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Breakthrough Death; Dangerous Suspect; Free Shakespeare: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

North Bay news for Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021.
North Bay news for Thursday, Aug. 19, 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:

PG&E Shutoff: Power Restored To Nearly All 50K Impacted Customers
  • Inspections found at least four instances of hazards to electric equipment that could have sparked wildfires, PG&E said.
Gavin Newsom's Marin Mansion Sells For $5.9M: Report
  • Newsom’s Kentfield property sold off-market this spring for $5,895,000, more than twice the $2.25 million he paid for it in 2011.
Marin Reports 1st COVID Breakthrough Death
  • Marin County Public Health identified the person as a resident over the age of 75 who died Aug. 12.
Benicia To Close West Ninth Street Boat Launch For Paving
  • An alternative boat launch is available at the southern end of East Fifth Street at the Benicia Marina for a fee of $5.
'Explosive' Wildfires Prompt Spare The Air Alerts Across Bay Area
  • "It's crucial that residents take steps to avoid exposure to unhealthy air."
'Armed And Dangerous' Man Sought In Stabbing: Santa Rosa Police
  • Police said the victim was stabbed while asleep in his bed.
Marin Reports 1st COVID Breakthrough Death
  • Marin County Public Health identified the person as a resident over the age of 75 who died Aug. 12.
San Anselmo Council Passes COVID Sick Leave Measure
  • The Town Council passed the measure Monday night during a special meeting.
San Rafael To Hold COVID Booster Shot Event
  • Third doses will be available to severely immunocompromised people at the Saturday vaccine event.
Free Shakespeare Returns To Mill Valley
  • The performances will be held at Old Mill Park Amphitheatre.
Novato Readies For 2021 Festival
  • The Art & Wine Festival will be held this weekend. The two-day event typically attracts crowds of around 80,000, organizers said.
City Of Napa To Host Pop-Up Events About Redistricting
  • The events will take place at the Napa Farmers Market.

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