Fall preview on tap for the weekend
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Happy Saturday everyone! Summer isn’t over yet, but it might feel like it. Under partly cloudy skies and a brisk onshore breeze, expect afternoon temperatures to drop well below average, ranging from low 60s at the coast to mid 80s inland. 

August's last weekend feels like Autumn
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Atmospheric moisture shifts eastward, allowing the marine layer to retreat to the coast by the afternoon for widespread sunshine inland. Temperatures will bounce back slightly. SATURDAY Coastal Highs: Remaining chilly in the upper 60s with persistent afternoon shoreline clouds. Bayshore: Reaching comfortable highs in the low-to-mid 70s. Inland: Mostly sunny and warmer, climbing into the low-to-mid 80s. Winds: A strengthening offshore trough will drive gusty onshore winds. Expect widespread ocean breezes shifting west-southwest at 10 to 20 mph, with afternoon gusts peaking around 24 mph near gaps and passes.  SUNDAY Coastal Highs: Mid-to-upper 60s under morning marine stratus. Bayshore: Upper 60s to around 70 degrees. Inland: Cooling down to the mid-to-upper 70s (5 to 15 degrees below seasonal averages). Winds: Sustained, southwest breezes will continue at 10 to 15 mph, keeping conditions feeling crisp with evening gusts tapering off around 20 mph.  Have a nice weekend!

Lurie proposes naming portion of Embarcadero Park after former Mayor Art Agnos

As part of a plan to build a waterfront park on the Embarcadero, Mayor Daniel Lurie on Friday moved to name a portion of the new space after one of his predecessors.

What caused the Nepal flood wave?
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Nepal’s disaster authority raised sharply the number of missing to 1,924 on Friday. Umesh Haritashya, director of sustainability program at University of Dayton, gives insight. Haritashya is helping an international group of scientists investigate the catastrophic flash flood that struck the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26.

Santa Clara welcomes JETSET Pilates
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JETSET Pilates is bringing its modern reformer workouts to the Bay Area with the opening of its first local studio at Rivermark Plaza in Santa Clara. The grand opening is Saturday, August 29, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 PM. Shan Dey, the franchise owner, and Mariam Garfova, share what to expect.

Silicon Valley PRIDE: celebrating love, diversity, and community
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Silicon Valley PRIDE Festival & Parade will be held on August 29–30. Marqus Koranteng, Silicon Valley Pride, chief entertainment officer, gives insight on what to expect.

Tropical clouds
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Tropical clouds will continue to drift into the Bay Area Friday.  The slight chance (20%) of showers has also been introduced.  Potential lightning strikes will boost the fire danger.  A Red Flag Warning has been posted for the Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay for most of Friday,  Our cooling trend begins.  Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 80s.

Puerto Rico's water crisis and drought disaster declaration
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The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico. Pearl Marvell, editor at Yale Climate Connections, gives insight on the water crisis across the U.S. Caribbean territory.

Tropical clouds moving in while the heat hangs on for one more day
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We have a classic summertime set up with temps running near average along the coast and bay. Toasty temps. inland with afternoon highs reaching into the 90s on Thursday. Patchy fog and tropical clouds during the evening could make it difficult to see the lunar eclipse.  Bigger changes are expected on Friday as  cloudy, cooler, breezier weather arrives. A few showers are possible as atmospheric moisture surges over the Bay Area Thunderstorms/dry lightning remain unlikely, but from a fire-weather perspective, it's worth watching.

Filipino-inspired vegan cuisine with Chef Reina
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Chef Reina Montenegro is bringing her signature Filipino flavors and plant-forward cooking to a new experience at San Francisco's Laughing Monk on Fulton Street. Here is a preview of her new menu.

Artificial intelligence and college applications
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process. As colleges rethink how they evaluate applicants, questions around authenticity, and credibility are taking center stage. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.

Dolly Parton's legacy of giving
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Dolly Parton, was a symbol of generosity, whose philanthropic work spanned literacy, ​disaster relief, medical research and support for marginalized communities and racial justice. Marissa Moss, music journalist at Rolling Stone, reflects on Parton's life and legacy.

Warmer Wednesday
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A shallow marine layer will keep the coast near seasonal averages through Wednesday, while inland areas experience warm, dry conditions with temperatures 10–12°F above average. Breezy onshore winds of 20–35 mph are expected along the coast and in valleys, with near-critical fire weather conditions persisting above 1,000 feet through Thursday. Coastal areas will see nightly stratus clearing by midday, and a significant pattern change with cooler temperatures and tropical moisture is expected by the weekend.  No formal watches or warnings are currently in effect, except a Small Craft Advisory inside and outside the Gate until Thursday 9AM with stiff Northwest winds to 30 Knots.

Trump administration to target asylum seekers
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The Trump administration is taking aim at foreigners who entered the country legally as tourists or business travelers, but later applied for asylum. The State Department says those visas were issued with the expectation that visitors would return home and now the administration says it is moving to revoke them. Luis Cortes Romero, immigration attorney at Novo Legal Group, gives insight.

U.S. threatening with new Iran sanctions
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Iran’s economy is under growing strain, with its currency plunging to a record low against the dollar. Now the United States is threatening additional sanctions, while regional leaders are heading to Tehran for talks that could have implications for the broader standoff. Negah Angha, visiting fellow, at King's College London, gives insight.

Trump criticizing Canadian leaders in growing trade dispute
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UC Berkeley Professor Vinod Aggarwal apears on 'Mornings on 2' to delve deep into the current trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada.

Warmer Tuesday
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Warmer temperatures in the Tuesday forecast!  Low clouds will blanket the coast and bay during the morning hours.  We are expecting hazy sun later in the day.  Highs should range from the mid 60s to the low 90s. The warm to hot pattern remains in place through the weekend.