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42 Lives Spared; Fire Weather; Power Shutoffs: Patch PM
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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:
The Night CHP Helicopter Crews Spared 42 Lives From Fire
A Napa-based CHP flight officer recalls the harrowing night, and the moment he and the pilot knew exactly what they needed to do.
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Red Flag Warning Issued For Much Of NorCal: NWS
Fire weather conditions are expected to return this week, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning.
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SMART Trains On Normal Schedule; Delays Expected Due To Shutoff
Even stations without electric power will be open, but passengers should be prepared for delays, SMART officials said.
The fatal crash occurred when a car went off Highway 505 just north of Wolfskill Road near the border with Yolo County.
Father Dies, Son Survives Crash Into Canal In Solano County: CHP
The father, a Fairfield man, was pulled from the car but life-saving efforts were unsuccessful.
The blaze, called the Fern Fire, sparked at the top of Fernwood Canyon, according to the Marin County Fire Department.
Sonoma County Prepares For Widespread PG&E Weather Outage: PHOTOS
Residents scrambled to fill up on gasoline and supplies. Seven schools and SRJC will be closed amid weather-related PG&E power shutoffs.
The county has a number of new career opportunities.
Nearly 10,000 Marin Households Will Be Affected By Power Shutoff
The duration of the shutoff is unknown and will be determined by PG&E.
Power To Petaluma May Be Cut Amid Red Flag Weather, PG&E Warns
"We want our customers to be prepared for an extended outage that may last several days."
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