Officer Faces Charges; 700 Backpacks; NorCal Weekend: 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:

Sonoma County Charges CHP Officer On Leave In Alleged Burglary

• The 15-year CHP veteran was under the influence of alcohol when he brandished a firearm at a neighbor and made death threats, police said.

Car Burglary Suspects Sought By Vallejo Police

• Police say once the burglars determine a vehicle has an electronic device emitting a signal, they quickly break the car's windows.

East Bay Woman Accused In Sporting Goods Store Heists: Police

• In custody after an alleged $7K theft in Milpitas, she is also suspected in thefts in Napa, Sacramento, Walnut Creek and more NorCal cities.

Dump Truck Crash Blocks Lakeville Hwy In Petaluma

• The collision resulted in major injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Managing Wildlife In North Bay: Groups Sue To Force Updated Plan

• Animals killed under the U.S. Agriculture Department's wildlife plan for 10 NorCal counties include bears, wolves, foxes and coyotes.

700 Solano Homeless, Foster Youth Get New Backpacks For School

• Over 700 backpacks were distributed to Solano County school districts and group homes for foster kids, homeless and students in need.

Vaping Illnesses, Death Prompt Sonoma County Health Alert

• Doctors in the county are asked to report suspected cases, and to collect the vaping products so they can be tested.

Authorities ID Driver Who Died In Stony Point Road Crash

• A Petaluma man has been identified as the driver who died in a head-on collision south of Cotati.

Real McCoy Ferry In Service Soon; J-Mack Going Out Of Service

• Caltrans announced repairs are complete to the Real McCoy Ferry and its dock.

Home Prices Fall For Third Straight Month

• The Bay Area saw year-over-year declines, as economists sound the alarm about a possible recession.

Art & Wine Fest; Ciderfest; Greek Fest; Rail Fair: NorCal Weekend

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