Animal Rights Protest; Bear Rescue; Rent-Gouging Case: 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:

• About 600 activists were demonstrating Monday near Reichardt Duck Farm. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said at least 98 were detained.

• "The bear remained a couple of stories up in the tree which drew the attention of the multiple residents and other spectators," police said.

• The 35-year-old mother died near South Lake Tahoe at Eagle Falls, an area her brother said she "visited often and found serenity in."

• The 30-year-old victim underwent surgery at local hospital after being hit in a Novato crosswalk, police said.

Coroner Identifies Woman Killed In Highway 113 Head-On Collision

• The fatal crash happened Thursday evening on state Highway 113 south of Dixon.

• "Good Samaritan" on a motorcycle was injured in hit-and-run after trying to stop suspected vehicular burglars in Golden Gate parking lot.

• With 300 vouchers available each year, the Housing Authority says it will take 90 years to serve every household on the current list.

• Tenants of Meadows at Fountaingrove Apartments were illegally charged a total of $13,000, the DA's Office said.

• Emotional testimony was heard in the case against Isidro Moya, 20, whose best friend, David Etling, 18, of Petaluma was killed in the crash.

Weekend 2 Of Street Closures: SMART Train Construction

• Weekend one work was wrapped up Sunday, and weekend two is pending as the Larkspur extension is underway.

• See what's happening this week in Marin County and nearby ...