$1M Embezzlement Alleged; Homicide Case; Weekend Events: 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:

Woman Suspected Of Embezzling $1M From Marin Company Arrested

• Shelly Breshears, 53, allegedly embezzled the money from the Plushy Feely Corp. in San Rafael where she worked as a bookkeeper, police said.

Napa Man Sentenced To 101 Years In Prison For Child Sex Abuse

• Ronald Fryer victimized seven children between 2 and 12 years old, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley said.

Pimp Who Exploited Teen Girls Sentenced By Napa County Judge

• The Sacramento man arranged sex work for the girls in hotels in San Francisco, Daly City, Napa County and Reno, Nevada, prosecutors said.

Earthquake Strikes 3 Miles From The Geysers

• The quake was recorded at 2:29 p.m. Friday, according to the USGS.

Arrest Made In Fatal Shooting At Petaluma Outlets Center: Police

• After a 6-week investigation, Petaluma police traveled to the East Bay early Friday and arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of homicide.

Thief Puts On Watch At Macy's, Walks Out Wearing It: Fairfield PD

• VIDEO: After admiring a "very expensive watch" for a few seconds, the thief decided to take it home without paying for it, police said.

Death Row Inmate Dies At San Quentin State Prison

• A condemned inmate at San Quentin State Prison was found unresponsive and pronounced dead early Thursday morning, officials said.

PG&E Offers Free Gas Appliance Inspections

• The utility provides free in-home safety inspections of gas appliances and relighting of pilot lights ahead of the colder winter months.

Bay Area Consumer Prices Rise Faster Than Prices Nationwide

• Consumer prices in the Bay Area rose faster than prices nationwide over the last 12 months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Harvest Fest; Film Festival; Holiday Ice Rinks: NorCal Weekend

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