$31M Settlement; 'Community Immunity'; Fires; Wow Homes: 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:

PG&E, Sonoma County Reach $31M Settlement In Kincade Fire

• "Holding PG&E accountable becomes increasingly important as utility-caused wildfires continue to ravage the state and region."

Crews Contain 3 Vegetation Fires In Sonoma County

• Evacuations were ordered in one of the blazes but have since been lifted.

5 Arrested In Vandalism With Pig's Head, Blood: Santa Rosa PD

• Five people are suspected of vandalizing a downtown sculpture and a house where a Derek Chauvin defense witness once lived, police said.

Mill Valley To Present Traffic Upgrade Plans

• City staff will present upgrade plans for the intersection of Camino Alto and Sycamore Avenue at a June 8 virtual community meeting.

Marin Nears ‘Community Immunity’: Health Officer

• Marin as of May 18 had the nation’s highest rate of fully vaccinated residents according to a San Francisco Chronicle analysis of CDC data.

Novato PD Promotes From Within

• Sasha D’Amico has been promoted from lieutenant to captain, the Novato Police Department announced earlier this week.

San Rafael Acquires New Tool To Boost Recycled Water Capabilities

• The Department of Public Works last week purchased a new water truck that figures to expand the city’s recycled water capabilities.

San Anselmo To Hold Parklet Workshop

• The town and the Economic Development Committee are soliciting feedback from residents and businesses on parklet regulations.

Check Out These Wow Homes:

Fairytale Petaluma Equestrian Estate: $16.5M

• The details — eucalyptus forest, arena, pavilion with fireplace and built-in barbecue, water tower guest house — were decades in the making.

Napa Home Features Courtyard With Outdoor Kitchen, Fireplace

• The stunning home in the Silverado Country Club lives very well, indoors and out.

San Anselmo Mansion Features Gatsby-Style Grandeur

• This historic estate was designed by renowned architect Earnest Coxhead.

Mill Valley Mansion Originally Owned By Appliance Magnate

• This private legacy estate sits on 12.5 acres near downtown.

Novato Solar Home Features Built-In Barbecue

• Glass doors open to a patio with a built-in barbecue and seating area in an expansive lawn and garden.