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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:

5 People Shot At Toddler's Birthday Party In Vallejo: Police

Four adults and a child were shot by a group of shooters; two victims did not survive, police said.

Children's Museum Of Sonoma County Delays Reopening

The popular place for youth field trips announced its plans to remain closed to help protect the health of families amid coronavirus.

All 169 DMV Offices Reopen In California, With New Limits

After months of coronavirus closures, all remaining DMV offices in California will reopen Thursday, but with new rules in place.

Anti-Racism Protests Worth It Despite Virus Risks, CA Experts Say

Dozens of public health experts in California are arguing that fighting racism helps fight COVID-19, despite the risks in large gatherings.

How To Revise Your Emergency Plan Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic

A busy hurricane season approaches. Here are the precautions you should take if you need to prep for storms and evacuate.

Defund The Police? Inside CA Cities' Responses

Gov. Gavin Newsom took a stance on the issue Tuesday after a day of meeting with black community leaders and business owners in Oakland.

Floyd Protests Challenge California Politicians

The tsunami of righteous indignation over the suffocation death of a black man creates both opportunity and peril for political figures.

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New Owner Sought For Benicia Victorian Built In 1900

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