Animal Rights Protest; Motorcyclist Injured In Pursuit: 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:

Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Pursuit With Petaluma Police

• The chase ended when the motorcyclist crashed into a front yard and suffered potentially life-threatening injuries, police said.

Point Reyes Animal Rights Activists Plan Protest Against NPS

• The “Rally to save Tule elk” will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Point Reyes Station’s Bear Valley Visitor Center.

Marin Boater Faces Assault With A Deadly Weapon Charges: Report

• Paul Ray Smith Jr., 53, was arrested April 2 in the Richardson Bay after a four-hour standoff, authorities said.

Tamalpais UHSD Taps Cedros For Top Administrative Role

• Wesley Cedros will replace Lars Christensen as the Tamalpais Union High School District’s next assistant superintendent of human resources.

City Of Benicia Parks, Trails & Open Space Master Plan Update Begins

• "It has been 24 years since Benicia reviewed its parks program ... Please watch for opportunities to get involved," Mayor Steve Young said.

Phone Scam Warnings Issued By Bay Area Law Enforcement

• In one scam, callers demand ransoms. In another, callers say they are from the local police department.

Novato To Honor ‘Hometown Heroes’ At Virtual July 4 Parade

• The Parade Committee has issued a call-out for videos and photos to be used to celebrate the holiday virtually.

San Rafael Multi-Use Pathway Closure Planned

• A half-mile section of the path that runs along Andersen Drive will be closed Monday through Friday.

City Of Petaluma: Engaging The Latinx Community In Petaluma

• Did you know nearly 20% of Petaluma residents identify as Latino/Latina? We are working hard to reach and engage these valued community members.

Sonoma County Emergency Rental Assistance Program To Launch April 19

• "Coronavirus has been a burden on Sonoma County residents, with a growing number of unpaid rent and utility bills."

Immersive Van Gogh; SF Restaurant Week: NorCal Weekend

• Looking for things to do virtually and in-person this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.