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Indecent Exposures; Reopening Delay; New Traditions: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Joseph Simmons, who is accused in at least five indecent exposure incidents, remained behind bars Friday following his arrest on a warrant.
Joseph Simmons, who is accused in at least five indecent exposure incidents, remained behind bars Friday following his arrest on a warrant. (Sonoma County Sheriff's Office)

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:

Marin County Delays Reopening Some Businesses Due To Coronavirus
  • A spike in COVID-19 cases has prompted Marin County to delay reopening some businesses previously scheduled to reopen on Monday.
St. Helena Water Emergency: City Enacts Phase I Measures
  • Bell Canyon Reservoir is currently 60-percent full and is projected to drop as low as 33-percent full by November.
Mark West Springs Fire Quickly Contained
  • The blaze prompted the closure of Mark West Springs Road.
Lake County Man Suspected Of Setting 2 Fires: Cal Fire
  • Crews with the Cal Fire Sonoma Lake Napa Unit saw the man at the scene of the fire and requested a response from law enforcement.
Man Accused In 5 Indecent Exposures: Santa Rosa Police
  • Social media posts led to the arrest of a man accused of driving around Santa Rosa and touching himself as women walked or ran near his car.
Benicia Residents Encouraged To Start New Traditions This July 4
  • With fireworks illegal in the city and the usual Fourth of July events canceled, the Benicia Fire Department provides some suggestions.
Coming To 4 Cities In July: Napa County Coronavirus Testing
  • Appointments can be made for COVID-19 testing in Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena and Calistoga.
Hamilton Pool In Novato Closed For Summer 2020
  • Hamilton Pool in Novato will remain closed for the summer season due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the city.
Job Openings In NorCal: Businesses Hiring Amid Coronavirus
  • As unemployment remains high across California, many companies are still looking to hire.

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