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Fast-Food Fire; Officer Of Year; Ballot Returns: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

North Bay news for Friday, Oct. 16, 2020.
North Bay news for Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

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:

Find out what's happening in Napa Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • The statewide association held a virtual award ceremony Thursday evening to honor Sonoma County Code Enforcement Officer Ryan Pelleriti.

Sonoma County Relocates Coronavirus Testing Site To Windsor

  • The county, which remains in the state's most restrictive tier, moved a site from Petaluma to Windsor to increase testing in north county.

Napa County Relocates Local Assistance Center To St. Helena

Find out what's happening in Napa Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • The LAC for those affected by the Glass or Hennessey fires is open daily at its new location.

4K Ballots Already Received By Napa County Registrar Of Voters

  • That is "way beyond the early vote quantity for any prior election," according to Napa County Registrar of Voters John Tuteur.

30K Ballots Already Received By Solano County Registrar Of Voters

  • The county and others in the Bay Area are reporting receiving larger-than-normal quantities of returned ballots so early in election season.

45K Ballots Already Received By Sonoma County Registrar Of Voters

  • The county and others in the Bay Area are reporting receiving larger-than-normal quantities of returned ballots so early in election season.

Job Openings In NorCal: Businesses Hiring Amid Coronavirus

  • As unemployment remains high across California, many companies are still looking to hire.

Red Flag Warning Extended Again In Bay Area

  • National Weather Service officials are now predicting the exceptionally dry, windy weather will last a day longer than initially forecast.

ADU Marin Launches For People Exploring Accessory Dwelling Units

  • Accessory dwelling units help provide a solution to the housing crisis and generate extra income for property owners.

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