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ALSO: DUI Driver Almost Runs Self Over, 14-Year-Old Killed In Crash, Porch Pirate Investigation, Gun Violence Erupts In Tri-Valley
Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Missing East Bay Man, 18, Considered At-Risk
The Oakland Police Department issued a missing person alert for a man in the East Bay Tuesday.
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Pleasanton Man Accused Of Killing Father; Police Find Explosives And Ghost Guns In Home
A 28-year-old man is accused of shooting his 61-year-old father. Police say explosives, ghost guns, and a 3D printer were found in the home.
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2 Detained, Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Broad Daylight Mission Shooting
A man was shot in the Mission late Monday afternoon, and police detained two people.
SF Man Brandishes Machete, Starts Apartment Fire: Police
San Francisco police arrested a man on Monday after he had barricaded himself in his apartment.
Bay Area Teen Dies Following Hit-And-Run Crash That Left Another Hospitalized: Police
The 14-year-old girl was sent to the hospital in critical condition after the car crashed into a tree, police said.
72-Year-Old Danville Man Arrested On Vehicular Manslaughter Charges
Andrew Chao was arrested in connection with a fatal crash in March that caused a truck to roll over, killing one and injuring three.
Video: DUI Driver Almost Himself Runs Over In Marin County: Police
The driver was ejected from the car after forgetting to place it in park, police said.
Porch Pirates Investigation Leads To Couple Arrested With Meth In The Bay Area: Police
During a package theft investigation, a man and woman were arrested for burglary and other charges, police said.
Man Shot Dead In Pleasanton, Possible Explosive Devices Found In Home: Police
A 29-year-old Pleasanton resident is in custody after a man was found shot Friday night. This was the second Tri-Valley shooting on Friday.
Dublin Shooting: 19-Year-Old Arrested After Self-Surrendering
19-year-old Richo Richardson self-surrendered at Santa Rita Jail in connection with the shooting of an occupied vehicle Friday in Dublin.
Man Shot In Livermore, Suspect At-Large: 3 Tri-Valley Shootings In 3 Days
A man was shot in Livermore Sunday, marking three shootings over three consecutive days in the Tri-Valley.
Ruptured Gas Line Triggers Evacuations Near Mission Dolores Park
The San Francisco Fire Department issued an alert about a gas line strike on Oakwood Street shortly after 12 p.m. Tuesday.
NorCal Sees Rise In Exposure To Tick-Borne Bacteria In Dogs
Dog owners in the Golden State are being urged to learn about a lesser-known disease spread by ticks that has skyrocketed in recent years.
Retirement Community Burglary Suspect Arrested For Mail Theft In San Mateo County: Police
Staff found the suspect inside a home at a local retirement community, police said.
Apollo 9 Astronaut's NorCal Home Is For Sale, Listed At $2.5 Million
The residence at 760 Fifth St. E. is being sold after 25 years with the astronaut and his family.
Bay Area Armed Robbery And Kidnapping Suspect Found After Weeks: Police
Police said the 26-year-old man was located after the crimes were reported in July.
Nurses To Protest Layoffs At Kaiser Permanente In Marin County
The nurses' union announced they will protest layoffs, saying the hospital made billions in profits in 2024.
Injured Owl Rescued By CHP Officer In Sonoma County
The officer was conducting a traffic stop on US-101 when he spotted the injured owl.
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