DNA IDs Decapitated Animals | Gun And Drugs Arrest | Cookie Shop Opens

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, April 23.

Decapitated Animals Found On Bench Identified

DNA analysis was used to ID the remains.

Man Punched, Injured In Unprovoked Assault

The man was standing with his wife on a street corner when he was attacked.

Loaded Gun, Cocaine, Weed Found In Car In Livermore: LPD

Police arrested a suspect they said had a gun and many pounds of cannabis and cocaine in his car.

CVS Pharmacy Closing In Mid-May

CVS Health said it'll be closing the CVS Pharmacy on May 15.

Chip Cookies Opens New Location

This marks the first Tri-Valley store featuring weekly rotating cookie menus.

3 Bay Area DMV Locations To Open On Final Saturday Before Real ID Deadline

"We're pleased to offer appointments on May 3 to Californians who need to get their REAL ID," DMV Director Steve Gordon said.

College of San Mateo, Skyline College Playing For JUCO Titles

Both schools' baseball teams have had a stellar season with a chance to finish with a conference title.

Redwood City Tech Company Expands

This tech company stated it provides a climate-change friendly alternative to HVAC.

A Kaiser Health Workers Strike Drags On — Setting A US Record — As Talks Resume

Almost half a year into the dispute, 8 striking Kaiser mental health workers wrapped up a hunger strike as negotiations are to resume.

Campbell Theater Receives $35K, Will Make “Significant Upgrade"

The Campbell Theatre plans to make a major improvement with the funds.

San Mateo County Appoints New Director Of Sustainability

The Board of Supervisors confirmed the appointment on Earth Day.

JSX Charter Jet To Serve Napa County Airport

Flights will operate four days a week between Napa and two Southern California airports.

As Tesla's Sales And Profit Tumble, Investors Ask Elon Musk To Ditch DOGE

Musk's activities with DOGE could dampen demand for Tesla vehicles by a permanent 15% to 20%.

Meta Hit With Massive Fine By European Union

Apple was also fined. Both companies vowed to appeal.

Ex-Workers Try To Stop ChatGPT Maker's Conversion From Non-Profit

"OpenAI may one day build technology that could get us all killed."