Israeli Firefighters Arrive; Student Mental Health: Patch PM
NORTH BAY, CA – Missed today's headlines? Here are the Patch stories from Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties that people are talking about today:
Hennessey Fire 62-Percent Contained In Napa, Lake Counties
The LNU Lightning Complex fires have destroyed 1,209 homes and other structures, including 379 in Napa County and nine in Lake County.
Sonoma County Walbridge Fire 64-Percent Contained
The LNU Lightning Complex fires have destroyed 1,209 homes and other structures, including 212 in Sonoma County.
Crews Continue To Work To Contain The Woodward Fire In Marin
The fire, ignited by lightning, sparked Aug. 18 just south of the Woodward Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore.
Man Arrested After Arson Fire Burns Near Novato Homes: Police
The blaze burned about 450 square feet at Slade Park, near the SMART train tracks, according to the Novato Police Department.
Drunk Man Follows Girls Home, Punches Their Dad: Windsor PD
The girls, ages 13 and 14, told police it was the second time the man followed them.
Coyote GPS Tracking Project Begins In Marin Headlands
Visitors who spot a coyote with a tracking collar and ear tag are advised to take a photo and report it using the iNaturalist mobile app.
Tree-Lined Trail: Marin County Photo Of The Day
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Former PG&E Employee Admits To Fraud, Kickbacks
He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Israeli Firefighters Arrive To Battle CA Wildfires
For the first time, Israeli firefighters have set foot on American soil to help suppress massive wildfires in Northern California.
Colleges Increase Online Mental Health Services For Students
Anxiety and depression brought on by coronavirus isolation and uncertainly are "alarming," according to UC Berkeley researcher.
CA Fires 2020: 1.46M Acres Burn; Containment Progress Grows
Read the latest information on the wildfires burning in California as of Aug. 31.
Voting In CA: 2020 Ballot Arrival Schedule
Everything you need to know about voting in the November election by mail in California.
From the weekend:
California Considers Reparations For Slavery
Legislators in the Golden State are assembling a task force to analyze and make recommendations for reparations to Black Americans.
Healdsburg Arson: Man Sets Fire Because He Was 'Having A Bad Day'
A man who was arrested for arson reportedly told deputies that he set the fire because his day wasn't going well.
LNU Lightning Complex Fires: Focus On Hennessey Fire And Damage
As firefighters pour their energy in to the Massive Hennessey Fire and thousands return home, Damage inspection teams arrive.
Muni Operator Dies After Falling 'Severely Ill' While Working
A San Francisco muni operator became ill and later died after crashing into parked cars Saturday.
Healdsburg Fire Assistance Center Opens For Residents
Assistance centers will open on Saturday in Guerneville and Healdsburg to aid residents affected by the Walbridge and Meyers fires.
Wildlife Areas Closed In Napa and Solano Counties Due to LNU Fire
The LNU Lightning Complex Fires have prompted officials to close wildlife areas for all public uses until further notice.
CA Fires Latest: 1.4 Million Acres Burn As Warming Trend Looms
Here is the latest information on the California wildfires burning as of Aug. 28. See also: an interactive map of the fire locations.
California Wildfires 2020: 5 Essential Things To Know
Everything you need to know about the fire season for 2020 and how to prepare for and prevent wildfires.
This article originally appeared on the Mill Valley Patch
