Train Crash; Sexual Battery: 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.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By SMART Train In Novato

The deadly collision happened at a railroad crossing at Grant and Railroad avenues, according to the Novato Police Department.

Man Arrested For Sexual Battery At Terra Linda High: Police

A San Rafael man was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery after he allegedly inappropriately touched people at Terra Linda High School.

'Tool Box' Serial Killer Dies At San Quentin State Prison

Convicted serial killer Lawrence Bittaker, 79, died of natural causes last week at San Quentin State Prison, prison officials announced.

Man Stabbed During Argument On Sailboat In Sausalito

The attack happened during an argument on a sailboat at the Schoonmaker Point Marina. Both men had been drinking alcohol, police said.

Novato Man Accused In Standoff At Petaluma Barber Shop

Petaluma Police Department's SWAT team was able to take him into custody following an hours-long standoff on Western Avenue.

Fire Breaks Out In Abandoned Petaluma Home

There were signs of homeless activities, and the fire was traced to a metal box likely used for cooking and/or a source of heat.

Petaluma Hair Salon Robbed At Gunpoint: Police

The suspect wore a bright yellow construction jacket and pepper-sprayed salon employees before leaving, police said.

PG&E North Bay Wildfire Settlements Approved In Bankruptcy Court

Two settlements totaling $24.5 billion will go to North Bay fire victims and insurance companies.

Golden West Middle School Employee Under Investigation

The Travis Unified School District has placed the employee on leave while allegations of inappropriate behavior are investigated.

2 Dead, Another Injured In Solano County Shooting

Authorities responded shortly after midnight to the tragic incident in an unincorporated area of Vallejo, sheriff's officials said.

Wrong-Way Crash Claims Lives Of Napa Co. Woman, Solano Co. Man

Authorities identified two people killed when an SUV driver went the wrong way up an I-80 freeway offramp.

Crash In Napa Closes California Boulevard: Police

Police asked motorists to avoid California Boulevard between Pueblo and Industrial Way.

Scout The K-9 Catches Car Thief: Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

Following an encounter with the four-legged member of the force, the suspected thief was being held without bail.

Chimney Fire Displaces 2 Petaluma Residents

The fire broke out behind the gas fireplace insert.

Downtown Napa Shooting: Police Identify Suspect

Napa police have secured a $1-million warrant for the arrest of 43-year-old Napa resident Ruben Villafan.

Amber Alert: Girl Safe, Father Detained After Struggle

Bethanie Carraza, 2, and her father, 24-year-old Victor Magana, were both found Monday morning after an Amber alert was issued.