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North Bay Wildfires; Blackouts; Statewide Emergency: Patch PM
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:
Wildfire Smoke Extends Air Quality Advisory Through Tuesday
Numerous lightning strikes sparked wildfires across the Bay Area over the past few days.
Find out what's happening in Mill Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Mill Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Bay Area residents cannot burn wood, fire logs or other fuel indoors or outdoors as wildfire smoke hampers local air quality.
Rolling blackouts were averted Monday thanks to energy conservation. PG&E urged customers to continue to conserve energy amid the heat wave.
Woodward Fire Prompts Evacuation Warning In West Marin
The blaze has burned at least 700 acres. An evacuation warning has been issued in coastal sections of West Marin.
A fire in the Austin Creek area is growing and residents should be prepared to leave, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office s aid.
Rotating Power Outages Possible In Marin County
The blackouts may last up to two hours, according to PG&E.
Rotating Power Outages Likely Tuesday Afternoon, Evening: PG&E
Outages are estimated to last about two hours. Here's how to find out whether your address is affected.
Napa County Lightning Complex Fires Latest: More Evacuations
One structure and two outbuildings have been destroyed in the fires that together have charred 12,200 acres.
Lamont Elkins was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery, brandishing a weapon other than a firearm and battery resulting in injury.
'Sewed And Delivered Thousands Of Masks': Benicia Heroes
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Strains CA Power Grid Prompt ISO To Declare Stage 2 Emergency
The California Independent System Operator moved closer to the possibility of rotating hour-long outages for all residents Tuesday.
CA's Extreme Weather, Fires Prompt Official Statewide Emergency
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency Tuesday to route more resources to fight fires igniting across the state.
CA Fires: 104,459 Acres Burn As More Blazes Break Out
Here's the latest information on the fires burning in California as of Tuesday morning.
California State Colleges Now Require Ethnic Studies
Gov. Newsom's signature Monday on AB 1460 means students in the CSU system will have to take an ethnic studies course before graduation.
Will California Change Policing?
State lawmakers will decide the fate of 15 reform bills during a pandemic-shortened session marked by civil unrest and an economic crisis.
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