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Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

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:

Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run; Driver Arrested: Novato Police

A driver accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian and then fleeing the scene was arrested Monday, Novato police said.

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A Cotati man was tracked down after police say he struck an 11-year-old bicyclist with his truck in Rohnert Park, then drove off.

Temporary Coronavirus Test Site Set Up In Calistoga

The drive-thru test site comes after Napa County public health officials confirmed nine new cases in the city last week.

Marin Attempted Murder Suspect Caught After 30-Foot Fall

Eric Nelson, 30, of Sausalito and Vacaville, impaled his wrist on a piece of rebar sticking out of the ground, police said.

Novato Man Charged With $8M Fraud Scheme Due In Federal Court

Geoffrey Palermo, 56, is accused of embezzlement during his time as a Hilton Hotel manager in San Francisco, according to the complaint.

CA Schools Reopening: Masks For Students, Staff, Smaller Classes

Officials unveiled new guidelines for when California schools reopen, including widespread face masks and continued distance learning.

Coronavirus In California: What To Know Monday, June 8

Here's a roundup of all the coronavirus developments in California as of June 8.

From the weekend:

Quail Fire Reaches 1,800 Acres, Evacuation Order Lifted

The Quail Fire in rural Solano County was 40 percent contained as of 8 p.m.

140-Acre Fire Near Petaluma Contained

Low humidity and high winds contributed to the spread of Bay Area fires Saturday.

Evacuations Ordered As 600-Acre Grass Fire Burns In Solano County

The fire is burning in a rural area between Vacaville and Winters.

Vallejo Police Union Backs Officer In Fatal Shooting

The officer believed a hammer in the man's pocket was a gun.

Thousands Protest Police Violence Across Bay Area Saturday

Saturday's demonstrations included a large march across the Golden Gate Bridge and protests in front of Bay Area police stations.

Watch: Golden Gate Bridge Produces Eerie Sound Effect

Wind blowing through the Golden Gate Bridge's handrails is producing a haunting "singing" sound on Saturday. Listen here.

George Floyd Death Sparks Tough Discussions In NorCal Classrooms

A Northern California school district treated the killing of George Floyd as a chance to let students share their thoughts, and their anger.

State Closes Calbright College, CA's Online Community College

California lawmakers moved to eliminate Calbright College, the state's only online community college, which has faced major criticism.

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