Counterfeit $100 Bills; Teen Arrested; Diamond Jubilee: 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:

Woman Suspected Of Passing Counterfeit $100 Bills: Petaluma PD

• Police say a woman accused of passing fake bills in Petaluma may also be connected with $2,400 in counterfeit money passed in Marin County.

Santa Rosa Man Beat Up By Petaluma Teen: Sheriff's Office

• The victim told authorities he got into the suspect's car for a pre-arranged meeting but was pulled out of the car and beaten up.

Scholarships Available For Napa Valley Students, Teachers

• In 2019, Napa Valley Community Foundation awarded 76 scholarships totaling $259,060 for the current academic year. Here's what to know.

Pier 1 Imports, With 2 North Bay Stores, Closing Up To 450 Sites

• The planned closures come as the company deals with less foot traffic.

Burglary Suspect Returns To Home Of Elderly Victim: Deputies

• The man is accused of a December break-in at the woman's Strawberry residence, where he fled naked after waking her, deputies said.

Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting SUV In Fairfield

• The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital, where he died a short time later.

• Police had reported about 100 vehicles gathered for a sideshow west of Santa Rosa, the CHP said.

• A smile crept across Jimmy Garoppolo’s face when asked to describe playing for one of the few female assistant coaches in the NFL.

Marin To Offer Affordable Housing Incentives For Property Owners

• Marin is offering new financial breaks for property owners in unincorporated parts of the county to create affordable rental units.

Celebrate Novato's Diamond Jubilee on January 31

• Tickets on sale for city birthday party at Buck Institute.