4-Year-Old Shot, DNA Solves Cold Case Murder, 3 Teens Killed In Crash

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, Jan. 16.

Shooting Of 4-Year-Old Girl Prompts Calls For Change

Leaders in and around Vallejo gathered to discuss their response to the shooting of a four-year-old girl Sunday.

3 Hollister High School Students Killed In Crash Identified
The three teens were killed Tuesday when their car crossed into opposing traffic.

DNA Solves 1992 SF Murder, Officials Say
The San Francisco suspect's DNA matches a man awaiting trial for another murder in Denver.

Vacaville Police K9 Recovering After Amputation, Emergency Surgery
K9 Murph suffered a gunshot wound while apprehending a man armed with a rifle.

4 Brentwood Teens Charged With Armed Robbery: Police
Brentwood police arrested four juveniles who allegedly committed armed robbery Saturday inside the Streets of Brentwood shopping center.

These 2 Illnesses Are Spiking In CA, CDC Says

Health experts are warning that there's a "high" level of overall respiratory illnesses circulating in California.

200 Memorial Vases Stolen From Lamorinda-Area Cemetery

The Contra Costa County sheriff's office is investigating the grand theft.

Bay Area Shelters Helping Take In Pets Displaced By LA Fires

Several local shelters are helping Greater Good Charities transport dozens of displaced pets to shelters where they can be adopted.

How Hot Are CA Metro Housing Markets In 2025? 50 Largest Cities Ranked

Overall, California cities aren't that "hot" when compared with the country's 50 largest cities. See which city ranked 49th.

Power Out To 35K Peninsula Customers: PG&E Update

Here is the latest information from PG&E.

Woman Missing In San Leandro
Donna Shields was last seen walking away from her home on Maubert Avenue near San Leandro.

Former Milpitas Mayor Obstructed Justice, Court Complaint Claims
"Such obvious dishonesty from the former elected Mayor of the defendant city surely justifies the most extreme consequence."

BART Halts Service This Weekend Between Walnut Creek, Concord Stations
Bus service will be provided between the stations while track work takes place.

DA Files Charges After 'Locked Door Loophole' Closed
A new state law aimed at combatting auto burglary went into effect January 1.

2 Women Charged With Felonies For JC Penney Theft
Prosecutors say the women stole clothing and jewelry worth over $950.