Family Displaced In House Fire; Air Quality Advisory: 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:

Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Advisory Through Labor Day

• Offshore winds are expected to send smoke from the wildfires into the Bay Area on Friday and over the weekend, air district officials said.

DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday In Novato

• During the Friday night checkpoint, officers will be on the lookout for drivers with signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment.

Fire Fuel Reduction Project Slated For Novato Neighborhood

• Dead and dying trees will be removed in the Pacheco Valle neighborhood in southern Novato.

Family Of 5 Displaced In House Fire

• Officials said the blaze began in the Santa Rosa home's garage.

Petaluma Man Pleads No Contest To Assisting Wife's Suicide

• The 65-year-old was accused of helping his wife, who suffered from chronic pain, hang herself outside a Bodega Bay motel.

Solano Co. Man Arrested Trying To Rob Bank: Police

• The suspect demanded cash, telling the employee he had an explosive, officials said.

Marin County Restaurants Shown On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'

• Are you a fan of Guy Fieri and Triple D? Here are the spots to check out in Marin County.

Wine Country Restaurants Shown On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'

• Are you a fan of Guy Fieri and Triple D? Here are the spots that you need to check out in Napa and Sonoma Counties.

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