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Suspicious Death; 1,500 Vaccines; Controlled Burn: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

North Bay news for Monday, March 1, 2021.
North Bay news for Monday, March 1, 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:

Suspicious Marin County Death Probed

  • A body was found Sunday afternoon in China Camp around 30 feet from the roadway in the 1600 block of N. San Pedro Road, authorities said.

1,500 Additional Vaccines Secured For Santa Rosa City Schools

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  • The additional COVID-19 vaccines will allow the largest district in Sonoma County to reopen K-6 schools as planned April 1.

Napa County Welcomes New Assistant CEO

  • Assistant CEO Becky Craig most recently served as president and CEO of the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce.

Suspected DUI Driver Leads Cops On Chase Through Petaluma: Police

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  • At one point another driver tried to block in the suspect's car, which police said is not recommended.

Sacramento Man Killed When Tahoe Overturns On I-80: CHP

  • The driver lost control of his 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe for unknown reasons and was ejected as it overturned on I-80 in Solano County.

Smoke To Be Visible From Prescribed Burn In Angwin

  • "Please do not call 911 to report smoke, which is expected to be visible in the area for approximately seven hours."

Novato Mum On Cop’s Firing: Report

  • Then Police Chief and current City Manager Adam McGill fired the officer in February 2019. The cop has not been identified.

Suspect Arrested In Violent Hit And Run Accident In Corte Madera

  • Two police officers suffered minor injuries following a violent struggle with a DUI driver who attempted to flee a hit and run accident.

SA Town Council To Interview Racial Equity Committee Applicants

  • The meeting will be held virtually Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Power Outage Affects Rohnert Park Intersection: Police

  • Police said the traffic signal at San Simeon Drive and Rohnert Park Expressway was in flash mode and to avoid the intersection if possible.

San Rafael Library Workshop Aims To Help Writers Find Their Voice

  • The workshop is led by Dr. Peller Marion, an author, exhibiting artist and consulting psychologist.

Mill Valley Library Program Aims To Help Poets Step Up Their Game

  • The Mill Valley Public Library will host a virtual roundtable workshop Tuesday night.

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