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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, July 23.

Pipe Bomb Found In East Bay Storm Drain

The suspicious item that East Bay public works department members found in a storm drain on Tuesday has been identified.

Missing Bay Area Girl, 11, Last Seen Around Midnight

The California Highway Patrol has issued an "Ebony Alert" for a girl in the East Bay Wednesday. She was last seen early Wednesday.

Gunshots Fired In Danville Home; Danville Man Arrested Following Standoff
A Danville man was arrested after gunshots were heard at his home near Bay Club Crow Canyon early Monday, police said.

21-Year-Old Victim Of Livermore Head-On Crash Identified
Reports have identified the 21-year-old killed on Highway 84 last week after a car veered into his lane following a race.

Bay Area Faces 72% Chance Of Major Earthquake, USGS Warns

A USGS seismologist says Californians should worry less about “The Big One” and more about the moderate quakes that strike more often.

Napa County Man Faces Murder Charges In Suspected DUI Crash That Killed His Son
Kennedy was flown to a hospital with major injuries and was later arrested on suspicion of DUI, the California Highway Patrol said.

Farm Sues Over Deadly Esparto Fireworks Explosion, Claiming Crop Loss And Negligence
"The damage was not only to the crops themselves, but also to the farming equipment being used to farm those crops," Rodriguez said.

Fans Take Lady Gaga Themed Caltrain To Chase Center Concert
"Very entertaining," said Caltrain rider Tempest Won. "Definitely made the ride seem a lot shorter than it actually was."

Alameda County Supervisors Approve Selling Its Share Of Oakland Coliseum
The city of Oakland approved the sale of its share of the property almost a year ago, but Alameda County needed additional time.

Uber Is Starting A Service For Women To Choose Female Drivers And Fellow Riders
"Across the U.S., women riders and drivers have told us to be able to be matched with other women on trips," Uber said in its statement.

49ers Sign Equanimeous St. Brown To 1-Year Deal To Bolster Wide Receiver Corps
The 28-year-old native of Placentia, California, was originally drafted by Green Bay in the sixth round of the NFL Draft out of Notre Dame.