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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Video Shows Muni Driver Sleeping, Speeding While Operating Train: Report

• The incident happened on Sept. 24 and caused riders to jolt around, according to a news report.

Man Fatally Struck By SMART Train Near Santa Rosa

• A fatal collision involving a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train occurred Wednesday morning near Santa Rosa, according to SMART.

New Sheriff Appointed By SMC Board Of Supervisors

• The board of supervisors chose between three candidates to replace the ousted sheriff at a special meeting.

SMC Teen Found With Loaded 'Ghost Gun' In His Waistband During Traffic Stop: Police

• Police found the unregistered gun on an 18-year-old during a routine traffic stop.

Tesla Driver Crashes Into SMC Home While Experiencing Mental Health Crisis: Police

• The woman crashed through a backyard fence and the side of the home before colliding with a light pole, police said.

Multiple Nighttime Home Burglaries Reported In Palo Alto; 2 Interrupted By Residents

• The Palo Alto Police Department said in a press release Tuesday that dispatchers received a call at about 9:26 p.m.

Pedestrian Suffers 'Major Injuries' After Being Struck In Danville Parking Lot: Police

• A man was walking on the sidewalk when he was struck by a vehicle turning inside the parking lot, police said.

Fire Crews Rescue Trapped Deer In Castro Valley

• The deer was not injured, according to fire officials.

Cause Of Death Revealed For Parents And Children Found Dead In SF Home: Report

• The family was found dead at their home at 930 Monterey Blvd. on Oct. 8, according to multiple news reports.

Smash-And-Grab Robberies Have Walnut Creek Merchants On Edge: Report

• Merchants on edge after 4 a.m. break-ins targeting at least five businesses in one area of Walnut Creek including restaurants and salons.

Father Of Three Seriously Injured During Crash Arrested

• Father of 3 charged in collision with city truck seriously injuring three sons.

Motorcyclist Dies In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Highway 101 In San Jose

• The motorcyclist, a 43-year-old from Merced County, died at the scene. The driver of the Kia suffered minor injuries, the CHP said.

$30K Worth Of Copper Stolen From VTA Station

• Authorities arrested a San Jose man suspected of cutting away $30,000 worth of copper wire from an SJVTA light-rail station.

San Jose Police Arrest 5 More Suspects In Jewelry Smash-And-Grab; 13 Arrested In Total

• Police in San Jose announced five additional arrests in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store.

Waymo Service Expanded To San Jose, Including First Commercial Airport Service In California

• Waymo announced it has expanded to San Jose and is offering curbside service to San Jose Mineta International Airport.