Son Accused Of Killing Parents In East Bay | Flooding Danger | First Pup Of 2026: Patch PM

Catch up on NorCal's top stories for Friday, Jan. 2.

Daughter Of Movie Star Found Dead At Bay Area Hotel On New Year's Day: Reports

She was found dead at around 3 a.m. Thursday, and police are investigating her death, according to multiple media reports.

NorCal Woman Ran 'Violent' White Supremacist Group From Comfort Of Her Suburban Home: Feds

She used online platforms to "celebrate violence and solicit attacks that took the lives of innocent people," federal prosecutors said.

Concord Son Arrested In New Year’s Eve Slaying Of Parents: Report

A man is charged in the New Years Eve killing of his parents

Homicides, Major Crime Fell Across San Francisco In 2025: 'A Real Turning Point For Our City'

"As we begin the year ahead, we’re not slowing down," San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said. "We’ll keep building on this momentum."

Napa Wineries Push Growth Plans

Napa County Planning Commission will weigh winery expansions at Jan. 7 meeting.

First Elephant Seal Pup Of The Season Born In Marin County

The beach and parking lot where the pup was born will be under certain restrictions for some time.

New Year's Day Earthquake Jolts San Ramon — Again: Did You Feel It?

“Did You Feel That?” San Ramon rattled by an earthquake that is the latest of more than 300 temblors since November.

Over 2 Feet Of Coastal Flooding Could Hit SMC, Warning Issued: NWS

The National Weather Service issued a coastal flooding warning for the Bay Area.