Pickpocketing On Rise; PG&E Arraigned; Volunteer Kudos: 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:

Gov. Newsom Declares Drought Emergency In 2 California Counties

• The governor declared a much-anticipated drought emergency Wednesday, but only in Northern California's driest areas. What to know.

PG&E Arraigned On 33 Criminal Counts In Kincade Fire, DA Says

• PG&E intends to challenge the legal basis of a number but not all of the district attorney’s charges, the company said.

Marin County Hails Its Volunteers & Interns

• Family, friends and county staff attended an online ceremony recognizing MarinShares and Marinterns programs’ honorees.

Wallet Thefts On The Rise In Rohnert Park, Nearby Cities: DPS

• Pickpockets often work in teams so community members should be aware of their surroundings, Rohnert Park police said.

Pickpocketing On The Rise In Petaluma, Police Warn

• Reports of pickpocketing in local retail centers prompted a warning from the Petaluma Police Department.

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Charming 900-Square-Foot Napa Cottage On Corner Lot: $745K

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Mediterranean-Style Bungalow Lists For $495K In Nearby Vallejo

• Good things can come in small packages, like this 988-square-foot home with a gorgeous kitchen along with period details retained from 1937.

Compact & Cozy With Views Galore: On The Market In Sausalito

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