Man Burned In House Fire; Dangerous Beach Conditions: 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:

Resident Burned, Dog Dies In House Fire: Santa Rosa FD

Firefighters controlled the blaze within 20 minutes and prevented it from spreading to nearby businesses.

Crews To Burn Vegetation To Reduce Wildfire Fuels In Marin County

"We do our best to get the word out in advance, so people aren't alarmed about a wildfire and begin to inundate our 911 dispatchers."

Dangerous Beach Conditions Forecast Along Sonoma, Bay Area Coast

Sneaker waves will arrive irregularly during otherwise deceptively calmer seas, the National Weather Service said.

COVID Business: Much-Needed $1/Hour Wage Hike Strains Novato Businesses Struggling To Survive COVID-19

The wage hike will be one dollar, with small businesses paying $14 per hour and larger ones, $15 per hour.

CA Bobcat Burned In Wildfire Returns To The Wild

A juvenile bobcat that was burned in the El Dorado Fire has made a full recovery and will soon return to her natural home in the wild.

CA Wildfire Victims Have Two Weeks To Register For Federal Aid

In the wake of the Golden State's largest wildfire season, survivors have until Dec. 16 to apply for federal aid for rent or home repairs.

4 Steps To Change The Equation On Affordable Housing

This year's election results underscore what we've known all along – Californians want affordable homes, health and prosperity for all.

COMMENTARY: Delta Tunnel Would Be Costly And An Ill-Conceived Response To Today's Challenges

The Delta tunnel would be a massive over-budget state project based on 19th century thinking that cannot address current challenges.

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