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Some are on high alert in San Rafael after a squirrel attacked several people.
Some are on high alert in San Rafael after a squirrel attacked several people. (Courtesy of Tim Lee)

Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Violent CA Squirrel Sends 2 To The ER Amid Series Of Attacks: 'I Was Full Of Blood'

"It came out of nowhere." Some are on high alert in San Rafael after a squirrel attacked several people.

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Tech Exec Killed, Fell 2,000 Feet On Mt. Shasta: Police

He slid down a glacier to his death, authorities said.

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Sonoma County Teen Missing From Lake Regional Park, Henry 1 Search Called Off

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office called off the search for a missing teen last seen in the Spring Lake Regional Park.

Locals Outraged After Closure Of Historic CA Whole Foods

A petition to bring back one of the oldest Whole Foods in the U.S. has garnered more than 1,400 signatures.

Suspect At Large In Bay Area BART Stabbing That Left 1 In Critical Condition

Police continue to search for the suspect and have collected a description from witnesses.

Arson Suspect Found 'Feeding The Flames' Of A Fire: Petaluma Police

Petaluma Police said officers alerted to the fire in the River Plaza found a man and an active fire.

Nurses To Picket At Major Bay Area Hospital Network, Protesting Layoffs And A.I. In Medical Care

Union nurses will protest outside 22 facilities across California, claiming the hospitals are putting profits and politics before patients.

Sheriffs’ Union Demands Investigation Of County Watchdogs

Attorneys for sheriff's union accuse two executives of the county's law enforcement watchdog of misconduct.

San Ramon Wells Fargo Robbed: Police

A suspect robbed the Wells Fargo on Crow Canyon Place and left with an undisclosed sum of money, police said. The suspect remains at-large.

Woman Threatened To Commit Shooting At Factory In East Bay: Police

The woman told police she had been hearing voices telling her to do the shooting.

Suspect Arrested In Deaths Of 2 Women In Walnut Creek

Police found the bodies of two women Thursday at about 11:45 p.m. in the 100 block of Kelobra Court in Walnut Creek.

Police Charge A Napa Woman Who Hit And Killed A 70-Year-Old Man In A Crosswalk

Police say fatigue and speed led to the 2024 death of a man pushing a shopping cart across the street.

Bay Area Woman Killed Crossing The Street

Police said they found the woman unconscious almost 100 feet from the intersection.

All-You-Can-Eat Steakhouse With Table Grilling Opens In Pleasanton

Chubby Cattle opened a Pleasanton location, offering unlimited meats, sushi, and the ability to grill at your own table.

Two Four-Story Hotels, Restaurants, Retail Proposed In Dublin

The city is hosting two community meetings to discuss a proposal for 2 four-story hotels, a restaurant and retail building, and more.

I-580 Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Arrested On DUI Suspicion
A 21-year-old was arrested Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence and causing a fatal crash, police said.

Hit-And-Run DUI Crash In San Mateo County Ends In Arrest: Police

The police department were coincidentally setting up a DUI checkpoint at the time of the crash.

Serious Injuries: Petaluma Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Collision

A pedestrian hit by a vehicle near the intersection of North McDowell Boulevard and Redwood Way is hospitalized with serious injuries.

Grass Fire Reported In Marin County Hills

The fire was first reported at 1:36 p.m. with a moderate rate of spread.

7 Jewel Robbery Suspects Arrested, Roughly 18 Remain At-Large: Police

Police released the names of six adult suspects arrested in connection with the robbery of Heller Jewelers. Most suspects remain at-large.

Suspects In Concord Parking Garage Shooting Charged

Contra Costa County D.A. charged two suspects in the triple shooting Tuesday night on Salvio Street in downtown Concord.

Breaching Humpback Whale Captured On Video In San Francisco Bay

"A whale breaching is among the most spectacular behaviors you can see in nature," according to the Marine Mammal Center.

E-Biker Drives Dangerously Through Traffic, Striking Cars: Police

As more and more cities establish new e-bike laws, residents are asking police to crackdown on unsafe riders.

Pleasanton Student Wins Gold Medal At International Taekwondo World Championship

AVHS student Apoorvaa Muruganathan competed with Team USA to bring home one gold, two silvers, and one bronze medal.

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