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Virtual Memorial Day; Detective Remembered; NorCal Jobs: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

North Bay news for Friday, May 15, 2020.
North Bay news for Friday, May 15, 2020. (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:

$200M For Wildfire Prep Proposed By Newsom

  • The budget funds, if approved in the May revise, include grants for California counties affected by power shutoffs.

Video Celebrates Life Of Santa Rosa Police Detective

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  • The Santa Rosa Police Department released a video celebrating 20-year veteran Detective Marylou Armer, who battled coronavirus for a month.

Napa Valley College Summer Session Registration Coming Up

  • All summer classes are online, and the college said its Food Basket program will continue to operate for students.

SRJC Announces Virtual Graduation Ceremonies

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  • The students showed determination and resilience as "the community faced wildfires, smoke closures, power outages and now the coronavirus."

Traffic Improvements Coming To Military West, W. 7th In Benicia

  • "This grant project and its improvements have been long awaited and will greatly improve traffic and pedestrian safety in the area."

Rohnert Park Girl Reported Missing

  • Veronica Elizabeth Prado was last seen Thursday night and is considered at risk, police said.

Marin's Memorial Day Ceremony Goes Virtual Due To Coronavirus

  • An online Memorial Day ceremony will stream on Facebook so Marin residents can watch safely from home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Job Openings In NorCal: Businesses Hiring Amid Coronavirus

  • As unemployment soars across California, many companies are still looking to hire.

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