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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:

Death Row Inmate Who Died At San Quentin Had COVID-19

Richard Stitely died after being on death row since 1992 following his conviction for the 1990 rape and murder of Carol Unger in SoCal.

Marin Hospital Takes In Coronavirus-Infected Inmates: Report

In late May San Quentin Prison reported no COVID-19 cases. It had 1,015 confirmed cases as of Monday.

Sonoma County DA To Dismiss 2,700 Marijuana Convictions

The Sonoma County District Attorney will dismiss 2,735 marijuana convictions to accord with the state's 2016 legalization of the drug.

Red Flag Weather Conditions Prompt Closures In Marin County

High winds and dry conditions have prompted restrictions on public recreation areas in Marin County.

Birdwatching In Marin County: Photo Of The Day

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Golden State Killer Pleads Guilty To Murders, Rapes

Decades after his last crime, Joseph James DeAngelo said "Guilty" repeatedly as charges were read in a college ballroom turned courtroom.

Netflix Series To Dramatize Kaepernick's Path To Activism

Netflix will have a six-episode series on Colin Kaepernick's high school years.

Golden State Killer's 'Murder Habit' Unraveled In HBO Miniseries

Michelle McNamara's gripping search for the East Area Rapist/Original Night Stalker-Golden State Killer-debuts in a 6 part HBO miniseries.

California Prisons Are Coronavirus Hotspot

Despite billions spent on inmate health, coronavirus numbers on the rise dramatically.

Coronavirus In California: What To Know Monday, June 29

Here's a roundup of all the coronavirus developments in California as of June 29.

Consumer Reports Has Tips On Keeping Up With Routine Pediatric Care During The Pandemic

Vaccinations and checkups for kids are still vital even with restrictions in effect.

Should CA Schools Reopen This Fall? Take Patch's Survey

How do you feel about sending your kids to school in the fall as the coronavirus epidemic worsens? What about masks?

From the weekend:

Muir Woods National Monument To Reopen To Visitors

The U.S. National Park Service will reopen recreational access Monday to Muir Woods National Monument, with new safety rules in place.

Red Flag Warning Issued For North Bay

The year's first red flag warning for fire danger is set to take effect for parts of the North Bay, amid high winds and dry conditions.

Newsom Pardons 13 Former Prisoners, Commutes 21 Sentences

Gov. Gavin Newsom granted clemency to 34 current and former inmates on Friday, saying it would allow them to lead fuller lives.

Schools Should Spend Less On Police, More On Counselors, CA Says

California school districts are urged to redirect money from police to counseling services in a new state budget passed last week.