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Santa Rosa Murder-Suicide ID | Oakland Hospital Strike | Walmart Grocery Armed Robbery

ALSO: Alameda County robotaxi factory, Ranch Place Fire contained, temporary housing at Pt. Reyes, San Jose cancels fireworks

Catch up on Northern California's top stories from Wednesday, June 18.

Thousands Of Oakland Hospital Workers Strike

Thousands of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland workers walked off the job early Wednesday morning to begin an open-ended strike.

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Police ID Man, Woman Who Died In Santa Rosa Murder-Suicide
Santa Rosa police on Wednesday released the names of a man and woman who died in a murder-suicide at an apartment last week.

San Ramon Walmart Neighborhood Market Robbed At Gunpoint
Two 18-year-old suspects are in custody in connection with an armed robbery of the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Alcosta Boulevard.

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Amazon Hopes To Make 10,000 Robotaxis Annually With New Alameda County Factory
The 220,000-square-foot robotaxi factory announced Wednesday heralds a new phase in Amazon's push into a NEW technological frontier.

Ranch Place Fire In East San Jose Burns 100 Acres; Forward Progress Stopped
San Jose fire crews and Cal Fire responded to a vegetation fire that began Tuesday afternoon.

Great Horned Owls At Bernal Hill Draw Visitors To The Area
On a hill in San Francisco, known more for its views than its visitors, a quiet crowd has started to gather.

Supervisors Look To Put Temporary Housing At Lot In Point Reyes Station

Many displaced ranch workers have nowhere to go after 14 ranches closed down in the area.

San Jose Cancels 4th Of July Festival: SJ Spotlight
The city canceled fireworks at Aldamen Lake due to safety concerns, but will host other fireworks shows.

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