'Major Flood' Declared; DHS Secretary Visits: 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:

'This Is A Major Flood': National Guard To Assist Sonoma County

• California National Guard assistance was on the way to Sonoma County as residents who stayed behind in Guerneville are asked to "hunker down."

Flood Warning Continues For Napa River In Napa Area

• While a flood warning for the Napa River in St. Helena has been canceled, the flood warning for the Napa area was extended.

Flooding In Healdsburg: Schools Closed, Emergency Shelter Open

• Healdsburg Unified schools are closed Wednesday and some residents were being asked to shelter in place because of flooding.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Visits Napa

• DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen met with technology companies and foreign partners about combating terrorists' use of the web.

Construction Worker Dies In Rohnert Park Forklift Accident: DPS

• Rohnert Park emergency personnel responded to find a 19-year-old man unconscious on the ground, with his co-workers trying to revive him.

Tow-Truck Driver Killed On Hwy 101 ID'd

• The 38-year-old was aiding a stranded motorist when struck, officials said.

Eastbound Hwy 37 Reopens After Flooding

• Both directions between US-101 and Atherton Avenue were closed Wednesday, the CHP said.(Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news from your California neighborhood. Also, download the free Patch iPhone app or free Patch Android app. Also, be sure to follow your local Patch on Facebook!)

Man Suspected Of Robbing Woman At Benicia ATM Arrested: Police

• The arrest of a Contra Costa County man followed a month-long investigation, Benicia police said.

Marin's First Veterans Remains Officer Appointed

• Goal is to move military vets and their dependents out of paupers' graveyards.

Alice In Wonderland Tea Party: Tickets On Sale In Fairfax

• Don't be late for this very important date! March 4 is deadline for bookings, and space is limited.

Cottage With Rustic Charm: New To Mill Valley Market

• Work from home? This property also offers an office with water views.

Updated 4-Bedroom Benicia Home Next To Open Space: $646K

• The spacious home with a rustic feel has two fireplaces, a built-in home theater and a kitchen updated with an island and distressed floors.

Lovely Spanish Mediterranean Home In Gated Napa Community: $1.65M

• The spacious, architecturally designed home with a terrace features all-encompassing views of the Napa Valley.

Newly Built Dixon Home With Rustic Kitchen, Flooring: $539K

• Be the first to live in this four-bedroom, three-bath home with touches such as distressed wood flooring that give it a homey feel.