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Victim Found Dead At Fire Scene | Police Officer Saves Choking Baby

ALSO: School District Sued Over Child Sex Abuse By Teacher; Man Accused Of Jumping From 2nd Story Window To Evade Police; Robotics Team Win.

Morning light at Oyster Point, South San Francisco.
Morning light at Oyster Point, South San Francisco. (Claus Weisemann, Photo taken Oct. 1, 2024)

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, March 6.

Person Found Dead At Scene Of Fire

Firefighters arrived to find a small fire and a person's body.

Police Officer Saves Choking Baby: WATCH

The baby's airway was blocked by a foreign object. The officer's body cam video shows the moment her life was saved.

SMC School District Sued Over Child Sex Abuse

A former elementary school teacher was convicted of molesting four students from 2016 to 2022.

South Bay Teaching Assistant Arrested: Child Sex Abuse Material

Police say the 72-year-old man downloaded sexually suggestive photos involving minors.

Man Accused Of Choking Woman, Jumping From 2nd Story Window To Evade Police

The suspect had two active warrants for his arrest when the assault happened, according to police.

Bay Area City Changes Course On 'Aiding And Abetting' Homeless Encampments

“We’ve listened to and empathized with a multitude of community members.”

Stanford Student Reporter Arrested At Protest Will Not Be Charged: DA

The delay in a charging decision had a chilling effect on student journalists, according to lawyer Max Szabo.

Monte Vista Robotics Team Wins Award At FIRST Robotics Competition

The Red Tie Robotics Team 1458 was honored for perseverance and teamwork at the Pinnacles Regional FIRST Robotics Competition.

Newsom: Trans Kids Playing Sports Is 'Deeply Unfair'

Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his new podcast by staking out a stunning position on trans athletes for the famously progressive leader.

Trump Prepares Order To Close Dept. Of Education: See CA Impacts

President Trump is preparing to sign an order directing his secretary of education to dismantle the Department of Education, sources said.

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