stay on the island , whichever is shorter .
Violating the quarantine orders could cost you a $ 5,000 fine and/or a year in prison .
Check here for updates and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ includes Boise , travelers coming from outside Idaho are “ encouraged ” to quarantine for 14 days .
Check here for updates .
There are no statewide restrictions , but a 14-day quarantine is required for visitors heading to Chicago from Alabama , Arkansas , Arizona , California , Florida , Georgia , Idaho , Iowa , Kansas , Louisiana , Mississippi , Missouri , North Carolina , Nevada , North Dakota , Oklahoma , Puerto Rico , South Carolina , Tennessee and Texas , .
The list of states on the quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here for updates on the list of states and more information .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Indiana .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Iowa .
Check here for updates .
If you ’ re in any of the following categories , you need to quarantine for 14 days after arrival in Kansas ( this includes residents and visitors ) : — Attended mass gathering events ( out-of-state ) of 500 people or more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ International travel to the following countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice With Restrictions , including : China , Iran , European Schengen area , United Kingdom , Republic of Ireland and Brazil .
— Traveled to or from Florida from June 29 to August 11 .
Check here for updates and more details .
A travel advisory from July 20 stands : Visitors from states with a coronavirus testing positivity rate of 15 % or more should quarantine for 14 days .
The states with 15 % or higher as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Nevada , Texas , South Carolina , Washington and the US territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Louisiana .
Check here for updates .
Travelers must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival or sign a form stating they ’ ve received a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours .
You may also get tested upon arriving in Maine but must quarantine while awaiting results .
Connecticut , New York , New Jersey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from quarantining or having a negative test .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Maryland .
Check here for details .
All visitors and residents must complete a travel form before arriving in Massachusetts ( unless they are arriving from a state designated by the Department of Public Health as low risk — on August 24 , those were Connecticut , Maine , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York and Vermont ) .
Travelers must “ quarantine for 14 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that has been administered up to 72 hours prior to your arrival in Massachusetts.
” Those waiting on test results need to quarantine until they receive their negative results .
Failure to comply with these directives may result in a $ 500 fine .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Michigan .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Minnesota .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Missouri .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Montana .
The east entrance to Glacier National Park is closed , however .
And travel restrictions might vary at seven Native American reservations .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Nebraska .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Check here for updates .
Those traveling from outside New England states ( Maine , Vermont , Massachusetts , Connecticut and Rhode Island ) who are visiting for “ an extended period of time ” are asked to self-quarantine for two weeks .
Check here for updates .
All travelers to New Jersey from states that have a Covid-19 testing positivity rate of 10 % or higher or have 10 people test positive for every 100,000 residents is asked to quarantine for 14 days .
This rule does not apply for visitors spending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The state government is also asking travelers to fill out a voluntary survey regarding information about where they are traveling and their destination .
As of August 18 , there were 35 states and US jurisdictions on the list .
Check here for updates and list of states .
People traveling from out-of-state are required to self-quarantine for 14 days or the length of their stay in New Mexico , whichever is shorter .
Check here for updates .
All travelers who have recently visited a state with a positive testing rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven-day rolling period or had a positive test rate of 10 or more per 100,000 residents must quarantine for 14 days .
You can check on the most recent list here .
Those traveling by airplane must fill out a travel form before exiting the airport or face a fine of $ 2,000 .
Those traveling to New York through other methods such as cars and trains must fill out the form online .
Check for updates here .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in North Carolina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to check local destinations with possible restrictions before traveling .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in North Dakota .
Check here for updates .
Travelers visiting Ohio from states reporting positive testing rates of 15 % or more must self-quarantine for 14 days .
As of August 19 , the states on the list were Alabama , Florida , Idaho and Nevada .
This list updates each Wednesday .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Oregon .
Check here for updates .
Visitors traveling from states with a high number of Covid-19 cases are asked to quarantine for 14 days .
As of August 21 , they were Alabama , , Arkansas , California , Florida , Georgia , Idaho , Kansas , Louisiana , Mississippi , Missouri , Nevada , North Dakota , Oklahoma , South Carolina , Tennessee and Texas .
Check here for updates and changes to the list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Island from a state that has a positive testing rate of 5 % or more must quarantine for 14 days .
Travelers can opt out of the quarantine if they can provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of their arrival .
You can check that updated list of states here on this Google doc .
Those waiting on test results must self-quarantine until a negative test result arrives .
However , the state still recommends quarantining for 14 days as opposed to relying on a negative test result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or rental property will be required to sign a certificate compliance that verifies that they plan to quarantine for 14 days or that they ’ ve had a negative test .
Check here for updates and details .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in South Carolina .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in South Dakota .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Tennessee .
Check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Texas .
The state urges people to wear a mask , saying “ an itty-bitty piece of cloth goes a long way towards keeping yourself and others healthy.
” Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Utah .
Check here for updates .
Most travelers visiting Vermont must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival .
• Coronavirus state tracker : Hospitalizations down 17 % in last 14 days in California • Fauci : Rushing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Bolsonaro : Reporters are ‘ wimps , ’ likely to die of COVID-19 • Newsom : ‘ Progress being made ’ on coronavirus , with three more counties off state watchlist Any traveler arriving in a personal vehicle from a Northeast county that has less than 400 active cases of coronavirus per million people does not need to quarantine upon arrival .
The information is updated each Friday .
Vermont is allowing visitors to self-quarantine before they travel as long as they use a personal vehicle to travel .
They must make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing a face mask or covering , washing their hands and staying six feet apart .
They must self-quarantine for 14 days or for seven days if they receive a negative test .
If travelers use public transportation such as an airplane or bus , they must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival or for seven days followed by a negative Covid-19 test .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Virginia .
Check here for updates .
Visitors traveling to or from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days .
The restrictions exclude Virginia and Maryland .
There were 30 states on the list as of August 24 .
Check here for updates and a current list of states .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Washington state .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in West Virginia .
Check here for updates .
There is no statewide quarantine mandate , but all visitors coming from elsewhere to Wisconsin are being asked to stay home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon arrival while checking for Covid-19 symptoms .
Within Wisconsin , it is not recommended that people travel to other private or rental homes within the state .
Check here for updates .
As of August 24 , there were no statewide travel restrictions in Wyoming .
Check here for updates .

