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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:

Racist Message Broadcast On Napa Sheriff, Police Radio Frequency

"We are aware of this message, which has been broadcast repeatedly by an unauthorized, unknown person."

Police Warn Against Coronavirus-Related Scams

"Covid-19 has created an increase in phone, mail and internet scams that pretend to offer services related to the pandemic."

Authorities Identify 2 Men Killed In Stony Point Road Crash

A Santa Rosa man and a Pittsburg man were in a Cadillac CTS and died at the scene of the collision near Trombetta Street.

Chase, Standoff Closes U.S. Highway 101 In Sonoma County: CHP

The incident closed the freeway for nearly two hours in both directions.

Marin, SF Win $1M Settlement Against Care.com

Care.com will pay $1 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit jointly brought on by the Marin and San Francisco district attorneys.

Man Fatally Struck By SMART Train In San Rafael Identified

Martin Ray Hoffman Jr., 36, of San Rafael and Oroville, Washington, was fatally struck by a train.

Marin County Records Deadliest Day Of Coronavirus Pandemic

Officials reported five more coronavirus-related deaths — the highest one-day increase yet — bringing the county's death toll to 28.

Air District Asks Employers To Expand Remote Work Options

In the first seven weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bay Area saw a 32 percent reduction to CO2 emissions.

Majestic Mount Tamalpais State Park: Photo Of The Day

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California Nut Farmers Burdened By Huge Supply, Low Demand

California's almond, walnut and pecan farmers are harvesting trees full of ripe nuts, but the pandemic sent demand cratering.

Health Insurance Losses Soar In California, Other States

The number of Americans who have lost health insurance during the pandemic shattered the previous record set in 2008, a new study found.

Trump Administration Abandons Controversial Student Visa Policy

The government abandoned a policy barring online study for international students, which California colleges had forcefully opposed.