House Fire; Fatal Crash; Rain Totals; Holiday Traffic: 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:

5,267 Gifts Wrapped, Delivered To Sonoma-Marin Families In Need

Thanks to corporate, community and individual donors, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin delivered gifts to families most in need of cheer.

Fire Damages House In San Rafael

A fire over the weekend caused significant damage to a home in the Santa Venetia section of San Rafael, the San Rafael Fire Department said.

Marin's Online Services Help Boost Tax, License Revenue

The Department of Finance has made it more convenient for people to pay for business license renewals and transient occupancy taxes.

Missing Woman With Dementia Found Safe On Trail In Marin County

The Sheriff's Office's Search and Rescue team found a woman with dementia who walked away from her Novato home early Monday morning.

Driver Dies When Car Veers Off US 101 Near Kaiser Parking Lot

CHP has not yet determined what may have caused the driver to go off U.S. Highway 101 and land near a Kaiser Permanente parking lot.

North Bay CEO Faces Prison Time In Student Loan Repayment Scam

The 42-year-old faces up to 40 years in prison for wire fraud and money laundering in a multi-million-dollar scheme.

Bay Area Holiday Travel Traffic Jams 2019: Worst Times To Drive

The holiday season might be a joyous time, but it can quickly be ruined by traffic. Here’s how to avoid the worst of the busy roads.

Here's How Much Rain Just Fell In The Bay Area: Totals

How did the rainfall in your city this weekend rank against others in the Bay Area? Here's the data, plus a look ahead to the coming week.

The Best Fitness Apps To Get Healthy In 2020

Whether you're a beginner or pro, this list of the best fitness apps for 2020 offers something for everyone.

From the weekend:

9 Injured In Wrong-Way DUI Crash In Fairfield

Nine people, including several children, were injured when a suspected drunken driver going the wrong way on I-80 hit two vehicles head-on.

Accused Fairfield Gang Members Arrested On Gun, Drug Charges

The men arrested, a 19-year-old and a 22-year-old, were both Fairfield residents and were known gang associates, according to police.

Boy Who Died In Playground Accident Was Greenbrae 7-Year-Old

The boy died after a rolling chain link fence fell on him at a San Rafael private school, authorities said.

Credit Card Skimmer Found At Marin County Gas Station

The device, which can capture card numbers and personal information, was found inside a gas pump this month, officials said.

Petaluma Police Need Public's Help Finding Fraud Suspects

The suspects are accused of taking a victim's credit cards and using them to make more than $1,700 in purchases.