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Kidnapping Conviction; Grand Theft Auto; COVID-19 App: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Napa County jurors recently convicted a Napa man of kidnapping, criminal threats and four counts of corporal injury of a spouse, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley announced Monday in a news release.
Napa County jurors recently convicted a Napa man of kidnapping, criminal threats and four counts of corporal injury of a spouse, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley announced Monday in a news release. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

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Transient Accused Of Stealing Hearse, Booked For Grand Theft Auto

The hearse was taken as funeral workers from Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary delivered a casket to a Santa Rosa church, police said.

"It took an immense amount of courage and strength...to make sure this man doesn't have the opportunity to continue to victimize women."

Search Continues For At-Risk Missing Man, Santa Rosa Police Say

"If you have footage of James, please contact SRPD immediately. Any information will help us bring James [Harrington] home."

PG&E Cancels Public Safety Power Shutoff In Napa County

A red flag warning, however, was extended through 5 p.m. Monday for the entire North Bay.

PG&E Cancels Public Safety Power Shutoff In Sonoma County

A red flag warning, however, was extended through 5 p.m. Monday for the entire North Bay.

Burn Ban, Land-Use Restrictions In Effect For Marin County

A burn ban is in effect through Wednesday, according to the Marin County Fire Department.

Red Flag Warning Extended For Marin

Officials advised residents to "exercise extreme caution" during the red flag warning because a "simple spark could cause a major wildfire."

Fog Over Richardson Bay: Marin County Photo Of The Day

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CA Coronavirus Notify App To Offer Statewide Exposure Tracking

Californians will be able to opt into an app Thursday that will notify a user if they came into contact with a COVID-19 positive person.

Navy Veteran Remembers Pearl Harbor Attack 79 Years Later

Louis Conter of Grass Valley is one of only two Navy servicemen who were on the USS Arizona during the 1941 Japanese attack alive today.

Attorneys Worry For Clients — And Themselves — Making In-Court Appearances

A coalition of Los Angeles eviction defense attorneys is seeking postponements of all trials until the end of the pandemic.

Biden Taps California AG For Cabinet Health Job — Handing Newsom A Rare Opportunity

Gov. Gavin Newsom could be staring down at least two — and quite possibly three — high-stakes political appointments.

From the weekend:

Fairfax Hiker, Dog Rescued After Spending Night In Creek Drainage

A 71-year-old hiker and his dog were rescued Sunday morning after they spent the night in a creek drainage in the Cascade Canyon.

Mill Valley Drivers Swerve Around Woman Carrying Baby On Highway

A woman was arrested after "horrified" drivers reported that she was walking through traffic on Highway 101 with her baby in her arms.

Can Gyms Stay Open Under California's New Stay-At-Home Order?

Sweeping new coronavirus restrictions will set in Sunday night for most of California. What to know about gyms and fitness centers.

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