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Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

The Real McCoy II ferry is closed until further notice, Caltrans said.
The Real McCoy II ferry is closed until further notice, Caltrans said. (Caltrans District 4)

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:

Body Found On Lakeville Highway Near Wrecked Motorcycle: Police

  • The discovery Tuesday prompted authorities to close one lane of Lakeville Highway in Petaluma for about three hours.

Sonoma County Spending $37M On Roads In 2020-2021

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  • The two-year plan includes major rehabilitation work on 40 miles of roads, and pavement preservation treatment on an additional 11 miles.

Cache Slough Ferry Near Rio Vista Temporarily Closed

  • The Real McCoy II Ferry is closed until further notice, according to Caltrans.

County Bans Booze, Regulates Buses At 2 Russian River Beaches

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  • Violators face misdemeanor citations, court appearances and fines, according to Sonoma County Regional Parks officials.

Transient Found With Bomb, Drugs: Rohnert Park Police

  • The Sonoma County Sheriff's Department's Bomb Squad came to Rohnert Park to collect the homemade explosive device, police said.

Woman Arrested After Discovery Of Fentanyl, Cash: Petaluma Police

  • The arrest late Monday night happened with the help of a police canine, police said.

Driver With Open Beer Arrested For Suspected DUI: CHP

  • Officers said the open Corona was in a cup holder and a 12-pack was on the car's floor board when the man was stopped for expired tags.

Wine, Beer & Gourmet Food Tasting; Jazz By Bay; Valley Jamboree

  • See what's happening this week in Marin County and nearby ...

Don't Try Hiding From Cops While Wearing Bright Blue Sweatshirt

  • Attempt to blend into tall grass was a fail for one member of a trio, allegedly attempting to steal tools from Home Depot in San Rafael.

New Area Code: Security Systems, Medical Monitors Need Changes

  • Even if your 510 number doesn't change, systems must be reprogrammed or they won't work. Voicemail, fax machines, gates — see the list.

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