Counselor Sentenced For Sex Abuse; Traffic Safety Tips: 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:

Alleged Wrong-Way DUI Driver Stopped Thanks To Public: CHP

• CHP alleges a Napa woman was intoxicated when she drove the wrong way on U.S. Highway 101 in Sonoma County.

Back-To-School Safety Tips For Marin Families

• It's back to school time across Marin County. Here's a safety reminder: Don't pass a stopped school bus! Read on for more tips!

Caltrans Workers Injured In I-80 Crash

• Distracted driving is suspected in the incident that left three Caltrans workers injured, a CHP official said.

Counselor Sentenced For Sex Abuse Of Boys At Sonoma Youth Center

• Kevin Thorpe, of Rohnert Park, a former director at Hanna Boys Center, was sentenced to prison Tuesday for oral copulation with four boys.

Motorcyclist Injured, Suspected Of DUI In Petaluma Crash

• Police say the motorcyclist was hospitalized after crashing into a utility box and train tracks before landing in a field.

New Jobs Available At Marin County

• The county has several new career opportunities.

Sonoma County Awarded $1M Cal Fire Grant

• The money will help the county clear hazardous trees and vegetation along 83 miles of roads.

Suburban Sunset: Benicia Photo Of The Week

• Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

Photo via Sonoma County Sheriff's Office