Heroes Head Home; Residents Return; Power Restored; Weekend Events: Today Around San Anselmo-Fairfax

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:

Floating Pumpkin Patch; Autumn Lights Festival; Teddy Bear Picnic; Chocolate Fest; Oktoberfest: NorCal Weekend

Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.

Wash Wildfire Ash Off Cars, AAA Advises

The American Automobile Association says vehicle owners should also consider changing out air filters and windshield wiper blades.

New Voter Registration Rules Help Latecomers

Voting is underway for the Nov. 7 election in Marin County.

Residents Return To Fire-Ravaged Santa Rosa Communities

Orchard Park and the Journey's End mobile home parks and Coffey Park in northwest Santa Rosa are scheduled for controlled re-entry.

Map Shows Napa County Properties Destroyed, Damaged In Wildfires

The Atlas Fire has destroyed at least 445 residences, 19 commercial properties and 277 other structures, according to Cal Fire.

Napa Fires Nearly Contained; Power Restored To 52K Customers

"PG&E’s focus has turned to permanent repairs and community support."

Authorities Identify Driver Killed In Crash North Of Dixon

A 41-year-old man died and three others were injured in the collision on Putah Creek Road.

Vacaville Man Accused Of Lewd Act On 7-Year-Old: Police

The 26-year-old allegedly victimized a girl inside a Fairfield store, according to police.

Bicyclist Struck By SMART Train

The bicyclist was wearing headphones and talking on his cellphone, police say.

Heroes Head Home: Sonoma Co. Photo Of The Week

One of several thousand fire crews from neighboring states heads home after coming to the aid of Sonoma and Napa counties.

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