Body Identified; Earthquake Upgraded; Newborn Giraffe: 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:

Sonoma County Earthquake Upgraded To 3.8-Magnitude: USGS

• The earthquake was reported at 11:30 a.m. Thursday — Did YOU feel it?

Help Name Baby Giraffe At Safari West

• We prefer the name "Patches" but what do you think best suits this 6-foot baby boy? Here's how to cast your vote.

Authorities Identify Body Found In Car Off Hwy 1 In Sonoma County

• A passerby saw an overturned car down an embankment and called authorities.

Sonoma State University Mathematics Professor Recognized As One Of America’s Inspiring Black Scientists

• “I like the idea of order existing in the universe,” she said.

Caltrans To Remove 9 Infected Elm Trees From SR-29 In Napa County

• One-way traffic control will be in effect for five consecutive days for maintenance within the Elm Tunnel north of St. Helena.

Mill Valley Fire Department Promotes New Captain

• Captain Zach Sweeney is filling the vacancy left by the promotion of Southern Marin Fire District Battalion Chief Jason Golden.

Marin County Returns To Weekday Coronavirus Updates As Surge Recedes

• The county reported an additional 36 cases of the COVID-19 virus on Thursday.

Man On Probation Caught With Drugs, Gun In Traffic Stop: Police

• The man was arrested and booked in the Marin County Jail on multiple charges, authorities said.

Blood Needed: How To Donate In San Rafael

• All donors will be tested for antibodies of the COVID-19 virus.

PG&E, Nonprofit Partner To Serve Vulnerable In Sonoma County

• PG&E funds helped Food For Thought provide meals during public safety power shutoffs and for residents with COVID-19 quarantined at home.

Real McCoy Ferry Back In Service After US Coast Guard Inspection

• The Caltrans ferry that serves Ryer Island was out of service for two weeks for the required inspection.

Novato Parks & Rec Rolls Out New In-Person, Virtual Programs

• Saint Patrick's Day and Easter events are just around the corner.