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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, October 30.

Grandfather 'Boiled Alive' In Bay Area Hotel Shower; Family Sues: Reports

The water was so hot that his family could not safely remove him and his skin peeled off, according to The Mercury News.

Car Rams Into Glass Window Of Livermore Gun Shop, Burglars Steal $40K In Guns: Police, Report

This marks the third time in two years that this Livermore gun shop has dealt with a burglary, the owner said.

Search For Drunk Camper In Northern CA Ends Well

Three dozen first responders searched for a drunken camper in West County.

Mysterious Death Surrounding Bay Area Body Found: Police

Police found a man alone and unconscious with serious head trauma, pronouncing him dead at the scene.

Verdict Announced In High-Stakes Trial of Animal Activist

A jury returned a verdict today in a high-profile animal rights trial.

Quake Rattles Easy Bay Overnight. Did you Feel It?

An earthquake jolted the East Bay early Thursday: USGS

Rabies Confirmed In Bat Found In Bay Area

The bat was found in a coastside park and tested positive for rabies.

SigAlert: East Bay Freeway Lane Closures Triggered By Hazmat Spill

Several lanes were closed in the Sunol area after a large container with coolant fell off a truck and leaked into a nearby storm drain.

Pedestrian Struck And Killed By Car In East Bay: Police

Police said they found the 55-year-old man's body lying in the road when they arrived.

Trespasser Breaks Into East Bay Schools, Steals Credit Cards & Personal Items: District

LVJUSD said that a man slipped into at least three campuses during dismissal and after hours and stole items from classrooms.

Sting To Headline Exclusive Pre-Superbowl Concert In SF: 'Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience'

Tickets to watch the 17-time Grammy winner ahead of the Super Bowl start at $750.

Longtime Tri-Valley Cheer Coach Guilty Of Sexual Abuse: 'This Is The Tip Of The Iceberg'

A former East Bay teacher and cheerleading instructor was found guilty of lews acts upon a child and sexual battery.

Napa Homicide Suspect Declared Mentally Incompetent To Stand Trial: Report

A 36-year-old man faced a first-degree murder charge in the killing of a man whose body was found under Napa’s Third Street bridge.

Pumpkin Head Bike Ride Returns To North Bay

It's as easy as taking a lit pumpkin, strapping it to your helmet and riding your bike around in the dark.

Beloved Bay Area Restaurant Chain Closes Last Locations: Report

After nearly a century, the business was still in the same family, at one point operating at least a dozen locations, SFGATE reported.

CEO 'Humiliated' Workers Accused Of Kidnapping And Killing Him: Report

The executive forced his accused killers to do hundreds of pushups before giving them their paychecks, according to KRON.

Bay Area Man Shot By Unidentified Suspect: Police

A local hospital reported the gunshot victim had arrived at their emergency room, police said

Judge Rejects Former Bay Area Sheriff From Halting Removal

A Superior Court Judge cleared the way for the board of supervisors to fill the vacancy after removing the sheriff earlier this month.

Supervisors Will Appoint New SMC Sheriff, No Special Election Will Be Held

This news came hours after a judge rejected the former sheriff's attempt to challenge her removal.

SF Fire Crew Rescue Dog That Fell Off Oceanside Cliff

The dog fell while playing along some cliffs at Fort Funston, authorities said.

9 Gangmembers Charged In Bay Area Racketeering Case: Feds

The men are accused of a spate of gang-related violence, attempted murders and firearms trafficking.