Water Tanks Destroyed In Fire; Playgrounds Can Reopen: Patch PM

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:

3 St. Helena Water Tanks Destroyed In Glass Fire, City Says

There is no potable city water in the area served by the Meadowood water tanks, the city advised.

Napa County Glass Fire Latest: 52 Homes Lost, 42K Acres Burned

A state of emergency was declared by California Gov. Gavin Newsom in order to bolster response to the wildfire burning in two counties.

Sonoma County Glass Fire Latest: 28 Homes Lost, 42K Acres Burned

A state of emergency was declared by California Gov. Gavin Newsom in order to bolster response to the wildfire burning in two counties.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported In Rural Sonoma County

The fatality was reported on Madrone Road near state Highway 12.

Cotati-Rohnert Park USD's Julie Synard Hired To Lead Martinez USD

Superintendent Julie Synard takes over for Christopher "CJ" Cammack who left Martinez for Fremont Unified School District.

Soothing Waters In Sausalito: Marin County Photo Of The Day

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

New CA Fires Take A Deadly and Destructive Turn; 29 Dead In 2020

More than 3.8M acres have burned in 2020; here's everything we know about this fire season. Plus, see a map of all fires burning, Sept. 29

Kobe Bryant's Death Prompts New Law In California

Following a series of graphic photos taken by law enforcement deputies of NBA great Kobe Bryant's horrific crash, Newsom signed a new law.

10 CA Counties Allowed To Reopen And Expand Businesses

Butte, Contra Costa, Fresno, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Santa Barbara and Yolo Counties moved into the state's substantial red tier Tuesday.

October Immigration Enforcement Blitz Could Begin In California

The Trump administration is reportedly directing ICE to prep for an October immigration enforcement sweep, targeting "sanctuary cities."

Playgrounds May Reopen, State Says

Playgrounds have been closed in attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Life: Your Guide To Voting During The Pandemic

What you need to know so you can vote safely in the 2020 elections—and make sure your vote counts.

Newsom's Fast Approaching Deadline

Gov. Gavin Newsom has just three days left to sign or veto some of the most high-profile and controversial bills of the legislative session.

Welcome to Zoom University. That'll be $500.

Some University of California campuses are charging new students hundreds of dollars for orientation sessions even though they're online.