Wildfire Safety Event; Art Walk; Canyon Fire Update: 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:

PG&E To Host Wildfire Safety Open House In Marin County

• Pacific Gas and Electric Company will hold an open house on wildfire safety and emergency preparedness at Embassy Suites San Rafael.

Marin Hires New Health And Human Services Director

• Bay Area health care executive Benita McLarin has been hired to lead Marin County's Department of Health and Human Services.

6th Napa Art Walk Brings New Works Of Public Art To Town

• The city is hosting an artists' reception and tour of the sculptures by artists from Napa, East Bay, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho and Nevada

Canyon Fire Near Lake Berryessa Nearly Contained

• The fire in Napa County remains 64 acres in size.

Supes OK Contract To Gauge Support For Fire-Services Sales Tax

• Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Muelrath Public Affairs not to exceed $435,000.

For $2.49M In Healdsburg, Home With 3-Acre Cabernet Vineyard

• If wine-making is not on your immediate to-do list, the seller of this property is interested in possibly leasing back the grapes.

Newly Listed Novato Estate With Wine Fridge, Vineyard

• This $2.35 million Mediterranean-style estate features an open floor plan, three fireplaces, a wine fridge, vineyard and swimming pool.

Petaluma Home With Pool, Spa-Like Master Bath, Views: $824K

• Relax in the backyard with its pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen; or the master bath with its jetted tub and heated floors.

Napa Wine Country Estate Home With Vineyard, Vintage Barn: $7.4M

• This craftsman home on five acres has a premium Cabernet vineyard with a wine cellar for racking 440 bottles.

Updated San Rafael Home Has Vineyard, View Decks

• This $2.65 million North Bay home features a garden, vineyard, putting green, swimming pool and wraparound view decks.