Fatal Crash; School Rankings; Police Chase; Checkpoint: 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:

Driver Leads Officers On High-Speed Chase Along I-80, Hwy 12: CHP

• The chase came to an end when the driver tried to make a U-turn on state Highway 12 and collided with another car.

Mazda Driver Dies In Crash Off I-80 In Solano County: CHP

• The Sacramento man was not wearing a seat belt when his car went off Interstate Highway 80, the California Highway Patrol said.

Northern Marin Readies For Roadway Rehab

• The $1.6 million project will start next week, county officials said.

San Rafael Crews Modify San Rafael Parking Area

• Streets Division staffers made some modifications to the upper parking area on Robert Dollar Drive.

Novato Police To Hold DUI Checkpoint Friday

• Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license according to police.

Mill Valley Venue To Host Pokey LaFarge

• The performance is scheduled for June 13 at 7 p.m.

Fairfax Weighs Parklet Push

• The “Are Parklets The Future of Outdoor Dining In Fairfax?” presentation will feature Fairfax resident John Bela.

Marin Domestic Violence Suspect Assaults Officers: Police

• Steven Zachery Rizzo, 22 of Corte Madera, was identified as the suspect, according to police.

North Bay High School Rankings

• Saint Helena High Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News
• Technology High Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News
• Petaluma High, Casa Grande Named Top U.S. High Schools: U.S. News
• Healdsburg High Named Among Top High Schools: U.S. News
• Benicia High Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News