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A giant troll sculpture created by the Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo and his team that's part of an installation of six sculptures called "Trolls Save the Humans" is seen on display at the historic estate Filoli, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Woodside.
A giant troll sculpture created by the Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo and his team that's part of an installation of six sculptures called "Trolls Save the Humans" is seen on display at the historic estate Filoli, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Woodside. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, July 24.

25K Workers At Major NorCal Grocery Chain Poised To Strike: Reports

Union leaders said thousands of grocery store workers could begin striking Saturday morning if a deal is not reached by Friday night.

Missing Bay Area Man, 85, Last Seen Around 6 A.M. Thursday

The police department issued a missing person alert for a man in the East Bay Thursday.

Giant Trolls Have A Message For Humans About Protecting The Planet

The Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo and his team have created 170 troll sculptures from discarded materials such as wooden pallets.

East Bay Auto Burglar At-Large

Police tried to chase a fleeing burglar likely tied to smashing car windows, but stopped due to safety concerns.

East Bay Stabbing Suspect Arrested After Fleeing

Police arrested a 19-year-old resident with an outstanding warrant for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

Child Porn Found On 2 Registered Sex Offenders In North Bay: Police

Police conducted checks on registered sex offenders homes to make sure they were in compliance.

Missing Bay Area Girls, 11 And 13, Considered Endangered

The California Highway Patrol issued an Endangered Missing Advisory for two girls last seen in the early morning hours Thursday.

Zephyr Grill & Bar Temporarily Closed Due To Fire

The popular steakhouse said that when it reopens, it will have a new name, a new menu, and new hours.

County Verifies Petitions To Remove Councilmembers In North Bay

Each petition met the requirements for the minimum number of signatures.

Youth Theater Group Brings Fairy Tales Musical To East Bay Stage

The StarStruck Theatre will perform "Into the Woods" in the East Bay on a handful of scheduled dates.

SPARC Theater To Perform "Merry Wives Of Windsor" At Village Theater

Performances of the Shakespeare comedy will run throughout August, including a special Shakespeare-themed Family Day.

Bay Area Artist Examines The American Dream Through Traditional Symbols

An artist and teaching professor brought personal significance to the work through his upbringing in a blue-collar family in the Midwest.

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