Price-Gouging Case Settled; Weekend Events: 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:

Fire-Related, Price-Gouging Case Settled With Rental Managers

• The Novato-based property firm hiked monthly rents at increases up to 48 percent after the October 2017 wildfires, district attorney said.

Napa Man's Trial Begins: Accused Of Sex Assault, Drugging Girl

• The 13-year-old victim jumped from truck on Hwy 1 after the defendant raped her and carved "Timothy" and "Die" on her arm, prosecutor said.

1 Killed in Rohnert Park Expressway Crash

• The impact sheared in half one of the vehicles involved, police said.

Petaluma Police Score $105K Traffic-Safety Grant

• Funds will be used toward such efforts as DUI checkpoints and special patrols for speeding, motorcycle safety and distracted driving.

Sentence Looms For Vallejo Consultant On Government Bid-Rigging

• Derf Butler, 54, pleaded guilty to fraud charge, lying to FBI during bidding on Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory renovation.

Sonoma State Students Hold Public Concert

• The event is set for today -- Friday -- at 2 p.m. at the Green Music Center.

Theft Of Semi Fails As Truck Brakes Were Disabled: Police

• A Petaluma man did not get far after allegedly swiping keys from a business and attempting to drive off in a stolen semi, officials said.

Goblin Jamboree; Irish Festival; Fall Festivals: NorCal Weekend

• Looking for things to do this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.

Image of October 2017 fires via Al Francis of NapaSonomaPhotos.com