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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Dec. 5.

East Bay Department Store To Close

It's the latest closure for the nearly 125-year old chain, and just six locations will remain in the Bay Area after this one shutters.

Officers Search For Man Who Stole Items From SMC Beauty Supply Store: Police

Police have released a photo of the suspect but have not apprehended them after searching for weeks.

North Bay Marine Dies In Training Accident

Private First Class Tanner F. Rubio, 21, was fatally injured Wednesday afternoon in an accident involving a tactical vehicle

From Annoyed To Threatening, North Bay Responds To TikTok Door-Kick Challenge

North Bay police warn about the risks of the pound-and-flee viral TikTok "Door Kick Challenge."

Napa Teen To Attacker: No Sentence Long Enough 'For What You Have Taken From Me'

A judge sentenced a Napa teen's attacker on Thursday morning — a Concord man on probation.

Suspect Arrested In Deadly SF Shooting, Charged With Murder: DA

Prosecutors say the suspect fled the scene on a scooter but was located less than two hours later.

Oakland Zoo Writes A Love Letter To Its Community In Glowfari Exhibit

The zoo has written a glowing love letter to the city of Oakland for its new exhibit, The Future of Oakland.

Social Worker Critically Hurt In Stabbing At San Francisco General Hospital

A social worker was stabbed and severely injured Thursday inside Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, authorities said.