HazMat Incident; Remembrance Ceremony; Going For Gold: 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:

Hazmat Incident Cleared At Apartment In Novato

• The Marin County Hazardous Materials Team assisted fire and police officials.

Passed-Out Driver Suspected Of Being On Drugs: Sheriff's Office

• The 18-year-old Rohnert Park woman also allegedly had an unregistered gun concealed in her car, a sheriff's official said.

Remembrance Ceremony Planned In Yountville For 3 Shooting Victims

• The ceremony marks 1 year since the tragedy involving a former client at The Pathway Home veterans mental health treatment center unfolded.

Petaluma Woman May Lead Countywide Law Enforcement Watchdog Group

• Sonoma County supervisors are set to appoint a new director for the independent group formed after the fatal shooting of teen Andy Lopez.

Meet Newest Member Of Novato PD

• K-9 Officer Nova will soon hit the streets to protect and serve alongside his human partner. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news from your California neighborhood. Also, download the free Patch iPhone app or free Patch Android app. Also, be sure to follow your local Patch on Facebook!)

Solano County 4-H'ers Go For The Gold

• Seventeen 4-H'ers won gold medal showmanship awards recently at the annual Solano County 4-H Presentation Day.

UC Davis Offers 2 Beekeeping Courses

• Ever thought of learning beekeeping? Here's your chance. Registration is still open for the weekend classes to be held later this month.

Corn Dog Fest; VOLTA; Girl Scout Cookies & Beer: NorCal Weekend

• Looking for things to do this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.