Editor’s note: This story was current at the time of last publication. However, you should still check with the official state websites before you commit to travel plans.
With the Covid-19 pandemic in near constant fluctuation in the United States, the 50 states are having to adapt rapidly with their rules and regulations.
For you’re planning a family vacation or simply wish to travel to another state, it is important to be updated on the latest statewide regulations. While some US states have no restrictions, all their sites have important Covid-19 safety information, including possible face mask mandates in public settings.
This list is alphabetical and includes links where you can get more information and updates:
Alabama
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Alabama. However, visitors should be aware of the state’s mask mandate and other rules effective through August 31. Check here for updates.
Alaska
Alaska’s latest travel protocols have been in effect since August 11. Visitors from other states must do one of the following:
— Submit a travel declaration and self-isolation plan online and arrive with proof of a negative Covid-19 test.
— Follow a plan that your employer filed with the state if you come for work.
— Buy a $250 Covid-19 test when you arrive and self-quarantine at your own expense until you get the results.
Alaska residents also have protocols they must follow for travel.
According to the CDC, “people in quarantine should stay home, separate themselves from others, monitor their health, and follow directions from their state or local health department.” Leaving your home state to enter a state with a mandatory quarantine means you need one place to stay and to stay put.
Check here for Alaska details and updates.
Arizona
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Arizona. Check here for updates.
Arkansas
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Arkansas. Check here for updates.
California
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in California. However, you should also check the status for wildfires before making plans.
Check here for Covid-19 updates and possible local restrictions.
Colorado
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Colorado. Check here for updates.
Connecticut
Any traveler coming from a state that has a positive rate of 10 out of 100,000 people or a 10% or higher positivity rate must self-quarantine for 14 days. The traveler must have spent more than 24 hours in said state for the rule to apply. Everyone also needs to complete a travel health form.
Visitors can opt out of the 14-day quarantine in limited cases if they can provide proof that they have had a negative Covid-19 test in the past 72 hours.
There are currently 33 states — plus Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands — on the 10% or higher positivity list. The list is updated weekly. Check here for updates and details.
Delaware
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Delaware. Check here for updates.
Florida
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Florida. You should check for local government requirements that might be stricter than the state’s rules before you go. Check here for updates.
Georgia
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Georgia. Check here for updates.
Hawaii
Anyone traveling to Hawaii must quarantine for 14 days after their arrival. Starting October 1, travelers can show proof of a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours to avoid the quarantine.
Upon arrival, passengers are required to sign a form saying that they know about the 14-day quarantine and that it is a criminal offense should they violate it.
A mandatory, 14-day interisland self-quarantine has been reinstated, in part, through September 30. It applies to any person arriving to Kauai, Hawaii Island or Maui County (Maui, Molokai, Lanai), and traveling between these islands. It does not include interisland travelers arriving on Oahu.
The period of self-quarantine should begin upon arrival and last 14 days or the duration of the person’s stay on the island, whichever is shorter. Violating the quarantine orders could cost you a $5,000 fine and/or a year in prison. Check here for updates and details.
Idaho
In Ada County, which includes Boise, travelers coming from outside Idaho are “encouraged” to quarantine for 14 days. Check here for updates.
Illinois
There are no statewide restrictions, but a 14-day quarantine is required for visitors heading to Chicago from Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas,.
The list of states on the quarantine list is updated each Tuesday. Check here for updates on the list of states and more information.
Indiana
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Indiana. Check here for updates.
Iowa
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Iowa. Check here for updates.
Kansas
If you’re in any of the following categories, you need to quarantine for 14 days after arrival in Kansas (this includes residents and visitors):
— Attended mass gathering events (out-of-state) of 500 people or more on or after August 11.
— Cruise ship or river cruise passengers
— International travel to the following countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice With Restrictions, including: China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
— Traveled to or from Florida from June 29 to August 11.
Check here for updates and more details.
Kentucky
A travel advisory from July 20 stands: Visitors from states with a coronavirus testing positivity rate of 15% or more should quarantine for 14 days.
The states with 15% or higher as of August 24 were Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas, South Carolina, Washington and the US territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Check here for updates.
Louisiana
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Louisiana. Check here for updates.
Maine
Travelers must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival or sign a form stating they’ve received a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours. You may also get tested upon arriving in Maine but must quarantine while awaiting results.
Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Vermont are exempt from quarantining or having a negative test. Check here for updates.
Maryland
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Maryland. Check here for details.
Massachusetts
All visitors and residents must complete a travel form before arriving in Massachusetts (unless they are arriving from a state designated by the Department of Public Health as low risk — on August 24, those were Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Vermont).
Travelers must “quarantine for 14 days or produce a negative Covid-19 test result that has been administered up to 72 hours prior to your arrival in Massachusetts.”
Those waiting on test results need to quarantine until they receive their negative results. Failure to comply with these directives may result in a $500 fine. Check here for updates.
Michigan
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Michigan. Check here for updates.
Minnesota
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Minnesota. Check here for updates.
Mississippi
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Mississippi. Check here for updates.
Missouri
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Missouri. Check here for updates.
Montana
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Montana. The east entrance to Glacier National Park is closed, however. And travel restrictions might vary at seven Native American reservations. Check here for updates.
Nebraska
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Nebraska. Check here for updates.
Nevada
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Nevada. Check here for updates.
New Hampshire
Those traveling from outside New England states (Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island) who are visiting for “an extended period of time” are asked to self-quarantine for two weeks. Check here for updates.
New Jersey
All travelers to New Jersey from states that have a Covid-19 testing positivity rate of 10% or higher or have 10 people test positive for every 100,000 residents is asked to quarantine for 14 days. This rule does not apply for visitors spending less than 24 hours in the state.
The state government is also asking travelers to fill out a voluntary survey regarding information about where they are traveling and their destination.
As of August 18, there were 35 states and US jurisdictions on the list. Check here for updates and list of states.
New Mexico
People traveling from out-of-state are required to self-quarantine for 14 days or the length of their stay in New Mexico, whichever is shorter. Check here for updates.
New York
All travelers who have recently visited a state with a positive testing rate of 10% or higher over a seven-day rolling period or had a positive test rate of 10 or more per 100,000 residents must quarantine for 14 days.
You can check on the most recent list here.
Those traveling by airplane must fill out a travel form before exiting the airport or face a fine of $2,000. Those traveling to New York through other methods such as cars and trains must fill out the form online. Check for updates here.
North Carolina
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in North Carolina. However, the state urges visitors to check local destinations with possible restrictions before traveling. Check here for updates.
North Dakota
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in North Dakota. Check here for updates.
Ohio
Travelers visiting Ohio from states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or more must self-quarantine for 14 days. As of August 19, the states on the list were Alabama, Florida, Idaho and Nevada. This list updates each Wednesday. Check here for updates.
Oklahoma
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Oklahoma. Check here for updates.
Oregon
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Oregon. Check here for updates.
Pennsylvania
Visitors traveling from states with a high number of Covid-19 cases are asked to quarantine for 14 days.
As of August 21, they were Alabama,, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Check here for updates and changes to the list of states.
Rhode Island
Those traveling to Rhode Island from a state that has a positive testing rate of 5% or more must quarantine for 14 days. Travelers can opt out of the quarantine if they can provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of their arrival. You can check that updated list of states here on this Google doc.
Those waiting on test results must self-quarantine until a negative test result arrives. However, the state still recommends quarantining for 14 days as opposed to relying on a negative test result.
Travelers who check into a hotel or rental property will be required to sign a certificate compliance that verifies that they plan to quarantine for 14 days or that they’ve had a negative test. Check here for updates and details.
South Carolina
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in South Carolina. Check here for updates.
South Dakota
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in South Dakota. Check here for updates.
Tennessee
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Tennessee. Check here for updates.
Texas
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Texas. The state urges people to wear a mask, saying “an itty-bitty piece of cloth goes a long way towards keeping yourself and others healthy.” Check here for updates.
Utah
As of August 24, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Utah. Check here for updates.
Vermont
Most travelers visiting Vermont must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
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Vermont is allowing visitors to self-quarantine before they travel as long as they use a personal vehicle to travel. They must make minimal stops and follow precautions such as wearing a face mask or covering, washing their hands and staying six feet apart. They must self-quarantine for 14 days or for seven days if they receive a negative test.
If travelers use public transportation such as an airplane or bus, they must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival or for seven days followed by a negative Covid-19 test. Check here for updates.
Virginia
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mercurynews--2020-08-25--Inside the Raiders: Here’s your 53-man roster for Week 1 . . . maybe

