I know it's been added for a little while now, but I just now finally got the chance to try out the CoSo TV news streaming feature, and OMG what a brilliant idea! Not that I need more reasons to binge watch news these days, hahaha

Been working non-stop for a couple of weeks and finally starting to come up for air... it will be nice to be able to catch up here!

Good article from Reuters about some of the events in Hong Kong last night - things have definitely escalated: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-protests/at-hong-kong-university-a-daring-escape-but-fears-of-bloodshed-idUSKBN1XR0O2

What's happening in Poly U in Hong Kong is horrifying... seems to be taking a very dark turn today

Happy Birthday to the most welcoming social network on the internet! #CosoAnniversary #CosoBirthday

I often disappear from CoSo (and the internet in general) for days on end when my work deadlines are pressing, but I always feel like I can come back here and feel at home anytime. It's like the neighborhood diner or pub where people wander in and out, but the conversation is always happening. Signing up for #CosoPro is a no-brainer for me!

I'm reading that this fire is under control right now (I hope), but this picture of the fire in Vallejo CA is terrifying. For those who don't know Bay Area geography, this is *not* out in the wilderness! Pic screencapped from Twitter:

The Kincaid Fire in Sonoma is really something else - evacuation map shows a HUGE area, and it's 10% contained as of now. Link to source here: https://sonomacounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2cb4401e1fc0494dbf9d9e22aa794617
#californiafires

Here we go again, Bay Area! Here is a map of approximate PG&E shutdown areas starting tomorrow (orange = shut off). Alameda County says it is scheduled to be affected around 5pm, not sure about other counties

A long read, but a fascinating article about California's wildfire risk and power disasters: https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2019/10/22/20916820/california-wildfire-climate-change-blackout-insurance-pge

Wheeee! I sure felt that one #earthquake

Sounds like most Oakland hills folks have power back now... hope no one suffered too much. But PG&E needs to be held responsible for the decades of neglect that led to this

Came across this cute mini art installation on a sidewalk tree stump this morning, and apparently the artist has left quite a few more around #foundontelegraph #cosoart foundontelegraph.com

Oakland hills finally lost power a few minutes ago from what I'm hearing...the uncertainty of what would happen and when has really added to people's stress

For anyone in the Bay Area who may need it, here is a list from PG&E about community centers they are opening tomorrow for people affected by the power shutoff. Only open during daylight hours though! #bayarea #pgeshutdown #emergencyprep