86-Year-Old Convicted Of Double Homicide | 1 Dead In Plane Crash | Dog Helps Find Missing Owner: Patch PMs

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Aug. 27.

86-Year-Old Convicted Of Restaurant Killings From 1991
A jury convicted an 86-year-old former restaurant employee of murdering two people in 1991 at a diner in Prunedale.

Dog Helps Locate Missing Owner In California, Disappears Before Crews Can Secure Him
Tuolumne County Search and Rescue (SAR) teams were already in the area following up on a tip about a possible sighting of Barbara.

1 Death Confirmed In Small Plane Crash Near Los Banos In Central California
The California Highway Patrol said the crash happened in an open area just off the freeway between Highways 165 and 152 near Los Banos.

Pickett Fire Containment At 25%, Evacuation Orders Remain
Firefighters increased containment of the Pickett Fire in Napa County to 25%as the blaze held at 6,803 acres, Cal Fire said early Wednesday.

Gunfire Near Elementary School Prompts Lockdown, 16-Year-Old Arrested
A 16-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday after gunfire near an elementary school in San Pablo forced a precautionary campus lockdown.

San Jose City Council Approves Deal To Keep The Sharks In The City Until 2051
The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a deal Tuesday to renovate the Sharks' arena and keep the team in the city until 2051.

Fire At Mount Diablo High School Damages New Football Field Ahead Of Opener
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

California Restaurant Owner Accused Of Hiring Gang Member To Set Fire To His Eatery
Salazar was charged in connection with a fire last year at a vacant Bobby Salazar's restaurant on Blackstone Avenue in Fresno.

East Bay Native Breaks World Record In 30-Mile Swim To Golden Gate Bridge: Report

Champion marathon swimmer Catherine Breed completed the notorious open ocean swim from the Farallon Islands to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Bomb Threat At High School Forces Evacuation In Marin County: Police

Police said the school administration has canceled classes for the rest of the day to ensure safety.

1 Victim Identified In San Rafael Apartment Complex Fire: Police

Police said two bodies were recovered from the wreckage of a major building fire.

SUV Shoots At People On Newark Street, Suspect At-Large
Newark police are investigating a shooting over the weekend where a suspect in a white SUV shot at people gathered on a residential street.