2 Kids, 2 Adults Found Dead Inside Apartment | $226,328 Lottery Ticket

Catch up on the Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Man, Woman, 2 Kids Found Dead Inside Upscale Apartment

Police said the four bodies were discovered after relatives called police to request a welfare check at the home.

2 Women Sexually Assaulted, Man Attacked During Home Invasion

Police say a man forced his way into an apartment and tied up the victims.

Police Arrest Man Out On Bail For Burglary, Drugs On Peninsula

The suspect could face new felony charges after authorities allege he stole from a business and was carrying drugs while released on bail.

Man Who Terrorized Elderly Woman Sentenced To Decades In Prison

"The decisions the defendant made in those few minutes ... permanently impacted her life and wellbeing," one official said.

NorCal Lottery Ticket Holder Wins $226,328

Another three tickets sold in the Bay Area are worth $9,053 each.

"Sweethearts" Killer, Convicted In Murder Of 2 UC Davis Students, Dies On California Death Row

Hirschfield was convicted in the murders and he was given the death penalty. He was then placed on death row at San Quentin State Prison.

Town Considers Public Safety Cuts Due To Budget Issues

"We chose this area because it was one of the safer areas to run a small business," local business owner Wendi Schulte said.

Skyline Park: Supervisors Approve Purchase

"Today marks the culmination of the efforts of so many who have helped to secure Skyline’s preservation and all it offers to the community."

State Of Emergency Declared Over Bird Flu In CA

Lab tests have confirmed H5N1 "bird flu" at 645 dairies across the state since August, and nearly half were detected in the last month.

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