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Spate Of Animal Entanglements​​​; Spare The Air Alert: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Loki, a yearling male Califor nia sea lion, arrived at The Marine Mammal Center’s hospital in Sausalito, CA, with a significant net entanglement.
Loki, a yearling male Califor nia sea lion, arrived at The Marine Mammal Center’s hospital in Sausalito, CA, with a significant net entanglement. (Bill Hunnewell / The Marine Mammal Center)

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:

Marin County Revises Restrictions On Childcare, Youth Programs

The county has issued new public health guidelines for childcare and youth programs in Marin County amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Some Personal Service Businesses Can Reopen Outdoors In Marin

Cosmetology and skin care services, esthetic services, massage therapy and nail salons can reopen outdoors in Marin County.

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The Marine Mammal Center in Marin has admitted eight California sea lions and Guadalupe fur seals since June 1 with entanglements.

Lane, Highway Closures Scheduled On Silverado Trail/Hwy 128

Motorists should expect delays because of lane and highway closures, Caltrans advised.

Petaluma Police Chief Addresses Crime Response, Officer Shortages

"In the current model, we are reactive to crime and traffic issues, instead of being proactive in efforts to increase public safety."

Upcoming Plant Sales At Sonoma Co. Detention Jail Open To Public

The plants are raised and tended to by inmates as part of rehabilitation. Save the dates for "quality plants at outstanding prices!"

How Medicare Is Protecting Nursing Home Residents From COVID-19

Among new reporting regulations, the agency launched a public database to track individual facilities for coronavirus outbreaks.

Trail At Sunset: Marin County Photo Of The Day

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

Excessive Heat Expected This Weekend In Bay Area

Much of the Bay Area will face excessive heat this weekend due to a high-pressure system from the southwest, forecasters said.

'Spare The Air' Alert Issued For Friday In Bay Area

Excessive smog is expected in the region.

Amid Sweltering Heat Wave, Flex Alert Issued Across California

A Flex Alert is issued when the electricity grid is under stress due to generation or transmission outages, or from persistent hot weather.

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