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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:

Petaluma Man Accused Of Assault With Firearm: PD

Police allege the handgun used in the incident was found in the man's truck.

Barge Sinks Into Petaluma River, Blocks Much Of Waterway

The barge sank near Heritage Salvage and leaked a small amount of hazardous material into the river, the Petaluma Fire Department said.

Cotati Police Close Intersection Near Helen Putnam Park

The public was asked to avoid the area of Myrtle Avenue and Macklin Drive because of a crash.

Clouds Roll In Marin County: Photo Of The Day

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Online Classes, Workshops Help Bay Area Theaters Amid Pandemic

The Marin Musical Theatre Company has been producing a series of Zoom sessions on acting, audition preparations, and voice and dance.

Women Workers Fare With Lesser Wages In Bay Area

Experts also say women are bearing a disproportionate share of the job losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.

King Tides Could Cause Flooding In Low-Lying Areas

King tides expected on Monday could bring minor flooding to low-lying areas along Bay Area shorelines, forecasters said.

Return To Competition Sidelined Amid California Coronavirus Spike

Though professional athletes take to the turf, California's student-athletes are benched from competitive play as COVID19 numbers skyrocket.

CA Pulls 'Emergency Brake,' Considers Curfew In Coronavirus Surge

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that 41 counties were now in the most restrictive tier as CA doubled COVID-19 cases in 10 days.

After California's 'Blue Wave' To Congress In 2018? A GOP Red Riptide In 2020

Two years ago, Democratic newcomers across the state were swept into Congress atop a frothing "blue wave" of anti-Trump fervor.

From the weekend:

Napa County Urges Residents To Test For COVID-19 As Cases Surge

Positive cases in the county between Nov. 4 and Friday have increased by 357 to 2,432.

CA Hits 1M COVID-19 Cases; Records Steepest Surge Since Summer

The Golden State's health secretary said he was "worried" as California became the second U.S. state to surpass 1 million coronavirus cases.

Elon Musk Tests Positive And Negative for COVID-19

Tech giant Elon Musk said he may have a "moderate case of covid" after experiencing cold symptoms and testing positive as well as negative.

Local CA Lawmakers Being Considered For Harris's Senate Seat

CA Sen. Kamala Harris will soon be sworn in as vice president, and a handful of local legislators could be tapped to fill her senate seat.

Trump Breaks CA Election Records For Most Republican Votes

Supporters of the outgoing president amassed at the CA Capitol Saturday to rally for Trump, who received more than 5.7 million votes.