Bald Eagle Euthanized; PG&E Shut-Offs; Chili Recipes: 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:

Bald Eagle Euthanized After Shooting, Poisoning

• The male eagle was found with a fractured wing Jan. 31 near Corona Road in Petaluma, Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue said.

Sonoma County Man Pleads No Contest To Killing Wife, Father

• Dalton Carlson, 34, entered the pleas this week in the 2017 deaths of his dad, Dale Carlson and his estranged wife, Jessica Carlson.

To Prevent Wildfires, PG&E Proposes Many More Potential Shut-Offs

• That and other measures were outlined this week in PG&E's new 2019 Wildfire Safety Plan.

Dixon Police Officers To Receive Lifesaving Award

• "I promise I will never forget what you did for me even though I have no recollection of the events," wrote the person whose life was saved.

Explore Life At UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day

• Here's your guide to the free, family-friendly event featuring 13 museums or collections (it's totally OK if you skip the tarantulas).

First-Time Cooks Sweep Solano County 4-H Chili Cook-Off

• Six teams representing clubs in Vacaville, Suisun, Vallejo and Dixon competed. (Recipes are included here!)

'Violent' Gang Member Arrested In Overpass Shooting: SRPD

• The 34-year-old's bail is set at over $800,000 following the shooting Santa Rosa police say happened on Stony Point Road at Highway 12.

Pair Accused Of Robbing Driver After Crash: Fairfield Police

• Police said the victim was robbed as he tried to call police about the collision.

Bird Lovers Flock To Flyway Festival On Mare Island

• The San Francisco Bay Area 24th annual Flyway Festival got underway Friday and continues this weekend, rain or shine, organizers said.

Bay Area Salmon Advocates In Uproar Over Water Diversion Plan

• They say a federal plan to divert more water would decimate the fish as well as jobs. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news from your California neighborhood. Also, download the free Patch iPhone app or free Patch Android app. Also, be sure to follow your local Patch on Facebook!)

Man Accused Of Attempting Illegal Weapon Purchase

• San Rafael police arrested the suspect at his home in Tiburon, officials said.

Valentine's Day 2019: Romantic & Adventurous Events - SF Bay Area

• Need inspiration on where to wine, dine and have fun with your sweetheart this year? Check out the best activities going on near you ...

Film Fests; Beer Week; 'Year Of Pig' Celebrations: NorCal Weekend

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

Marin County Readies For 2020 Pre-Census With $100K Grant

• Fears of data privacy, confidentiality, repercussions, distrust in government are barriers the U.S. Census Bureau needs to overcome.

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