Hazmat Evacuations; K-9 Catches Felon; Weekend Events: 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:

Hazmat Crash In Napa: Evacuation Orders Lifted

• A truck hauling hazardous materials overturned in a Napa neighborhood, prompting evacuations and a shelter-in-place order.

Rains Force Sonoma Water To Lower Inflatable Russian River Dam

• The river is forecast to reach 6,000 cubic feet per second Sunday night, Sonoma Water officials say.

State Investigating Fire Victims' Complaints Against Contractor

• The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office is working on the complaints with the California Contractors State License Board.

K-9 Takes Down Felon In High-Speed Rohnert Park Chase: SCSO

• The felon started running when his car became disabled, at which time Mako was unleashed, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.

Solano County Man Among 16 Accused In Oakland Shootings

• Several search warrants were issued in cities including Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, Vallejo, Antioch and Richmond.

Central Marin Police To Conduct A Special Traffic Operation

• On Thursday, May 23, Central Marin Police will focus on cell phone and seatbelt enforcement in Corte Madera, Larkspur and San Anselmo.

Novato Experiencing Increase In Vehicle Burglaries, Thefts

• With car burglaries and thefts on the rise, Novato Police reminds residents and visitors to not leave valuable items within vehicles.

Marin County Supports Mental Health With A Fashion Statement

• Employees in Marin County's Dept. of Health and Human Services are wearing lime green during May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.

2020 Census: County Of Sonoma, United Way Host Kick-Off Event

• "An accurate count is the first step in making sure our community has good jobs, roads, schools & adequate resources now and in the future."

Marin County Adopts Its First Arts And Culture Master Plan

• Marin County has a new countywide arts and culture master plan that's designed to define the county’s creative future.

Roads To Close In Petaluma For Annual Cruise, Car Show: Police

• The 14th Annual Salute To American Graffiti Celebration is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday in downtown Petaluma.

Cajun Carnival; Woofstock; Boogie Music Fest: NorCal Weekend

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