1,000-Pound Hammer Stolen; Kidnapping Suspects Arrested: 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:

Fairfield Kidnapping Suspects Arrested

• The victim was able to escape after jumping out of a moving vehicle, police said.

1,000-Pound Metal Hammer Stolen From Healdsburg Community Center

• Police are trying to nail down the thieves.

Firefighter Becomes First Female Battalion Chief In Novato

• Lori Jessell is the first female battalion chief-fire marshal in the 92-year history of the Novato Fire Protection District.

Petaluma Shoplifter At Large After Taking $500 Worth Of Clothes

• Police said the incident was reported around 6:15 p.m. Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Petaluma.

Drivers Killed In Wine Country Crash Identified

• A dog was also killed in the crash.

Sonoma Teen Killed In Crash Identified

• The teenager was involved in a solo-vehicle crash.

Napa County Wildfire Caused By Equipment: Cal Fire

• The fire started around 4:30 p.m. on July 28 in dry brush off of Arroyo Grande Drive and Steele Canyon Road.

New Job Openings At County Of Marin

• The county has a number of new career opportunities.

Photo courtesy of city of Healdsburg