Convenience-Store Burglars; Grass Fire; Outage: Patch PM

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:

Short Hot Spell Prompts Second Spare The Air Alert In Bay Area

Hot temperatures and vehicle exhaust will continue to result in poor air quality in the region on Wednesday, according to the air district.

Local Elections Slated Nov. 5 In Marin County

Candidates will vie for open town and city council seats in Fairfax, Novato and San Anselmo.

Grass Fire Breaks Out West Of Suisun City Train Station

City officials said the grass fire was not currently threatening any structures.

Convenience-Store Burglars Sought By Benicia Police

The suspects can be seen breaking into the store on a video shared by the Benicia Police Department.

PG&E Watching Weather For Possible Public Safety Power Shutoff

"The weather pattern has shifted to later in the evening, and PG&E will make a final decision about a PSPS this afternoon."

Man Accused Of Trying To Kill His Father: Vacaville Police

Police say Douglas Dietrich's dad was found unresponsive and was rushed to a hospital.

Power Restored To 6,700 PG&E Customers In Rohnert Park

"This was not a public safely power shutoff situation where power was turned off for safety," a PG&E spokesperson said.

Life In Prison For Napa Co. Man Who Molested Young Family Members

"This sentence ensures that the defendant cannot abuse the survivors, or any child, ever again."

Healdsburg Man Denied Parole From San Quentin

Manuel Avalos Flores, now 72 years old, was denied parole for three more years.

Woman Killed In 3-Car Crash On I-80 In Dixon

The woman was in the fast lane when she was rear-ended, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Skatepark To Close For Maintenance, City Of St. Helena Says

The skatepark will be closed for about a month, according to the city.