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ALSO: ​1 Dead In Early-Morning Shooting; Affordable Housing Project For Teachers, County Workers Hits Snag; Student Mental Health Campaign.

Old farm truck at sunset near Sacramento, Calif.
Old farm truck at sunset near Sacramento, Calif. (Claus Weisemann/June 2024)

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Monday, April 14.

1 Dead In Early-Morning Shooting

The victim was found lying near an intersection, suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.

Decapitated Animals, Entrails Discovered In Bay Area City

A forensic veterinarian is examining the remains.

Gun Aimed At Driver On Bay Area Highway: CHP

The victim said he saw five muzzle flashes.

Meth, Weapon Found During Traffic Stop: Police

The man was a convicted felon, police said.

Proposed Express Lane Change Includes Half-Price For Some Drivers

Here's when you can weigh-in on the proposal.

Affordable Housing Project For Teachers, County Workers Hits A Snag

The Workforce Housing Project is now in year five of planning.

Tri-Valley Craft Competition Coming Soon

Guests can watch 17 of the Tri-Valley's best bartenders battle it out to make the most delicious cocktail.

Teens Help Protect Seniors Against Scams

Adya Gupta and her group Impactt Kids have been running trainings to help seniors spot and avoid phone and internet scams.

Student Leads Queer Mental Health Campaign

A local high school student is aiming to narrow the gap in LGBTQIA+ mental health equity.

Earth Day 2025: Volunteers Needed This Saturday

Some projects allow walk-up volunteers, but others require more planning and advanced sign-up.

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