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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Endangered Missing: 13-Year-Old Girl Last Seen Weeks Ago In The Bay Area

California Highway Patrol issued the alert for the missing girl who was last seen in San Jose.

Skull Found In NorCal Identified As A Missing Mother

The skull of a mother missing for more than two decades was found behind a canal and identified using advanced DNA technology and database.

Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Nonprofit Worker Outside SF Main Library

The defendant is accused of using a shotgun to fatally shoot a man on Friday, Sept. 26.

Missing 74-Year-Old With Dementia Last Seen In San Leandro: Police

Wayman Hall, 74, was along Broadmoor Boulevard sometime Tuesday morning, police said.

49ers' QB Saw Dead Body From Hotel Balcony Before Rams Game: Report

As the team left for the stadium, players saw a coroner's van arrive, according to The Athletic.

University Warns Of Person Harassing Women While Recording It For Online Engagement

University officials say he went around campus asking women "inappropriate dating questions" while recording with the Meta sunglasses.

Person Of Interest Sought In Restaurant Stabbing: Police

A 29-year-old was stabbed and taken to a hospital, police said.

Judge Finds Cause To Remove Bay Area Sheriff

The judge issued a 42-page opinion that clears a crucial step for the supervisors to remove the embattled sheriff.

Bay Area DUI Hit-And-Run Crash Ends With Arrest After Witness Detains Driver: Police

A man with a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit crashed his car.

7 Arrested In Concord Armed Smash-And-Grab Armed Burglary Pursuit: Police

Seven teens forced their way through the glass of doors of the Sun Valley early Sunday and led police on a chase before being arrested: CPD

Stolen Luxury Car, Drugs, Guns Seized By SF Police After Months-Long Investigation

The suspect had already been arrested earlier this year in connection with a stolen trailer, police said.

$2,500 Award Offered For Info: Man Shot And Left On The Side Of A Santa Rosa Road Friday

A man shot and left on the side of a Santa Rosa intersection was discovered by a driver early Friday morning; $2,500 Reward Offered.

4 New Restaurants Opening At City Center

The new restaurants offer everything from tacos to kebabs to açaí bowls.

Crews Extinguish 2nd-Alarm Blaze In SF, 7 Displaced: Fire Officials

The fire broke out just after 1 p.m. in the 400 block of Laguna Street, authorities said. It's unclear what started the fire.

Emmy-Winning Bay Area Anchor Charged With Assaulting Girlfriend And Her Daughter: Reports

Ex-anchor Frank Somerville, fresh off a September arrest, is also accused of assaulting his girlfriend and her daughter in November 2024.

New Bay Area Sichuan Restaurant Wants To Offer Guests An Authentic Dining Experience

A representative from the Sichuan-restaurant brand shared with Patch why they specifically chose the Bay Area as their first U.S. location.

Bay Area Woman's In-Custody Death Investigated As A Homicide

The sheriff's office has forwarded a homicide case to the district attorney's office.

Elderly Driver Hospitalized With Major Injuries After A Collision With A Sheriff Deputy's Vehicle: CHP

A 78-year-old was seriously injured after being hit by a Sonoma County Sheriff's K9 patrol car responding to a street racing incident: CHP.

Minimum Wage Will Increase In Certain Areas Starting In 2026 In This Bay Area County

This annual increase will place the County $1.05 above the 2026 statewide minimum wage.

Japanese Clothing Store Returning To San Francisco: Officials

"We're fired up about this," San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said Monday. "Let's go."

A Local K9 Is Safer On The Job With Donated Doggi Armor Embroidered With A Special Message

K9 "Zeke" received protective gear thanks to a donation with a special message from an Indiana woman.

Driver Crashes Into Freeway Service Tow Truck On I-580, Sustains 'Major Injuries': CHP

A driver veered into an FSP wrecker truck helping a disabled vehicle, causing a multi-vehicle crash and major injuries.

Small Quake Rattles South Bay

The quake was reported at 5:37 a.m. a few miles northeast of San Jose.

Marin County Challenges Trump Administration Over 'Unconstitutional' Federal Grant Requirements

Cities across the Bay Area are suing the government to protect disaster response and recovery funding.

Grass Fire Ignites In San Mateo County

Fire crews were on the scene responding to the hillside blaze.