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SMART Stations Open; Sailboat Stabbing; Workers Strike: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Chris Denny, Diane Denny, Colson Denny, 7, and Marilyn Denny, 5, aboard the SMART train.
Chris Denny, Diane Denny, Colson Denny, 7, and Marilyn Denny, 5, aboard the SMART train. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

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Downtown Napa Shooting: Police Identify Suspect

Napa police have secured a $1-million warrant for the arrest of 43-year-old Napa resident Ruben Villafan.

Man Stabbed During Argument On Sailboat In Sausalito

The attack happened during an argument on a sailboat at the Schoonmaker Point Marina. Both men had been drinking alcohol, police said.

Service Starts At New Larkspur, Novato SMART Stations: PHOTOS

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit officially opened the Larkspur and downtown Novato train stations over the weekend.

Protesters Block PG&E Headquarters In SF; Muni Buses Rerouted

Protesters demanding accountability from PG&E blocked the utility's San Francisco headquarters Monday, forcing bus lines to be rerouted.

Kaiser Mental Health Workers Start 5-Day Strike Across CA

About 4,000 Kaiser Permanente mental health workers are set to strike this week at facilities throughout the Bay Area and across California.

Amber Alert: Girl Safe, Father Detained After Struggle

Bethanie Carraza, 2, and her father, 24-year-old Victor Magana, were both found Monday morning after an Amber alert was issued.

11 New CA Laws That May Change Your Life In 2020

Here are a handful of new laws that are new for 2020, including a smoking ban, limitations on gun purchases and a consumer loan cap.

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