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Below are the top stories from Northern California on October 16, 2025.
Below are the top stories from Northern California on October 16, 2025. (Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA)

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, October 16.

Hawk Shot With BB Gun Rehabilitated And Released In The Bay Area

The local humane society found the hawk with an open wound on her head from a BB gun.

Police Connect Pieces To LEGO Scam, Find Shotgun And Disembodied Figurines

Scattered LEGO pieces and disassembled LEGO mini-figures with bodies separated from heads found in home of suspect.

Car Thief Caught Sleeping In Stolen Car In North Bay: Police

The car was stolen in southern part of the county and found several towns away.

Prolific Bay Area Bike Thieves Caught In: Police

One thief has been charged with 15 felony theft counts, prosecutors said.

Man Who Stabbed Girlfriend Over A Dozen Times Sentenced In Bay Area

The Southern California man was previously convicted in 2010 for assault causing serious bodily injury, police said

Officer Involved In Violent Northern CA Arrest Acquitted By Jury

The jury issued a not guilty verdict in a criminal against the officer.

Missing Danville Man Found Safe

A 70-year-old man missing Thursday morning was found safe, the town said.

Earthquake Rattles East Bay

The epicenter appeared to be near the UC Berkeley campus, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Woman Shot And Killed In The Bay Area: Police

The shooting happened Tuesday night in the city of Vallejo, police said.

Police Search For Bay Area Burglary Suspects In Neighborhood

The police department issued a shelter in place alert as they searched for the suspects.

Who Takes Over As SMC Sheriff After The Board Removes Corpus?

The board of supervisors unanimously voted to remove the sheriff.

Cameras Capture Smoke Emitting In North Bay

Multiple cameras on the AlertCalifornia system have recorded smoke.

Drug Take Back Day To Be Held In East Bay Town: Save The Date

The event will be held at the Fremont Elks Lodge on Saturday, Oct. 25, police said.

Run, Paw-rade, Kids, and Party At The St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival Saturday

The Hometown Harvest Festival kicks off Saturday with fun run, Pet PAWrade, and street fair with a kids corner.

Here's How Much Rain Fell In NorCal's First Major Fall Storm

Rain drenched the region Tuesday, and one Bay Area city even came close to breaking a 125-year record.

Victim Carjacked, Attacked With Knife By SMC Suspects: Police

A multi-month investigation led police to two suspects, including one who was already in jail.

Frightmare Haunted House Returns To Livermore: 'The Shadows Are Stirring Once Again'

Enter this house of horrors only if you dare.

'No Kings' Protests Return To The Bay Area This Weekend. Here's Where To Find Them

Millions of people are expected to go out across the country Saturday to protest the Trump administration once again.

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