2-Alarm Blaze; 6 Students Robbed; DUI Checkpoints: 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:

2-Alarm Blaze Destroys Garage Frequented By Homeless In Fairfield

• Dixon and Vacaville crews assisted putting out the fire at the 10,000-square-foot structure, which officials said had rooms within rooms.

6 Students Robbed, American Canyon High School Locked Down

• One high-schooler had gun put to his head by one of the two armed suspects, officials said.

DUI Checkpoint Planned This Weekend In San Rafael

• During the checkpoint, officers will be on the lookout for drivers with signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment.

DUI Checkpoint Planned In Rohnert Park

• Officers will be checking for alcohol- and drug-impaired motorists, and valid driver licenses.

DUI Suspect Arrested After Hitting Parked Car In Rohnert Park

• The 19-year-old's blood-alcohol level was four times the legal limit, officials said.

Novato Man Reappointed To CA State Independent Living Council

• Peter T. Mendoza, 51, has served as director of advocacy and special projects at the Marin Center for Independent Living since 2015.

Pedestrian-Safety Crackdown Planned Friday In Petaluma

• Officers will focus on "trouble spots" looking for drivers and pedestrians who violate traffic laws.

Pedestrian Struck By Car Crossing Street Near Santa Rosa

• The collision was Tuesday night on Santa Rosa Avenue, CHP said.

Police Investigate Possible ATM Fraud At Travis Credit Union

• Officials suspect a credit-card skimmer was used at the drive-up ATM at the Dixon branch.

Rohnert Park Man Sentenced To 6 Years For Fatal DUI Crash

• Fabian Carreras-Hermosillo, 23, was killed on his motorcycle when the driver's truck pulled in front of him.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Slated For San Marin Stadium Lights

• The event is open to the public.

Street Lighting Project Completed In Unincorporated San Rafael

• The county is working to improve street lighting in areas of unincorporated Marin.

Tickets On Sale For Firefighters' Annual Prawn & Ravioli Feed

• The all-you-can-eat dinner is Oct. 20 in Dixon, and the tickets sell out fast.

'Shrek,' Jesus Christ Superstar' In SRJC Theatre 2018-19 Line-Up

• The Santa Rosa Junior College Theatre Arts Department announced performances for upcoming season. Tickets on sale ...

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