Biker Killed, Anti-Vaxxers Push Back, Police Drones: 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:

Vallejo PD Revamps Drone Program To Enhance Public Safety

• The Vallejo Police Department is now equipped with five pilots who are trained and certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Benicia Firefighters Help Battle Monument, Dixie Fires

• "We remain fully staffed here at home. There will be no interruptions in service," the Benicia Fire Department said via social media.

Lake County Homeless Coalition Aims To House 55 People By Sept. 1

• Since May 24, Lake County Continuum of Care has helped house 22 people from the community.

Large Fence Fire Extinguished Before Reaching Homes: Cotati PD

• The quick thinking of first responders in Cotati prevented a large fence fire from spreading to nearby homes Thursday morning.

Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into Guardrail Near Cotati

• The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, according to California Highway Patrol.

Fatal San Rafael Hit-And-Run Victim ID’d

• Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying the suspect in the early Sunday morning crash.

Novato Anti-Vaxxers Push Back Against Restrictions: Report

• Novato anti-vaccine protesters were seen posting signs Wednesday night on Grant Avenue, KTVU reports.

Cops Confident They'll Solve San Rafael Double-Homicide

• No arrests have yet been made in connection with the July 23 gang-related shooting according to police.