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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 May Acquire San Geronimo Golf Course

The county's longterm vision is to convert the golf course into public open space or a park.

Iconic Civic Center Roof To Be Replaced

The blue membrane of the 55-year-old Marin County Civic Center roof is fracturing, peeling, leaking and fading.

Larkspur Has Worst Roads In Bay Area: Report

Although Bay Area road conditions improved slightly last year, roads in Larkspur are in "poor" shape, according to MTC data.

Red Flag Warning In Effect For North Bay Hills

Due to warm and dry conditions, a red flag warning is in effect for the North Bay hills until 5 p.m. Wednesday.

'Spare The Air' Smog Alert Called For Wednesday

This is the 15th alert issued for smog in the Bay Area so far in 2017.

8 Injured In Crash Near Mill Valley

Eight people were injured after a crash in the parking lot of an In-N-Out in unincorporated Marin County, officials said.

120th Valley Of The Moon Vintage Festival Lights Up Sonoma

PHOTOS: The longstanding Sonoma Valley harvest-time tradition celebrates community spirit and the region's rich culture.

Sonoma Co. Football Player Recovering From Spinal Cord Injury Suffered In Swimming Accident

Carson Pforsich, 17, a wide receiver at Analy High School in Sebastopol, was injured in swimming accident Sunday near Bodega Bay.

Rohnert Park Woman Jailed In Daughters' Drowning Deaths Petitions For Release

The 27-year-old, now jailed on charges in the 2016 deaths of her daughters in the Petaluma River, has cancer, her attorney says.

Crews Contain Fire At Napa Park

The vegetation fire was reported shortly after 8 p.m. Monday, according to Napa police.

Novato Police Officer Injured In Hwy 37 Crash: CHP

The collision involving a Novato police motorcycle officer occurred on Highway 37, according to the California Highway Patrol.

New Napa County Volunteer Fire Station Grand Opening Set

"In a time of emergency, seconds count," said Napa County fire Chief Barry Biermann.

UC Davis Professor Recognized With Coveted National Award

The distinguished professor is the first entomologist to receive the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Service award.

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