Grape Crop Catches Break; Suspicious Real Estate Deal: 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:

Voter Approval Needed: Onshore Facilities For Offshore Drilling

An ordinance ensures that any zoning changes for developments will not be allowed unless they are passed by the majority of Marin voters.

Favorable Weather Helps Crews Battle Woodward Fire In Marin

The Woodward Fire in Point Reyes National Seashore remained 5 percent contained Wednesday morning.

LNU Lightning Complex Fires: Growth Slows; Containment Improves

The North Bay blazes claimed another 700 acres overnight, as containment hit 33 percent.

Sonoma County's Grape Crop Catches Small Break With Early Harvest

Bulk of sparkling wine grapes were picked prior to devastating & destructive hit of Walbridge Fire.

Solano Co. Health Officer Makes Case To Reopen Indoor Businesses

Official argued it's nearly impossible to meet state's thresholds to get off the COVID-19-related closure list.

Red Skies Over San Rafael: Marin County Photo Of The Day

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PG&E Employee Linked To 'Suspicious' Real Estate Deal

A multi-million dollar real estate listing could be connected to California's deadliest wildfire, an investigation found.

CA Fires Latest: 1.32 Million Acres Burn, 1,700 Structures Gone

As 400 new strikes of lightning hit overnight, more than 15,000 firefighters battled two dozen major fires Wednesday.

CA Senate Postpones Session; 1 COVID-19 Case Confirmed In Capitol

The California State Senate postponed a floor session after a senator or a staff member tested positive for coronavirus Wednesday.

Newsom Disagrees With CDC; Increases COVID-19 Testing Production

The California Governor introduced a "game changing" ability to produce and process COVID-19 tests by partnering with PerkinElmer.

CA Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource

Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.