Raging Fire Destroys Historic Mansion | Deadly Crash | DUI Checkpoint

Catch up on NorCal's top stories for Thursday, Dec. 12.

Historic NorCal Mansion Destroyed By Fire

Chico's historic Bidwell Mansion, built in 1868, was leveled just months before renovations were to be completed.

'Pig Butchering' Crypto Scam Leads To Arrests After High-Tech Bust: DA

Prosecutors allege suspects linked to an international scam tried to steal half a million dollars from a San Jose man.

DUI Checkpoint Scheduled For Thursday Night

The police department announced the exact location of the checkpoint.

Another DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday Night

The city has been named, but not the street.

Homicides, Assaults & Burglaries Down In 2024, One Bay Area Sheriff Says

The annual report highlighted no homicides reported in the sheriff's jurisdiction and declines in several other crime categories.

2 Die In Mission Boulevard Wreck

Police report that a vehicle crashed into a tree.

Treasured 1883 Vineyard Sold For $17.9 Million

“We will ... concentrate on re-planting the vineyards to the historic grape varietals."

San Ramon STEM Teams Named State Finalists In Samsung STEM Competition

Three student teams from Cal High and Dougherty Valley won $2500 in Samsung products through excelling at STEM challenges.

Elon Musk's Net Worth Tops $400 Billion, A First For Any Person

It's not Tesla that sent Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. Here's where the booster fired.

Meta Donates $1 Million To Trump's Inaugural Fund

The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate.

Fremont Has A New Police K-9 Team

Nala is trained to detect gunshot residue and explosives.

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