Shellfish Poisoning; Burglaries; Tipsy Tows; Wow Houses: 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:

2 Homes Burglarized In Fairfax Neighborhood

• Police believe the same person may have committed both burglaries.

1 Hospitalized With Shellfish Poisoning From Marin's Dillon Beach

• The paralytic shellfish poison levels recorded last week were the highest levels detected in Marin County in 20 years.

Marin Changes Green Building Code, Updates Emissions Standards

• By 2020, Marin County wants to have greenhouse gas levels 30 percent lower than they were in 1990.

Napa Detectives Arrest SF Shooting Suspect After Pursuit

• During the pursuit, an AR-15 rifle was thrown out of the car in addition to a fully loaded semi-automatic handgun, NSIB officials said.

Free 'Tipsy Tows' Offered On St. Patrick's Day In The Bay Area

• The automobile club in Northern California is offering free tows to prevent drinking and driving this Saturday.

St. Patrick's Day DUI Patrols Planned In Sonoma County

• "Police, sheriff and the CHP will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment," Santa Rosa police stated in a news release.

Mesmerizing Views From Marin County Estate

• WOW House: This $11,495,000 estate in Tiburon offers stunning views of Richardson Bay, Sausalito and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Serene European-Style Sonoma Wine Country Getaway: $2.95M

• WOW House: The 7-acre property with a zinfandel vineyard has two residences and a pool and spa of natural stone.

Napa Valley WOW House: An Entertainer's Paradise For $3.49M

• WOW House: Seven sets of French doors open to an outdoor entertaining area with a pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, fireplace and cabana bar.

Image via County of Marin