Potential PG&E Shutoff; Minimum-Wage Acceleration Plan: 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:

Fire Weather, Smoggy Conditions Trigger Air Alert In Bay Area

Hot temperatures and vehicle exhaust will cause unhealthy levels of smog in the region on Tuesday, according to the air district.

Boy Injured In Fiery Marin County Crash Dies In Hospital

The 4-year-old boy, his 7-year-old sister and their mother were in a crash last Wednesday on Highway 101 on the Novato-San Rafael border.

Marin County Considers New Wildfire Prevention Authority

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider forming a Wildfire Prevention Authority comprised of 19 fire agencies in the county.

Novato Council To Discuss Minimum-Wage Acceleration Plan

The council will consider introducing an ordinance that would gradually increase the minimum wage at businesses in Novato to $15 an hour.

PG&E Power Shutdown No Longer Projected Monday For North Bay

PG&E said it will continue to closely monitor the weather Monday night and again Tuesday for a potential public safety power shutoff.

Red Flag Conditions Prompt Closures, Additional Staffing In Marin

Fire officials reminded Marin County residents that a simple spark can cause a major wildfire.

Red Flag Warning: Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Bolsters Resources

Additionally, Cal Fire Unit Chief Shana Jones asks that outdoor power equipment not be used until the red flag event has ended.