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Abduction Arrest; Attempted Kidnapping; Federal Grants: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said a suspect has been arrested on suspicion of abducting and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl as she walked to Altimira Middle School in Sonoma, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said a suspect has been arrested on suspicion of abducting and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl as she walked to Altimira Middle School in Sonoma, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

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Pier 1 Announces 450 Store Closures: Marin Locations Uncertain

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Boy, 7, Says Man Tried To Kidnap Him At Knifepoint: Vacavile PD

The attempted kidnapping was reported at a local park near a school, Vacaville police said.

Cal/OSHA Investigating Fatal Petaluma Silo Collapse

Authorities say the worker who died was welding atop the silo.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Fairfield

North Texas Street was closed between Air Base Parkway and Atlantic Avenue as police investigated the fatal collision.

Federal Grants Available For Marin County Nonprofits

Applications are assessed on how they affirmatively further fair housing and serve local members of protected classes.

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