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Brand-New 3-Bedroom Homes Available For $164K — How To Apply | Massive Fire | Gas Leak

ALSO: Some 4,000 Buildings In SF Could Collapse In A Big Earthquake; Firefighter On Saving Homes In Wildfires; Shops & Hops Stroll.

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, April 15.

Film Archive Burns In Massive Fire

"It's still there with this burned out whole, it's so sad."

Gas Leak Forces Students To Shelter In Place As Residents Evacuate

The gas leak was reported at a high school.

Trio Suspected In String Of Burglaries Arrested

They were nabbed when deputies spotted a black Jeep Grand Cherokee they'd seen leaving the scene of one of the burglaries.

Mistrial Declared In FCI Dublin Guard's Sexual Abuse Trial: Reports

The jury was evenly split on the 15 charges brought against Darrell Smith, a former FCI Dublin guard known as "Dirty Dick."

Bay Area Police Department Launches Nation's First CODE JOSHUA For Enhanced Autism Response

The new alert system and registry aims to improve safety and communication during crises involving individuals with autism.

Man Charged With Killing County Jail Cellmate: Reports

An Oakland man already charged with murder is accused of killing his cellmate, 37-year-old Elias Angel Rivera.

Firefighter Has The Key To Saving Homes: Report

Learn from a Cal Fire Captain and other fire experts the best ways to protect your home.

Some 4,000 Buildings In SF Could Collapse In A Big Earthquake: Report

The city has been compiling a preliminary list of concrete buildings at risk. Now, officials hope to make that list more accurate.

Napa Police Chief Jennifer Gonzales To Retire

While the recruitment process is underway for a permanent replacement, the city has appointed an acting police chief.

3-Bedroom Homes Available For $164K

Four BMR units at Bishop Ranch are available via lottery. See here to learn how to register.

City Launches Update For Bicycle And Pedestrian Plan

The City of San Rafael is beginning the process of updating its Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CBPP), last updated in 2018.

5 Stunning Photos Show Off California's Beauty

From the coast to the mountains and in-between, California has breathtaking vistas.

Art From Students With Disabilities

Youth in Arts will present the opening exhibit Friday.

Next Artist In Residence Hails From Healdsburg Via France, Vietnam

All are welcome to meet the artist, Manok Cohen, at an unveiling to be held at The Rooftop at Harmon Guest House.

Webster And Posey Tubes To Be Impacted By Project

Construction aimed at improving safety and reducing congestion will impact Alameda travelers for more than a year.

Shops & Hops Craft Beer Stroll Returns To Downtown

Enjoy the best of Downtown while supporting the Museum.

San Leandro Hosts Annual Egg Hunt Saturday

This free community event invites children 10 and under for age-grouped egg hunts and family fun.

Hayward Citywide Cleanup And Earth Day Community Fair

Volunteers are invited to help beautify neighborhoods and enjoy lunch, activities, and sustainability exhibits at Weekes Park.

San Mateo County Death Notices For April 7 - 13

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County for the week ending April 13, 2025.

Top 2 Colleges Hardest To Get Into In America Are Both In CA: Niche

The hardest school has an acceptance rate of just one percent. See the 33 California schools that made this year's list.

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