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Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
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:
Marin's New Site Breaks Down Countywide Coronavirus Data
Health officials are consistently refining the page's data collection and analysis, sharing new information as it becomes available.
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Marin County Hospital Safety Grades 2020: Leapfrog Group
The nonprofit Leapfrog Group released a new round of hospital safety grades. See the grades hospitals in Marin County received.
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Police say the crime was quickly solved thanks to a citizen who reported it.
Sonoma County Reports 3rd Coronavirus Death
News of the coronavirus-related death comes as the county announced two new testing sites.
Coronavirus Testing Sites To Open In Petaluma, Santa Rosa
The two new sites are open to all residents, enabling the county to test up to 260 more people per day for coronavirus.
Motorcyclist, 17, Dies In American Canyon Crash
The boy was taken to Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa, where he died, police said.
Air quality is good because fewer cars are on the road amid the shelter-in-place orders, the district said.
CA Restaurants Roll Out Cinco De Mayo 2020 Specials
Just in time for May 5, eateries throughout California are prepped with DIY meal kits & to-go offers to make stay-home fiestas fun & easy.
Add Olé To The Day: 6 Margarita Recipes To Try For Cinco De Mayo
These cocktails are guaranteed to spice up your fiesta — even if celebrating this year from su casa.
Flaunting Stay-Home Orders, Some California Businesses Reopen
Some businesses across California have reopened for customers in recent days, violating stay-home orders that could be lifted within weeks.
California To Ease Restrictions This Week, Move To 'Stage 2'
California will allow some retail businesses to reopen this week, as the state moves into Stage 2 of its highly anticipated reopening plan.
Coronavirus In California: What To Know Monday, May 4
Here's a roundup of all the coronavirus developments in California as of May 4.
From the weekend:
Man, 20, Arrested On 12 Felony Charges In Sonoma County
A Santa Rosa man, 20, was arrested on suspicion of 12 felonies, ranging from drug possession to unlawful sex with a minor, police said.
Solano County Barbershop Reopens, Violating Stay-Home Order
The city of Vacaville issued a cease-and-desist notice to a barbershop that reopened to customers this week, violating coronavirus orders.
How Learning Loss Shapes California's Plan To Reopen Schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to reopen schools early next year has won praise, but it's unclear how the state will pay for the extra school.
California couples who have been unable to get marriage licenses due to coronavirus closures can now get them remotely, under a new order.
Sonoma-Marin Fair Canceled Due To Coronavirus
The Sonoma-Marin Fair, set for late June, was canceled this week, but organizers are exploring ways to hold the event virtually.
All four people in the car were intoxicated, according to the CHP.
Driver ID'd In Deadly Suspected DUI Crash In Dixon
Authorities identified a 56-year-old woman as the driver in a suspected DUI crash in Dixon on Thursday that left one occupant dead.
Parole Board Denies Convicted Gang Member Early Release
A Sonoma County parole board denied a bid for early release by a 34-year-old man convicted of attempted murder in a gang-related shooting.
Santa Rosa Man Suspected In Stabbing Another Over Stolen Bike
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office arrested a Santa Rosa man on suspicion of stabbing the owner of a bicycle that had been stolen.
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