Charles Phan Death, Train Hits Car, 'Gone Girl' Kidnapper Convicted

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Chef Charles Phan, Who Won Awards At San Francisco's Slanted Door, Dies At 62

Phan, who won the James Beard Award for Best Chef in California, died of cardiac arrest, his family confirmed.

Driver Escapes Before Train Slams Into Vehicle In Oakley
A woman escaped without injury after her vehicle became stuck at a railroad crossing in eastern Contra Costa County as a train approached.

Notorious 'Gone Girl' Kidnapper Convicted In South Bay Home Invasions

Matthew Muller has pleaded guilty to two previously unsolved home invasions and faces additional charges out of Contra Costa County.

Environmental Concerns Still Loom Over Northern California Lithium Battery Facility Fire
Officials said the fire was largely out as of late Friday morning during a press conference, but it flared up significantly later.

Rohnert Park Police Tackle Knife-Wielding Suspect Who Assaulted Walmart Employee

Police said the suspect left the store before they arrived but he was located in the parking lot and was allegedly holding a "large knife."

Drunk Driver Flips Over, Hits Roof Of Other Car: Dublin Police A speeding Tesla police say didn't apply its brakes veered off the roadway, flipped over, and hit another car, causing major injuries.

Fairfield Park Playground Goes Up In Flames After Neighbors Called 911 Reporting Homeless Encampment Fires
A playground caught fire and was destroyed over the weekend in Fairfield's state streets neighborhood along the Linear Park Trail.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Executive Order To Speed Palisades, Eaton Fire Debris Removal
The order will suspend certain environmental rules and approval procedures for 90 days, through the end of the normal rainy season.

New Patterson Ranch Trail Dedicated

The new 2.3-mile trail includes panoramic views of the Tri-Valley, Brushy Peak, Mt. Diablo, and more.

3 Displaced In 2-Alarm Residential Structure Fire

Several people called 911 to report smoke and flames rising from the fire on Petaluma Boulevard North.

Berkeley PD Arrests 2nd Suspect In October Shooting

Police have arrested a Union City man as the second suspect in an October shooting that left a victim wounded in Berkeley.

Some East Bay Fire Crews Return From SoCal Deployments

Several Alameda County fire crews have safely returned from fighting fires in Los Angeles County, while others remain on the frontlines.