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Edie Schaffer ❌👑
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Emergency planning is my thing. Safeguarding people from the impacts of disasters and emergencies is my calling. Lately embarked on a fiction writing journey. So much material, so little time. Author website: https://edieschaffer.com
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Edie Schaffer ❌👑 @sfedie.bsky.social · Sep 19
Now that I’ve retired as a local emergency manager, I have more time to devote to activities that bring me joy. One of those activities is writing fiction — especially historical fiction.

If you’d like to learn more about my book, visit edieschaffer.com/about-the-ci....
#WritingLife #Publishing
About The Cipher Shift | Edie Schaffer
As a newly-minted cryptanalyst at Arlington Hall Station, home of the U.S. Army’s Signal Intelligence Service during World War II, Barbara Davidson has been assigned a project tha
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AG Bondi: “NOTHING will stop DOJ from enforcing the law.”

Then enforce it: Open civil rights probes into the shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti.

DOJ’s involvement in Minnesota isn’t law enforcement. It’s loyalty enforcement.
January 29, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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I stand with AGs across the country against this Admin’s illegal efforts to threaten the safety, autonomy, and well-being of more states and communities.
January 29, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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The Trump Administration went low, and now they're digging themselves even deeper.

Their attempt to strong-arm Minnesota into turning over its residents’ data is both unprecedented and deeply troubling.
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning U.S. DOJ Threats Against Minnesota U.S. DOJ’s demands for private data and state records attempt to circumvent the many protections and orders that states like California have already secured in court. It’s extortion — and a violation of state sovereignty.
January 29, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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sfgate.com
The Trump administration continues erasing history across the national parks.
Grand Teton National Park removes sign on Native American massacre
The Trump administration continues erasing history across the national parks.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
sfedie.bsky.social
@sffdpio.bsky.social has reported a working fire in the 2400 block of Ingalls Street in #SanFrancisco which is resulting in smoke in southeast part of the city.
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Message from @SFFDPIO: **UPDATE 2: ALARM FIRE AT 2401 INGALLS** San Francisco firefighters are making progress on extinguishing a two-alarm structure fire at an industrial warehouse complex in the Bayview District. This fire is producing a significant amount of smoke, which is drifting into the southeastern areas of San Francisco. If you are affected by the smoke, please close your windows and doors, turn off your HVAC system, and avoid the area if possible.
January 29, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 6 AM Thursday through 12 PM Sunday for bayshore locations of the San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, and Monterey Bay as minor coastal flooding is expected during the highest tide of the day. Avoid flood ... https://x.com/NWSBayArea/status/2016740056505930063
January 29, 2026 at 5:11 AM
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The president of the United States had his Justice Dept. raid an election office and seize ballots in order to cast doubt on an election he lost. Yet, this is treated by legacy media as just another normal day.

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January 29, 2026 at 3:01 AM
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 28 at 8:07PM PST until February 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Additional Details Here.(1/2)
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.4 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 9 PM PST this evening through 9 AM PST Friday morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM PST Thursday to noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (7.02 ft MLLW) at 7:34 AM Thursday 1/29, 1.1 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 8:34 AM Friday 1/30, 1.4 ft above normal (7.24 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31, 1.3 ft above normal (7.16 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.4 ft of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.4 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 9 PM PST this evening through 9 AM PST Friday morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM PST Thursday to noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (7.02 ft MLLW) at 7:34 AM Thursday 1/29, 1.1 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 8:34 AM Friday 1/30, 1.4 ft above normal (7.24 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31, 1.3 ft above normal (7.16 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.4 ft of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. * WHAT...Up to 1.4 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (7.02 ft MLLW) at 7:34 AM Thursday 1/29, 1.1 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 8:34 AM Friday 1/30, 1.4 ft above normal (7.24 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31, 1.3 ft above normal (7.16 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.4 ft of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. * WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...From 9 PM PST this evening through 9 AM PST Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
January 29, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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MTR issues Coastal Flood Advisory valid at Jan 29, 6:00 AM PST for Northern Monterey Bay, San Francisco, Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast [CA] till Feb 1, 12:00 PM PST
at T... at Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:07:15 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
January 29, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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Email our representatives to #SaveNCAR!

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January 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Trump’s plan to tackle the affordability crisis:

1. Institute tariffs, raise prices on nearly everything
2. Say “affordability” is a hoax 
3. Build a gold-plated ballroom

Shocking that consumer confidence just hit the lowest level in more than a decade.

