
Sat | Sun | |
Placer | 57 | 66 |
Sacramento | 80 | 89 |
Yolo-Solano | 63 | 72 |
Avoid the use of gas lawn mowers, leaf blowers, edgers and other yard tools - switch to electric.
Don't use charcoal lighter fluidUse an electric or chimney briquette starter or better yet, use a propane grill.
Avoid using pesticidesIf necessary, use one that is applied in either a granular or water-based solution because they don't contribute to smog.
Don't use oil-based paints or varnishesThey contain a high percentage of solvents that evaporate and contribute to air pollution.
Avoid consumer spray productsAerosol products include hairspray, furniture polish, cooking sprays, bathroom cleaners, air fresheners, antiperspirants, insecticides and hobby craft sprays. Choose solids, sticks and gels instead.
Check the back page of The Sacramento Bee'sOur Region section for the daily air quality forecast.
Sign-up for Air AlertYou'll get an email with the daily air quality forecast, Spare The Air alerts and wildfire messages if smoke becomes a problem in the Sacramento region.
Call (279) 207-1122 to hear the daily air quality forecast.