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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Trump Says San Francisco Could Be Next Target For National Guard Deployment

The president says Democrats "destroyed" the city and vowed to "clean up" using federal troops

Carjacker Dragged Maintenance Worker, Rammed Police Vehicle: Authorities

A theft in Santa Rosa led to a police chase through downtown Healdsburg, authorities said.

Man Wanted For Kidnapping At Gunpoint Arrested In Bay Area: Police

LAPD detectives flew up to the Bay Area to bring back the man so he can face charges in Los Angeles County.

27 Pounds Of Meth Seized, Bay Area Man Caught Selling Drugs To Undercover Detectives

Officers found over $300,000 worth of drugs after searching three Bay Area locations, police said.

'Danger' Advisories Issued Due To Toxic Algae In Several East Bay Lakes

The presence of blue-green algae in lakes has resulted in ongoing advisories from East Bay park officials.

Coroner Works To Identify Both Bodies Discovered Among Fire Remains In Marin County

Two bodies were found after a fire destroyed an apartment complex, displacing over 50 residents.

Charges Dropped Against Santa Rita Jail Staff For Inmate Death

Charges were dismissed for eight out of 11 Santa Rita Jail staff accused of criminal neglect, leading to the death of inmate Maurice Monk.

DUI Driver Hits Police Vehicle, Causing Fiery Chain-Reaction Crash: Authorities

The driver and two Lafayette officers were treated and released at a local hospital, police said.

'Terrified': CA Swimmer Attempts Infamous 30-Mile Ocean Swim: Report

The 32-year-old marathon swimmer from Mill Valley is making her way across one of the most difficult open ocean swims on Earth.

Bay Area Police Hid Past Of FBI Agent Who Killed Boston Bomber Associate: Report

Internal records show that Oakland police concealed misconduct that might have prevented Aaron McFarlane from joining the FBI.

Suspects Steal More Than $2K From Livermore Ross Stores: Police

Police said they found racks of clothes and bags inside two suspect vehicles.

Dishdash, Popular Middle Eastern Chain, To Open Dublin Location

The Silicon Valley casual Middle Eastern restaurant chain will open a Dublin location in early 2026, the owners announced.

Millbrae Man Shoots Gun In His Home, Fentanyl Pills, Illegal Assault Rifle Seized: Police

Officers investigated a man making violent threats online to others and himself, police said.

Construction Burglar Nabbed In San Mateo County, $5k In Stolen Tools Recovered: Police

Police said a community tip ultimately led to an arrest, but one suspect remains at large.

Fire At High School In Concord Damages Football Field: Police

Surveillance footage showed several people, possibly juveniles, setting off fireworks on the field the night before, police said.

63 Citations Issued For People Driving Unsafely Around Pedestrians In San Mateo County

The police department conducted an operation aimed at enforcing pedestrian safety.

Target Thief Flees Out Fire Escape, Finds Cops Waiting For Him: Petaluma Police

The man stole over $900 in medications and had fentanyl, police said.

Boat Promoting Peace In Gaza Stops In San Mateo County

The Golden Rule Peace boat continued its voyage and screened a documentary about how the historic boat's quest against nuclear weapons.

Danville Teen Writes Books On AI Deepfakes, Presents Research In Front Of Nobel Laureate At Cambridge

Athenian School student Vaishnav Anand has researched Deepfake awareness and prevention, and is presenting his research around the world.

Red Bull Athlete Takes Flight Over The Bay Bridge

Skysurfer Sean MacCormac is the first person to ride the suspension cables of the Bay Area landmark.