Without the usual training camp alumni weekend because of the COVID-19 pandemic , the Raiders paid homage to their legends Monday in name and number .
There was no practice for the second consecutive day — a team spokesman said it was not related to the rash of false positive tests incurred by some other teams — but Jon Gruden saw to it players were issued jerseys of Raiders legends for a walkthrough which was closed to the media .
“ Gru loves to bring back the old players , loves to keep the Raider tradition going , ” tight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teleconference .
Moreau wore No .
88 , previously worn by Raymond Chester in his second tour with the Raiders .
Darren Waller was in No .
46 ( Todd Christensen ) and Jason Witten received No .
87 ( Dave Casper ) .
Fullback Alec Ingold , who wore Mark VanEeghen ’ s No .
30 , said teammate Josh Jacobs was thrilled to wear Bo Jackson ’ s No .
34 .
“ He was pretty pumped about that , ” Ingold said .
“ I think he snuck his jersey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think he gave that one back.
” Other numbers included Derek Carr in No .
12 ( Ken Stabler ) , Henry Ruggs III in No .
21 ( Cliff Branch ) , Rodney Hudson in 00 ( Jim Otto ) , Richie Incognito in No .
63 ( Gene Upshaw ) , Kolton Miller in No .
78 ( Art Shell ) , Jalen Richard in No .
32 ( Marcus Allen ) , Hunter Renfrow in No .
25 ( Fred Biletnikoff ) , Zay Jones in No .
81 ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No .
75 ( Howie Long ) .
While the numbers game was for fun , there ’ s a more serious numbers game going on behind the scenes as Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock determine who makes up the 2020 Raiders .
Here ’ s my guess as to how it shakes out when the Raiders visit the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 13 : Analysis : Gruden prefers having three quarterbacks , but Nathan Peterman ’ s chances of getting through waivers are good and he is eligible for the 16-man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the roster , you ’ ve got an emergency quarterback should Carr and Mariota go down in the same game .
Analysis : It ’ s wide open for a fifth spot after Jacobs , Ingold , Richard and Bowden .
Theo Reddick , signed Sunday , is the most recent arrival .
Analysis : Waller , who rarely came off the field last season , may actually get a breather now and then with Moreau coming back strong and Witten around .
Carrier is a core special teams player .
Analysis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the news that Tyrell Williams is playing through a torn labrum .
Not necessarily as a starter — that ’ d give the Raiders two rookie starters at wide receiver — but Edwards will get a crash course and a lot of work .
Injured reserve : Williams .
It depends on how soon coaches and medical staff believe he can contribute .
If placed on I.R.
, Williams will miss a minimum of eight games .
Analysis : Everyone will breathe a little easier once Brown starts practicing .
With him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best starting lines in the NFL .
The dropoff is steep , however , if any of them go down .
Analysis : Don ’ t pay much attention to who starts and who doesn ’ t .
This will be a season-long relay of mix and match based on down and distance .
Defensive line coach Rod Marinelli won ’ t hesitate to rotate in fresh bodies .
Analysis : It ’ s a crap shoot after Littleton , Kwiatkoski and Muse as to who sticks , and special teams ( Kyle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Analysis : Sounds as if they ’ re thrilled with with Arnette , considered a first-round reach in some quarters .
Hopefully a second year in the system will bring the best out in Joyner .
Suspended : Veteran Nevin Lawson will be on suspension for Week 1 for a foul committed in last year ’ s season finale against Denver .
Analysis : Can Randall be the center fielder they ’ ve lacked since Charles Woodson retired ?
No shortage of physicality with Abram , Harris and Heath Analysis : Mildly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second place kicker in town to challenge Carlson after an uneven 2019 .
If anyone has reason to be bitter , it ’ s Maurice Hurst .
His draft stock took a tumble in 2018 when he it was reported he had a heart condition that prevented him from participating drills at the scouting combine .
Never mind that he ’ d played at Michigan with the same diagnosis .
Projected as a potential first-round pick , Hurst fell to the fifth round — No .
140 overall .
Let ’ s say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round .
The No .
20 overall pick , center Frank Ragnow , was slotted for a $ 11.78 million deal .
Hurst at No .
140 ?
He got $ 2,779,040 for the same four years .
I asked Hurst about it , and he was calm and philosophical .
“ You just have to make the most of whatever situation that you ’ re in , ” Hurst said .
“ A lot of people go through different things for whatever reason .
Just to be able to move forward through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your way , that ’ s what makes great players great.
” In the offseason , the Raiders signed Maliek Collins , who plays three-technique defensive tackle just like Hurst has been drawing raves from Gruden .
“ Our three-technique runs our defense and it ’ s a very crucial part of what we ’ re trying to do , ” Hurst said .
“ Just having someone like that to compete with and push each other just to get better every day is not something that many teams have.
” No team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on offense than the Raiders .
It ’ s dramatically different on the other side of the balls .
Newcomers , either free agents or rookies , will get ample playing time at all three levels .
The defensive signal caller is Kwiatkoski , signed as a free agent .
The three-technique tackle is Collins , signed as a free agent .
The free safety and center fielder is Randall , signed as a free agent .
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Defensive coordinator Paul Guenther , whose until has been seriously undermanned two years running , has a new challenge in trying to force feed a system of defense with a condensed training camp and no preseason .
“ We throw a lot of things at them and see how they react to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If they ’ re doing good , we ’ ll give them the next play and add one .
If not , we ’ re going to hold .
Those are the really delicate decisions you ’ ve got to make .
”

