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Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

So far, 21 homes and 28 out buildings have been lost in the Kincade Fire burning near Geyserville since Wednesday night, Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick said Friday.
So far, 21 homes and 28 out buildings have been lost in the Kincade Fire burning near Geyserville since Wednesday night, Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick said Friday. (Al Francis I NapaSonomaphotos.com)

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DogFest; Boo At The Zoo; Halloween Events: NorCal Weekend

Looking for things to do this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.

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Muir Fire: 67 Acres Burned, Fully Contained In Marin

The Muir Fire, between Stinson and Muir beaches, is fully contained and state Highway 1 has reopened.

Find out what's happening in Mill Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Woman Arrested For Northgate Mall Thefts: San Rafael Police

A Suisun City woman is accused of stealing clothing worth more than $18,000 from stores in the Northgate Mall and elsewhere in the Bay Area.

PG&E Weekend Power Outages Announced In Marin County

As many as 850,000 PG&E customers could lose power this weekend, including nearly 87,000 in Marin County.

PG&E Customers In Napa Valley Could Face Weekend Power Outages

PG&E says that it may need to turn off power in parts of Napa County for safety reasons before potentially damaging winds arrive.

PG&E Customers In Solano County Could Face Weekend Power Outages

PG&E says that it may need to turn off power in parts of Solano County for safety reasons before potentially damaging winds arrive.

PG&E Customers In Sonoma County Could Face Weekend Power Outages

PG&E says that it may need to turn off power in parts of Sonoma County for safety reasons before potentially damaging winds arrive.

Kincade Fire Burns Nearly 50 Sonoma County Homes, Buildings

So far, 21 homes and 28 other buildings were lost in the Kincade Fire burning near Geyserville since Wednesday night, authorities say.

Gov. Newsom Issues Sonoma County State Of Emergency Declaration

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday issued a State of Emergency proclamation for Sonoma County, where the Kincade Fire is burning.

Healdsburg Post Office To Handle Geyserville Mail Due To Fire

The Healdsburg Post Office is now serving as a hub for some Geyserville mail residents as a result of the Kincade Fire.

Suisun City Woman Arrested For $18,000 In Clothing Thefts

San Rafael police have arrested a Suisun City woman who's suspected of stealing clothing worth more than $18,000 from Bay Area stores.

Poor Air Quality In Bay Area Friday Due To Heat, Kincaid Fire

Public health and air quality agencies are warning Bay Area residents about hot weather and poor air quality beginning Friday.

CA Wildfires Latest: Wind-Driven Blazes Burn Across State

Damaging fires are burning on both ends of the state, forcing thousands of people from their homes.

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