School Honored; Vaccine Hesitancy; Six Flags Reopening: 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:

Petaluma Woman Accused Of DUI In Lakeville Highway Crash: Police

• A Petaluma woman crossed into oncoming traffic and hit a box truck head-on, causing two more cars to crash, police said.

Marin Ad Blitz To Take Aim At Vaccine Hesitancy

• Health Officer Matt Willis announced the “Get Vaccinated Marin” initiative's launch at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.

Reopening Date Set For Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: What To Know

• "We are thrilled to be able to offer our full selection of rides and attractions for the first time in over a year."

Crash Closes Salvador Avenue, Jefferson Street In Napa: Police

• Police said the road would remain closed until further notice.

Authorities ID Driver Killed In U.S. Hwy 101 Crash In Cloverdale

• The Sonoma County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified a Lake County man who died Wednesday morning on northbound U.S. 101.

Coastal North Bay Under Beach Hazards Statement

• The surf zone will be dangerous, with large, breaking waves 13- to 15-feet high, strong rip currents and sneaker waves expected.

Man Sentenced To 6 Years, 4 Months In Prison For Beating, Strangling Girlfriend In Rohnert Park

• The case was investigated by the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety and prosecuted by Sonoma County Deputy DA Alex Fisher.

Mill Valley School Honored

• Mill Valley Middle School was honored under the 2021 California Distinguished Schools Program earlier this week.

San Rafael Braces For Weekend Freeway Closure

• The Highway 101 Northbound Central San Rafael off-ramp closure will start Friday at 10 p.m. and run through Sunday at 5 a.m., Caltrans said.

Novato Seeks Public Input On Budget Priorities Amid Shortfall

• Despite deep cuts made last year, the city confronts a $2.1 deficit.

San Anselmo Exhibit Showcases Heroes

• Artists Within – A Cedars Gallery, has collaborated with teens from Branson School and Best Buddies to present “Heroes and Heroines.”

Novato State Of The City Now Online

• It will be rebroadcast on Novato Community TV Channel 27 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m.