Suspect In Chase Dies; Homeless Report; Walkable Cities: 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:

Coroner IDs Suspect Who Died In Crash During Vallejo Police Chase

• The driver of a silver Honda Accord fatally hit a tree at Interstate Highway 780 and Glen Cove Road, Vallejo police said.

105 Joe Rodota Trail Campers No Longer Homeless: County Report

• Sixty are at a temporary tiny house village in the Juvenile Justice Center complex on Rancho Los Guilicos Road.

Chase Suspect Drives Onto Joe Rodota Trail, Hides In Creek: SCSO

• A perimeter was set up as Sonoma County sheriff's deputies and Santa Rosa police looked for the driver.

Napa County Measure K: Voters To Decide On Tax Increase

• The quarter-cent tax hike to preserve and maintain parks and open space needs two-thirds approval to pass.

Let Hearts, Not Metallic Balloons Soar This Valentine's Day: PG&E

• "What’s the single worst thing that can happen on Valentine’s Day? Getting dumped. But a close second is a widespread power outage."

Measure I Asks Sonoma, Marin Voters To Extend SMART Sales Tax

• The tax was first approved by voters in Marin and Sonoma counties in 2008 and is said to generate around $40 million annually for SMART.

Building Permit Fees Going Up In Marin County

• For the first time in nearly a decade, fees for building and safety permits are going up in Marin County.

Most Walkable U.S. Cities 2020: How Novato Ranks

• Walk Score released its 2020 list of most walkable cities. See how Novato measures up for those opting to travel by foot.

Most Walkable U.S. Cities 2020: How Rohnert Park Ranks

• Walk Score released its 2020 list of most walkable cities. See how Rohnert Park measures up for those opting to travel by foot.