Man Found Dead Near Wrecked Car; Crews Brace For Winds: 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:

Widespread Power Shutoffs Possible In Bay Area

PG&E warned Monday that Diablo winds are expected, and a Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch has been issued.

Record Number Of Spare The Air Alerts Issued In 2020 In Bay Area

Smoke from wildfires has pushed the number of Bay Area Spare the Air alerts past previous annual records, air district officials said.

Man Found Dead Near Wrecked Car On Rural Sonoma County Property

A property owner found a damaged mailbox, then upon further investigation saw the car and a man's body, the CHP said.

Marin Man Accused Of Firing 30 Paintball Rounds At Pregnant Woman

A man accused of firing roughly 30 paintball rounds at a pregnant woman in Marin City has been arrested by authorities.

Air District Lifts Spare The Air Alert For Bay Area

"While onshore winds will continue to blow smoke out of much the Bay Area, localized impacts near the Glass Fire are possible."

Meet Eve Ryser, Candidate For Napa Valley USD, Trustee Area 4

"My 20 years experience as a professional educator gives me a deep, nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in how schools work."

Magnificent Mount Tamalpais: Marin County Photos Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

CA Fires: Crews Brace For High Winds; PG&E Announces Shutoffs

Here's everything we know about the Golden State's largest fire season on record, Oct. 12. Plus, see an interactive map of all fires.

PG&E Under Investigation For Deadly Shasta County Fire

Another fire season, another investigation into whether PG&E equipment may have sparked a deadly blaze.

Workout Workaround: How Gyms Are Getting Themselves Reclassified As 'Essential'

In Kern County, gyms are avoiding prohibitions against indoor workouts by citing membership in an association for medical fitness centers.

From the weekend:

Candidate Profile: Bruce Ackerman For Fairfax Town Council

Fairfax Incumbent Vice President Bruce Ackerman shares why he should be elected for a seat in the municipal office.

Petaluma Store Robbery Prompts Search For Three Suspects

One of three men who entered the store after 2 a.m. pointed a black semi-automatic handgun and demanded the contents of the cash register.

Glass Fire: 2,000 Structures Still Threatened; 90% Containment

Crews expect to fully contain the fire, which has burned more than 67,000 acres, by Oct. 20.

Electrical Fire In Santa Rosa Causes $20,000 Worth Of Damage

Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the room where it started Saturday, but there was smoke damage throughout the building.

Sonoma County Officials Urge Residents To Prep For Flash Floods

Although the Glass Fire no longer presents a threat to Sonoma County, coming rainfall could cause flash floods and prompt more evacuations.

CA Fires 2020: Cooling Temperatures Aid Fire Crews; 4M Acres Burn

Firefighters found some respite Saturday in more seasonal weather, but dry heat was expected to return. Here's the latest, Oct. 10.