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January 28, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Thick fog is believed to have played a role in a 43-vehicle pileup on a Central Valley highway Tuesday morning, according to the CHP. nbcbay.com/nqrlqWa
January 28, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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A group has filed suit against the Trump Administration for the downsizing of FEMA that began in December of 2025. The suit argues the cuts are in direct violation of the mandates set forth by Congress in the Post-Katrina Reform Act:

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January 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Bay Area Congressman Ramps Up Push to Bring ICE Detention Conditions to Light
After an oversight visit to the privately run California City immigration detention facility, Rep. Ro Khanna is demanding a list of records from the Department of Homeland Security.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Some park visitors refused to evacuate during Kilauea's hazardous eruption.
Massive eruption launches rock storm in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Some park visitors refused to evacuate during Kilauea's hazardous eruption.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Tom Frank has obtained a version of the #FEMAReviewCouncil’s unreleased report, which he says recommends “parametric triggers” for certain disasters. www.eenews.net/articles/int... #EM #FEMA
Internal report urges Trump to transform disaster aid
The FEMA Review Council recommends replacing the decades-old system for distributing money to states with a plan triggered by weather conditions, not
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January 28, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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January 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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This woman is unfathomably brave and we all owe her a debt of gratitude for her determination to show the world what Trump's goons did to her.
January 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Here we go again. Another #PG&EPowerOutage affecting over 2348 #SanFrancisco customers in the #Sunset, #Parkside, & #BalboaTerrace neighborhoods. ETA for restoration is 8:15 pm.

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#PG&E
Map showing PG&E power outage affecting over 2348 San Francisco customers in the Sunset, Parkside, & Balboa Terrace neighborhoods. ETA for restoration is 8:15 pm. https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/outage-map/
January 28, 2026 at 2:47 AM
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Members of my family disappeared in Poland after #Nazis invaded in 1939. To this day, we do not know what happened to my great uncle, his wife, & their children. But because they were Jewish, I can guess.

An estimated 3 million Polish Jews died in the #Holocaust.

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Poland: Historical Background during the Holocaust
Around 3.3 million Jews lived in Poland at the outbreak World War II. Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939 and according to a pact signed shortly before, the country was divided between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. Poland's western territories were annexed by Germany and the Generalgouvernement was created in the remaining part under its control
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January 27, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Millions of people are being forced to go without health insurance because premiums are skyrocketing.

The Senate needs to join the House in voting to restore Affordable Care Act funding to give people relief now!
January 27, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Instead of finally sending to Congress the federal relief Los Angeles needs to rebuild from last year's firestorms, Donald Trump continues to live in fantasy land.

Mr. President, you can actually speed up recovery by providing the assistance that survivors have been waiting for.
January 27, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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California stands ready to take all necessary steps to investigate potentially unlawful conduct by federal agents that occurs on our soil and, where the facts warrant, file charges for violations of the California Penal Code.

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Attorney General Bonta and Governor Newsom to Law Enforcement: Local and State Police have Authority to Investigate Crimes Committed by Federal Agents
California supports state and local law enforcement agencies’ authority to conduct concurrent investigations of incidents involving federal officers OAKLAND — In light of the federal government’s refu...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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As such, I am reminding California law enforcement of its authority to investigate potential violations of state law, even when those violations are committed by federal agents.
January 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov
The federal government’s response to the recent tragic deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota make clear that this administration cannot be trusted to cooperate in the investigation of potential state law crimes committed by federal agents.
California stands ready to take all necessary steps to investigate potentially unlawful conduct by federal agents that occurs on our soil, and where the facts warrant, file charges for violations of the California Penal Code. Let there be no question: State and local law enforcement in California have authority to investigate potential violations of state law, even when those violations are committed by federal agents. Federal courts have long recognized that federal agents do not have absolute immunity from state law prosecution. Any assertions to the contrary are untrue — and deeply damaging to public trust and the integrity of our justice system. While federal and state law enforcement have long collaborated on investigations that result in both federal and state criminal charges, unfortunately, as recent events in Minnesota have made clear, cooperation in the conduct of such investigations can no longer be expected from the federal government. This reality does not change our responsibility to conduct a thorough, independent investigation of potential state law crimes, and I promise that my office will do just that.
January 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM