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Animal Control Officer Emily Crum collaborated with the public works department to rescue the kitten, according to police.
Animal Control Officer Emily Crum collaborated with the public works department to rescue the kitten, according to police. (Alameda Police Department via Facebook)

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Monday, June 2.

Suspect In Teacher Slaying Carried Knife Inscribed With 'TEACHER DEAR'

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office identified a student suspect in the cold-case 1978 stabbing death of a teacher.

Teacher Saved Woman's Life Before Being Killed By Police Chase

Marvin Boomer Jr., a teacher, pushed his girlfriend out of harms way in his final act, according to the Oakland Unified School District.

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Kitten Rescued From Storm Drain In Alameda: Police

A person passing by "heard faint meows coming from deep inside a storm drain on Harbor Bay Parkway,” police said in a social media post.

Fast Moving Vista Grande Fire Scorches 43 Acres

Fairfield Police and Fire departments have ordered mandatory evacuations.

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Northern Lights Dazzle NorCal. Will They Return Soon?

The aurora borealis lit up North Bay skies Saturday night, but the geomagnetic storm that produced them has weakened.

Dublin, Camp Parks To Commemorate 250th U.S. Army Anniversary

The upcoming celebration will feature live music and demonstrations, vintage military vehicles and uniforms, food, and crafts.

Shark Attack Shuts Down San Mateo County Beach

A surfer survived a shark attack that closed Montara State Beach.

Queer Youth Art Show Opening Soon In San Rafael

The show is curated by a Marin County student who is fighting to improve mental health for queer students.

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