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Fatal Crashes; Tent Vandalized; New Surcharge On Bills: Patch PM

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Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing Sites Launch In Marin County

The county has expanded its partnership with a COVID-19 testing company to provide additional free, self-administered, oral swab tests.

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Man Caught Vandalizing Tent On Camera In Novato

A man was recorded on a trail camera vandalizing a tent in the area of Sunset Drive, according to the Novato Police Department.

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The California Highway Patrol responded to two separate fatal collisions Monday morning on state Highway 12.

Novato Man Arrested In Connection With Marin Robberies

Randy Severdia, 49, of Novato, was arrested Dec. 31 in connection with the crimes, police said.

Over 14k Petaluma Customers Impacted By PG&E Power Outages

Four outages affecting more than 14,000 customers were believed to be weather-related, a PG&E spokesperson told Patch.

Moon Over Angel Island: Photo Of The Day

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Scenic Highway View: Photo Of The Day

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Falcon Spotted At Kehoe Beach: Photos Of The Day

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Another Beautiful Sunrise: Photo Of The Day

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New Surcharge On Most CA Bills: Giving Electric Utilities A Hand

Customer surcharge will help pay for future wildfire damage claims

Coronavirus Life: Why People Get Colds In Quarantine

You're taking a million precautions to stay safe from COVID-19. So how did you end up with a common cold? Experts explain.

From the weekend:

Bay Area's Stay-At-Home Order In Effect Until At Least Jan. 8

The order could be extended depending on intensive care unit capacity projects.

Marin Swears In New Supervisor, Board Undergoes Reorganization

The Marin County Board of Supervisors next week will swear in a new supervisor and then conduct its annual reorganization.

North Bay House Fire Displaces One

Firefighters responded Friday to a residential structure fire in Santa Rosa that displaced one person.

Top 20 California Stories Of 2020

Take a look back at some of the top stories across California over the past year.

10 Ways Life Changed In California In 2020

Happy hour? Gone. Left the house without a mask? Turn around. Here are some of the biggest lifestyle changes Californians saw in 2020.

Californians Find Their Way Forward: 20 Inspiring Stories Of 2020

How communities, businesses, schools & essential institutions have found ways to reopen, recover & move on from the coronavirus shutdown.

CA Eateries That Closed Permanently In 2020 During The Pandemic

The hospitality industry was hit hard in California by sweeping health restrictions which forced numerous eateries to shutter permanently.

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