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More Coronavirus Cases; School Petitions; SRJC Closure: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

North Bay news for Thursday, March 12, 2020.
North Bay news for Thursday, March 12, 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:

Coronavirus: Hundreds Petition To Close Marin County Schools

  • More than 1,150 people are urging schools and colleges in Marin County to close during the new coronavirus outbreak.

2 More Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Marin County

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  • "We fully expect to see more cases in Marin," said Dr. Matt Willis, the county's public health officer.

Benicia Cancels Several Events To Combat Coronavirus

  • All Senior Center activities are canceled and due to the difficulty in achieving social distancing, many Library events are canceled.

City Cancels Healdsburg Senior Center Events: Coronavirus

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  • Although the Senior Center is closed for events and programs, essential services are still offered.

Local Health Emergency Declared In Napa County: Coronavirus

  • The county calls for cancellation of gatherings and events. Visitors are restricted from skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

SRJC Suspends Classes Amid 'Unprecedented' Coronavirus Situation

  • District offices remain open. SRJC faculty and staff intend to use the time to plan how best to continue to serve students.

Canceled: Napa 'Battle Of The Valley' Charity Basketball Game

  • The event has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it is rescheduled will depend on future COVID-19 developments.

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Waterfront Property In San Rafael Features 2 Homes, Boat Slip

  • This property has two homes on one lot. The main house has a bonus room/office with separate entry, a spacious deck and a private boat slip.

Charming Mill Valley House Offers Home Office, Finished Basement

  • Working from home? This house's converted garage with vaulted ceilings has a separate entrance for a home office.

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