Student Delegate; Caregiver Accused Of Beating: 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:

Champion Named In Marin County Junior High Spelling Bee

William Chui, a seventh grader from Mill Valley Middle School, won the contest at the Marin County Office of Education in San Rafael.

Caregiver Accused Of Beating Man Who Then Died In Sheriff Custody

Sonoma man Driden Estrada is suspected of beating David Ward and stealing Ward's car, a sheriff's official said.

Napa Farmers Market Relocating To Napa Valley Expo

"We are grateful to the Napa Valley Exposition board for its support," said David Layland, Napa Farmers Market board president.

Petaluma Student 1 Of 2 CA Delegates For US Senate Youth Program

A Casa Grande High School senior is among two in the state of California chosen to travel to Washington D.C. for the week-long program.

Unlicensed Contractors Snared In Undercover Santa Rosa Sting: DA

Investigators with the CSLB and the district attorney's office of Sonoma and Marin counties posed as homeowners in fire-ravaged Coffey Park.

North Bay Wine Country Shines Bright For The Holidays: PHOTOS

Twinkling light displays, vintage carriages and landmark buildings shone brightly despite a rainy weekend in the Napa and Sonoma valleys.

TRUTH Act Forum Announced In Napa County

The Napa County Board of Supervisors will hold a community forum in accordance with the California TRUTH Act.

Bay Area Weather: Cloudy With A Chance Of Rain

Tuesday and Wednesday will be cloudy, with a chance of rain both days.