Coronavirus Death; Chase Arrest; Howls For Health: 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:

Coronavirus In Marin County: 1 Death, 68 Confirmed Cases

• The Marin man was in his 70s and had been hospitalized for nearly three weeks, said Dr. Lisa Santora, the county's deputy health officer.

9th Coronavirus Case Confirmed In Napa County

• Napa County has tested 212 people for the new coronavirus; results were pending Friday for 85 people, while 119 people have tested negative.

Rohnert Park Police To Cite Parkgoers, Nonessential Businesses

• Officers will cite those in violation of the Sonoma County coronavirus public health order, the city's police chief said.

Possible Mail Theft Investigated In Petaluma: Police

• A resident reported that after confronting a woman at her doorstep, she noticed a piece of outgoing mail was missing from her mailbox.

2 More Santa Rosa Police Officers Test Positive For Coronavirus

• Five total cases have been confirmed in the department since this week.

Coronavirus: Inmates Released From Sonoma County Jail

• About 200 non-violent offenders who were waiting for trials on misdemeanor offenses have been released to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Mill Valley Howls For Health Care Workers Fighting Coronavirus

• Inspired by coyotes, Mill Valley residents are howling nightly in support of health care workers and first responders battling COVID-19.

San Rafael Man Arrested With Drugs, Gun After Pursuit: Police

• A San Rafael man was arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs, a weapon and suspected stolen laptops and phones after a vehicle pursuit.

Solano County Parks Closed To Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus

• All county parks and Solano Land Trust public access properties are closed.