Fatal Crash; Spare The Air; Virtual Walk; Fires Latest: 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 Extends Spare The Air Alerts Through Friday

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District recommends that people stay inside with doors and windows closed until smoke levels subside.

Pickup Driver Hit, Killed By Semi On Hwys 37 & 121

The big-rig driver attempted to stop before hitting two vehicles, including the Toyota Tacoma, officials said.

Woodward Fire: 2,739 Acres Burned, 5% Contained In Marin County

Officials have issued evacuation orders and expanded evacuation warning areas due to the fire in Point Reyes National Seashore.

LNU Lightning Complex: Fires Grow Overnight; 27% Containment

The North Bay blaze now nearing 353K acres, leaving more than 935 destroyed and 250 damaged structures in its wake.

More Fire Evacuation Orders Dropped To Warnings In Napa County

Residents also are reminded that no parcel deliveries will be made into the evacuated areas.

Fairgrounds Step Up As Base Camp For LNU Lightning Firefighters

The Napa County Fairgrounds in Calistoga now is a makeshift, command central for fire crews. Photo show offers a behind-the-scenes look.

Marin Preschool Follows Coronavirus Safety Protocols For Kids

At the Ross Academy Montessori School in Mill Valley, you'll find kids in groups of 12 or less, playing mostly by themselves outside.

'Beautiful Unfiltered Magic': Marin County Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Virtual Walk Planned To Fight Melanoma

It will be held on Sept. 12. Here's how to get involved.

Total Acreage Burned In CA Is Bigger Than The State Of Delaware

Everything we know about the wildfires in California as of Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Wildfires Provide Another Reason To Mask Up

Smoke from over 300 wildfires continues to choke people across central and northern California.

Proposal To Prohibit Police Unions From Contributing To DA Campaigns Violates Our First Amendment Rights

Re "Proposal to prohibit police unions from funding district attorney campaigns doesn't go far enough"; Commentary, June 5, 2020

When It Comes To COVID-19, Don't Let The Good News Become The Bad News

COMMENTARY: There is good COVID-19 news and some potential bad news.