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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:

Smoke From Wildfires Still Affecting Northern California

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a smoke advisory and Spare the Air alert for Monday.

SMART Reopens Stations, Continues Free Train Service

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit is providing free service between Sonoma County Airport and downtown San Rafael through Wednesday.

Most Marin Schools Open Monday

Almost all of Marin County's public schools are open Monday. School-related sports activities are anticipated to resume Tuesday.

North Bay Wildfires Spare Dog, Now Reunited With Family

Katherine and Jack Weaver assumed Izzy was dead after the house burned down. Then she appeared, beaming at the sight of her family.

Nuns Fire Water Tender Driver Dies In Napa Valley Crash: Cal Fire

A water tender driver assigned to the Nuns Fire in Sonoma and Napa counties died in the rollover crash, according to Cal Fire.

Petaluma Man Flying Drone Over Airport Grounds Firefighting Helicopters: Police

The incident grounded Cal Fire helicopters being used to fight the wildfires in Sonoma, Napa and Lake counties, police said.

Napa County Wildfires, 1 Week In: Containment Up; Recovery Process Begins

A local disaster assistance center has opened for affected Napa County residents.

Sonoma County Wildfires, 1 Week In: Containment Up; Region Begins Recovery Process

As crews deal with active fires in some spots, a region devastated by wildfires takes the first steps toward recovery.

Volunteers Needed At Solano Co. Large Animal Evacuation Shelter

Volunteers such as those experienced with horses and livestock are needed at the Atlas Fire shelter in Vallejo.

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