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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:

Brush Fire Burns 9 Acres In Point Reyes National Seashore

A total of 35 firefighters fought the Pierce Fire on the Tomales peninsula from the ground and aboard helicopters.

Candidate Filing To Open For November Election In Marin County

Nominations will be accepted July 13 through Aug. 7.

Accused Burglar Driving Car With Stolen Plates Arrested In Marin

The plates on the Lexus were reported as stolen from Vallejo in March, according to police.

Meet Cash, Newest Member Of The Petaluma Police Department

The Petaluma Police Department welcomes its newest canine unit.

Napa County Placed On State's Coronavirus Watchlist

County officials say certain businesses should prepare for a three-week closure.

PG&E Flying Low Over Napa County To Practice For Shutoffs

PG&E says the helicopter flights are practice inspections meant to make wildfire-related public safety power shutoffs smaller and shorter.

PG&E Flying Low Over Sonoma County To Practice For Shutoffs

PG&E says the helicopter flights are practice inspections meant to make wildfire-related public safety power shutoffs smaller and shorter.

PG&E To Fly Low Over Marin County To Practice For Power Shutoffs

The helicopter flights are practice inspections meant to make wildfire-related public safety power shutoffs smaller and shorter, PG&E said.

Green Valley Road Reopens In Napa County

A downed tree hit utility lines, closing the roadway to all traffic.

Shades Of Petaluma: Photo Of The Day

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

How The Supreme Court's Electoral College Ruling Affects California

Thanks to how the Electoral College is structured, Californians have much less power in electing the next president.

Efforts To Silence CA Public Health Officials Must Stop [Opinion]

As COVID-19 ravages communities, dozens of state and local health officials have been harassed, threatened with violence and death.