'Kidnapped' Girl; Heroes Honored; Sgt. Injured In Fight: 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:

Sergeant Injured In Fight With Domestic-Violence Suspect

• The wanted man was carrying a loaded gun in a bag when brawling with the Marin Co. sheriff's sergeant and deputies, officials said.

'Kidnapped Girl' Found Alive & Well At Sports Practice: Petaluma Police Warn Of Scam

• Police put out the warning after a woman reported receiving a call from a man who said he'd just abducted her daughter.

Man Assaulted At Park In Sonoma; Suspect In Attack Caught: Police

• The victim was treated at Sonoma Valley Hospital for "multiple facial injuries, hand injuries and contusions," police said.

Authorities ID Driver Killed In Vallejo Crash

• The fatal collision was reported around 8:15 p.m. Friday, police said.

Driver Leads Officers On Chase Through Petaluma: PD

• Following a high-risk traffic stop on U.S. Highway 101, the driver was arrested on multiple charges, including drug possession, police said.

Man Struck, Killed On I-80 In Hit-And-Run: CHP

• As of Monday morning, there were no descriptions of the vehicle from witnesses, CHP Officer David Harvey said.

Congressman Honors Sonoma County Public Safety Heroes Of Year

• US Rep. Mike Thompson announced 11 public safety heroes, including a Cotati police dispatcher, a Santa Rosa fire captain and chef Guy Fieri.

Congressman Honors Solano County Public Safety Heroes Of Year

• U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced 11 public safety heroes, including a Vallejo police corporal, a Medic Ambulance EMT and chef Guy Fieri.

Congressman Honors Napa County Public Safety Heroes Of Year

• U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced 11 public safety heroes, including a Napa County sheriff's deputy, a Napa fire captain and chef Guy Fieri.

Rancho Cotate Girls Dunk Piner, Advance To Sectionals

• The Lady Cougars have continued their Cinderella season by defeating Piner High.

More Rain & Wind On Its Way For North Bay

• Grab your umbrella, and drive safely! The North Bay hills are expected to get 2-3 inches of rain, forecasters said.

Rain To Delay Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Repairs

• Replacing failed expansion joint on the I-580 stretch, that led to falling concrete last week, now pushed to Feb. 18 week, officials said. (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!)

Inverness Public Utility District Election Set For May 7

• The Inverness election is a vote-by-mail election only. No polling stations will be open.

Marin Co. Parks & Open Spaces: Give Your 2 Cents In New Survey

• The online survey just launched, and residents are asked to weigh in on what's great and what needs improvement since Measure A passage.

Photo courtesy U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson's Office