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2nd Train Fatality; Drop In Home Prices; NorCal Weekend: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Workers at the SMART tracks in Rohnert Park, where a second fatality involving a SMART train happened in as many days.
Workers at the SMART tracks in Rohnert Park, where a second fatality involving a SMART train happened in as many days. (Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

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:

Bicyclist Fatally Struck By SMART Train In Rohnert Park

  • The incident — the second fatality involving a SMART train in as many days — happened at the Golf Course Drive crossing, officials said.

Case Against Teacher Accused Of 'Fight Club' Still Pending

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  • The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office asked for another 60 days to investigate claims that a special needs teacher ran a fight club.

Sonoma County Homeless Count Sees 1.5-Percent Drop

  • Areas of concern, however, include more people living in vehicles and a near 20-percent rise in the number of young homeless people.

Benicia Man Arrested In Concord Burglary That Led To RV Chase: PD

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  • A 29-year-old Benicia man wanted for a Concord burglary — and for 13 warrants — was arrested after a police chase in San Rafael, police said.

'Armed And Dangerous Man' Arrested After Pursuit In Marin County

  • Police in San Rafael arrested a wanted man in connection with several crimes after a pursuit that ended in a crash on Interstate 580.

Bay Area Home Prices Down In May, Biggest Drop In Over 7 Years

  • Bay Area home sales were up in May, while median home sale prices were down.

Napa Farmers Market Brings Back Senior Tuesday

  • Specialty food vendors and artisans provide discounts and deals on Senior Tuesday.

Rancho Cotate HS Teacher Wins Summer Fellowship

  • A local teacher has been awarded a prestigious Golden State Summer Fellowship by the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University in Ohio.

Pride Parade; Soy & Tofu Fest; Summer Concerts: NorCal Weekend

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

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