Lessons From 2017 Wildfires; Air Quality; Wow Houses: 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:

Air Quality Advisory For Smoke Extended In North Bay

• Parts of Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties may experience worsened air quality as winds could push smoke eastward from the Irving Fire.

Downed Power Line Sparked Irving Fire In Marin County: Officials

• The Irving Fire scorched 152 acres in the area of Samuel P. Taylor State Park.

Small Vegetation Fire Sparks In Novato

• Wood Hollow Drive has reopened to all traffic.

Woman Who Died In Crash In Marin ID'd

• Ginger Elizabeth Flath was speeding when she failed to stop at a red light, Sausalito police said.

Marin Supervisors Hear 'Lessons Learned' From 2017 Wildfires

• Marin County's fire chief and emergency services manager shared the results of an extensive study about the October 2017 North Bay Fires.

Gas Leak Controlled In San Rafael

• No evacuations were ordered, officials said.

Applebee's Tip-A-Cop In Napa Raises $1.3K For Special Olympics

• Officers from Napa, Calistoga and State Hospital police departments served as waiters with tips benefiting the non-profit.

Rio Vista Bridge Reopens After Repairs

• A broken drawbridge mechanism led to major traffic along Highway 12.

Beach Cottage With Vintage Vibe: For Sale In Bodega Bay

• On Highway 1 with water views, this two-bedroom is an all-around charmer.

Rustic Sausalito Home Has Stunning Views

• Built in 1935, this $2.4 million home boasts views of Mount Tamalpais and Richardson Bay, as well as wraparound, view-facing decks.

Photo via County of Marin