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Lieutenant Mourned; BottleRock Is Here; Blaze Contained: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

North Bay news for Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.
North Bay news for Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (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:

BottleRock Napa Valley 2021: What To Know
  • What to know about parking, music lineup, COVID entry requirements, road closures, buses, rideshares and more.
Sonoma County Sheriff's Lieutenant Dies From COVID Complications
  • "Lt. Travelstead dedicated his life to service, working to ensure the safety of his community and our nation, and we are forever grateful."
Former Petaluma Police Sergeant Faces Assault, Battery Charges
  • Lance Novello, a former Petaluma Police Department sergeant, faces misdemeanor charges in connection with an incident on duty in 2020.
Novato Firm Marries Data Science, Weed
  • The Marin company says its new module can help growers produce a greater yield of more potent marijuana.
Fairfax Offers Vegetation Management Grants
  • The grant money is for brush clearing and tree trimming but not home hardening, town officials said.
Lassen Blaze 90% Contained: Marin Fire
  • The 44-acre blaze ignited Wednesday afternoon in the area of Mt. Lassen Drive at Idylberry Road, according to Cal Fire.
Suspect In Fatal San Rafael Shooting Accepts Guilty Plea: Report
  • Daniel James Diaz, 19 of Fairfax, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder charges in connection with a 2018 fatal shooting in San Rafael.

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