Fisherman Missing Off Coast; Another Dead Whale: 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:

CA Child Torture Case: Father Of 10 Also Facing Lewd Acts Charges

• In addition to allegations that Jonathan Allen tortured his kids with a BB gun, he is now charged with four counts of lewd acts on a child.

Another Dead Whale Washes Ashore In Marin County

• This latest whale stranding comes after two dead whales were found last week in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Controlled Burn Underway In Marin County

• The Marin County Fire Department is conducting controlled burns Thursday and Friday.

Search On For Fisherman Missing Off Sonoma Coast

• The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office says an aerial search is continuing for a San Mateo man who fell off rocks at Gerstle Cove.

Sold-Out Napa Valley BottleRock Set To Kick Off

• BottleRock 2018 begins Friday. Headliners include Bruno Mars, Muse, The Killers, Earth Wind and Fire, Snoop Dogg and The Head and the Heart.

Beautiful Bolinas Beach: Photo Of The Week

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

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