SMART Sued; Offensive Blog Post; Bridge Crash: 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, Marin Landowners Sue SMART Over Biking, Hiking Trail

• In the view of an attorney representing the property owners, SMART has not been smart in its approach.

San Rafael Holds First-Ever City Council Meeting In Spanish

• The council’s decision to hold its COVID-19 Town Hall in Spanish followed the city’s transition to holding district elections in November.

Mill Valley Chamber Apologizes For Offensive Blog Post

• A chamber staffer acknowledged his error had a "horrific impact on my neighbors in southern Marin and beyond."

Novato Fencing Operation Bust Yields Over 300 Cat Converters

• More than 300 catalytic converters were recovered, of which more than 60 were from Toyota Prius’, authorities said.

San Anselmo Seeks Volunteers For 'Dinosaur Park' Restoration

• Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join the effort.

Crash Closes Benicia-Martinez Bridge, Injuries Reported: CHP

• A Sig-alert was issued for the bridge at 2:54 p.m. because a landing zone was needed for a helicopter, CHP reported.

Big-Rig Crash Blocks U.S. Highway 101 In Sonoma County

• The semi overturned and hit a tree near Todd Road in Santa Rosa.

Gunman And Getaway Driver Sentenced For September Healdsburg Shooting In Sonoma County

• As the victim tried to run away, the vehicle followed, and Torres fired approximately five more rounds.

Novato Group To Commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day

• The event is open exclusively to Vietnam War veterans.

San Rafael Structure Fire Triggers Advisory

• Structure fire was in the area of 4th and H streets in San Rafael.

San Rafael Crosswalk Project Nears Completion

• The San Rafael High School crosswalk project was paid for by Transportation Authority of Marin Measure AA Safe Pathways funding.