A big rig jackknifed in rain-soaked northbound lanes of I-680 near Sunol early Tuesday, forcing a two-hour shutdown that triggered an East Bay backup stretching for miles.
Public safety personnel and equipment may not be able to respond easily to emergencies due to road and trail conditions, The Richmond Standard reported. The majority of East Bay Regional Parks have been closed since Jan. 4 due to recent storms and conditions. Only some shoreline and delta parks are currently open. See list at EBParks.org. | PARK IT By Ned MacKay Because of the series of heavy storms that have battered the region in recent days, this is a good time to emphasize winter season safety measures for park visitors. According to the Richmond Standard, the East Bay Regional Parks District is urging the public not to enter closed parks or