Without the usual training camp alumni weekend because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Raiders paid homage to their legends Monday in name and number.
There was no practice for the second consecutive day — a team spokesman said it was not related to the rash of false positive tests incurred by some other teams — but Jon Gruden saw to it players were issued jerseys of Raiders legends for a walkthrough which was closed to the media.
“Gru loves to bring back the old players, loves to keep the Raider tradition going,” tight end Foster Moreau said in a Zoom teleconference.
Moreau wore No. 88, previously worn by Raymond Chester in his second tour with the Raiders. Darren Waller was in No. 46 (Todd Christensen) and Jason Witten received No. 87 (Dave Casper).
Fullback Alec Ingold, who wore Mark VanEeghen’s No. 30, said teammate Josh Jacobs was thrilled to wear Bo Jackson’s No. 34.
“He was pretty pumped about that,” Ingold said. “I think he snuck his jersey shirt out. I don’t think he gave that one back.”
Other numbers included Derek Carr in No. 12 (Ken Stabler), Henry Ruggs III in No. 21 (Cliff Branch), Rodney Hudson in 00 (Jim Otto), Richie Incognito in No. 63 (Gene Upshaw), Kolton Miller in No. 78 (Art Shell), Jalen Richard in No. 32 (Marcus Allen), Hunter Renfrow in No. 25 (Fred Biletnikoff), Zay Jones in No. 81 (Warren Wells) and Maliek Collins in No. 75 (Howie Long).
While the numbers game was for fun, there’s a more serious numbers game going on behind the scenes as Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock determine who makes up the 2020 Raiders.
Here’s my guess as to how it shakes out when the Raiders visit the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 13:
Paying respect to some of the greats this morning. pic.twitter.com/Fh4TCee71i — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) August 24, 2020
Today was all about honoring the past. 📸 » https://t.co/LPXPrxio7q pic.twitter.com/2KfnzfChi0 — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) August 25, 2020
QUARTERBACK (2)
Starter: Derek Carr
Reserve: Marcus Mariota
Analysis: Gruden prefers having three quarterbacks, but Nathan Peterman’s chances of getting through waivers are good and he is eligible for the 16-man practice squad. With Lynn Bowden Jr. on the roster, you’ve got an emergency quarterback should Carr and Mariota go down in the same game.
Cut line: Peterman.
RUNNING BACK (5)
Starters: Josh Jacobs, Alec Ingold (FB)
Reserves: Jalen Richard, Lynn Bowden Jr., Rod Smith
Analysis: It’s wide open for a fifth spot after Jacobs, Ingold, Richard and Bowden. Theo Reddick, signed Sunday, is the most recent arrival.
Cut line: Devontae Booker, Reddick
TIGHT END (4)
Starter: Darren Waller
Reserves: Foster Moreau, Jason Witten, Derek Carrier
Analysis: Waller, who rarely came off the field last season, may actually get a breather now and then with Moreau coming back strong and Witten around. Carrier is a core special teams player.
Cut line: Nick Bowers
WIDE RECEIVERS (5)
Starters: Henry Ruggs III, Nelson Agholor
Reserves: Hunter Renfrow, Bryan Edwards, Zay Jones
Analysis: The man to watch is Edwards after the news that Tyrell Williams is playing through a torn labrum. Not necessarily as a starter — that’d give the Raiders two rookie starters at wide receiver — but Edwards will get a crash course and a lot of work.
Cut line: Marcel Ateman, Keelan Doss, Rico Gafford, De’Mornay Pierson-El
Injured reserve: Williams. It depends on how soon coaches and medical staff believe he can contribute. If placed on I.R., Williams will miss a minimum of eight games.
OFFENSIVE LINE (10)
Starters: LT Kolton Miller, LG Richie Incognito, C Rodney Hudson, RG Gabe Jackson, RT Trent Brown
Reserves: T Sam Young, G Denzelle Good, C Andre James, T David Sharpe, G John Simpson
Analysis: Everyone will breathe a little easier once Brown starts practicing. With him, it’s one of the best starting lines in the NFL. The dropoff is steep, however, if any of them go down.
Cut line: T Brandon Parker, G Lester Cotton Jr., G Jordan Roos, C-G Jordan Devey, G Eric Kush, G Kamaal Seymour
DEFENSIVE LINE (8)
Starters: DE Clelin Ferrell, DT Maliek Collins, DT Johnathan Hankins, DE Maxx Crosby
Reserves: DE Carl Nassib, DT Maurice Hurst, DT Daniel Ross, DE Arden Key
Analysis: Don’t pay much attention to who starts and who doesn’t. This will be a season-long relay of mix and match based on down and distance. Defensive line coach Rod Marinelli won’t hesitate to rotate in fresh bodies.
Cut line: DE Chris Smith, DT Kendal Vickers, DT Mike Panasiuk, DT-DE Datone Jones, DE Ade Aruna
LINEBACKER (5)
Starters: OLB Cory Littleton, ILB Nick Kwiatkoski, OLB Nick Morrow
Reserves: OLB Tanner Muse, OLB Javin White
Analysis: It’s a crap shoot after Littleton, Kwiatkoski and Muse as to who sticks, and special teams (Kyle Wilber?) will play large role.
Cut line: Justin Phillips (OLB), Wilber (OLB), Kyle Emanuel (OLB)
CORNERBACK (7)
Starters: Trayvon Mullen, Damon Arnette
Reserves: Lamarcus Joyner (slot), Prince Amukamara, Keisean Nixon, Amik Robertson, Isaiah Johnson
Analysis: Sounds as if they’re thrilled with with Arnette, considered a first-round reach in some quarters. Hopefully a second year in the system will bring the best out in Joyner.
Cut line: Dylan Mabin, Madre Harper
Suspended: Veteran Nevin Lawson will be on suspension for Week 1 for a foul committed in last year’s season finale against Denver.
SAFETY (4)
Starters: FS Damarious Randall, SS Johnathan Abram
Reserves: Erik Harris, Jeff Heath
Analysis: Can Randall be the center fielder they’ve lacked since Charles Woodson retired? No shortage of physicality with Abram, Harris and Heath
Cut line: Dallin Leavitt
SPECIALISTS (3)
Starters: Daniel Carlson (PK), A.J. Cole (P), Trent Sieg (LS).
Analysis: Mildly surprised that there isn’t a second place kicker in town to challenge Carlson after an uneven 2019.
NO BITTERNESS IN HURST
If anyone has reason to be bitter, it’s Maurice Hurst. His draft stock took a tumble in 2018 when he it was reported he had a heart condition that prevented him from participating drills at the scouting combine.
Never mind that he’d played at Michigan with the same diagnosis. Projected as a potential first-round pick, Hurst fell to the fifth round — No. 140 overall.
Let’s say Hurst would have gone in the first round. The No. 20 overall pick, center Frank Ragnow, was slotted for a $11.78 million deal. Hurst at No. 140? He got $2,779,040 for the same four years.
I asked Hurst about it, and he was calm and philosophical.
“You just have to make the most of whatever situation that you’re in,” Hurst said. “A lot of people go through different things for whatever reason. Just to be able to move forward through that and battle any adversity that comes your way, that’s what makes great players great.”
In the offseason, the Raiders signed Maliek Collins, who plays three-technique defensive tackle just like Hurst has been drawing raves from Gruden.
Hurst’s reaction?
“Our three-technique runs our defense and it’s a very crucial part of what we’re trying to do,” Hurst said. “Just having someone like that to compete with and push each other just to get better every day is not something that many teams have.”
DEFENSIVE LEARNING CURVE
No team in the NFL has more players returning on offense than the Raiders. It’s dramatically different on the other side of the balls. Newcomers, either free agents or rookies, will get ample playing time at all three levels.
The defensive signal caller is Kwiatkoski, signed as a free agent. The three-technique tackle is Collins, signed as a free agent. The free safety and center fielder is Randall, signed as a free agent.
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“We throw a lot of things at them and see how they react to it,” Guenther said. “If they’re doing good, we’ll give them the next play and add one. If not, we’re going to hold. Those are the really delicate decisions you’ve got to make.”


mercurynews--2020-08-25--Coronavirus trends falling in LA County; health officer says he knows why

Coronavirus deaths in Los Angeles County continued to fall on Monday , Aug. 24 , a sign that stringent efforts to control the virus are trending toward a point where businesses could again begin to offer dining indoors and residents could once again hold gatherings at their homes , officials said .
But we ’ re not there yet , warned L.A. County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis , who said that even when we are , masks and social distancing will be part of the equation .
Davis reported 13 new deaths related to the virus , which so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 5,558 deaths .
News cases stood at 1,198 .
The number of hospitalized was 1,219 — much lower than the averages seen in mid-July that consistently topped 2,000 .
Of the most recent deaths , most had underlying conditions .
And while most — nine — were older than 80 , one of the dead was between 30 and 49 , and another between 50 and 64 .
The report did not include updated numbers for Long Beach and Pasadena , which operate their own health departments .
Another two Long Beach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced , bringing the city ’ s death toll to 203 .
The city also reported 131 new cases , bringing the city ’ s total to 10,147 .
As of Monday , Pasadena reported no additional deaths for a total of 111 — the city ’ s 19th straight fatality-free day — and eight new cases for a total of 2,299 .
Even with deaths still climbing overall in L.A. County , Davis echoed a recent refrain from other local and state public health officials : Stringent efforts to physical distance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ success in pushing back a surge of cases , hospitalizations and deaths that emerged in late June and in July .
At the beginning of June , he noted , there were around 1,300 cases per day in L.A. County , a leveling off after weeks of stay-home orders in March and April .
But then , as more businesses reopened in late May and June and people “ were not careful about wearing maks , ” the numbers went up to 3,200 average cases per day by mid to late July .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 5 % to 6 % positive tests back in June had by July increased to between 8 % and 9 % positive cases — ultimately sealing L.A. County ’ s spot on the state ’ s monitoring list .
That list requires that per capita , the rate comes down to fewer than 100 positive cases per 100,000 people before a county can clear the list .
As of Monday , L.A. County was at 204 cases for every 100,000 people .
It was still still high but was moving in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s threshold — a trend Gov .
Gavin Newsom said Monday was being seen across the state .
“ As we go through this , it ’ s been lessons learned .
I think more people are getting it .
That ’ s been helpful , ” Davis said Monday , as he walked through charts showing declining trends of hospitalizations , cases and deaths .
“ The work we have all done as a community and the sacrifices we are making are working , ” Davis said .
“ We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and deaths .
L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer has noted that the county now meets five of the state ’ s six criteria for controlling infections , falling short only in the per-capita rate of people testing positive for the virus .
But that rate is pivotal to getting off the state ’ s monitoring list , which would allow more businesses to reopen for schools to welcome students back to campus .
Orange County has crossed that threshold Sunday , and Riverside and San Bernardino were getting close on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per 100,000 respectively .
L.A. County is one of 35 counties in the state still on the list .
Davis said getting there is going to take more sacrifice and a healthy dose of caution .
For businesses , Davis said that means continuing to adhere to strict physical distancing protocol and heeding the county ’ s order to report when three employees test positive over a 14-day period .
For residents , it means wearing masks , physical distancing and not holding gatherings at home with people form outside the household .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this recovery , ” he said .
On the same day he and the governor were touting positive trends , USC health officials were reporting an “ alarming ” spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities , along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19 .
According to Dr. Sarah Van Orman , head of USC Student Health , 14 cases were identified through general population testing among students not showing any symptoms , while 29 more were confirmed through contact tracing and testing of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the illness .
With Labor coming fast , Davis said health officials were talking with city officials , particularly in beach communities where crowds are an annual Labor Day happening .
The question is , will health authorities ease up or tighten restrictions as the holiday approaches ?
“ It ’ s an active discussion , but we ’ ll make that call as we finish those discussions , ” he said .
Ferrer noted recently , too that “ we ’ re looking to what we can do differently around Labor Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer specifics in terms of what steps might be taken to prevent a repeat of the post-July 4 and Memorial Day spikes , but Ferrer said she hopes people take heed of the public-gathering restrictions during the upcoming Labor Day weekend .
“ Cautious reopening means we take to heart the lessons we learned from July and move forward in a new normal of making the infection-control practices part of our day-to-day lives for the foreseeable future , ” Davis said .

Coronavirus deaths in Los Angeles County continued to fall on Monday, Aug. 24, a sign that stringent efforts to control the virus are trending toward a point where businesses could again begin to offer dining indoors and residents could once again hold gatherings at their homes, officials said.
But we’re not there yet, warned L.A. County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis, who said that even when we are, masks and social distancing will be part of the equation.
Davis reported 13 new deaths related to the virus, which so far across the county has been lined to 5,558 deaths. News cases stood at 1,198. The number of hospitalized was 1,219 — much lower than the averages seen in mid-July that consistently topped 2,000.
Of the most recent deaths, most had underlying conditions. And while most — nine — were older than 80, one of the dead was between 30 and 49, and another between 50 and 64.
The report did not include updated numbers for Long Beach and Pasadena, which operate their own health departments.
Another two Long Beach residents died from coronavirus-related causes, officials announced, bringing the city’s death toll to 203. The city also reported 131 new cases, bringing the city’s total to 10,147.
As of Monday, Pasadena reported no additional deaths for a total of 111 — the city’s 19th straight fatality-free day — and eight new cases for a total of 2,299.
Even with deaths still climbing overall in L.A. County, Davis echoed a recent refrain from other local and state public health officials: Stringent efforts to physical distance and tougher enforcement in recent weeks are showing success in pushing back a surge of cases, hospitalizations and deaths that emerged in late June and in July.
At the beginning of June, he noted, there were around 1,300 cases per day in L.A. County, a leveling off after weeks of stay-home orders in March and April. But then, as more businesses reopened in late May and June and people “were not careful about wearing maks,” the numbers went up to 3,200 average cases per day by mid to late July.
Correspondingly, what had been average numbers of 5% to 6% positive tests back in June had by July increased to between 8% and 9% positive cases — ultimately sealing L.A. County’s spot on the state’s monitoring list. That list requires that per capita, the rate comes down to fewer than 100 positive cases per 100,000 people before a county can clear the list.
As of Monday, L.A. County was at 204 cases for every 100,000 people. It was still still high but was moving in the right direction to meet the state’s threshold — a trend Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday was being seen across the state.
“As we go through this, it’s been lessons learned. I think more people are getting it. That’s been helpful,” Davis said Monday, as he walked through charts showing declining trends of hospitalizations, cases and deaths.
“The work we have all done as a community and the sacrifices we are making are working,” Davis said. “We’re preventing COVID-19 infections, including serious illness and deaths.
L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer has noted that the county now meets five of the state’s six criteria for controlling infections, falling short only in the per-capita rate of people testing positive for the virus.
But that rate is pivotal to getting off the state’s monitoring list, which would allow more businesses to reopen for schools to welcome students back to campus.
Orange County has crossed that threshold Sunday, and Riverside and San Bernardino were getting close on Monday — at 158 per 100,000 and 191 per 100,000 respectively.
L.A. County is one of 35 counties in the state still on the list.
Davis said getting there is going to take more sacrifice and a healthy dose of caution.
For businesses, Davis said that means continuing to adhere to strict physical distancing protocol and heeding the county’s order to report when three employees test positive over a 14-day period. For residents, it means wearing masks, physical distancing and not holding gatherings at home with people form outside the household.
“We must own our role in this recovery,” he said.
On the same day he and the governor were touting positive trends, USC health officials were reporting an “alarming” spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities, along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19.
According to Dr. Sarah Van Orman, head of USC Student Health, 14 cases were identified through general population testing among students not showing any symptoms, while 29 more were confirmed through contact tracing and testing of people showing symptoms or who were exposed to the illness.
With Labor coming fast, Davis said health officials were talking with city officials, particularly in beach communities where crowds are an annual Labor Day happening.
The question is, will health authorities ease up or tighten restrictions as the holiday approaches?
“It’s an active discussion, but we’ll make that call as we finish those discussions,” he said.
Ferrer noted recently, too that “we’re looking to what we can do differently around Labor Day,” though she didn’t offer specifics in terms of what steps might be taken to prevent a repeat of the post-July 4 and Memorial Day spikes, but Ferrer said she hopes people take heed of the public-gathering restrictions during the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
“Cautious reopening means we take to heart the lessons we learned from July and move forward in a new normal of making the infection-control practices part of our day-to-day lives for the foreseeable future,” Davis said.
City News Service contributed to this story.


mercurynews--2020-08-25--California security guard accused of impersonating a federal agent to buy firearms

A private security guard for an Orange County retirement community was arrested Monday , Aug. 24 , on suspicion of pretending to be a federal law enforcement agent .
A newly unsealed federal complaint alleges that Donovan Pham Nguyen , 34 , of Riverside pretended for years to be a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations and accuses him of using a fake federal ID badge to buy firearms .
At one point , the complaint says , Nguyen was introduced to members of the Riverside County District Attorney ’ s Office by a mutual friend and met with them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to discuss a potential criminal investigation .
He later told the DA ’ s Office that , after discussing the matter with a “ supervisor , ” he could not help them with the suggested investigation , according to federal prosecutors .
On another occasion , while working for a retirement community , Nguyen falsely claimed he was a federal law enforcement agent to agents with the U.S. Department of State ’ s Diplomatic Security Service while they were preparing to execute an arrest warrant , according to the U.S. Attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why he purportedly tried to insert himself into the cases .
Nguyen had been a privately contracted security guard at a Department of Homeland Security facility , prosecutors said , but he never worked directly for the federal law enforcement agency .
He was forced to leave that private security job following allegations that he printed fake Homeland Security Investigations ID documents , according to the complaint .
The complaint also alleges that a false federal law enforcement ID allowed Nguyen to by guns without taking , or paying for , safety courses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ false credentials on social media , prosecutors said , including a LinkedIn profile that listed his employment as a “ Department of Homeland Security Agent.
” In a YouTube video , he discusses immigration policies while claiming to be a long-time special agent .
His private vehicle was outfitted with red and blue lights and a siren , the complaint alleges , and he was known to hand out Homeland Security Investigation memorabilia , including mugs and coins .
Prosecutors also allege that when trying to excuse frequent absences from work , Nguyen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal agent .

