Child Abandonment Charges Filed; Alleged Rapist Arrested; Kayaker Rescued: Today Around San Anselmo-Fairfax

NORTH BAY, CA – Missed the headlines? Here are the Patch stories from Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties that people are talking about today:

Dad Who Allegedly Left Baby In Parking Lot Charged With Child Abandonment, Endangerment: DA

The Solano County District Attorney's Office said the 18-year-old Fairfield man was set to be arraigned Wednesday.

Sonoma Bank Robbery Suspect: More Photos Released By Sheriff's Office

A photo of the suspect at a market and a photo of his vehicle were obtained by detectives reviewing surveillance in the area.

Fire Burning In Roblar Area West Of Rohnert Park

Crews are on scene Wednesday at a grass fire in the Roblar area, west of Rohnert Park and Cotati.

Kayaker Rescue Near Benicia: Man, Dog In Water For 3 Hours But Wore Life Jackets

"If the man hadn't been wearing his life jacket, the situation would have likely ended in tragedy," a Coast Guard official said.

Alleged Rapist Arrested In San Rafael

Michael Lee Freeman, 43, of Novato, was arrested when he went to Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center with the alleged victim.

Missing Woman With Alzheimer's Disease Found Safe, San Rafael Police Say

Erlene Flagg, 99, was last seen leaving her San Rafael home in a Ford Escape. She may have been headed to Graton Resort in Rohnert Park.

Novato SMART Station Secures Additional Funding

The $6 million SMART station is planned between Grant Avenue and De Long Avenue in downtown Novato.

Dixon 2-Day Mega Book Sale Will Raise Funds For Future Historical Museum

More than 7,000 books will be on sale for 50 cents to $2.

Photos via Suisun City Police Department; U.S. Coast Guard; Shutterstock