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Smash-And-Grab Robbers Sentenced | Truck Carrying Chocolate Burns

ALSO: $150,000 Reward For Unsolved Homicides; High School Coach Pleads Guilty To Sex With Minors; Alamo Drafthouse Plans 2 New Theaters.

A big rig carrying chocolate caught on fire near Grant Line Road early Friday morning, causing delays.
A big rig carrying chocolate caught on fire near Grant Line Road early Friday morning, causing delays. (California Highway Patrol)

Catch up on the Bay Area's top stories for Friday, Dec. 6.

Bishop Ranch Jeweler Robbers Sentenced: Reports

Four out of five defendants were sentenced after pleading guilty to a smash-and-grab robbery at Heller Jewelers in broad daylight.

$150,000 Reward Offered For Unsolved Homicides

The killings took place in 2010, 2013, and 2014.

Organizers Of DA Recall Demand Law-And-Order Replacement

Referring to the recall as a "mandate" by voters, they want Supervisors to appoint a District Attorney who is tough on crime.

Chocolate Truck Catches Fire On I-580 Near Altamont: CHP

A big rig carrying chocolate caught on fire near Grant Line Road early Friday morning, causing delays.

High School Coach Pleads Guilty To Sex With Minors

He was charged with crimes against two victims in two separate jurisdictions.

Alamo Drafthouse Eyes Summer Opening For New South Bay Theaters

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will triple its Bay Area presence next year with the addition of two locations in the South Bay.

Marin Debuts Short-Term Rental License Program

Earlier this year, county supervisors approved new license requirements for short-term rentals in unincorporated areas.

California State Capitol Reopens After Evacuation: Report

Lawmakers and staff were asked to leave the Capitol and surrounding buildings Friday morning following an email threat.

Grumpy Cat Look-Alike Rescued From Freeway

A CHP officer spotted it running through traffic.

Bay Area Plan To Prepare For Sea Level Rise Approved

"We are anticipating costs of rising sea level adaptation projects to be about $110 billion for the entire Bay Area by 2050."

Restoring Vibrancy In Berkeley Following The Pandemic

Downtown businesses are struggling to survive due to multiple pressures, including crime.

Napa Voters Approve Tax Hike, Measure G

With strong voter support, Measure G establishes a new local sales tax that will generate an estimated $22 million annually.

New Walnut Creek Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem Selected For 2025

A new council member was also sworn in during this week's City Council meeting, and the outgoing mayor was honored.

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