Hit-And-Run; Tea Kettle Arrest; Nonprofit Of The Year: 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:

Petaluma Man Accused Of Failing To Register As Sex Offender

• Police made contact with the 25-year-old at a homeless encampment along the Petaluma River.

Novato Firefighters Conduct Controlled Burn

• The controlled burn will be held Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Marin Hits Vaccine Milestone

• More than 90 percent of eligible Marin residents have received at least one coronavirus vaccine jab.

Man Climbs 15-Foot-High Tea Kettle, Drug Use Suspected: Police

• Police suspect the man was under the influence of a controlled substance when he climbed into the art display at the Petaluma SMART station.

Hwy 29 Roundabouts: Napa County Receives $6M Toward Project

• Construction on the proposed project could begin as soon as spring 2023 and would take two years to complete.

Novato Water Main Break Snarls Traffic

• Simmons Lane between San Marin Drive and Leese Lane is expected to be closed for about four to five hours, police said.

Nissan Driver Sought In Sonoma County Hit-And-Run: CHP

• The CHP is seeking a 2002-2010 blue or green Nissan Altima sedan with damage to the grille, headlights and front bumper cover.

Mowed Grass Helps Slow Spread Of Fire Near Joe Rodota Trail: SRFD

• Winds were swirling and pushing the fire into brush and trees along the Laguna de Santa Rosa creek but the blaze was stopped at 5.5 acres.

• "Their work during the pandemic literally saved lives,” state Sen. Bill Dodd said.

Giant Crane Clears Golden Gate Bridge, Arrives In Oakland: PHOTOS

• The crew had to strategically time the arrival for safe weather conditions and low water levels.

Marin Readies For Partial Road Closures

• The lane closures are part of the city’s Third Street Rehabilitation Project

Mill Valley Workshop Aims To Help Residents Cut Carbon Footprint

• Residents can calculate their carbon footprint and taking steps to reduce it at this workshop series.

San Anselmo Event To Offer Drought-Resistant Gardening Tips

• Marin Master Gardener Lois Stevens will lead the virtual event.