Man Sent Genital Pic To Child | Santa Arrests Christmas Tree Thieves: Patch PM

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Man Sent Photo Of Genitals To 12-Year-Old, Asked For Explicit Pictures: DOJ

The man used social media to distribute child sexual abuse material, according to authorities.

Husband Kills Wife, Shoots Himself But Survives In SMC: Police

Police said they found the couple in a car unconscious with gunshot wounds to their heads.

Beloved 70-Year-Old San Ramon Restaurant Closing

A storied San Ramon steakhouse said it will close Christmas Eve after not being able to secure or renew a lease.

Fast-Fashion Clothing Giant Is Leaving SF's Ghost Town Mall: Report

The company will be closing shop in January, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Man Arrested Trying To Kick In Door Of Home With Children Inside: Sonoma County Sheriff

Carrying a knife, he chased a resident inside, where several children were present, and tried to kick the door open: Sonoma County Sheriff

Christmas Tree Suspects Land On Santa Cop's Naughty List: Watch

Two people suspected of stealing dozens of Christmas trees and wreaths in American Canyon were arrested on Thursday by Santa-clad police.

Officers Shoot SMC Man Wielding Knife Sending Him To Hospital In Critical Condition: Police

Police said the man was reportedly on drugs and making suicidal statements.

Former Danville School Volunteer Pleads No Contest To False Imprisonment

A Danville man was initially charged with multiple child sex felonies, but pleaded no contest to false imprisonment as part of a plea deal.