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Rape Investigation; Escape Attempt; March For Babies: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Sonoma State police are investigating a rape reported on campus. Anyone with information is asked to call 707-644-4444.
Sonoma State police are investigating a rape reported on campus. Anyone with information is asked to call 707-644-4444. (Google Maps Street View)

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:

North Bay Woman Killed In US 101 Crash Was Single Mom Of Twins, 3

  • Rosa Lua died March 20 when rear-ended by a man accused of driving drunk. A GoFundMe campaign has been established for her 3-year-old twins.

Accused Napa Heroin Dealer Tries Biting To Escape Hospital: NSIB

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  • NSIB: While at Queen of the Valley, the man tried to escape from custody in handcuffs and tried to bite security personnel several times.

Rape Reported On Sonoma State Campus: Police

  • The female victim and the suspect had recently met on a dating website, according to campus police.

Novato Family Named Ambassadors For Local March Of Dimes Walk

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  • The North Bay March for Babies fundraiser, to support healthy moms and infants, will be held May 11 in Santa Rosa.

Firefighting Capability Boosted In Marin

  • Supervisors approve new positions partially funded by the Open Space District.

Police Identify Solano County Man As Oakland Homicide Victim

  • The 24-year-old was one of three homicide victims identified Thursday by the Oakland Police Department.

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