The clock is ticking on a seismic election, and signs of strife are percolating around the country — from ballot boxes lit aflame, to social media erupting with each whiplash swing of the polls. In the mostly blue Bay Area,

The strongest offshore wind event in several years is expected across California this week, commonly referred to as Santa Ana, Diablo, Mono and Sundowner winds throughout the state. Breezy conditions in Northern California and a stiff gale in the Southern California mountains Sunday were just a precursor to the event expected this week.