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Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

North Bay news for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021.
North Bay news for Thursday, Feb. 11, 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:

Report Of Attack On Marin Teen Found To Be Fabricated
A report of a man grabbing a 15-year-old girl while she was jogging in the Lucas Valley area last week has been found to be fabricated.
3 Storms To Bring Rain To Bay Area
The longer-range forecast shows precipitation 40 to 60 percent below normal for February.
Napa County To Transition To MyTurn Vaccine Registration Tool
Anyone 75 or older who lives or works in Napa County but has not registered through the county's form is asked to do so by 5 p.m. Friday.
Free Neighborhood Wi-Fi Project Funded In Marin
Up to 300 households in Marin City will receive free Wi-Fi service after the Board of Supervisors approved a $150,000 grant for the project.
Nightly San Rafael Offramp Closures Extended Through Sunday
Caltrans officials advise drivers on northbound Highway 101 in Marin County to take caution during the closure.
Water Leak Affects Some City Of Napa Customers
The city said crews were on scene.
Sonoma County TK-6 Schools Eligible To Reopen —With Safety Plan
Recent changes to state guidance allow TK-6 schools to reopen as long as the county stays under a certain case rate.
Let Sparks Fly With Your Valentine, Not Metallic Balloons: PG&E
Last year, there were five power outages related to metallic balloons in Sonoma County.
Wildlife Areas Reopen In Napa County Post Fires
The Hennessey Fire consumed the entire 21,500-acre Knoxville Wildlife Area and both units of the Cedar Roughs Wildlife Area.
Vacation-Home Burglars Caught In Nearby Sonoma Valley: Sheriff
PHOTOS: The sheriff's office also recovered checks, credit cards and other items stolen from cars throughout the area.
Marin County Gets Federal Funds For Rental Assistance
"Our priority is to distribute this money quickly, but obviously making sure that we don't have fraud in the system."
Real McCoy Ferry II Out Of Service: Caltrans
Caltrans announced a two-week closure of the ferry.

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