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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, July 29.

Sex Assault Spree: Man Followed And Assaulted Women In Contra Costa County, Police Say

At least one of the victims was a minor, according to police, who said the man followed one victim home and assaulted her in her yard.

San Ramon Bird Tests Positive For West Nile Virus: Mosquito District

A California scrub jay is the first bird in Contra Costa County to test positive for the virus.

Bear Crashes Party, Just Feet From Beachgoers At Lake Tahoe

Authorities are encouraging Lake Tahoe visitors to create an environment that discourages bears from getting too close.

Robbers Steal $28K In Purses From Livermore Outlets Gucci Store: Police

Livermore police arrested two suspects they say stole $28,000 worth of Gucci purses, then drove their car through a mall barrier.

Pleasanton Shooting Tied To Animal Abuse Allegations: Police

Police say that suspect Joshua Kaplan went to the victim's home to confront him about alleged abuse of a dog.

8 Pounds Of Meth Found After Deputies Called To Hotel In Sonoma County: Police

Two guests at the hotel were charged, police said.

James Beard-Nominated Chef To Leave Bay Area Restaurant Following Influencer Kerfuffle: Report

The former co-owner and chef of a wine bar in San Francisco received backlash following a TikTok user's video.

East Bay Buffet Opens In Dublin

The new Asian-fusion all-you-can-eat buffet at the former McNamara's location is offering 10% off at first and drawing rave reviews.

Stolen Car, Drugs Found After Car Chase Through Multiple Bay Area Counties: Police

The car thief fled officers after refusing to pull over during a traffic stop, police said.

46-Year-Old Livermore Woman Arrested On Residential Burglary Charges

Police say they saw a 46-year-old Livermore woman climbing over a residential fence at 4 a.m. following a burglary report.

Livermore Hosts Little League Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series

Intermediate teams from around the world are playing in Livermore this week, but that does not include any Tri-Valley teams.

Emerald High School Opens New 3-Story Academic Tower

The completed Phase II of construction features 39 new classrooms, and new facilities for broadcast technology, dance, theater, and sports.

'No Sky July': The Bay Area Is Experiencing Its Coldest Summer In Decades

July's been all fog, no fire: San Francisco is having its coldest summer in decades, with drizzle, gray skies and highs barely cracking 60.

Delta Pilot Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child Identified

He is charged with five counts of oral copulation with a child under 10 and is being held in lieu of $5 million bail, police said.