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Unhealthy Air; Brush Fire Contained; Historic Places: Patch PM

Today's stories from across the North Bay.

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:

Smoke From Camp Fire Continues To Blanket Northern California

  • A Winter Spare the Air Alert has been extended through Tuesday as unhealthy air quality continues to impact the Bay Area and elsewhere.

Poor Bay Area Air Quality Closes Colleges, Universities

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  • Here are the campuses closed Thursday as smoke from the Camp Fire in Butte County continues to affect air quality.

Juveniles Allegedly Burglarized, Vandalized Mill Valley Homes

  • Two juveniles have been cited for allegedly burglarizing and vandalizing homes in Mill Valley, authorities announced.

School Canceled In Marin County On Friday

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  • Marin County school districts, the College of Marin, and the Dominican University of California will be closed on Friday.

Point Reyes Ranches Listed On Registry Of Historic Places

  • The areas of the Point Reyes Peninsula and Olema Valley dairy ranches have been designated as national historic districts.

Alaina Housley Memorial Service Planned In Napa

  • The 18-year-old Napa native tragically taken in the mass shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill will be remembered in a service this weekend.

Brush Fire Near Yountville Contained

  • The fire caused downed power lines, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office.

Vallejo Man ID'd In Fatal Lakeville Highway Head-On Crash

  • Authorities say the 29-year-old crossed double-yellow lines and collided head-on with a pickup truck.

Woman In Shower Attacked By Masturbating, Homeless Man: Cops

  • The suspect reportedly entered the victim's apartment through an unlocked window, police said.

Petaluma Police Detective Named Region's Top Narcotics Officer

  • The regional honor puts Detective Mike Page in state-wide competition for California Narcotics Officers Association's officer of the year.

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