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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, May 28.

Drunk Bar Patron Punched Tavern's Window Because It Was Closing Time: Police

Officers en route to the bar pulled over a driver who smelled like alcohol, was acting drunk and had bloody knuckles, police said.

Speeding Vehicle Crashes Into San Mateo Bridge Toll Plaza Parking Lot, Killing Driver

A speeding vehicle heading eastbound on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge plowed into the toll plaza parking lot Tuesday morning.

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Bay Area Student Competing In National Spelling Bee Semifinals

A student from the Stratford School is joining 2 other Bay Area students in the esteemed competition. See how to watch.

Arson Suspected In Santa Rosa Historic Church Fire: SRFD

Based on a preliminary investigation, the fire at Church of the One Tree appears to be an intentional act, the fire department said.

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Watch Deal Turns Violent In UC Berkeley Robbery

Police are investigating a robbery that took place on the University of California, Berkeley campus Monday afternoon.

Dublin Preschool Investigated Following Toddler Death: Reports

The Building Kidz preschool is being investigated by the CA Department of Social Services after a 2-year-old was found dead last month.

Federal Cuts May Impact San Mateo County’s Budget For ‘25-26

The county received the recommended budget but uncertainties loom.

Man Arrested Following Car-To-Car Shootout In Castro Valley

Deputies who responded to the scene did not find either vehicle or any victims.

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