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Mask Mandate; Block Party; Overnight Highway Closures: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

North Bay news for Monday, Aug. 2, 2021.
North Bay news for Monday, Aug. 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:

Sonoma County Residents Must Wear Masks Inside; Local COVID Stats
  • Get the latest COVID-19 stats in Rohnert Park and Cotati as officials warn they're "very concerned" by the region's high rate of spread.
Emergency Evacuation Drill To Take Place In St. Helena
  • There may be traffic delays as Vineyard Valley Mobile Home Park residents practice evacuating in their cars, police said.
Overnight Closures Begin On SR-37 Between Solano, Sonoma Counties
  • At least one travel direction of SR-37 will remain open at all times, Caltrans said in a news release.
Duo Busted In Catalytic Converter Theft, Petaluma Police Say
  • The victim got her catalytic converter back and the suspects in the theft were taken to jail, Petaluma police said.
Novato To Hold Annual Downtown Summer Block Party
  • The band Pop Rocks will perform at the event.
San Anselmo Seeks New Treasurer
  • The town is seeking candidate to replace Liz Dahlgren, who will step down this month.
Mill Valley Starts E. Blithedale Rehabilitation Project
  • Phase I of the project is expected to be completed in January of next year, city officials said.
San Rafael To Hold Brush Removal Event
  • Participants will meet Tuesday morning at the gate at the end of Freitas Parkway in San Rafael. Weed wrenches and gloves will be provided.

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