Fatal Scooter Crash; Drone Rescue; River Maintenance: 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:

Deputies Use Drone To Rescue Juvenile Probation Camp Escapee

The boy was in a pond and did not know how to swim.

Bodega Man Dies In House Fire

Reports indicated the home was fully involved in flames, making it difficult for firefighters to access the residence.

Federal Funds Coming To Survey San Rafael Canal

Over $11M in federal funding has been allocated for river maintenance in the North Bay, including dredge surveys for the San Rafael Canal.

'Forgotten Harbors': $9.7M Allotted For Petaluma River Dredging

The last time the Petaluma River was dredged was some 17 years ago.

Scooter Rider Killed In Crash With Vehicle In Fairfax

Fairfax police are investigating a fatal collision between an electric scooter and a BMW X5.

Napa City Council Explores Electing Council Members By District

The public is invited to a special meeting Tuesday evening about the city's possible transition to establishing districts.

Napa Valley Vintner From Wuhan China Donates 12K Masks

The N95 respirator masks are being sent to Wuhan Tongji Hospital. Acumen Napa Valley is also donating 50 percent of sales to Wuhan relief.

Novato Names New Finance Director

Amy Cunningham has more than 20 years of local government finance experience.