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Deadly Atmospheric River | Elephant Seal Assault | Oldest Park Ranger Dies At 104 | Human Trafficking Arrest

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Monday, Dec. 22.
Is This Your Flightless Bird? Police Rescue Emu In East Bay Park
Police say they responded last week to a "high-stride" pursuit of a loose emu at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park.
Robbers With Hammers Smash & Grab Jewelry Store At Contra Costa Mall, Suspects At Large
This is the second smash and grab at a jewelry store at the mall this year.
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Shark Breaches With Human Body In Mouth As Woman Vanishes Off NorCal Beach: Report
Witnesses said they saw a shark in the area around the same time a swimmer went missing, officials said.
Betty Reid Soskin, Oldest National Park Service Ranger, Dies At 104
"She led a fully packed life and was ready to leave," her family wrote on social media Sunday.
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2 People Caught On Camera Throwing Rocks At Elephant Seal In Marin County
A livestream recorded a man and a woman throwing rocks that hit an elephant seal several times, according to the National Parks Service.
San Ramon Man Arrested On Human Trafficking, Weapons Charges
A 22-year-old San Ramon man was arrested in South San Francisco on charges of pandering a woman and possessing an illegal firearm.
1 Dead As Atmospheric River Brings Flooding, Mudslides, And Up To 6 Feet Of Snow To NorCal
The weather patterns are expected to intensify midweek, according to experts.
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