A private security guard for an Orange County retirement community was arrested Monday, Aug. 24, on suspicion of pretending to be a federal law enforcement agent.
A newly unsealed federal complaint alleges that Donovan Pham Nguyen, 34, of Riverside pretended for years to be a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations and accuses him of using a fake federal ID badge to buy firearms.
At one point, the complaint says, Nguyen was introduced to members of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office by a mutual friend and met with them while claiming to be a federal agent in order to discuss a potential criminal investigation.
He later told the DA’s Office that, after discussing the matter with a “supervisor,” he could not help them with the suggested investigation, according to federal prosecutors.
On another occasion, while working for a retirement community, Nguyen falsely claimed he was a federal law enforcement agent to agents with the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service while they were preparing to execute an arrest warrant, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
It is unclear why he purportedly tried to insert himself into the cases.
Nguyen had been a privately contracted security guard at a Department of Homeland Security facility, prosecutors said, but he never worked directly for the federal law enforcement agency. He was forced to leave that private security job following allegations that he printed fake Homeland Security Investigations ID documents, according to the complaint.
The complaint also alleges that a false federal law enforcement ID allowed Nguyen to by guns without taking, or paying for, safety courses typically required.
Nguyen touted his allegedly false credentials on social media, prosecutors said,including a LinkedIn profile that listed his employment as a “Department of Homeland Security Agent.” In a YouTube video, he discusses immigration policies while claiming to be a long-time special agent.
His private vehicle was outfitted with red and blue lights and a siren, the complaint alleges, and he was known to hand out Homeland Security Investigation memorabilia, including mugs and coins.
Prosecutors also allege that when trying to excuse frequent absences from work, Nguyen referenced his “duties” as a federal agent.


mercurynews--2020-08-25--Deadly wreck at Sears Point shuts westbound Highway 37 for hours

A fatal three-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck shut down westbound Highway 37 at Sears Point on Monday , the California @ @ @ @ @ wreck was reported at about 6:15 a.m. on westbound Highway 37 near the Sonoma Raceway @ @ @ @ @ The driver of the semi-truck slammed on the brakes to avoid running a red light @ @ @ @ @ .
The semi struck a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck , which was then propelled into @ @ @ @ @ , the CHP said .
The Toyota and the semi came to a crashing hault @ @ @ @ @ .
The driver of the Toyota died at the scene .
His identification is being @ @ @ @ @ of kin .
Westbound Highway 37 was closed between Mare Island in Vallejo and the @ @ @ @ @ The left turn from eastbound Highway 37 onto northbound Highway 121 is also closed .
@ @ @ @ @ 11:45 a.m .
The wreck is under investigation .

A fatal three-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck shut down westbound Highway 37 at Sears Point on Monday, the California Highway Patrol said.
The wreck was reported at about 6:15 a.m. on westbound Highway 37 near the Sonoma Raceway, the CHP said.
The driver of the semi-truck slammed on the brakes to avoid running a red light at the Highway 121 intersection. The semi struck a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, which was then propelled into a Subaru that spun out, the CHP said.
The Toyota and the semi came to a crashing hault into the cement center divide. The driver of the Toyota died at the scene. His identification is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Westbound Highway 37 was closed between Mare Island in Vallejo and the scene of the wreck. The left turn from eastbound Highway 37 onto northbound Highway 121 is also closed. All lanes were reopened at 11:45 a.m.
The wreck is under investigation.


mercurynews--2020-08-25--Mandatory evacuations ordered in wildfire zone in Point Reyes National Seashore

Marin County officials issued the first mandatory evacuation order Monday night for homes in West Marin threatened by the Woodward fire , which has burned 2,487 acres in the Point Reyes National Seashore .
The Marin County Sheriff ’ s Office ordered residents on Silverhills Road , Fox Drive and Noren Way south of Inverness Park to evacuate immediately along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard toward Point Reyes .
An evacuation center was set up at the Marin County Civic Center .
Since last week , more than 1,600 homes and businesses in Olema and Bolinas have been under a warning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediately provide additional details on what triggered the mandatory order Monday night , which was issued just before 6:30 p.m .
The Woodward fire was 5 % contained on Monday , officials said .
A firefighting crew from Montana has arrived in West Marin to take charge of the blaze as California ’ s thinly-stretched crews continue working to contain some of the largest wildfires in the state ’ s history .
The Marin County Fire Department and the seashore ’ s fire crews have been fighting the lightning-sparked Woodward fire since Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by high demand for engines , bulldozers , helicopters and crews throughout California in the wake of last week ’ s thunderstorms , officials said .
The Northern Rockies crew from Montana arrived over the weekend with firefighters and fire managers and assumed command of the blaze .
With a larger crew , officials are relocating the headquarters for the fire management team from the Point Reyes National Seashore Visitor Center in Olema to the former San Geronimo Golf Course .
“ Having the incident management team here is a relief for those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week , ” said Marin County fire Chief Jason Weber .
Weber said crews were making “ good progress ” toward containing the fire Monday .
Officials decreased the size estimate of the fire on Monday from 2,700 acres because of more accurate mapping .
Weather officials had predicted thunderstorms would again move through Marin County on Sunday night , stoking fears that lightning could spark more fires in the area and put additional strain on firefighting resources .
But by Monday morning , the National Weather Service cancelled its red-flag fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threat of lightning had passed .
In a Monday morning briefing , Northern Rockies section Chief Mike Granger said firefighters continue to push through steep terrain and thick brush to get a grip on containing the fire .
Two bulldozer teams were able to create a fire break along the Santa Maria Ridge on the northwestern perimeter .
Line crews are clearing brush along Limantour Road to slow fire movement .
Firefighters have set up a fire line along the southeast boundary of the fire .
Aircraft dropped water and fire retardant on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ ll be looking a lot better after today ’ s operational period , ” Granger said .
There are 228 firefighters working the blaze , 90 of which are Marin County firefighters , officials said .
Evacuation warnings are in effect west of Shoreline Highway between Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Olema south to Bolinas and west of Highway 1 and Drake to the Point Reyes Lighthouse .
Areas west of Sir Francis Drake to the Bay Area Ridge Trail , continuing to the Bolinas Ridge Fire Road and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , under the state ’ s mutual aid agreement , there are 48 Marin firefighters assigned to blazes in Sonoma County and at the Butte Lightning Complex fire .
Weber said all local firehouses are fully staffed , and if needed , Marin officials can ask for more help .
The fires touched off by lightning storms that rolled through Northern California earlier this month have grown into some of the state ’ s largest .
The 350,030-acre LNU Lightning Complex near Vacaville , just 22 % contained , is now the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 347,196-acre SCU Lightning Complex in the South and East Bay , only 10 % contained as of Monday afternoon , is now the third-largest .
The CZU Lightning Complex fire in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties reached 78,000 acres Monday afternoon and was just 13 % contained .
The Bay Area News Group contributed to this report .

