Delta Variant Surge; Duo Busted; Best Places To Live: 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:

• The COVID-19 case uptick has coincided with the state's June 15 reopening.

• "The Petaluma Police Department would like to thank the alert community member who was vital to apprehending the suspects."

• The 2021-2022 list ranks the country’s 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on affordability, job prospects and desirability.

• The 2021-2022 list ranks the country’s 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on affordability, job prospects and desirability.

• Lindsay Wildlife Experience is asking the public to report dead deer to state wildlife officials.

• The five-member Town Council voted unanimously in support of his hiring.

• San Rafael Chamber of Commerce CEO Joanne Webster was named Best Business Community Leader by the North Bay Business Journal.

• One-way traffic control is expected to remain in place for the duration of the project, Caltrans said.

• Candidates interested in running for any of the 28 special district positions whose terms expire this year must file nomination papers.

• The "38th Annual National Night Out" will be commemorated in neighborhoods throughout the city Aug. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.

• Mill Valley Golf Course is opening to the public for outdoor recreation only (no golf) Sunday afternoon.