Fatal Shooting At 7-Eleven; 2 Brush Fires; Retirements: 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:

Vegetation Fire Burns West Of Petaluma

• A fire in the area of Middle Two Rock Road was producing smoke visible from Petaluma.

Brush Fire Closes Highway 37 Near Skaggs Island Road

• A Sig-alert was issued for eastbound SR-37, according to the California Highway Patrol.

High Surf Advisory Issued For Sonoma County Coast

• Swells will build to 10 to 13 feet with breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet possible in the surf zone, forecasters said.

Vallejo Police Identify Local Man Fatally Shot Outside 7-Eleven

• The death is being investigated as the ninth murder this year in the city of Vallejo, according to police.

4 Earthquakes Recorded At The Geysers

• The quakes were all recorded Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

5 Violations Issued In Marin County Gang Probation Sweep

• Unannounced searches were conducted in Central Marin, Novato and San Rafael.

CA Hits Fuel Tax Jackpot: Here's How Much The City Of Napa Gets

• New taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel are generating billions of dollars for hundreds of state and local transportation projects.

Mill Valley City Manager Jim Mccann Announces Retirement

• After a 35-year career in local government, Mill Valley City Manager Jim McCann has announced his retirement effective February, 2020.

California Launches New Earthquake Early Warning System

• California's new smartphone app MyShake will alert people to nearby earthquakes before humans are able to detect them.

Longtime Petaluma Police Officer Retires

• Senior Officer Eduardo "Ed" Esponda grew up in Petaluma and joined the Petaluma Police Department in 1995 after serving as a U.S. Marine.

Sonoma County Airport Expected To Expand Service To Major Hubs

• North Bay residents will soon have more travel options that won’t involve heading down to the major airports in San Francisco or Oakland.

Cotati Man Identified In Fatal Sebastopol Crash

• A man who died in a solo-vehicle crash involving a 2001 BMW was a Cotati resident, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff-Coroner's Office.

Napa Selected For National Cities Of Opportunity Initiative

• Napa is among six U.S. cities selected for the new National League of Cities initiative.