West Nile Arrival; Oil Spill; 'On The Avenue': Patch PM

Petaluma CA

05 August, 2021

12:04 AM

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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: Smoky, Hazy Skies Expected In North Bay: AdvisoryWildfire smoke from the McFarland, Monument, and River Complex fires may impact air quality.West Nile Virus Detected In Solano County"This marks the official start of West Nile virus season in Solano County."Marin Oil Spill MonitoredA sheen of diesel fuel was observed in the area of a grounded vessel near Point Reyes, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.Eastside Fire Burns More Than 10 Acres In Napa CountyThe vegetation blaze east of Lake Berryessa was 60 percent contained, Cal Fire said.Kaiser Permanente To Require Vaccination For All Employees The health care provider set a deadline of Sept. 30 for all of its employees to get fully vaccinated.Marin Wine Company Sells To Storied Argentinian Firm: ReportWX Brands will continue to operate as a separate company, the report said.Marin Schools To Require Vaccines: ReportThe new policy will apply to all educators and staff, Supt. Mary Jane Burke told KTVU.Mill Valley Company Marries Premium Tequila With ConvenienceSalt Point Canned Cocktails announced the launch of its new drink last month on National Margarita Day (July 24).Off-Duty California Highway Patrol Officer Sentenced Following Felony Convictions Jeremy Finnerty, 49, of Santa Rosa, appeared today for sentencing before the Honorable Shelly J. Averill in Sonoma County Superior Court.Criminal Street Gang Member Denied Parole For Crime Of Attempted MurderDistrict Attorney Jill Ravitch announced that on August 3, 2021, the California Board of Prison Terms denied parole to Mario Gaburel.San Anselmo Walks Into Popular Summer ProgramThe town's "On the Avenue" program calls for the shuttering of a busy stretch of road for pedestrian access only.