High-Profile Murder Case Suspended | Fiery 580 Crash | College Football Player Stabbed: Patch PM

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Aug. 6.

High-Profile Murder Case Suspended Due To Defendant's Mental Health: Report

The man was arrested in the killing just days after charges against him were dismissed to comply with mental health laws, officials said.

Fatal Crash, Vehicle Fire Shut Down I-580 Near Oakland Wednesday Morning

A fatal car crash that ended in a fire shut down portions of state Highway 13 and I-580 in Oakland early Wednesday morning, CHP said.

2 Women Arrested In Connection With Fatal Stabbing Of College Football Player

San Jose police arrested two women Tuesday in connection with a July stabbing that left one man dead.

Napa Valley Power Outage Affecting Thousands Of Customers

The outage was first reported at 10:41 a.m.

What to Know About The Neon Blue Wild Pigs Roaming The Bay Area

Wild pigs with “neon blue” flesh were recently discovered in California.

Fundraiser Held For Family Of Mother Killed In Car Crash In San Mateo

The woman died after the driver of an SUV ran a red light, police said.

Local Union Goes On Strike In Novato

The union represents the city's street maintenance workers, building inspectors, park and recreation coordinators, and city planners.

Woman Accused Of Stealing 25+ Boxes Of Shoes, Clothing From Livermore Outlets

Police say the suspect had boxes of stolen merchandise inside a stolen U-Haul obtained using a fraudulent ID.

Anti-Nuclear Weapons Rally Takes Place In Livermore On Hiroshima 80th Anniversary

Scientists, activists, and faith leaders will advocate for the elimination of nuclear weapons at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Historic Peace Boat Sails Into SF Bay To Promote End To Nuclear Weapons On Hiroshima Anniversary

Golden Rule, a 34-foot wooden sailboat, arrived Tuesday at San Francisco's Pier 39 to begin a voyage to continue to champion peace.