Man Killed While Helping Crash Victim; Air Quality: 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:

Red Flag Warning Extended In North Bay

• Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, forecasters said.

Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Advisory In Bay Area

• Smoke from the Branscomb Fire in Solano County triggered an air quality advisory through Monday throughout the Bay Area.

Branscombe Fire: Solano Blaze Burns 4K Acres, Sends Smoke To Bay

• The Branscombe Fire, which was one of two fires to erupt Sunday morning, was reported shortly before 11 a.m.

Fire Engulfs Manufactured Home In San Rafael

• The occupant safely escaped from the home, fire officials said.

Police Seek Suspect In Novato Bank Robbery

• A man walked into the U.S. Bank at 1711 Grant Ave. and passed a note to a teller demanding money, according to Novato police.

California Man Gets Killed While Helping Crash Victim

• The incident happened early Sunday morning on Interstate Highway 80.

Couple, Dog Die In Petaluma Head-On Crash

• The crash happened at about 10:25 a.m. Sunday.

Man Killed In Napa County Crash

• Police said one vehicle was involved in the incident that's currently under investigation.

Man Shoplifts $600 Worth Of Items From Petaluma Business

• The incident was reported at 5:09 p.m. Oct. 2 at Friedman’s Home Improvement.

New Fund Created For Tubbs Fire Victims

• Residents announced the creation of the nonprofit Larkfield Resilience Fund to rebuild their neighborhoods.

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