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Postal Jobs; Vaccine Mandate; Walmart Remodel: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

North Bay news for Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.
North Bay news for Friday, Aug. 20, 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:

Ballard, Former Newsom Spokesman, Sentenced For Domestic Violence
  • Prominent Democratic strategist Nathan Ballard was convicted of two misdemeanors in a domestic violence incident at a Napa Valley resort.
Marin Mandates Vaccines Or Tests For First Responders
  • The delta-fueled COVID-19 case surge across the region triggered the new health order, county officials said.
San Rafael Juvenile Arrested In Connection With Stabbing
  • The 17-year-old San Rafael male was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, police said.
Newly Renovated American Canyon Walmart Supercenter Makes Debut
  • "This store hasn’t had any upgrades in about 15 years, so customers will notice some big changes when we welcome them into the store."
Postal Service Job Fair: 1,000 Positions In Solano County, Nearby
  • Positions are in Solano, Contra Costa and Alameda counties. The jobs: clerks, mail carriers, tractor-trailer drivers, mechanics, more!
Crews Contain Shady Fire In Monte Rio
  • The blaze burned in heavy Sonoma County timber but within two hours, firefighters had it fully contained.
Suspect On Motorized Bicycle Sought In 2 Hit-And-Runs: Police
  • The hit-and-runs happened at a Petaluma gas station, police said.
North Marin Water District To Explore Novato Supply Expansion
  • Local Water Supply Enhancement Study will cost $150,000, district officials said in a statement.
Mill Valley Golf Course To Hold 'No Clubs, Just Play' Event
  • Mill Valley Golf Course is opening to the public for outdoor recreation only (no golf) Sunday afternoon.

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