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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:

Heat Wave Triggers Another Flex Alert Across California

Cal-ISO, which manages the state's power grid, said power demand could reach record levels Friday due to the continuing heat wave.

Third Consecutive 'Spare The Air' Alert Called For Saturday

Smog from high temperatures and smoke from wildfires are impacting the Bay Area air quality, officials said.

CHP Patrolling Statewide For DUI Drivers This Labor Day Weekend

“The Labor Day holiday should be a special time for friends and families at the end of summer, not a time of tragedy."

Smoke From Wildfires Still Affecting Marin County

Smoke will likely impact the air quality in Marin and the rest of the Bay Area through the Labor Day weekend, air quality officials said.

Stabbing Suspect Wanted In San Rafael Found At Pittsburg Motel

Unique Lashonda Gaimes, 26, was arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide and mayhem, according to police.

Strong-Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested In Sausalito

Police said the suspect, a San Rafael man, resisted arrest and a Taser stun gun had to be used to take him into custody.

8 Injured In Crash Near Fairfax

The collision closed Sir Francis Drake Boulevard for about two hours, according to the CHP.

Marin Lifeguards Join Hurricane Harvey Search And Rescue Efforts

All three Marin County residents are stationed at Stinson Beach.

Body Found On Side Of Sonoma Co. Roadway: Sheriff

The death is being investigated as a possible homicide, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

Alleged Rohnert Park Prostitute Arrested With Stun Gun, Meth Pipe: Cops

The 42-year-old reportedly told police she carried the stun gun for protection while she is prostituting,

Pedestrian Struck, Killed On I-80 In Vallejo: CHP

CHP said dispatchers began receiving reports at 3:55 a.m. Friday of a pedestrian in the center divider.

Red Flag Warning For Napa Co., North Bay Hills In Effect

All residents are urged to use extreme caution because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire.

Red Flag Warning For Sonoma Co., North Bay Hills In Effect

All residents are urged to use extreme caution because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire.

Rail Fair; Ciderfest; Taste Of Sonoma; Millbrae Art & Wine Festival; Wings Over Watsonville: Labor Day NorCal Weekend

Looking for family fun and things to do this Labor Day weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.