Cutest Chicks; ​Inmate Escapes Jail; Bridge Inspection: 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:

'Spare The Air' Smog Season Begins In Bay Area

• Air district officials issue Spare the Air alerts when smog is expected to hit unhealthy levels.

Fees Going Up At Muir Woods Monument, San Francisco Maritime

• It will cost more to visit Muir Woods National Monument and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park next year.

Bay Area Transit Agencies To Receive Millions In State Funds

• The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District is receiving $21 million for completing rail segments and extending service in the North Bay.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Driver Arrested In Marin County

• A 15-year-old girl who was a passenger in the car turned out to be a missing person out of San Jose, police said.

Marin County Board Hosts Public Workshop On Equity

• Equity in Marin is the focus of a public workshop Tuesday at the Civic Center.

Steel On Golden Gate Bridge Under Inspection This Week

• Engineers are inspecting the bridge's towers to assess the condition of the steel that may need repair, officials said.

CHP Officer Among 4 Injured In I-80 Crash In Fairfield

• The collision was first reported at 3:40 p.m. near Redtop Road.

Inmate Escapes From Sonoma Co. Jail While Serving 4-Day Sentence

• The inmate — serving day two of a four-day sentence — was captured within 38 minutes, sheriff's officials said.

Napa Man Suspected Of Molesting Several Children: Police

• After arresting Ronald Fryer, 57, for alleged indecent exposure, warrants were served — allegedly revealing decades of molestation by Fryer.

100th Petaluma Butter & Egg Days Parade Draws The Cutest Chicks

• Saturday marked the 100th anniversary of the popular Sonoma County event, with the Cutest Chick Contest part of the fun. Enjoy the photos!

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