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Catch up on the Bay Area's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 17.

'Rape Club': 103 Women Abused In Dublin Jail To Be Paid $115M: Report

"We were not sentenced to be assaulted and abused": The U.S. Bureau of Prisons was ordered to pay the largest settlement in bureau history.

Heavy Flooding In Livermore Causes Submerged Cars, Rail Closings

Two drivers had to be extricated from their cars as heavy rain caused localized flooding Saturday.

The X Games Are Moving To NorCal This Summer

The famed extreme sports spectacle is moving from the Southland to Sacramento this summer, the competition announced.

Berkeley Man Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison For Felony Gun Crimes
According to federal prosecutors, a convicted felon fired a gun during an argument outside a liquor store last year.

Some Bay Area Residents Still Dealing With Storm Damage, Power Outages

Jim Deasy lives nearby and said, that after storms, he usually avoids the wooded areas that include the huge eucalyptus and Monterey pines.

17-Year-Old Missing In Danville

Police are trying to locate Sebastian Corbally, who last seen Monday on San Ramon Valley Boulevard.

CA Fails To Shut Down Facilities Where Captive Dogs Give Blood: Report

Dogs that live in blood colonies are still supplying most of the life-saving canine blood in CA despite the state's promises to close them.

CA Expands Insurance Options To Wildfire-Devastated Areas

As wildfires continue to tear through California, new rules will require the largest insurers to cover more homeowners.

11-Year-Old Minivan Driver In Northern California Crashes After Avoiding Traffic Stop, CHP Reports

Officers located the vehicle on southbound SR-149 and attempted to pull it over, but the driver sped away toward southbound SR-70.

Verdict In Nima Momeni Trial For Murder Of Bob Lee Will Be Announced Tuesday Morning, Court Officials Say

Momeni was accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Lee in a secluded part of San Francisco's East Cut neighborhood in April 2023.

TikTok Asks Supreme Court To Block Ban As Jan. 19 Deadline Nears

TikTok has asked the Supreme Court for an injunction on an emergency basis but has not yet sought review on the merits of the case.

Silicon Valley Humane Society Building Damaged In Fire; Animals Safe

There were no injuries reported in the blaze and all animals were safely evacuated and are being cared for in temporary accommodations.

Oakland Council Sends Sales Tax Hike To April Ballot

If approved by voters, officials estimate the measure would increase tax revenue by $20 million in the next budget cycle.

CA Legislator Calls For Warning Labels On Social Media

"Just like we needed seat belts in cars and warning labels for alcohol, we now need digital safety standards for social media platforms."

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Walnut Creek

Police seek to speak with anyone who may have information about the fatal crash.

Suspected Cocaine Dealer Arrested By Santa Rosa, Healdsburg Police

Detectives searched the suspected dealer's car and residence and found guns, suspected cocaine, digital scales, plastic baggies and cash.