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ALSO: Woman shot in East Bay; Roommate who begged for public's help now prime suspect; Car crash ignites hardware store.
Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, December 18.
Bay Area Mortuary Gives Father Son's Brain Instead Of Clothes: Report
The mortuary handed the father a bag, leading to him dumping his son's brain matter directly into his washing machine.
Suspect Arrested In Theft Of Hank The Bulldog, But Pup Still Missing
Hank the bulldog was stolen in front of his owner about 11:44 p.m. on Dec. 10, in the 400 block of Castro Street, according to San Francisco
Postal Truck Crashes Through Glass Wall Of Martial Arts School
Dozens of firefighters were on the scene, clearing away broken glass that had spread across the sidewalk.
Suit Alleging Rape At Bay Area Party By Diddy, Odell Beckham Jr. And Comedian Tossed By Judge
A judge dismissed a case alleging an assault at a celebrity party in Orinda by Sean 'Diddy' Combs, an NFL player, and a comedian.
Former Harlem Globetrotter Targeted With Racist Vandalism In Bay Area: Update
A former Harlem Globetrotter and local youth basketball coach was the target of racist hate messages scrawled into the dust on his SUV.
Walnut Creek Man Killed In Shooting Identified
No arrest has been announced in connection with the shooting.
Woman Shot In East Bay During Argument With Man Walking A Pit Bull: Report
The woman told police she was shot in the leg after getting into a confrontation with a man walking a dog on her way to the BART station.
Woman Who Pleaded For Help Finding Roommate's Hit-And-Run Killer Becomes Prime Suspect In Bay Area: Police
A woman, who went on TV tearfully asking for the public's help to find the hit-and-run driver, is now the prime suspect, police said.
Car Crashes Into Bay Area Hardware Store Causing Fire And Temporary Closure: Fire Officials
The car crashed into the building and caught fire after hitting butane tanks, fire officials said.
Man Wanted For Felony Arrested For Suspected Rock-Throwing On Healdsburg Avenue: Police
Police charged a man they said confronted several people Wednesday at a bus stop on Healdsburg Avenue.
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