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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Jan. 7.

NorCal Man Arrested After Threatening To Bomb Casino: Deputies

The man called in the threat to security at Harrah's Casino in Stateline, Nevada, authorities said.

Missing Woman Escapes Boyfriend At East Bay Grocery Store: Report

A woman reported missing flees boyfriend at Hercules grocery store barefoot, injured, and frantically pleading for help: Report.

Child Dies From Flu In SMC, Health Officials Confirm

The county health department has reported a flu-related death of an adolescent patient.

Armed Robbers Steal From Jewelry Store Holding Employees At Gunpoint In Marin County: Police

The robbers entered the store just before closing and held employees at gunpoint while others stole jewelry, police said.

Man Told Fremont Police Wife's Killing Was Necessary Due To Declining Health: Report

The woman was found shot to death in the passenger seat of her husband's car on Saturday morning, police said.

Audit Found Major Issues At PG&E Substations Before Massive Power Outages: Report

At least one outage left more than 125,000 people without power in San Francisco, drawing criticism from city leaders.

Valero Winds Down Benicia Refinery, Shifting Bay Area Fuel Supply To Imports

After decades on the Bay, Valero's Benicia refinery heads toward closure. Layoff warnings will follow.

'Extreme Cold' Snap Warning On The Way For Bay Area: NWS

On the heels of storms, a cold snap will be replacing the rain as part of the Bay Area takes stock of damage from receding storms.

Bay Area's LaRussell Says He Wants To Make History With New Album

"I just want to show the world this is possible independently and at home within our own region and our own people," the artist said.