North Bay Quake; Bank Robbery; Vegetation Fire: 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:
Red Flag Warning Extended Across Bay Area Amid High Winds
It was initially set to lapse Monday morning, but heavy winds and low humidity levels have persisted.
Earthquake Near Angwin Rattles North Bay, Bay Area
The Napa County earthquake was recorded at 6:38 a.m. — Did YOU feel it?
Harley-Davidson Rider Dies In Solano County Crash
Witnesses saw the rider go off the road when he failed to negotiate a sharp curve, the California Highway Patrol said.
Vegetation Fire Breaks Out Along Highway 12 In Solano County
The fire east of Suisun City was generating a huge plume of smoke.
Solano County Freeway Chase Ends In Fiery Crash: CHP
The driver suffered major injuries when his truck hit a tree and burst into flames, the California Highway Patrol said.
Help Sought To Identify Rohnert Park Bank Robber
Police are hoping someone in the public recognizes the suspect in a bank robbery Monday at Wells Fargo in Rohnert Park.
Marin County Elections Department Open This Weekend
Residents can register and vote from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Marin County, San Francisco Bay Area Embrace Early Voting
Officials say voters are responding to calls for early voting.
Coronavirus Outbreaks 'Inevitable' As Schools Reopen Classrooms
"As long as Covid-19 is circulating in communities, it should be expected that cases will be reported."
CA Wildfires Erupt As Worst Wind Event Of 2020 Strikes
Santa Ana and diablo winds ravaged the Golden State Monday, prompting emergency officials to deploy fire strike teams across nine counties.
Prop. 22 Battle Reaches Fever Pitch
Uber and Lyft must reclassify their drivers as full-fledged employees by late January, an appeals court ruled Thursday.
Slated For Deception? Beware Of All Those Glossy Mailers Telling You How To Vote
The slate mailer stands out as a perennial — and many say unseemly — California political tradition that dates back to at least the 1950s.
From the weekend:
Glass Fire Victims Now Eligible For Federal Aid
Those affected by the devastating Glass Fire, which ripped through Napa and Sonoma Counties, can apply for federal disaster assistance.
Napa County's 'Pope Fire' Is 80 Percent Contained
A wildfire burning near the Napa County communities of Angwin and St. Helena is being held at 61 acres.
Petaluma Police Search For Parking Garage Vandal
A suspect caused $10,300 of damage to a downtown parking garage gate.
Man Arrested In Connection To Striking Firefighter With Vehicle
A San Pablo was arrested on suspicion of striking an on-duty Petaluma firefighter with his vehicle.
SF Man Rescued From Fishing Boat After Potential Heart Attack
Coast Guard officials sent a helicopter to assist a man in a boat who was displaying heart attack symptoms.
Bay Area Weekend Weather: Cool Temperatures, Strong Winds
Strong winds Sunday will produce Extreme Fire Weather conditions into at least Monday.
Creepy CA: 9 Of The Golden State's Spookiest Destinations
Trick-or-treating may be out this year, but you can still visit a multitude of historical haunts around California.
This article originally appeared on the Mill Valley Patch