Marin County officials on Monday night issued the first mandatory evacuation order for homes in West Marin threatened by the Woodward fire, which has burned 2,487 acres in the Point Reyes National Seashore.
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office ordered residents on Silver Hills Road, Fox Drive and Noren Way south of Inverness Park to evacuate immediately along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard toward Point Reyes. An evacuation center was set up at the Marin County Civic Center.
The evacuation area is shown in orange on the map above; the red indicates the fire’s perimeter.
Since last week, more than 1,600 homes and businesses in Olema and Bolinas have been under a warning for possible evacuations. Officials did not immediately provide additional details on what triggered the mandatory order Monday night, which was issued just before 6:30 p.m.
The Woodward fire was 5% contained on Monday, officials said.
A firefighting crew from Montana has arrived in West Marin to take charge of the blaze as California’s thinly-stretched crews continue working to contain some of the largest wildfires in the state’s history.
The Marin County Fire Department and the seashore’s fire crews have been fighting the lightning-sparked Woodward fire since Tuesday. But their efforts have been hampered by high demand for engines, bulldozers, helicopters and crews throughout California in the wake of last week’s thunderstorms, officials said.
The Northern Rockies crew from Montana arrived over the weekend with firefighters and fire managers and assumed command of the blaze. With a larger crew, officials are relocating the headquarters for the fire management team from the Point Reyes National Seashore Visitor Center in Olema to the former San Geronimo Golf Course.
“Having the incident management team here is a relief for those of us who have been here since last week,” said Marin County fire Chief Jason Weber.
Weber said crews were making “good progress” toward containing the fire Monday. Officials decreased the size estimate of the fire on Monday from 2,700 acres because of more accurate mapping.
Weather officials had predicted thunderstorms would again move through Marin County on Sunday night, stoking fears that lightning could spark more fires in the area and put additional strain on firefighting resources. But by Monday morning, the National Weather Service cancelled its red-flag fire warning for Marin County and said the threat of lightning had passed.
Incident page: More information
In a Monday morning briefing, Northern Rockies section Chief Mike Granger said firefighters continue to push through steep terrain and thick brush to get a grip on containing the fire.
Two bulldozer teams were able to create a fire break along the Santa Maria Ridge on the northwestern perimeter. Line crews are clearing brush along Limantour Road to slow fire movement. Firefighters have set up a fire line along the southeast boundary of the fire.
Aircraft dropped water and fire retardant on the blaze throughout the day Monday.
“We’ll be looking a lot better after today’s operational period,” Granger said.
There are 228 firefighters working the blaze, 90 of which are Marin County firefighters, officials said.
Evacuation warnings are in effect west of Shoreline Highway between Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Olema south to Bolinas and west of Highway 1 and Drake to the Point Reyes Lighthouse.
Areas west of Sir Francis Drake to the Bay Area Ridge Trail, continuing to the Bolinas Ridge Fire Road and the McCurdy Trail are also under warning.
The Point Reyes National Seashore is closed.
Meanwhile, under the state’s mutual aid agreement, there are 48 Marin firefighters assigned to blazes in Sonoma County and at the Butte Lightning Complex fire.
Weber said all local firehouses are fully staffed, and if needed, Marin officials can ask for more help.
The fires touched off by lightning storms that rolled through Northern California earlier this month have grown into some of the state’s largest.
The 350,030-acre LNU Lightning Complex near Vacaville, just 22% contained, is now the state’s second-largest ever. And the 347,196-acre SCU Lightning Complex in the South and East Bay, only 10% contained as of Monday afternoon, is now the third-largest. The CZU Lightning Complex fire in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties reached 78,000 acres Monday afternoon and was just 13% contained.
The Bay Area News Group contributed to this report.
Briefing begins at 9-minute mark of video:


mercurynews--2020-08-25--Tiburon police face-off with Black merchant fuels outrage, probe

A video depicting Tiburon police officers in heated exchange with the owner of the town ’ s only Black-owned business while working late in his downtown shop has sparked outrage in the community .
The incident was recorded by Yema Khalif ’ s wife and business partner Hawi Awash from inside their clothing store Yema on Main Street around 1 a.m. Friday .
“ After it was over I was shaking , ” Awash said .
“ My whole body was shaking and I could not make it stop .
It was fear .
It came from knowing that in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s life.
” Khalif said he , Awash and a friend were in the store doing inventory when he noticed a police vehicle circling the block .
Awash said other business owners work late at night and pointed to portraits of the couple that are clearly visible through the storefront window .
According to Khalif , the officer sat in his parked vehicle for about 20 minutes before approaching Khalif , asking him to identify himself , explain why they were inside the store , and informing them that backup was on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Kenya , refused , arguing that police officers should know the business owners in the community .
“ I stood my ground that day , but this did not hit me until next day , ” he said .
“ I ’ ve not been feeling the reality of it .
I ’ m like , wait , did this happen in Tiburon ?
Where people know me ?
A place where I ’ ve lived for nine and a half years ?
I can not fathom how that could happen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m OK.
I ’ m traumatized and my wife is traumatized.
” Awash began recording as Sgt .
Michael Blasi arrived and an officer asked her husband to take his hands out of his pockets .
Khalif then told the officers that they are are exercising unnecessary caution because there are three Black people in the store , according to the video .
Blasi then can be heard asking Khalif why he is bringing race into the conversation .
“ Do you want us to look out for the community or do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in here at 2 o ’ clock in the morning and steal all your stuff ?
” Blasi is heard saying on the video .
“ You sure ?
‘ Cause you don ’ t sound like you ’ re very grateful .
You sound very defensive.
” Moments later , a neighbor awoken by the yelling can be heard telling police that Khalif was the store owner .
Blasi and two other officers then leave .
Mayor Alice Fredericks issued an apology on Saturday and went in person to talk to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the intention of the responding offices , the interchange inappropriately deteriorated from helpful to confrontational , ” Fredericks wrote in an email sent to the community .
“ Tiburon police officers are trained and held to the highest standards of conduct .
A key component of that training is the expectation that our officers will utilize de-escalation techniques in situations like there .
It is clear that did not occur in this instance.
” Police Chief Michael Cronin said the town has engaged the services of an independent attorney to conduct an investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conclusion of the investigation the report will be provided to the Town Manager for review and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the investigator , ” Cronin said .
Town Manager Greg Chanis said the council will be holding a special online Town Hall meeting via Zoom later this week to give residents and the public an opportunity to talk about the incident .
He did not comment on whether officers will face disciplinary actions pending the outcome of the investigation .
Belvedere City Manager Craig Middleton said one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a backup role is employed with Belvedere Police Department .
Marin resident Chelsea Ialeggio , who was raised in Tiburon , said she is disgusted by the incident .
She said she used to work for Frank Howard Allen Realtors when it had a storefront office in downtown Tiburon .
“ I think of all of the very late nights I have worked in those offices and never once did the police come by to see who was there as I sat at my desk clearly visible in the window , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Maybe because I am a blonde caucasian there was no reason that they cared to check on why I was there or felt the need to make me get out my key to prove I belonged there.
” Khalif said despite previous negative encounters with police in town , he and Awash said they love Tiburon and the outpouring from the community , town manager and council members has given them hope .
“ It ’ s unfortunate but I think good will come of this , ” Awash said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and find real ways to train our police officers to police with empathy and love .
”

