Dear colleagues, PG&E has informed the Lab that it will not have its power turned off at this time as part of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff that may occur in California later this week. Other locations outside of Berkeley are still at risk for having power turned off. However, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the East Bay Hills from Monday, September … [Read more...]
Lab Opening at 10:00 a.m. Today (August 24) for Approved Pilot 2B Personnel
Dear colleagues, Last night in an abundance of caution, the Lab curtailed operations for today, Monday, due to a forecast of high probability for thunderstorms, erratic winds, and lightning strikes in the East Bay. The forecasted weather dissipated early and inclement conditions are not expected to occur in the East Bay today. Therefore the Lab will reopen beginning at 10 a.m. today to those … [Read more...]
Lab Closed at Midnight Tonight (August 24) Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Dear colleagues, Due to the high fire danger and the probability of lightning strikes in the East Bay hills overnight, all Lab sites will be closed to almost all personnel beginning at midnight tonight and will remain in a curtailed operational state through Monday, August 24. Only fire, emergency services, life safety, and designated Operations personnel will be permitted on site. If you are … [Read more...]
Recent Federal Immigration Actions
Dear Colleagues, As you may have heard, the White House on Monday evening issued a proclamation that could impact several nonimmigrant temporary work visas for individuals of all foreign nationalities. This is the latest in a recent series of federal immigration actions with potential effects on the Lab’s research and its people. First and foremost, we want to reiterate how much we value … [Read more...]
George Floyd and the suffering in our communities
Dear friends and colleagues, Our community is suffering from unimaginable grief. The tragic death of George Floyd last week, the latest of many acts of race-related violence in our society, is echoed in the pain and anguish we see in the streets of our communities. At the same time, we are suffering through a terrible pandemic, a pandemic that is taking a higher toll on the African … [Read more...]