'Most Wanted' Criminal Arrested|Climate Change Impacts: 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:

Winter Spare The Air Alert In Effect Through End Of 2017

The alert bans burning wood, manufactured fire logs and any other solid fuel indoors and outdoors on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Caltrans Looks At Climate Change Impacts On Bay Area Highways

The last storm season brought floods, landslides and coastal erosion costing roughly $390 million in highway damage in the Bay Area.

Napa County 'Most Wanted' Criminal Arrested In Sonoma County

Michael Patrick Dunne, Jr., initially gave a fake name when stopped early Thursday in Geyserville, a sheriff's official said.

'Scrooge' Who Shamed Neighbor For Not Decorating Gets Response

A Vacaville woman mourning the loss of her mother received a letter scolding her for not decorating her home this holiday season.

Man Sitting In Maserati 'Smoking Drugs' Arrested: Fairfield PD

The Christmas Day incident in Fairfield led to the arrest of a local 22-year-old on suspicion of illegal possession of a gun.

Petaluma Police Arrest Napa Man For Illegal Firearms

The 35-year-old was arrested Christmas Day after he called police to report he was being accused of abusing his dog.

Lola's Market Stabbing: Santa Rosa Police Make Arrest

Police arrested a man on suspicion of attempted homicide; he is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at Sonoma County jail.

Bridge In San Rafael Closed For Repairs

The bridge on Southern Heights Boulevard in San Rafael is closed indefinitely for repairs, police said.

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