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Coughing Robbery Suspect; Sewing Group Makes Masks: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

As the coronavirus pandemic has residents cautious in public, this robbery suspect used coughing to escape security at a Vallejo retailer.
As the coronavirus pandemic has residents cautious in public, this robbery suspect used coughing to escape security at a Vallejo retailer. (Courtesy of Vallejo Police Department)

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:

Man Arrested For Gun Theft, Drugs In San Rafael: Police

San Rafael police arrested a Novato man suspected of possessing stolen property, including guns taken during a burglary in Mill Valley.

Find out what's happening in Mill Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Developer Selected For Former Coast Guard Facility In Marin

The Community Land Trust Association of West Marin and Eden Housing was selected as the developer of an affordable housing project.

Find out what's happening in Mill Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Sewing Group Has Marin County Covered Amid Coronavirus Crisis

The local sewing group Masketeers has made hundreds of homemade masks for the county.

In the past 24 hours, five new coronavirus cases were found and eight cases recovered from the virus.

Coronavirus: Two More Cases Reported in Napa County

According to county officials, Napa County has not seen any more coronavirus deaths since April 3.

Vallejo Police: Help Identify Coughing Robbery Suspect

As the coronavirus pandemic has residents cautious in public, this robbery suspect used coughing to escape security at a Vallejo retailer.

Coronavirus: Solano County Reports 135 Cases Monday

Solano County reported an increase of five coronavirus cases from Sunday to Monday afternoon on April 13.

Napa Valley Wineries 'Open The Cellar" For Sales During Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has closed tap rooms across Napa Valley, so one trade group has pivoted to exclusive online sales.

CA Outlines Plan To Modify Stay-At-Home Order Ahead Of New Normal

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he sees a "light at the end of the tunnel" as California considers when to lift the state's stay-home order.

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Amid Pandemic, Newsom Faces Scrutiny Over $1B Face-Mask Deal

California legislators have demanded more details about Gov. Gavin Newsom's coronavirus spending.

Will California Nursing Homes Be Forced To Accept COVID-19 Patients?

Some nursing homes may run afoul of CA officials, who say they may have to accept recovering, but still infectious, COVID-19 patients.

Undocumented Workers Face Obstacles Qualifying For Benefits During The Pandemic

Undocumented workers who lost their job because they are sick or quarantined don't qualify for unemployment.

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