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A man was hit and killed by a SMART train in Sonoma County Tuesday night, July 9, 2019 in a suspected suicide.
A man was hit and killed by a SMART train in Sonoma County Tuesday night, July 9, 2019 in a suspected suicide. (Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com​)

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:

Bay Area Cities Among Worst For First-Time Homebuyers: Report

  • Several cities in the Bay Area rank among the worst places for first-time homebuyers, according to a new WalletHub study.

Adobe Creek Brewing's New Taproom Creates Buzz In Bel Marin Keys

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  • Renovation completed, visitors are now welcome at the nanobrewery on Galli Drive.

New Names For Dixie School District, Elementary School In Marin

  • The changes follow months of meetings and controversy over the names of the San Rafael-based school district and elementary school.

Goats Graze At Cascade Canyon Preserve In Marin County

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  • The 400 goats will graze in different sections of the preserve between Toyon Fire Road and Cascade Drive, according to the county.

Guilty Plea Entered In Man's Death In Graton Casino Altercation

  • A Lake County man pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Dondiego Hermilo Andrade, 55, known as "Milo."

Man Hit, Killed By SMART Train In Suspected Suicide: Cops

  • The death was the seventh on the SMART tracks since rail service began in August 2017 and the third within the last month.

Missing Person Search Continues At Lake Mendocino

  • Sonoma Water has slowed releases from the lake so officials can use Marin County Sheriff's underwater robot in the search for Vincent Soto.

Guilty Plea Entered In Man's Death In Graton Casino Altercation

  • A Lake County man pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Dondiego Hermilo Andrade, 55, known as "Milo."

Supes Approve More Funding For Windsor Veterans Housing Project

  • Construction cost increases based on final bids from general contractors caused a $2.5-million budget gap.

California Bill To Feed College Students Passed By Lawmakers

  • An estimated 50,000 California college students could qualify for Cal Fresh benefits under the legislation by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa.

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