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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:

San Quentin Inmate Dies From Apparent Coronavirus Complications

Out of 6,965 cases of COVID-19 confirmed so far among state inmates, 2,085 have been at San Quentin, the state's largest prison outbreak.

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As allegations such as destruction of evidence surfaced, the Vallejo police chief said he's "deeply disappointed with the turn of events."

5-Day Strike Underway At Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

All emergency services remain operational as more than 700 caregivers strike, according to management with Providence St. Joseph Health.

BottleRock Napa Valley Postponed To 2021

Because of coronavirus, the event traditionally held over the Memorial Day weekend was initially pushed back to October.

Carloads Head For Hills To View Comet Neowise: PHOTOS

For those who are thinking about venturing out to see it, yes there is still time. Here's what to know.

Deer Pose For Picture In Marin County: Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Overturned Semi Blocks Howell Mountain Road In Napa County: CHP

The roadway was blocked overnight in the Angwin area, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Free Headshots Taken Wednesday For Unemployed Bay Area Residents

Nina Pomeroy of Pleasanton is one of 200 photographers across the country stepping up to help unemployed Americans.

Wildfire Smoke Extends Air Quality Advisory Through Tuesday

Smoky skies are expected to continue in the Bay Area due to the Mineral Fire in Fresno County and the Hog Fire in Lassen County.

CIF Delays School Sports: See Your Section's Modified Schedule

On Monday, the CIF released its modified season of sport schedule amid coronavirus.

Home Depot, Lowe's In California To Require Masks At Stores

Home Depot and Lowe's are joining Walmart, to require masks are all store locations.

Trader Joe's Urged To Abandon Ethnic Store Branding

The Monrovia-based chain said it was already planning to get rid of in-store brand names like Trader Ming's and Trader José.

High Living Costs Make Californians Poor

There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic and the severe recession it spawned are widening California's economic divide.

Spike In Coronavirus Cases At CA Child Care Centers

So few child care centers are currently open that experts say it's too soon to sound the alarm.

Coronavirus In California: What To Know Monday, July 20

Here's a roundup of all the coronavirus developments in California as of July 20.

From the weekend:

Santa Rosa Hospital Workers To Picket Over Working Conditions

Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital workers will protest the lack of a contract, proposed cuts to sick leave, and lack of coronavirus protections.

Petaluma Police Investigate Commercial Burglaries

Police in Petaluma are investigating two commercial burglaries that occurred recently.

CA Unemployment Rates Improve, But Uncertainty Looms

California added thousands of jobs in June, but it remains to be seen how recent statewide closures and spiking cases affect jobs statewide.

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