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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, June 26

Teen Lost Touch With Reality Before Walking Off CA's Highest Mountain, Dad Says

The teen remained in a coma as of Wednesday, according to SFGate.

Jury Duty Scams On The Rise In This Bay Area County

The Superior Court warned residents to be on alert for jury duty scam calls.

Explosion At High School After Groundskeeper Drives Over Firework With Lawnmower

The Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad responded to the scene, police said.

Body Identified In East Bay Shooting That Left Another Injured: Police

The coroner's office had identified the body over the weekend but were waiting for the police to release the name.

East Bay Man Accused Of Arson After Multiple Spot Fires Reported

Authorities say they have responded to several brush fires near the Super 8 Motel in recent weeks.

Heatwave On Tap For East Bay This Week

Temperatures will shift dramatically starting Friday in the Tri-Valley area, igniting concerns of heat-related health risks and fire danger.

$30M-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In The Bay Area

The ticket was sold in March, but the winner was just revealed.

Speeding Driver Arrested After Fleeing Officer In Alameda County: Police

The driver's vehicle was also towed under a court order, police said.

Beloved Homestyle Comfort Food Shop Coming To The Peninsula

Pick up one of their gourmet hams or stop by to enjoy lunch from a selection that makes every day feel like the holidays.

5 Arrested In Retail Theft Blitz Operations: Police

The operations focused on high-traffic stores, including Old Navy, Ulta and REI, police said.

East Bay City To Pursue Layoffs, Cut Library Hours: Report

Amid budget shortfalls, city workers will be laid off for the first time in 100 years.

These Are The Best Food Trucks In The Bay Area, According To Yelp

Yelp just released its annual ranking of the best food trucks in the U.S. — and there are more than a handful in NorCal.

Deal Finalized To Bring Golden City FC Pro Soccer To San Francisco's Historic Kezar Stadium

As part of the deal, GCFC will commit $10 million for stadium upgrades and receive a 15-year permit to use the stadium.

SFPD Offers $225K Reward In 2012 Cold Case Homicides Of Father And Daughter

The department said that a $225,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects.

San Francisco Police Bust Alleged Gambling Den In Tenderloin Liquor Store

Officers said they also seized more than $17,000 in cash, suspected narcotics, drug paraphernalia and suspected mushrooms.

Roller-Skating Drag Queens On The Oakland Watrerfront Bring A New Spin To Pride

Drag queens, those glittering stars of the late-night stage, have rolled out of the dark and into the park.

Santa Rosa Retired Custodian Helps Breathe New Life Into Downtown Greenway

A retired custodian and his volunteer group are helping breathe new life into a greenway they call the crown jewel of downtown Santa Rosa.

San Jose Police Will Use Drones To Ramp Up Enforcement On Illegal Fireworks

Jeff Levine has lived in San Jose for over a decade and said the illegal fireworks problem has gotten out of control.

San Francisco Pride Parade And Pride Celebration Road Closures. Here's What To Know

The San Francisco Pride Parade and Pride Celebration will take place this weekend, but some road closures will begin on Thursday.

DNA Leads To Suspect Arrest In 2024 Santa Rosa Fatal Stabbing

Detectives believe that Farmevai stabbed and possibly sexually assaulted Shiffer-McCool after a brief argument on the greenway.

Sonoma State Slashed Programs, Athletics. Now, It's Getting $45M From State Budget

Sonoma State University will get $45 million as a one-time infusion from the state budget after deciding to slash its athletics department.

Missing Oakland Woman Last Seen In Stockton Believed To Be Sex Trafficking Victim

"We know that someone in that area saw something. Whatever the detail is, however small, it could aid us in our investigation," Sides said.