Sex Offender Arrested; Nature Preserves; 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:

Sex Offender Arrested For Violating Parole: Mill Valley Police

• Bobby Luca was arrested in Mill Valley on suspicion of failing to register as a sex offender and violating parole.

Homeless Man Stabbed Over 'Property Dispute'; Suspect Sought

• Santa Rosa police said the perpetrator was riding a yellow and red, beach-cruiser bike.

Supposed Spear-Carrying Suspect Runs From Cops, Jumps In River

• The man claimed it was a tent pole, but was arrested anyway on an outstanding warrant for prior weapons violations, police said.

Sonoma Co. To Test Emergency Alerts & Warning Systems

• So heads up if you receive a phone call or mobile alert next week!

Nearly 6,000 Acres Of Nature Preserves Open On Sonoma Co. Coast

• Jenner Headlands Preserve and Pole Mountain Preserve near Jenner offer miles of hiking with stunner views.

Driver Carjacked; Checkpoint: Marin County, North Bay Police Log

• A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from around Marin County and across the North Bay.

Chocolate Festival; Pride Parade; Oktoberfest: NorCal Weekend

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

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