Theaters Reopening; Pac-12 Football; Systemic Racism​​: 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:

Some Movie Theaters Reopening In Bay Area

Movie theaters are reopening in some corners of the Bay Area, as a few counties graduate into a less restrictive tier of Gov. Gavin Newsom's COVID-19 business reopening plan.

Man Accused Of Assaulting, Threatening To Kill Petaluma Woman: PD

The victim told officers her boyfriend assaulted her and was refusing to leave her home, Petaluma police said.

Napa City Council Takes Formal Stance Against Systemic Racism

Council members unanimously adopted a resolution affirming that discrimination and systemic racism is a public health crisis.

Benicia Firefighter Notifies City Of Positive Coronavirus Test

This marks the third member of the Benicia Fire Department and the sixth City of Benicia employee to test positive for COVID-19.

Expensive Mountain Bike Stolen From Rohnert Park, Police Say

A suspect in a minivan put on a yellow traffic type vest to portray he was a possible city or PG&E worker, police said.

Parking Enforcement Resumes In Downtown Napa

With activity picking back up, parking enforcement has resumed. The city is allowing a brief grace period.

'Angry Karl The Fog' Over Marin County: Photo Of The Day

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Plea To Save Trapped, Dying Tule Elk: Photo Of The Week

"As locals hear what's happening to the elk at the (Pt. Reyes) seashore, more and more people want to take part."

California Fire Season Is Far From Over; 3.3M Acres Burn

Everything we know about the record-shattering 2020 fire season in California. Plus, see an interactive map of all the fires burning.

Newsom Says California Will Allow Pac-12 Football

Despite previous Pac-12 statements that CA had not approved NCAA football to continue, Gov. Newsom said no such restrictions were in place.

COMMENTARY: Five Solutions To California's Climate Crisis Gov. Newsom Should Implement … Right Now

Gov. Newsom recognizes that our current climate targets are inadequate. We have the technology ready to go. Here is a checklist.

COMMENTARY: No Justice For High School Ethnic Studies Bill; Newsom, Legislature Should Change That

The high school ethnic studies bill in the Legislature had all the stars aligned in its favor this year, so why was it defunded?

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Contemporary Mill Valley Home Comes With Detached Studio

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Novato Home Has Swimming Pool, Spacious Patios

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Resort-Like San Anselmo Home Offers Unrivaled Views

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Stunning San Rafael Estate Features Sweeping Views

This $3.9 million home's resort-like grounds include a bocce ball court, fire pit, swimming pool and spa, terraces, level lawn and gazebo.

This article originally appeared on the Mill Valley Patch