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Sex Offender Stalked Woman On Her Way To Work | Order A Free Tree | Baby Goats
ALSO: 5 Arrested In String Of Retail Thefts; 1 Hospitalized, 1 Arrested In DUI Crash; Underground Gambling Dens Busted; Hiring Freeze.
Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, March 20.
Sex Offender Stalked Woman He'd Never Met On Her Way To Work: Police
He approached the woman and made sexual comments, and when she tried to get away, he followed her and blocked her path, police said.
5 Arrested In String Of Retail Thefts: PD
Lululemon, Macy's and Home Depot were targeted, police said.
1 Hospitalized, 1 Arrested In Petaluma DUI Crash: Police
A community member alerted the Petaluma Police Department to the collision on a freeway overpass.
Underground Gambling Dens And Nightclubs Shut Down In San Francisco
"This outcome brings real relief to the neighbors who endured the chaos caused by these illegal gambling dens and nightclubs."
Free Catalytic Converter Etching Event Scheduled In Livermore
The Livermore Police Department and Las Positas College are hosting another etching event to help deter theft.
University Of California Announces Hiring Freeze
The freeze will be implemented "to help the university manage its costs and conserve funds."
Pink Slips Issued To Santa Clara County Head Start Program
"Obviously, this region is extremely expensive to live in — and this is a critical program for the people who need it most."
Marin County Health Officials Urge Measles Vaccine
With cases in California on the rise, health officials want residents to be proactive.
It's Baby Goat Season At Harley Farms
The award-winning San Mateo County cheese maker offers farm tours, along with a farm shop selling cheeses, jams, soaps, and more.
3K Free Trees Available To PG&E Customers
Households can reserve one native California tree while supplies last.
Rotary Club To Host Annual Easter Egg Scramble
Children up to 10 years old are invited to the free, inclusive event.
Businesses Wanted For Teen Hiring Fairs
Local businesses wanting teen employees can register for two job fairs at MVHS and SRVHS in April.
Trump Signs Order Closing Dept. Of Education: See CA Impacts
The act, which must still be approved by Congress, could hurt many public schools that depend on federal funding.
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