Woman Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges | Large-Scale Fraud Operation Bust

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Former Sonoma County Employee Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges: Report

A 44-year-old woman has been charged with 12 felonies related to the sexual abuse of a young girl.

Suspect Charged In Deadly Bay Area Freeway Shooting

If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison.

Police Bust Large-Scale Fraud Operation

Three people have been charged with felonies. Each faces prison time, if convicted.

'Gone Girl' Kidnapper May Have Started Crime Spree At Age 16

Multiple investigators, who detest the label, "Gone Girl," emphasize changes made in how police investigate home invasion cases.

Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Bay Area Crash

The crash only involved the motorcycle.

Bay Area, Sacramento Firefighter Teams Sent To Battle SoCal Wildfires

Some of the firefighters are already hours into their battle against destructive flames in Southern California.

How NorCal Residents Can Help Those Impacted By LA Wildfires

Northern California residents wishing to help their neighbors to the south can consider these options.

Inchin's Bamboo Garden Opens In Dublin

Dublin's newest pan-Asian eatery offers lunch and dinner menus packed with Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and Korean options.

SMC Sheriff Files $10M Claim Over 'Evil Scheme' Against Her

Christina Corpus claims she is the victim of gender and racial discrimination.

Historic All-Female Napa County Board Of Supervisors Takes Office

The five-member board held its inaugural meeting this week.

National Day Of Mourning For Jimmy Carter: What’s Open, Closed In CA

President Joe Biden declared Thursday a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last month.