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Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

The Glass Fire burns a hillside above Silverado Trail in St. Helena, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020.
The Glass Fire burns a hillside above Silverado Trail in St. Helena, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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:

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Three fires threaten at least 8,500 homes and structures as flames cross the Napa, Sonoma County line and into the city of Santa Rosa.

Drugs Stolen In Takeover Robbery Of Mill Valley CVS Pharmacy

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Three men stole a "large amount" of controlled narcotics in a takeover robbery of the CVS Pharmacy in Mill Valley.

2 Homes Damaged In Rohnert Park Structure Fire

Two firefighters and a community service officer required medical attention after helping fight the fire, public safety officials said.

Suspected DUI Driver Hits Hydrant, Tree In Petaluma: Police

A Petaluma man is suspected of driving under the influence in the solo-vehicle crash, according to police.

Wildfire Smoke Extends Spare The Air Alert Through Friday

Smoke combined with high temperatures and vehicle exhaust may also cause unhealthy smog accumulation in the Bay Area, the air district said.

Colorful Sunrise Over Bald Hill Preserve: Photo Of The Day

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Great Horned Owl Spotted On Local Trail: Photos Of The Day

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Heat Advisory In Effect In Bay Area

Very warm to hot daytime temperatures are expected again Monday, which increases the risk of heat-related illness, forecasters warned.

Red Flag Warning Extended For North Bay

Gusty winds and low humidity will continue to raise the threat of wildfires Monday.

CA Fires: Fires Seize Wine Country; 8,500 Structures Threatened

Everything we know about California's largest fire season on record. Plus, see a map of all new fires burning across the state, Sept. 28.

California's Ancient 'Asbestos' Forests No Longer Seem Immune

The North Coast's rainforests are hotter, drier and less foggy. That means more dangerous fires that can scar iconic redwoods.

CA To Redress Discriminatory Transportation And State Park Names

In light of a national discussion surrounding racism and discrimination, CA officials move to change names of some features and routes.

Raising Taxes On Corporate Renters; Will Small Biz Foot The Bill?

If Prop. 15 passes in November, landlords with raised taxes could pass the higher cost along their small business tenants.

From the weekend:

Crews Respond To Brush Fire Near Point Reyes Lighthouse

Firefighters assigned to the Woodward Fire were dispatched to suppress the moving brush fire.

Power Outages Possible For 216 Napa County Customers

PG&E said Friday that 97,000 customers in 15 counties statewide could be impacted by power shutoffs due to dry, hot weather conditions.

CA Fires 2020: Crews Brace For Critical Fire Day; 3.7M Acres Burn

Everything we know about the 2020 fire season in California. See a map of all fires burning across the state, Sept. 27.

CA Transgender Inmates Will Be Housed By Gender Identity; New Law

Newsom signed a law that will allow inmates to be housed according to their personal gender identity, unless security concerns arise.

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