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Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
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Gusty Winds, Low Humidity Raise Risk Of Wildfires In Marin County
"Erratic gusty outflow winds may result in dangerous and unpredictable fire behavior," according to the Marin County Fire Department.
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Marin County Remains In Tier 1 Coronavirus Risk Status
The state of California has delayed the reopening of more businesses as Marin County remains in Tier 1 — the most restrictive status.
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Man Arrested In String Of Arson Fires In Novato
A man was arrested Monday evening on suspicion of multiple counts of arson in Novato, police said.
Police said the suspect in a robbery near the fairgrounds was placed in a WRAP device after he tried to kick the windows of a patrol car.
Jelly Belly Inventor Holds Treasure Hunt With Sweet Grand Prize
David Klein, also known as "The Canydman," announces The Gold Ticket game and its sweet grand prize.
Napa County Deputy Honored With International Award For Bravery
Sheriff's Deputy Riley Jarecki is the only U.S. honoree receiving an award this year from the International Association of Women Police.
Text To 911 Now Offered In Rohnert Park
Dialing 911 in an emergency is still the preferred way to request help, Rohnert Park police said, but: "Call if you can, text if you can't."
Pandemic Won't Stop Volunteers From Helping San Quentin Inmates
More than 2,200 inmates, and 270 staffers, have contracted COVID-19.
Santa Ana And Diablo Winds Arrive To Fan Flames
As California's searing heat wave began to subside, high winds of up to 50 mph arrived to replace the swelter, posing a major fire concern.
5 CA Counties Allowed To Resume Indoor Dining, Gyms, Worship
Despite the good news, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned that cases may climb after the three-day weekend.
2.2M Acres Burned: 2020 Shatters Fire Season Record In CA
The latest stats and information about California's 2020 fire season. Also see an interactive map of all fires burning across the state.
When it comes to a mask, do you need a filter? What about a valve? Can you just use a bandanna? Here's what you really need to know.
Newsom Weighs Aid For Undocumented Californians Weathering Pandemic With No Safety Net
Lawmakers passed two safety net measures aimed at helping undocumented residents, many who work in essential jobs.
Whipsawed: California Faces Shifting Federal Messages Over Coming COVID Vaccine
The evolving federal timeline has complicated an already enormous challenge for a state as large and diverse as California.
From the weekend:
Crews are monitoring hot spots.
Woman Arrested After Fight That Left 73-year-Old Man Injured
A 33-year-old Sausalito woman is in custody on suspicion of injuring her 73-year-old boyfriend.
Bay Area Power Outages: Officials Renew Appeal For Conservation
Officials are renewing an appeal for electrical consumption even as energy consumption soars amid record setting temperatures.
Historic Bay Area 'Spare The Air' Alert Stretch Continues
A record-breaking streak of Spare the Air alerts for the region is in its fourth week.
Bay Area Air: Smoke And Smog Extends Record Breaking Air Alerts
A record run of Spare the Air alerts were extended through Labor Day due to smog and wildfires burning in Northern California.
Healdsburg Arson: Man Sets Fire Because He Was 'Having A Bad Day'
A man who was arrested for arson reportedly told deputies that he set the fire because his day wasn't going well.
NorCal Fires Latest: Firefighters Edge Toward Containment
As crews made progress, firefighters remained vigilant amid dry and hot conditions in Northern California.
U.S. Forest Service Closes National Forests Across CA Amid Fires
Parks were closed and campfires and gas stoves were prohibited across most national forest lands in California Monday.
CA Fires 2020: Crews Face New Major Blazes Amid Scorching Heat
Everything we know about the 2020 fire season in California. Also see an interactive map of all fires burning across the state, Sept. 6.
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