Heat Wave Hits; Blackouts Possible; Pool Homes: Patch PM

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:

• The agency that oversees the power grid has called for conservation efforts by all Californians to prevent the blackouts.

• See what's forecast for Thursday's air quality in the Bay Area.

• Berkeley residents continued wearing facial coverings on the first day they weren't required to do so, The New York Times reports.

• In Healdsburg, where Thursday is expected to be the hottest day, the city's cooling center has a pet-friendly area.

• LHI/OptumServe closed its COVID-19 testing site effective immediately because of the heat wave, while the cooling center opened at noon.

• Marin City will hold its fifth annual Juneteenth Festival Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Rocky Graham Park.

• The program will include a specific focus on racism and inequality in Marin.

• City Manager Alan Piombo announced McGrew’s appointment at Monday’s City Council meeting.

• The North Bay city is moving its permit process online with the hope that it will improve customer experience.

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Hilltop Healdsburg Home With Pool, Jaw-Dropping Views: $2.99M

• This artist's retreat is one of the few Healdsburg properties atop Fitch Mountain with views of Alexander Valley and Dry Creek Valley.

Napa Valley Estate Home With Pool, Spa, Cabernet Vineyard: $5M

• French country charm and understated elegance abound at Chateau de Vie, a 2.2-acre vineyard property north of Calistoga.

• When not enjoying the Pebble-Tec pool with a diving board, waterfall and spa, relax on the wraparound deck with a gazebo.

• This Joseph Eichler-inspired home features the original pool from when the home was built in 1955.

• This luxury home located in San Anselmo's Sleepy Hollow area features an outdoor pool, spa and dining area.

• A backyard pool amid this home's park-like setting makes this home a good fit for those who like to kick back.