Deadly House Fire; Thefts: San Anselmo, North Bay Police Log

NORTH BAY, CA — The following is a collection of police, fire and courtroom stories from this week in Marin County and across the North Bay.

Woman Found Dead In Burned Novato Home Identified

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Novato Residents Caught Breaking Into Cars, Mailboxes: Police

Two Novato residents were arrested on suspicion of possessing property stolen from vehicles and mailboxes in Larkspur, police said.

Drug Detection K-9, Comfort Dog Join San Rafael Police Department

Two new four-legged team members have joined the ranks of the San Rafael Police Department. Meet Jesko and Blue!

2 Solano County Men Accused In Lafayette Home-Invasion Robberies

Two arrests were made in the investigation of four home-invasion robberies: two in Lafayette, one in Oakland and one in Benicia.

Suspected Gas Siphoner Caught In Benicia: Police

Officers responded to a call from an observant resident and caught the accused gas thief in the act, police officials said.

Teen Arraigned In Fountaingrove Crash That Killed Classmate, 16

The teen driver was arraigned in juvenile court on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and negligent driving in the July 1 crash.

Family Of 8 Displaced When Car Crashes Into Petaluma Home

The residents are receiving emergency Red Cross support, as well as $250 from the Petaluma Fire Department and California Fire Foundation.

2 Wounded In Gang-Related Shooting In South Santa Rosa: Police

Police arrived to find bullet holes in cars that were parked in the area.

Petaluma Officers Apprehend Lululemon Robbers: Santa Rosa Police

Petaluma police officers prevented the suspects from leaving the county with $15,000 in merchandise, the Santa Rosa Police Department said.

2 Injured As Semi Collides With 2 Cars, Careens Off Lakeville Hwy

The three-vehicle wreck happened at the intersection of Lakeville Highway and state Highway 116/Stage Gulch Road, near Ernie's Tin Bar.

Petaluma Man Who Died After Chase Was Registered Owner Of Car: PD

The 52-year-old was suspected of driving a stolen car. He died after a pursuit and struggle with sheriff's deputies and Sebastopol officers.

'Alert' Community Member Finds Missing Sonoma Man: Sheriff

Authorities asked the public to be on the lookout for Paul Conrad, 73, who suffers from dementia and major depressive disorder.

Authorities Identify Woman Found Dead In Windsor Condo Fire

The tragic discovery was made in the bedroom of the woman's two-story condominium.

Cyber Monday Brings 'Porch Pirate' Warning In Bay Area

A county supervisor is warning residents to beware of thieves who may pilfer packages during the holiday shopping season.

Napa County Native Belia Ramos Elected Vice President Of ABAG

Supervisor Ramos will serve as VP of the Association of Bay Area Governments, while Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin will serve as president.

Driver Who Died After Sonoma County Chase ID'd As Petaluma Man

The 52-year-old man died Wednesday morning following a chase through west Sonoma County.