New Wildfire; Sheriff Agrees To Training; NorCal Jobs: 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:

Pope Fire: Crews Battle New Blaze In Napa County

• The vegetation fire broke out Friday in the area of Lower Chiles Valley Road and Chiles Pope Valley Road.

Red Flag Warning: 'Strongest Wind Event Of Year' May Hit Bay Area

• A significant offshore wind event, likely the strongest of the year, will develop over parts of the region, including the North Bay.

Overnight Closure Slated At Highway 121, Lincoln Avenue In Napa

• Motorists will need to take city streets to avoid the closed intersection, Caltrans advised.

Sonoma County Voters Urged To Return Ballots Early

• Here's what to know about when and where to return Vote-By-Mail ballots in Rohnert Park, Cotati and Sonoma County.

Sonoma County Sheriff Agrees To New Training

• Training recommendations were made in a report by the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach, a county watchdog group.

Job Openings In NorCal: Businesses Hiring Amid Coronavirus

• As unemployment remains high across California, many companies are still looking to hire.

How To Roast Seeds After A Pumpkin Patch Visit Near San Rafael

• If you visited a pumpkin patch, you have some carving and cooking to do. Here's our favorite seed recipe and how to preserve your pumpkin.