Chicken Receipt Covers Plates|Caroling With Clydesdales: 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:

Car Impounded After Driver Covered Plates With Receipt: CHP Marin

• The driver used a receipt for a pound of teriyaki chicken wings to cover the first two digits of his license plates, CHP officials said.

Two Tide Gauges Installed On Novato Creek

• The new monitoring devices will help with flood response and project planning, according to Marin County.

Crews Contain Mill Valley House Fire

• The fire was in the area of Magee Avenue and Beverly Terrace.

Shoplifting Suspect Stuffed Football Jersey In Pants: Petaluma PD

• Surveillance images of the tattooed suspect were released by Petaluma police in the hopes someone recognizes him.

Caroling With Clydesdales, A Sonoma Valley Holiday Tradition

• PHOTOS: In true Sonoma Valley Wine Country fashion, Santa's "sleigh" was pulled by two gigantic black-and-white Clydesdales.

Girls HS Basketball Teams Shine At North Bay Holiday Tournaments

• Check out photos of teams from Sonoma, Napa and Contra Costa counties battling for tournament titles at Maria Carrillo High and Napa High.

San Rafael Home Has Lovely Lagoon Views

• The main level of this $1 million home opens to a spacious brick patio, garden beds, willows and scenic bridge.

Napa Resort Home Has Private Courtyard, Rooftop Living Area

• The $3.8-million listing price for the home with access to luxurious resort amenities includes a $300,000 furniture package.

Healdsburg Home With Spacious Deck, River Path Access: $649K

• Enjoy the outdoors on your deck or by taking a walk on a path along the Russian River, which is your backyard.

Images via CHP Marin