Colleagues, The Lab’s main location will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 10, since we have been notified by PG&E that they plan to shut off power to the Lab later this evening. If you normally work at the Lab’s main location, please continue to work from an alternative location on Thursday. Other Lab locations, including JGI, Emery Station, Potter Street, and OCFO will be open and continue to … [Read more...]
Update on Lab Power Outage
Colleagues, The Lab’s main location will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 10, since we have been notified by PG&E that they plan to shut off power to the Lab later this evening. If you normally work at the Lab’s main location, please continue to work from an alternative location on Thursday. Other Lab locations, including JGI, Emery Station, Potter Street, and OCFO will be open and continue to … [Read more...]
Three Questions for Michael Espinosa
Meet Michael Espinosa, who is the senior administrator for the Associate Lab Director for Biosciences Mary Maxon. As an employee for over three years, Espinosa appreciates the Lab’s diverse work culture, dynamic environment, and the opportunities to develop strong working relationships with colleagues. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Espinosa answers three questions for Elements: Is … [Read more...]
Lab Main Location Shut Down
Colleagues, PG&E has notified the Lab that it will shut off power to the main campus sometime after midnight to minimize the risk of a wildland fire. As a result, the Lab’s main location on the hill will be closed effective Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 12:01 a.m. and will remain closed until PG&E restores power and the Lab has safely restarted our facilities and operations. All personnel except … [Read more...]
Possible Power Shutoff and Fire Weather Watch – October 9 and 10, 2019
Dear Colleagues- Due to wildland fire risks, Pacific Gas & Electric has placed 29 Northern California counties, including Alameda and Contra Costa counties, on a “watch” status for Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9 and 10. The Lab has been given a 48-hour advance notice from PG&E of a possible public power shutoff. We have been notified that a shutdown in the area could start as early as … [Read more...]