Taliban Contacts Nonprofit; ATM Skimmers; Craft Fair: 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:

• The evacuation was lifted after authorities determined the incident to be a false alarm.

• Images of the suspects were captured as they placed a skimmer on a bank ATM, police said.

• “Toxic” environment cited by one committee member. Mayor apologizes.

• San Rafael-based Roots of Peace has some 360 employees based in Afghanistan that it is trying to evacuate.

• The vegetation fire broke out late Sunday near Mountain View Ranch Road.

• No Spare the Air Alert is in effect, but lofted smoke from California fires is expected to cause hazy, smoky skies Tuesday in the Bay Area.

• The annual awards program will recognize six youths making a difference in their communities through sustainability leadership.

• A $1.9 million settlement agreement was reached in the civil suit.

• A $1.9 million settlement agreement was reached in the civil suit.

• 2021 Holiday Craft Fair vendor applications must be submitted by Friday.