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Power Shutoff Probe; Supplies Needed At Evac Centers: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Traffic is backed up heading south on US Highway 101 during mandatory evacuations due to predicted danger from the Kincade Fire, in Windsor, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The entire communities of Healdsburg and Windsor were ordered to evacuate.
Traffic is backed up heading south on US Highway 101 during mandatory evacuations due to predicted danger from the Kincade Fire, in Windsor, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The entire communities of Healdsburg and Windsor were ordered to evacuate. (Darryl Bush/The Press Democrat via AP​)

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:

CA Wildfires Latest: Fires Rage As Red Flag Conditions Return

Millions of people in the state are under red flag warnings Tuesday as winds and humidity once again raise the threat of wildfires.

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PG&E To Credit Customers Impacted By Power Outages: Gov. Newsom

The governor made the statements at a news conference in Southern California.

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"These are the moments when our humanity is exposed — it's a uniting moment," said California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a visit to the fire zone.

Power To Be Restored: No Additional Outages Planned In Marin

It was previously announced that an estimated 119,533 customers in Marin could lose power in another PG&E shutoff planned Tuesday.

Tuesday Power Shutoffs: 270,000 Bay Area Customers Targeted

The shutoffs roll from Tuesday morning until 11 p.m., depending upon county.

Solano County Man Accused Of Stealing Fire Evacuee's Bag: Police

The woman whose family was evacuated from the Sonoma County Kincade Fire stopped in Fairfield to eat when her bag was taken, police said.

SMART Trains Canceled Tuesday Due To Power Shutoff

SMART has canceled train service since Sunday because traffic signal systems at railroad crossings have not been functioning.

17 State Parks Closed By Fire, Power Shutoff

Seventeen state parks are closed in NorCal due to the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County and PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff.

Public Schools Closed Through Wednesday In Marin County Due To Shutoff

All public schools in Marin County will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to PG&E's current and scheduled power shutoffs.

Power Shutoff Probe: State Agency Eyes PG&E

CA Public Utilities Commission has expressed concern over the disruption the shutoffs are causing for residents, businesses and communities.

Fire Damages Fairfield Home, Displaces 2 Residents, Their Pets

The blaze in the 2400 block of Marquette Way was visible from state Highway 12.

Sonoma County Opens Early Voting Center Due To Fire Evacuations

The registrar's office in Santa Rosa is closed because of Kincade Fire evacuations so a voting center has been opened in Rohnert Park.

Supplies Needed At Petaluma Evacuation Centers

Supplies for people and pets are needed at six shelters for Kincade Fire evacuees in Petaluma.

Bay Area Air Quality Expected To Degrade, Another Alert Issued

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is calling yet another Spare the Air alert — the third in a row as the Kincade Fire rages on.

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