Man's Finger Nearly Bitten Off; Sea Lion Rescued: 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:

Marine Mammal Center, Police Rescue Stranded Sea Lion

• The sea lion was found near McLaughlin Eastshore State Park in San Francisco's East Bay.

Marin Transit Seeks Rider Feedback On Survey

• Marin Transit is asking riders to complete a survey on fare payment preferences and options for local bus service.

Suspect Nearly Bites Man's Finger Off At Petaluma Bar: Police

• The suspect (pictured) was arrested for mayhem, while the victim was rushed to a hospital in an effort to save his finger, police said.

Marin County Hosting TRUTH Act Forum

• The community forum on Dec. 6 will be about the TRUTH Act and the access local governments may provide to federal immigration agents.

Solano County Hosting Forums About Immigration Law Change

• A federal change to the "Public Charge" law could affect many under-resourced working immigrant families, county officials said.

Brothers Arrested In Tattoo Parlor Stabbing: Sonoma Sheriff

• A south Santa Rosa tattoo shop employee was stabbed multiple times in the chest, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

Travis AFB Psychologist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Patients

• A Solano County jury found the former staff psychologist guilty of sexually assaulting patients under the guise of "exposure therapy."

Freeze Warning Canceled In North Bay

• Freezing temperatures can kill many crops, landscape plants and other sensitive vegetation.

Bay Area Open Roads Without Toll Booths, MTC Considers Next Year

• The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is wrangling over three options to handle traffic on Bay Area bridge tolls next year.

Benicia School Awarded $5K From Step Up To The Plate Program

• Twenty-eight Bay Area schools, including a Benicia school, were awarded funding in an event with SF Giant Brandon Crawford.

2 Napa Schools Awarded 'Step Up To The Plate' Grants

• Twenty-eight Bay Area schools, including two in Napa, were awarded funding in an event with SF Giant Brandon Crawford.

2 Santa Rosa Schools Awarded 'Step Up To The Plate' Grants

• Twenty-eight Bay Area schools, including two in Santa Rosa, were awarded funding in an event with SF Giant Brandon Crawford.

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Photo courtesy Petaluma Police Department