Free Starbucks; Dogs Rescued; Fatality At Muir Woods: 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:

Man Killed By Falling Tree In Marin County's Muir Woods ID'd

• A man killed by a falling tree in the Muir Woods National Monument has been identified as Subhradeep Dutta of Minnesota, officials said.

Dogs Rescued From Christmas Day Kitchen Fire: Petaluma FD

• The owners of a Petaluma home were displaced Christmas Day when a fire broke out in their kitchen but it could have been much worse.

Free Starbucks: How To Score Your Cup

• Through Dec. 31, Starbucks customers can get a free tall espresso drink of their choice at certain locations as part of the coffee chain's "pop-up parties" promotion.

Sneaker Waves To 22 Feet: Sonoma County NWS Coastal Advisory

• "A sneaker wave is powerful enough to knock unsuspecting people into the ocean," according to the NWS.

Most Prominent CA Reference In Dem Debate: A Tony Fundraiser In A Napa Wine Cave

• Sen. Elizabeth Warren will have to make do without the Napa wine cave vote.

How To Recycle Fresh Christmas Trees In Mill Valley

• Zero Waste Marin has arranged for curbside pick up on certain days as well as drop off points throughout Marin County.

Mill Valley Recruiting Part-Time Reference Librarians

• All duties are performed at the Reference Desk in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.

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3 Teens Dead, 2 Injured After Christmas Night Crash In Pleasanton

• The teens were killed in a crash on Foothill Road, near Castlewood Drive, and two others were critically injured.