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Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
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:
Marin Voters To Decide On Parcel Tax For Wildfire Prevention
Marin voters in March will vote on a parcel tax that would raise approximately $19.3 million a year for wildfire prevention in the county.
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One person died in a crash on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard west of Samuel P. Taylor State Park in the Olema area of west Marin, the CHP said.
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Expanded SMART Train Schedule Slated For New Year
A new train service schedule for North Bay commuters will roll out on Jan. 1, the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District announced.
HOV Lanes Open On Highway 101 Between Marin And Sonoma Counties
A 4.2-mile stretch of high-occupancy vehicle lanes on northbound U.S. Highway 101 between Marin and Sonoma counties has officially opened.
Fire Heavily Damages Sonoma County Church
The Forestville Church of Christ in west Sonoma County was 50 percent covered in flames when firefighters arrived early Monday.
The victim, Howard Quick Jr., 55, is being mourned as "a generous, loving person." A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested.
Solano Co. Man Accused Of Running Down Cops Found In Nebraska
Robert Hanson was arrested in Nebraska more than two weeks after police said he tried to run down officers in Fairfield.
58-Year-Old Man Missing In Sonoma County, Police Say
Raymond Jimenez was last seen Saturday in the area of Stony Point Road and Bellevue Ranch just southwest of Santa Rosa, police said.
Fairfield Traffic Stop Leads To Arrests For Stolen Handgun
After pulling the car over, officers smelled marijuana and saw a handgun protruding from a suspect's pocket, according to police.
Police Praise Fairfield Resident For Helping Foil Burglaries
A tip from a Fairfield resident led to the arrest of three teens suspected of trying to break into cars, police said.
Police arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 55-year-old man inside his Santa Rosa home last week.
103 Million Bay Area Robocalls In October
You'll be shocked by the number one robocaller — it has nothing to do with a SCAM but may leave your blood boiling anyway.
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