A video depicting Tiburon police officers in heated exchange with the owner of the town’s only Black-owned business while working late in his downtown shop has sparked outrage in the community.
The incident was recorded by Yema Khalif’s wife and business partner Hawi Awash from inside their clothing store Yema on Main Street around 1 a.m. Friday.
“After it was over I was shaking,” Awash said. “My whole body was shaking and I could not make it stop. It was fear. It came from knowing that in one split second they could end someone’s life.”
Khalif said he, Awash and a friend were in the store doing inventory when he noticed a police vehicle circling the block. Awash said other business owners work late at night and pointed to portraits of the couple that are clearly visible through the storefront window.
According to Khalif, the officer sat in his parked vehicle for about 20 minutes before approaching Khalif, asking him to identify himself, explain why they were inside the store, and informing them that backup was on the way.
Khalif, an immigrant from Kenya, refused, arguing that police officers should know the business owners in the community.
“I stood my ground that day, but this did not hit me until next day,” he said. “I’ve not been feeling the reality of it. I’m like, wait, did this happen in Tiburon? Where people know me? A place where I’ve lived for nine and a half years? I cannot fathom how that could happen. I cannot lie and say I’m OK. I’m traumatized and my wife is traumatized.”
Awash began recording as Sgt. Michael Blasi arrived and an officer asked her husband to take his hands out of his pockets. Khalif then told the officers that they are are exercising unnecessary caution because there are three Black people in the store, according to the video.
Blasi then can be heard asking Khalif why he is bringing race into the conversation.
“Do you want us to look out for the community or do you want us to let anybody walk in here at 2 o’clock in the morning and steal all your stuff?” Blasi is heard saying on the video. “You sure? ‘Cause you don’t sound like you’re very grateful. You sound very defensive.”
Moments later, a neighbor awoken by the yelling can be heard telling police that Khalif was the store owner. Blasi and two other officers then leave.
Mayor Alice Fredericks issued an apology on Saturday and went in person to talk to the store owners on Monday.
“Whatever the intention of the responding offices, the interchange inappropriately deteriorated from helpful to confrontational,” Fredericks wrote in an email sent to the community. “Tiburon police officers are trained and held to the highest standards of conduct. A key component of that training is the expectation that our officers will utilize de-escalation techniques in situations like there. It is clear that did not occur in this instance.”
Police Chief Michael Cronin said the town has engaged the services of an independent attorney to conduct an investigation into the incident.
“At the conclusion of the investigation the report will be provided to the Town Manager for review and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the investigator,” Cronin said.
Town Manager Greg Chanis said the council will be holding a special online Town Hall meeting via Zoom later this week to give residents and the public an opportunity to talk about the incident.
He did not comment on whether officers will face disciplinary actions pending the outcome of the investigation.
Belvedere City Manager Craig Middleton said one of the officers who was acting in a backup role is employed with Belvedere Police Department.
Marin resident Chelsea Ialeggio, who was raised in Tiburon, said she is disgusted by the incident. She said she used to work for Frank Howard Allen Realtors when it had a storefront office in downtown Tiburon.
“I think of all of the very late nights I have worked in those offices and never once did the police come by to see who was there as I sat at my desk clearly visible in the window,” she said in an email to town officials. “Maybe because I am a blonde caucasian there was no reason that they cared to check on why I was there or felt the need to make me get out my key to prove I belonged there.”
Khalif said despite previous negative encounters with police in town, he and Awash said they love Tiburon and the outpouring from the community, town manager and council members has given them hope.
“It’s unfortunate but I think good will come of this,” Awash said. “Our community needs to come together and find real ways to train our police officers to police with empathy and love.”


mercurynews--2020-08-25--Photos: Monday’s images from CZU Lightning Complex fire

A building at Camp Hammer , a camp run by Twin Lakes Church next to Big Basin State Park , @ @ @ @ @ August Lightning Complex .
( Shmuel Thaler - Santa Cruz Sentinel )

A building at Camp Hammer, a camp run by Twin Lakes Church next to Big Basin State Park, was destroyed by the CZU August Lightning Complex. (Shmuel Thaler - Santa Cruz Sentinel)


mercurynews--2020-08-25--CZU Complex fire: Lightning never strikes, ‘small wins’ add up in Santa Cruz Mountains firefight

SCOTTS VALLEY — Prompting a collective sigh of relief , lightning never struck and favorable weather conditions overnight helped firefighters make progress battling the historic CZU August Lightning Complex fire burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains .
As of Monday morning the fire had burned 78,000 acres and was 13 % contained , a welcome sign of progress as weary crews battle the nine-day old blaze .
On the North Coast , Cal Fire officials said some flames ebbed on their own as they hit lighter fuels and humidity increased .
“ Over the last 48 hours , we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Cal Fire Assistant Chief Billy See .
“ A lot of small wins , and they ’ re starting to add up to larger wins on this incident.
” Not all the news was rosy .
Remains of 70-year-old man recovered in the Last Chance Road area of the North Coast on Sunday and confirmed the fire has claimed at least one life .
Meanwhile , the toll of homes and other buildings destroyed continued to mount .
At least 231 structures were confirmed destroyed with another 24,300 threatened .
Tensions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday night as a weather front moving up the coast threatened to bring the same kind of dry lightning and high winds that ignited the CZU complex , and so many fires across California , early Aug. 16 .
An evacuation warning was issued for some western areas of Santa Clara County in the evening — a milestone prompted by fears of threats from the CZU complex , not the larger SCU Lightning Complex across the South Bay .
Instead , the region was largely spared .
Cal Fire Deputy Chief Jonathan Cox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties overnight .
Rather than hurt Sunday night ’ s firefight , “ Mother Nature ” brought more moist conditions that overall lent a helping hand , according to See .
Still , See said the firefighters would take a proactive approach now in anticipation the severe weather conditions could resurface .
The Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service was canceled later Monday morning , many hours before it was set to expire .
As of Monday morning , there was “ no imminent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Santa Cruz County Sheriff ’ s Chief Deputy Chris Clark .
• California wildfires : Prepare to be away from home for days Primary and secondary control lines extending from Highway 1 to Highway 9 and running at the back of the UC Santa Cruz campus bolstered officials ’ confidence the city was under no immediate threat .
“ That really puts excellent protection for Santa Cruz and the UC campus , ” said Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mark Brunton .
“ I won ’ t say they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are confident these lines are going to hold and do what we need them to do.
” • Acres burned : 78,000 .
• Residents evacuated : 77,000 .
• Containment : 13 % .
• Personnel : 1,511 .
• Structures : 231 destroyed ; 24,300 threatened .
• Started : Aug. 16 .
• Cause : Lightning .
• Location : Various locations across Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties .

SCOTTS VALLEY — Prompting a collective sigh of relief, lightning never struck and favorable weather conditions overnight helped firefighters make progress battling the historic CZU August Lightning Complex fire burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
As of Monday morning the fire had burned 78,000 acres and was 13% contained, a welcome sign of progress as weary crews battle the nine-day old blaze. On the North Coast, Cal Fire officials said some flames ebbed on their own as they hit lighter fuels and humidity increased.
“Over the last 48 hours, we’ve had a lot of success,” said Cal Fire Assistant Chief Billy See. “A lot of small wins, and they’re starting to add up to larger wins on this incident.”
Not all the news was rosy. Remains of 70-year-old man recovered in the Last Chance Road area of the North Coast on Sunday and confirmed the fire has claimed at least one life.
Meanwhile, the toll of homes and other buildings destroyed continued to mount. At least 231 structures were confirmed destroyed with another 24,300 threatened.
Tensions were high in the lead up to Sunday night as a weather front moving up the coast threatened to bring the same kind of dry lightning and high winds that ignited the CZU complex, and so many fires across California, early Aug. 16.
An evacuation warning was issued for some western areas of Santa Clara County in the evening — a milestone prompted by fears of threats from the CZU complex, not the larger SCU Lightning Complex across the South Bay.
Instead, the region was largely spared. Cal Fire Deputy Chief Jonathan Cox said there were no confirmed lightning strikes in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties overnight.
Rather than hurt Sunday night’s firefight, “Mother Nature” brought more moist conditions that overall lent a helping hand, according to See.
Still, See said the firefighters would take a proactive approach now in anticipation the severe weather conditions could resurface. The Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service was canceled later Monday morning, many hours before it was set to expire.
As of Monday morning, there was “no imminent danger to the city of Santa Cruz,” said Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Chris Clark.
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“That really puts excellent protection for Santa Cruz and the UC campus,” said Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mark Brunton. “I won’t say they’re completely out of danger, but we are confident these lines are going to hold and do what we need them to do.”
CZU August Lightning Complex
• Acres burned: 78,000.• Residents evacuated: 77,000.• Containment: 13%.• Personnel: 1,511.• Structures: 231 destroyed; 24,300 threatened.• Started: Aug. 16.• Cause: Lightning.• Location: Various locations across Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties.
Source: Cal Fire, as of Monday morning.