Bicyclist Fatally Struck; Dangerous Waves: North Bay 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:

County Fire: 86,000 Acres, Some Evacuations, Road Closures Lifted

• Evacuation advisories were lifted for residents in parts of Napa and Solano counties as containment of the wildfire improved.

Dangerous Waves Expected At Marin County Beaches Through Sunday

• Beachgoers should never turn their back to the water, according to the National Weather Service.

Marin County Fair Breaks Fourth Of July Attendance Record

• Wednesday's attendance broke a record set in 1984.

Bicyclist Struck, Killed On Stony Point Road: CHP

• CHP says two vehicles struck the bicyclist; one of the drivers has been located but not the other.

Woman Uses Baseball Bat To Allegedly Hit Boyfriend, Police Say

• The 52-year-old was booked into Sonoma County jail on suspicion of domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon, police said.

Marin County Free Library Kicks Off Summer Learning Program

• Kids can earn Book Bucks for every 100 minutes read and exchange them for prizes.

Napa City Manager Announces Retirement

• Parness said his decision to leave the position was made "with mixed emotions."

Photo via California Highway Patrol