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Fire Displaces 14 Residents | Teen Shoplifters Hire Getaway Uber

ALSO: Christmas Burglar Arrested In Bay Area; 40 Tickets Issued, 1 Arrest At DUI Checkpoint; Reopening The Wharf: "Our Hope Is Weeks"

A fire seriously damaged a San Jose apartment complex just 2 days after Christmas.
A fire seriously damaged a San Jose apartment complex just 2 days after Christmas. (San Jose Fire Dept.)

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Friday, Dec. 27.

Apartment Fire Displaces 14 In The South Bay

A three-alarm fire at an apartment complex left multiple units uninhabitable Friday morning.

Teen Shoplifting Suspects Arrested In Getaway Uber

Police allege four girls, aged 13 to 15, stole thousands in merchandise from a shopping center before ordering an Uber to make their escape.

Christmas Burglar Arrested In Tri-Valley

A suspect broke into a home on West Meadow Lane early Thursday morning and stole bicycles and more, police said.

40 Tickets Issued, 1 Arrest At Berkeley DUI Checkpoint

The checkpoint was held two weeks ago.

Santa Cruz Wharf Future Is Uncertain After Partial Collapse

"One of the largest swell events" in decades severed the end of the pier. Officials address rebuilding, and a timeline to reopen the rest.

Hanukkah In The Tri-Valley 2024: Where To Celebrate

From ice skating to menorah lightings to latkes, the Tri-Valley is offering many ways to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

LEGO Menorah Lighting Sunday In Alameda

The celebration will include a fire show, bounce house, glow fun, music, balloons, crafts, latkes, chocolates, and more. All are welcome!

Grand Menorah Lighting In Fremont Sunday

The celebration includes LED robot dancers, face painting, a craft corner, a photo booth, food and beverages, and more.

Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 In Alameda

Catch bagpipers making their way through Alameda bars, dance on the USS Hornet Flight Deck, or make a dinner reservation to welcome 2025.

Teen Raises $2K For Women In Need

DVHS student Spoorthi Bedadam's EmpowHer organization has donated over 10,000 sanitary products to women in local shelters.

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