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Wildfire; Earthquake; Smoke Advisory: North Bay 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:

County Fire In Yolo, Napa, Lake Counties Grows To 44,500 Acres

  • The wildfire originated in the Yolo County community of Guinda but is burning in a tri-county area, Cal Fire officials say.

Smoke From Wildfire Continues To Affect Bay Area

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  • A smoke advisory for the Bay Area remains in effect Monday due to smoke from the County Fire in Yolo and Napa counties, officials said.

Earthquake Shakes Rohnert Park, North Bay

  • An earthquake struck about 4 miles from Rohnert Park early Monday afternoon — Did YOU feel it?

Gunman In Shooting At Santa Rosa Wife's Home Dies, Police Say

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  • Walter Ross, 65, of Colorado, died a week after he opened fire his estranged wife's home, killing one and injuring his son and grandson.

Golden Gate Bridge Fee Goes Up

  • The FasTrak fare is now $7, while the Pay-by-Plate fare is $8 and the FasTrak carpool fare $5.

Free 'Tipsy Tows' Offered On July 4th In Northern California

  • AAA Northern California is offering free tows to prevent people from driving while intoxicated this Fourth of July.

Photo courtesy of Joyce Hughes; taken Sunday from Lake Berryessa in Napa County

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